"So what have you been up too?" Randy asked as they sat in a 24-hour diner.

"Well I went for two and a half years at the tech school and got a degree in Vet Technology. I guess I don't need to ask you the same thing." Kali smiled.

"No I guess not. So why would you want to do this? I mean you have such a different career path."

Kali thought for a moment. "I don't really know. I just always wanted to be apart of the business, ever since your dad used to take us to the shows." Kali smiled. "Those were good times."

"Kali, whatever happened between us? I don't mean 'us' as in dating, but as in friends." Randy looked serious.

"I don't know. I guess after you left me that last time I was so mad at you I didn't care if I ever talked to you again. You never called me either." Kali pointed out.

"I know and I am sorry about that." Randy reached over and took her hand.

Kali looked at their joined hands. "Did you know that your mom kept calling me and telling me that I needed to come over for a visit? She wanted us to be together."

"Do you know why I came to you when I left the Marines?" When Kali shook her head he went on. "The whole time that I was in boot camp the only thing that I could think about was you. I was kicking myself in the butt when I thought about how I left you. Kali you have no idea how sorry I am at the way they treated you when I turned myself in. If there is anyway for me to make it up to you, please tell me."

"Truth be told Randy. I am not mad at you. I'm just a little hurt."

Randy was a little taken aback. "They why all the fuss when I kiss you?"

"Don't you understand? You left me to go to the Marines you told me that you wanted to break up because you wanted the chance to date other girls while you were away. I didn't know how to take that so I got pissed at you. Then Jamie told me that the night that we broke up you slept with her. I wouldn't put it past you, so that just made me angrier."

"I never slept with her." Randy cut in. "She wanted me to, but I couldn't. I was still in love with you."

Kali looked away. "Randy," she started.

"Kali look, I know that things between us are never going to be the same. Honestly I just want to be friends again. I really miss the friendship that we used to have before hormones got in the way." Randy grinned.

Kali thought for a moment. Could she really be friends with him again? "We could try, but I am not promising anything."

"I am willing to take anything that you are willing to give me."

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RAW......

Kali walked down the hall toward where the Diva contestants were sharing a locker room with the raw divas. Kali was a little nervous, but she would be okay when the show started. Kali entered the room and was greeted by Michelle.

"Kali!" she exclaimed. "You will not believe who was just looking for you."

Kali stopped and looked at her. "Who?" she asked already knowing who it was.

"Only the hottest man alive. Randy of course."

"Oh." Kali sat down on the bench.

"What are you oh-ing about? Don't you know how big this is?"

"It's not really that big. I have to go to the bathroom." Kali stood and walked out the door. She didn't want to listen to anyone praise Randy. She knew how hot he was, but she didn't see the big deal in him coming to see her.

She walked out the door and headed down the hall. Kali had no idea where she was going, but she didn't worry because she saw Randy standing talking to Maven.

"Hi guys." she said walking up to them.

"Hey." Randy said giving her a hug. "Mav, this is Kali one of my oldest friends."

"It's nice to meet you." Kali shook Maven's hand.

"So if you guys are only friends." Maven started.

"Don't go there. She's not your type." Randy answered.

"I can speak for myself." Kali hit him in the arm. "Were you about to ask me something?" she asked Maven.

"I was going to see if you wanted to get dinner sometime."

"I would love to." she smiled at Randy. "But I will have to see what I am doing."

"Let me know beautiful." Maven winked and walked away.

"What was that about?" Randy asked.

"What? I have always liked him. Why can't I go out to eat with him?"

"He's not your type." Randy said.

"And you are?" Kali smiled.

"If when you put it that way." he grinned.

"Anyway, I heard that you were looking for me."

"Yeah I wanted you to meet the rest of the guys. And since Ric found out that you were here, he hasn't stopped bugging me to see you."

"How is Ric?" she asked as they started walking down the hall.

"Well you can ask him when you see him. So are you nervous?"

"No." Kali lied and Randy picked up on it.

"Okay say whatever you want, but I can see it. You'll do great."

They stopped in front of a locker room that said "Evolution" on it. "Do you guys really have locker rooms with your names on it?"

"No everyone uses this room, but when they tape something for the show everyone leaves. Come on let's go in."

Kali took in a deep breath. Here goes nothing. She thought.

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There is another chapter in the books. I have a idea where I want the story to go, so please let me know what you are thinking. And I have to say a BIG CONGRATS to Randy for winning the World Heavyweight Championship last night.