Chapter 35
After the meeting…
Stephanie let all of the superstars go except for KC, Team Extreme, Chris and Evolution.
"Now, we need to discuss tonight's ending," Stephanie began. KC knew what was coming and was trying to think of how to soften it for her friends.
"Now I know you all don't have complete scripts," Stephanie continued looking at KC. "There was a good reason for this. KC, you're up."
"Ok," KC said exhaling a bit. "Tonight Evolution is going to take over the ring. Paul you, as we discussed, are going to start ranting and raving about being dominant and so forth. You want the belt…blah, blah, blah… Evolution is the best…blah, blah, blah…You know the same whining you do each week."
Everyone was laughing as Paul tried to look upset but he knew she was right, that he did whine each week.
"Anyway," KC continued. "You will start ragging on me. Finally I am fed up and I come down to the ring to confront you four."
Up until this point only, KC, Paul and Steph knew what was going to happen. Due to KC's size, she hadn't felt comfortable getting into the squared circle. Everyone looked at her with confusion in their eyes, especially Jeff and Chris.
"After I come down, we get into our little screaming match." KC turned to her friends seated at the table. "Now what I am going to do is called acting. Say it with me 'acting'."
No one said anything. They just stared at KC as if she was crazy.
"I said say it with me," KC said a little more forcefully. "Acting."
"Acting," everyone repeated afraid to piss off 'Pregasouros Rex' as she has be known as lately.
"I am going to 'faint' but" KC added before Jeff could interrupt, "Paul is going to catch me before I hit the mat."
"No," Jeff said. "Absolutely not. If you fall the wrong way, you could hurt yourself or the baby."
"KC," Ric began. "I don't know about this sweetheart. It may not be the smartest."
KC and Paul had expected this but they also had an answer.
"KC and I have been practicing the faint guys," Paul said. Jeff shot daggers with his eyes at him. "She is basically going to be in my face. She is just going to sag down very slowly. I catch her under the arms and lay her on the mat."
No one looked pleased with this script but Jeff and Chris knew KC wouldn't do anything stupid.
"Now, when I faint I need Jeff to come running down to the ring," KC went on. "This is going to cement our relationship. Paul and Evolution are going to get out of the ring as Amy and Matt come down as well. EMT's come and I get taken off in a stretcher. This sets up me not being at the shows by plane. The next month's shows are all to far to drive to. My 'blood pressure' will be high and doctor's orders say I need to stay home."
Stephanie finally decided to speak.
"Guys, KC and I sat for weeks trying to figure out this angle. KC would be brilliant in creative. By doing this, we set up for the break up of Evolution. Paul we love you but if you whine one more week I will kill you."
Everyone laughed as Paul began to pout again. Stephanie waited until everyone calmed down to continue.
"Think about the possibilities. DX can reunite. John gets to feud with Randy. Team Extreme can get the tag belts back as Dave feuds with Adam. The possibilities are endless and this all came from that woman's mind." Stephanie pointed to KC who was sitting quietly now.
"She wants the fans to get their money's worth. It is the best thing for her to go out this way for a few weeks. Now, let's end this meeting. You all have a show to prepare for."
With that Steph grabbed her notes and left. Evolution followed with Paul squeezing KC's shoulder in support. He knew another meeting was about to happen.
Everyone sat in silence. KC was waiting for either Chris or Jeff to blow up at her. Thankfully Amy was the first to speak.
"You practiced this until you were blue in the face right," Amy asked.
"Yes."
"Ok," Amy said. "You know what you are doing. You are not stupid."
KC smiled at her friend.
"If KC feels she'll be safe, then it should be fine then," Matt added. KC smiled as he nodded to Amy. They both got up and decided to leave KC with Jeff and Chris.
"Fozzy, you are very quiet," KC said looking directly into Chris' eyes.
"I'm concerned. I know you think that you have everything under control but I worry. All it would take would be the smallest mistake."
"I understand," KC began reaching for his hand. "You have to trust me. This is what is happening."
Chris got up and kissed KC's cheek. "I don't agree with it but I know your mind is set." With a shake of his head, he left the room.
"Nero," KC said as a small tear ran down her face. She couldn't understand why her friends were so upset. They should know she wouldn't do anything to risk her baby's life.
"Oh Kace," Jeff said, wrapping his arms around her shoulder. "We are just worried. I know it sounds simple to you but Chris is right. All it takes is one little mistake."
"I know," KC sighed. "I wouldn't do it unless I knew I would be safe." KC leaned her head on Jeff's shoulder. He leaned down and kissed her on the top of her head.
"We could go around this all night but you are going to do what you are going to do," Jeff said resigned. "But," he turned KC around so he could speak to her face to face. "If anything does go wrong, Paul is a dead man."
KC laughed a little causing Jeff to tilt his head in puzzlement. "Sorry, but that was what Paul had said too. When Steph and I came up with this he called his broker to make sure his life insurance was paid up."
Jeff softly laughed at this as well. He felt better that it sound like Paul had to be convinced as well. Slowly he got up, helping his rotund girlfriend up as well.
"Well let's get ready for tonight," Jeff said.
"Yes dear," KC said mockingly causing Jeff to laugh a little more. KC let out a breath of relief. Thank God we are on, KC thought.
End of Raw…
Evolutions music hit.
JR: What the heck do they want now?
King: I don't know JR.
As Triple H enters the ring he grabs a microphone.
"I am sick and tired of everyone trying to keep me from my belt." The crowd booed. "We are Evolution. We are the next generation. We are the best in the business." Triple H paced the ring as Randy, Dave and Rick looked on.
JR: Not this again.
