AN: The rosters are not split. It is one big brand like it used to be.
Paul and Shawn loaded up in Shawn's blue Chevy Silverado extended cab while Sammie and Anika got in Sammie's rental car. Anika asked, "What do you think of him? I mean I have to live with him for the rest of my life. It's good to know the opinion of a social worker. Sammie looked at Anika and answered, "He looks like he really never knew about you. I don't know why, but he looks like he honestly didn't know. Now as for my professional opinion of him; I think he will take care of you. Something about this Michael Hickenbottom tells me that he will be a great father after adjusting. I mean the way he acted when he found out proves me right. He was proud of the fact that you are his child. Give him a chance. Alright?" Anika shook her head and said, "Yeah. Maybe you're right. I wonder where he works. I wonder if he'll let Randy come and hang out before he leaves.
Paul and Shawn were following Sammie and Anika when Shawn said, "April told me to tell you that she is sorry. She never meant for all of this to affect you. She also wants you to know that she never stopped loving you either." Paul stated, "Shawn I was never upset with her. She was my sister. I still can't figure out why she ran, but I can bet that Anika doesn't know about me being her biological uncle. That girl looks like you though, Shawn." Shawn nodded his head and smiled brightly for the first time since he could remember. He stated, "Yeah, she does. Paul I just can't believe April just left. She knew I wanted a family, and I wanted my family to be with her." Paul just nodded his head in understanding. He was kinda hurt that his sister never told him about his niece but maybe she had a reason to keep it from him and their parents.
Randy quit getting ready because his tag match with Adam against John and Dave at the beginning of the show was cancelled. It was now John against Adam in a singles match. John finally quit bugging him about Paul and Shawn because he fell asleep. Randy decided on going to sit in the empty arena to clear his head of his "angel". He couldn't get his mind off of her no matter how hard he tried. He wondered if she'd be in the crowd. Then he shook the idea off cause she didn't even know what the WWE was. He heard footsteps coming down the stairs. He turned his head to see one of his bosses and best friend by the name of Stephanie McMahon. Even though Stephanie McMahon was a bitch on TV, in reality she was one of the nicest people in the world. She asked, "What's on your mind Rand?" Randy answered, "Nothing. Just a girl I met this morning at the hotel. No matter how hard I try I just can't seem to shake the thought of her." Steph said, "Maybe she's not supposed to leave your mind Rand." Randy thought about it, and decided that Steph was right. Maybe this girl was supposed to be in his head for some reason. He just couldn't shake the feeling that she was gonna be there that night. Steph asked, "Are you ready for your match?" Randy nodded and Steph realized he didn't want to be disturbed more than she had already done so she left.
Shawn and Paul grabbed Anika's bags and carried them to his truck. Shawn asked, "Are you sure you don't want to come Ms. Phillips?" Sammie replied, "No. I have some paper work to finish up so you can sign it before I leave tomorrow, but thanks anyway." In the truck Shawn asked, "So Anika what's your favorite color, food, sport, and hobby?" Anika replied, "Black and neon green like on my shirt. My favorite food is ham and pineapple pizza with jalapeños. Favorite sports are wrestling, basketball, & track. My hobby is music and photography. What about you?" Shawn answered, "My favorite colors are blue and green. My favorite food is pineapple & ham pizza with jalapeños. My favorite sports are wrestling and track. My favorite hobby is photography." Anika smiled to herself because she finally found her sense of sports. Her mom was no good at any sport except a little knowledge on wrestling. That and her mom was allergic to jalapeños. She looked at Paul and quizzically asked, "What bout you?" Paul looked at her and stated, "Color… black and blue. Food… ice cream. Sport…wrestling and basketball. Hobby, oddly enough is music." Anika knew she'd fit in with these two.
They arrive at the arena and Anika asked, "What are we doing here?" Paul explained, "Your father and I work for a wrestling company called WWE." Anika's face lit up because she realized she'd see Randy again. She said, "I've never watched the WWE." Shawn stated, "Well don't worry princess. The people aren't as bad as they are in front of the crowd." Paul walked in carrying his bags with Shawn and Anika right behind him. They went to the DX locker room after signing in. Steph was there waiting, and when they walked in Steph asked, "Paul, Shawn who is this?" Shawn replied, "This is my daughter Anika Andrews." Steph asked, "Andrews?" Paul and Shawn nodded and said, "As in April's daughter." Steph then asked, "Paul can I see you in my office please?" Paul nodded his head. After they left Shawn looked at Anika and said, "Those 2 are engaged to be married. By the way that's Stephanie McMahon. She's my friend and my boss.
Meanwhile Steph asked, "Paul does she know?" Paul replied, "What?" Steph answered, "That you're her uncle." Paul said, "Nope. She said her mom told her that she had no aunts, uncles, or grandparents." Steph stated, "Paul you need to tell her, and you need to do it now." Paul said, "After Shawn's promo with John." Steph stated, "Alright, but you better tell her. Now let's go. I'd like to get to know my future niece. Hopefully by the end of the night she will know that you are her uncle. By the way that is not a question that is an order from your boss."
John woke up to Randy shaking him and asking, "Are you ready to go to catering like we always do before the show starts?" John replied, "Sure I could use some grub." Randy was thankful that he didn't have to wrestle that night because he just couldn't get his head into the game like he usually could. His mind was still on Anika. The girl he met this morning. He had on a pair of basketball shorts, one of his t- shirts, and a pair of sneakers on. The headed down to catering and grabbed some food. John grabbed a hamburger, fries, and a bottle of water Randy grabbed a sub, chips, and a water to eat.
Paul & Steph walked in just as Shawn asked, "Anika are you hungry?" Anika replied, "Yeah Shawn I am. The last time I ate was this morning." Shawn said, "Let's go to catering and eat then." Anika followed Shawn & Paul to catering while Steph went back to work to get all the last minute details of the show finished. They got to catering and grabbed some food. Shawn saw Randy and John sitting at a table by themselves, and decided to head over there. He led Anika to the table, and he sat next to John. Paul sate next to him, and Anika sat in-between Paul and Randy. Shawn said, "John, Randy, I'd like to introduce you to my daughter…" Randy questioned, "Anika? Is that really you?" Anika gave Randy a hug and replied, "Hey Randy. Sorry I didn't call. I was gonna call you tomorrow." Shawn asked, "You 2 know each other?" Anika answered, "Yeah. I met Randy this morning at the hotel. I beat him in a game of basketball." John looked at Randy and mouthed, "This is your angel?" Randy nodded his head. John decided now wasn't a good time to question Randy.