Epilogue

I could not have felt prouder as I took my place at the ramp in St Louis for Money In The Bank. This was the culmination of much hard work for Stu, and at last tonight he was going to get his reward; Randy's wife Sammy stood beside me, Randy was going to be a surprise entrant tonight after his suspension had been lifted the day before; She had been my source of strength over the last couple of days and she could see my excitement growing.

"I remember the first time I saw Randy wrestle live" she reminisced "I was so proud of him, how far he had come"

I smiled over her "I can't tell you how proud I am" I gushed "And I just can't wait to see him"

She laughed as she watched my excitement grow as I waited for the match to begin.

I enjoyed the Raw match and I have to admit that I was really happy when Nick won it. He had been a favourite of mine for a long time, and to see the happiness on his face when he picked up the briefcase really made me grin like a Cheshire cat; He walked back down the ramp and saw me cheering for him and he winked at me, smiled and then walked to the back; Randy came out to a huge pop and won his match which made Sammy happy and then it was time for the Smackdown match. I cheered at everyone that came out just enjoying the moment until we got to the last one and I knew who this was.

Stu's music hit and I felt a lump in my throat. He appeared at the top of the ramp and I couldn't help but yell in delight to the amusement of Sammy but I didn't care; He walked down the ramp, and to everyone you would assume he was staring straight ahead but I could see his eyes darting left and right looking for me. Eventually I saw him spot me and I saw the slightest of smile on his face as he walked past me and into the ring.

The match was one of the best I'd seen. With a lot of high flyers in the match it was always going to be that way. Finally it ended with Stu and Cody as the two left at the top of the ladder. They traded punches, and I winced as one caught Stu in the face but eventually he got the upper hand and knocked Cody off the ladder completely. A roar went up through the crowd as they anticipated that Stu was going to win the match.

I felt the tears starting to form in my eyes as he unhooked the briefcase and sat on the ladder hugging it tightly; I saw the joy in his eyes, the smile on his face and I thought about how it couldn't get any better than this. He celebrated with the crowd as the show came to an end and he eventually left the ring and walked slowly down the ramp. He stopped as he got to where I was and came over, hugged me tightly and gave me the biggest kiss on the lips; I whispered to him "You did it"

He looked at me and whispered "no we did it" and I guess he was right. He started to move away and then said to me "Meet me in the back" and walked quickly away. I didn't have to be told twice and me, Sammy and Alanna walked to the top area of the ramp eventually getting there through the crowd. We showed our passes to be allowed into the backstage area and walked into a hive of activity. Nick was there smiling with everyone.

"Congratulations Nick" I said warmly as I walked past. He winked at me "Thanks Lisa" but there was only one person I was focused on finding and soon enough I saw him looking at me with a grin on his face. He had already showered and changed.

I literally ran up to him and threw my arms around him; "I'm so proud of you" I said, singing his praises. He smiled at me and then led me into one of the empty locker rooms; He locked me in a tight embrace and kissed me deeply before looking back and locking his eyes with mine.

"Lisa" he started "Five months ago I didn't know what my future held. I was depressed, angry and hated the world. But then you walked into my life and turned it upside down. I never realized then but I think I always knew that I was never going to let you go. I felt happy when you were around me, and lost when you weren't. I couldn't wait to see you every time we met up, and felt like a teenager the night before. You make me laugh, you make me feel things I have never felt before, I can't wait to make love to you at night, but I am as happy when we just lie in the dark talking about football. What I want to say is that I never want to have a future that doesn't have you in it. I couldn't last a day without you now"

I knew I had tears falling down my face at this point and I didn't care. I saw him reach for something out of his pocket and he dropped to one knee I gasped, my mind racing.

"Marry me Lisa?" He asked and I saw his hands trembling. My heart just exploded. Here is the man of my dreams asking to marry me. I never thought it would ever happen to me and I almost screamed when I responded "Yes of course I will" He took the sapphire ring out the box slid it carefully on to my finger and drew me in for another kiss.

"I love you so much" I said through the tears and kisses as I held him tightly.

"I love you too Lisa" he replied with a wide grin.

We heard people cheering and saw some of his good friends on the roster peeking through the door. We both laughed and shared a joyful look before walking towards them hands entwined. I knew that I had finally found my place in life and I was never ever going to let it go…..