After eating while making small talk Anika learned that John, Randy, Paul, & Shawn were pranksters. John left to get read for his match and Randy left to get ready for his promo. Anika was in DX's locker room with Paul. Shawn had been called to Steph's office. Paul looked at Anika and said, "You know, I knew your mother since she was a little girl. " Anika asked, "Really?" Paul replied, "Yup. I know your grandparents and your uncle." She questioned, "Uncle? Grandparents? I was told I don't have either of them from my mom's side." Paul stated, "Anika you have a very much alive uncle and grandparents. I know because I'm your uncle."
She got up and took off running. She ran out of the arena and ran until she couldn't run anymore. She stopped at a diner. The diner reminded her of the one her mom used to work at. There was an elderly woman about 5'3 with brown eyes and pepper hair behind the counter. Anika was soaked because it was pouring rain. She opened the door and walked into the diner. She was greeted by the elderly lady smiling at her. Anika read the name tag on the uniform, and it was Pearl. She walked to a booth and ordered a sprite.
Paul went off looking for Shawn. He found Randy & him talking. Being that Paul was out of breath Shawn asked, "What's wrong?" Paul answered, "I... told…." Shawn said, "Breath Paul, breath." Paul calmed down and continued, "I told Anika that I'm her uncle. She took off Shawn. I can't find her." Shawn shouted, "Great! I haven't even been a father for a day and she took off." The 3 of them went off in search of Anika. Randy ran towards the parking lot and in the process ran into Carlos & Candice. He asked, "Have you seen a young girl about 5'7 -5'8 with brown hair?" Candice answered, "Nope, can't say we've seen anyone." Shawn ran towards catering and questioned Glen. He asked, "Have you seen a girl run through here that's about 5'7 -5'8? She has brown hair and looks just like me." Glen replied, "Nope can't say that I've seen anyone that looks like you, but I'll keep my eyes open." Paul went into the stands with a disguise on. John saw him before he made it out there and asked, "What are you doing"?" Paul stated, "Anika took off cause I told her that I'm her uncle." John comprehended what he said. He questioned, "Does that mean that Shawn dated your sister when she was 15?" Paul very impatiently said, "Yes, now have you seen my niece?" John shook his head no and stated, "I'll go look for her to."
After asking Carlos & Candice about Anika, Randy took off running through the parking lot. Randy was getting soaked just like Anika had done earlier, but he didn't care. He passed a park and a few blocks later stopped outside the same diner that Anika previously stood outside. He went to walk away when out of the corner of his eye he saw the object of his affection which is Shawn's daughter, Anika. He opened up the door and was also greeted by Pearl. He walked over to where Anika was sitting. He cleared his throat. Once gaining her attention he said, "You know Shawn & Paul are worried sick about you?" She looked up with her tear stained face which broke Randy's heart. She said, "Randy in finding my father I found out that my mother lied to me for 14 yrs. She said she had no brothers, sisters, parents, nothing. She told me she didn't know my father. I come to find out my mother & Shawn were in a relationship since she was 15. Come to find out Shawn didn't know about me. Come to find out he wanted me. I've also learned that I have a very much alive uncle & grandparents. Did Shawn even look for my mom? Did Paul look for her?" Randy I'm scared. I just wanna go home but I don't even know where home is anymore."
Randy said, "Look Angel I'd like to say I know how you feel but I don't. Look, if your mom told you those things then she probably had good reasons. I can't answer whether Shawn or Paul went looking for your mom, but by the way Shawn acted when he introduced you to John and me he takes pride in being your father. By the way he mopes around every year at this time; everyone knows he misses your mom. I can tell you he still loves her. The only way to find the truth is to confront Shawn & Paul. In order to do that we need to leave & head back to the arena. Come on Angel. I can tell you one thing, & that s that home is where the heart is. And wherever your heart is at ease is your home." Randy paid for his water and Anika's sprite. As they headed out the diner Randy noticed it had stopped raining. As they were walking back Randy called Shawn. He heard a very worry ridden, panicky Shawn ask, "Did you find her? Please tell me you found her." Randy replied, "Shawn calm down. She's safe. I found her & we are on our way back to the arena. I'll see ya when we get there." Shawn let out a sigh he didn't even know he was holding in & stated, "Thanks Rand. I'll see ya when you get here." Randy wrapped his arm around Anika and pulled her close to him because it was cold. Anika talked Randy into stopping at the park because she just wanted to look at the stars. After a few minutes Randy nudged Anika and she nodded her head knowing it was time to go.
AN: So what's Shawn gonna have to say to his daughter about running away? What's he gonna have to say to Paul now that he knows that she is safe. You will have to wait until next time. I appreciate the reviews I get. Tell me what you think.