Some mistakes turn out better than expected...

Sitting backstage, A.J. watched the television in front of him. Sighing, he ran a hand through his hair as he thought about his match tonight. He and Shin were going against Kevin and Corbin tonight, their final match before they head to Japan.

Pushing back an involuntary shiver of apprehension, A.J. scanned the itinerary in front of him. Shane had said that the boys were going to be traveling with them. Shaking his head, he pulled out his phone and dialed Lisa's number. Glancing up at the T.V., he frowned at the interview with Shinsuke. "Corbin just can't fucking resist." He started in surprise at the voice sounding in his ear.

"Daddy?!"

A.J grinned at the sound of his daughter's voice. "Hi baby girl, how's daddy's favorite lady?"

"I happy! Daddy, can I come see you? Mommy said that vashashon is com'n up!"

Laughing, A.J let out a soft sigh of relief. "Well, that's why daddy was calling. I wanted to see if you wanted to spend some time with me? Daddy is getting ready to travel b-but your aunt and uncle will be there a-and your cousin..."

"I play with Clay?! He does horsey!"

"Well of course babygirl." Grinning, A.J. knew he'd have to get Lisa to agree but was certain he'd be able to take Amber with him. "Is mommy around, daddy has to make sure it's ok with her too." He chuckled as he heard the phone move, then the sound of Amber running while yelling for her mother. "Amber be careful running with the phone baby."

"I will daddy, mommy is righ' here! Mommy, daddy take me wi'h him to see Aunnie Sai an' an' Unca Dre!"

A.J felt his stomach clench at the soft voice who responded to the toddler. Sighing, he tried to keep his voice calm as he waited for Lisa to answer.

"Allen?"

"Hi Lisa, hope I'm not calling at a bad time?" Lisa had gotten married when Amber was three. Patrick who had been willing to let A.J. remain in Amber's life, was a good man for them both and for that A.J. would always be grateful. "I, umm, I-i wanted to take Amber to Japan with me. Dre and the family will be going as well so she won't be alone a-and there's someone I want her to meet."

"You're dating someone again?"

A.J could hear the worry in her voice, understood her apprehension. "Yeah." He paused, indecision making him rethink his decision, until he heard her laughter in the background. "Yeah and he can't wait to meet her. He's bringing his kids with him as well so, I-I wanted to take Amber. Clay will be there also and I-I think..."

"I know she'll be safe and it's about time for your visit with her so what if we talk more tonight? Maybe, umm, maybe all of us can sit down and discuss things?"

A.J felt his stomach twist as a shiver moved across his shoulder's. "Y-you want to talk to Shane?" He hadn't been expecting that, not that Shane would mind. He'd do it simply because it meant A.J would get to see his daughter. "Are you sure? I mean, Shane won't mind but are you sure Patrick..."

"Will understand, is this the man we see you on the show with? Shane McMahon?"

"I, uh, yes." Letting out a startled laugh, A.J sighed. "I love him Lisa and not that shit I thought I had with Wells. Shane is...h-he isn't like Wells, god he's so far from him I just...ok so I guess we're going to do a conference call?" He grinned at her soft laugh, shaking his head as he let out a soft huff. "He makes me nervous but he also helps me be a better person. You'd like him Lisa, Shane's been really good for me."

"He sounds like a very good man. I have heard some good things about him too, so I don't see where we would have a problem."

A.J. let out a relieved sigh. "Thanks Lisa, really, she's going to like Shane and his boys. They already want to take her to the fair a-and Shane's talking about buying her a pony for the house..."

"Wait, Allen a house and pony?"

"Yeah, oh, jesus uh, we, ummm, w-we got a house together in St. Martinville, La." A.J ran a hand through his hair. He was telling more than he planned but he was nervous Lisa and Patrick would change their minds. "She's going to love it Lisa and you both can come out with her, I'm pretty sure Shane won't mind."

"Well, let's talk about it after the show? I'm sure you need to focus and I'll need to help Amber with packing."

"You're going to let me take her?" A.J held his breath, he wanted his daughter with him. Shane swore she'd be safe and he trusted Shane. If Lisa let him take Amber with him...

"Patrick and I think it would be good for you both. So I need to see what she has to take with her and we can make plans from there."

"That's...thanks Lisa seriously, we'll call you guys as soon as we get some free time tonight." A.J grinned as he finished his call, sighing in relief.

"So we'll be able to take her with us?"

Whipping around in surprise, A.J blinked up at Shane. "Jesus Shane, how fucking long have you been standing there?"

"Long enough to know that we'll be able to take Amber with us." Shane grinned as he sat down next to A.J. "You look relieved."

"I am, Amber means a lot to me and I'm hoping that this trip will make up for me missing the past few months."

Shane gave him a wide grin as he studied the excited man in front of him. "What will we need to do for them to let us take her?"

"Lisa wants to talk to us tonight, after the show. Amber should be sleep but sometimes Lisa lets her stay up. Maybe you'll get a chance to talk to her o-or at least hear her voice." A.J grinned at Shane, starting in surprise as a knock sounded on the door. "Yeah?"

"Mr. Styles, they're calling for your music."

Glancing over at Shane with a quick grin, A.J looked back towards the door. "Ok, I'm on my way down." Turning back to Shane, he studied the relaxed man. "Staying here, I mean Kevin may need you ring side when I win the belt."

Shane let out a surprised laugh as A.J gave him a wink before leaving the room. He let out a soft sigh as he thought about their upcoming trip and the visit he received from Clay and Alister earlier in the day.