"I want my rematch. That thug in the back does not deserve my title. I blame General Manager Murphy for this insult. She is a woman. She should be barefoot and pregnant at home cooking the rainbow freak his dinner!"
King: I don't think KC is going to like this.
Suddenly, KC's music blared through the speakers causing the crowd to cheer.
JR: Here comes Raw's GM and she does not look happy King.
King: I wouldn't want to be Triple H right now. I heard she has been a real witch lately.
KC climbed into the ring as gracefully as she could. It wasn't easy carrying her load in front.
"Well, KC isn't this nice of you. Who knew you had time to waddle down here." Hunter smirked at her.
"Hunter," KC began. "You are really pissing me off."
Hunter's face went from amused to angry.
JR: KC better be careful. Triple H is not a man to rile up.
"What?" Triple H screamed getting into KC's face.
"You heard me," KC yelled getting into Triple H's face even more. "You are pissing me off. Week after week you just whine and whine about how good you are. I have had…"
King: Oh my God! KC!!
The crowd watched stunned as KC began to fall forward in the ring. Gasps of horror broke out. Without thinking Triple H reached out and caught her before she fell laying her gently on the mat. He looked back at the rest of Evolution in shock as Jeff Hardy made his way to the ring being followed my his brother and Lita.
Evolution quickly got out of the ring as Jeff began cradling KC in his arms while Lita screamed for paramedics who finally began their descent into the ring.
King: Is she ok?
JR: I don't know King, I don't know.
Raw goes off the air…
Backstage…
Chris waited in the gorilla area with Evolution as several superstars not in on the nights events waited anxiously for KC to be brought up. Chris looked at Mel who was sobbing.
"Mel," Chris said touching her shoulder. "She is fine."
"You don't know that Chris," Mel wailed.
Chris just shrugged his shoulders and looked at Cena who realized what was going on.
"Chris," he whispered. "Was this a work? You don't seem that upset."
"Yeah, it was a work." Chris explained. "KC had to let me know about it before she went out there."
"Thank God," Cena said relieved.
As KC was wheeled into the back Mel went flying over sobbing. "Is she ok?"
KC opened her eyes quickly causing Mel to scream. She lifted her hand to Jeff as he helped her sit up. She looked around at the superstars waiting for backstage and the looks of relief on their faces.
"Sorry guys," KC said over Mel's shoulder who began hugging her tightly. "We didn't want there to be any leaks."
"Don't ever do that again," Shawn called from the back of the group.
"KC," Shannon yelled. "Why wasn't I told about this?"
KC and Jeff looked at each other and laughed. They had discussed telling the reject but decided against it. Jeff finally spoke up.
"You have a big mouth Shannon."
Shannon began pouting as the group looked on and laughed.
"No I don't," Shannon said. "Do I KC?"
"Sorry sweetie," KC said with an apologetic smile. "As you can see I am fine, well I will be as soon as someone lets go of my neck."
Mel let go and smiled sheepishly at KC. "You scared me."
"I tried to find you before to let you know but you disappeared," KC said cocking her head to one side. "Where were you exactly? Where you with Mr. Batista perhaps? He was late coming to position."
Mel and Dave looked at each other and blushed causing everyone to laugh. While the group was distracted, KC motioned to Jeff for them to leave the group. They began walking to their locker room. Jeff took KC's hand and brought to his lips, placing a sweet kiss on it.
KC and Jeff went into the locker room.
"So," KC started. "Was that as bad as you thought it would be?"
"No," Jeff said placing his hands on her hips, bringing her into him. "But promise me, no more stunts."
KC leaned forward and kissed Jeff on the lips. "Scouts honor that was the last time I will be in the ring until Sonny makes his debut." Jeff leaned in and kissed her as well. "Plus, I don't think I will be able to get through those ropes again as I get bigger."
Jeff laughed and began rubbing her belly. He loved her body even more as she got bigger. He loved feeling the baby as he moved inside her.
"You know Nero, we may have a problem." Jeff looked at KC now concerned.
"What's wrong," Jeff asked.
"Well," KC began. "The baby was going crazy out in that ring. I think he liked the crowd cheering. We may have a second generation star on our hands."
Jeff laughed relieved. He leaned down and talked to KC's belly.
"Now son, I know it is exciting being a wrestler but you have to wait until you are bigger." KC started laughing as Matt, Amy and Shannon walked into the room looking at Jeff strangely. She put her finger to her lips as Matt went to speak.
"Now, while inside you can practice your Swanton and moonsaults but once you get outside you're going to have to wait at least a year or two."
KC began laughing causing Jeff to look up.
Suddenly Amy spoke, "Try three or four years Jeff." Jeff blushed when he realized everyone heard him speaking to the baby.
"Awww, don't be embarrassed Jeff," KC said kissing his cheek. "I think it's sexy that you talk to him."
"Sexy huh," Jeff raised an eyebrow as KC nodded yes. He leaned in and began kissing KC forgetting the others in the room. KC began responding wrapping her arms around his neck as Jeff ran his hands up and down her back soothingly.
"Enough guys," Matt said shielding his eyes. KC and Jeff broke apart laughing.
"Ready to go back to the hotel KC," Shannon asked.
"Ready to go reject," KC said. "Then tomorrow I get to be home for four weeks."
"Four weeks without the hormones," Matt asked excitedly. "You're not playing with me are you?"
"Four weeks Uncle Mattie," KC replied causing him to squirm. "But don't worry, for the last month, the worst month, I will be in a car with you on long drives to get to Raw."
Matt looked at KC in horror as what she said sunk in. The rest of the group laughed at the terror on his face.