"Hey Ace…" The deep voice said.

I couldn't even say anything. I just cried into the phone.

"Ace, what's wrong?"

"My parents…they're so upset. What…I don't….what am I going to do?" I cried.

"First of all, you need to calm down. Stop stressing. It's not good for you or the baby." He said soothingly.

I tried to breathe deep as I wiped my face.

"Ok now just relax." He said. "They will come around, just give them some time. That was some pretty big news you just dropped on them."

"I know." I sniffled.

"Are you going to be ok?" He asked.

"Yeah I think so." I replied.

"Ace?"

"Yeah?" I said quietly.

"Are you really ok?"

"Yeah…" I sniffled with a grin. "You keep me sane, Randy. What would I do without you?"

"I don't know sweetheart. You'd just be going through a lot of shit." He chuckled.

"Yeah." I smiled. "I can always count on you."

There was a comfortable pause before Randy spoke again.

"So." He began. "Where's the sperm donor?"

I giggled a little. "Randy!"

"Hey!" He chuckled. "I was just..."

Soon I heard heavy footsteps behind me.

"I know. Thanks Randy. I gotta go." I said. "I'll call you later."

"Ok sweetheart."

I hung up and put my cell in my pocket with John now standing in front of me.

"Ace, come on. Why are you standing out here? It's freezing." he asked.

"I had to get out of there. I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted them to be happy. Why do they have to make this seem like such a horrible thing that happened? They don't even know anything that has gone on between us. They don't even know you." I yelled.

John's look softened as me pulled me into his arms. I buried my face into John's massive chest and cried harder than before.

After a few minutes I calmed down and he handed me my coat.

"Can we go somewhere?" I asked as I put it on.

He reached up to my cheeks and wiped away the remaining tears.

"Sure." He said. "Where do you wanna go?"

I gave John me a small smile. We got in the car and I gave him directions to the movie theater. We picked a funny movie and were able to relax for a couple of hours. After the movie, we headed back towards my parents.

"I'm not ready to go back." I said quietly.

"Sweetheart, you have to face them sometime."

"I know, but I just don't want to deal with it tonight. Can't we wait until tomorrow?"

"Okay." He nodded. "What do you suggest we do then?"

I thought for a moment. "Well…I'm kinda hungry."

"Really? After the huge dinner we had?" He chuckled.

"Yep..." I smiled.

John and I decided on a small little coffee shop. We ordered some sandwiches and had some warm drinks. John had his coffee while I had chai tea.

"So what did you say to my parents earlier?" I asked taking a bite out of my panini.

"You mean after you stormed off?" He chuckled.

I sighed while giving him the evil eye before bursting with laughter.

John laughed again too and even though I was upset about what had happened, John could always make me feel better.

"I just asked them to understand that we didn't plan any of it and that we are really happy." He said sipping his coffee.

"John, you're so good at handling this stuff." I said with a small smile.

"I also told them to give you some time. We would talk to them more about everything later." He added.

I shook my head.

"Acelynn, I know this is hard for you, but they'll come around. They love you and just want the best for you." She smiled.

"I know, but I'm not a little girl anymore. I can make my own decisions and take care of myself."

"No matter what…" He laughed. "You'll always be their little girl."

I shrugged "I guess."

We stayed and talked for another hour before heading back. It was late enough that I figured everyone probably had left so we wouldn't have to answer any more questions for the evening.

My grandpa was already in bed by the time we got inside the house. We quietly snuck upstairs and went into our room. I quickly changed into my pajamas and got ready for bed. Then I crawled into bed next to John.

"What now sweetheart?" He asked looking at me innocently.

"Bed." I said. "I'm so tired. This day has just been…."

"Alright. I get it." He smiled. "Let's just lay here, watch some tv and you can fall asleep."

I nodded as I cuddled up next to John. I closed my eyes and smiled. "Sounds good to me."

The next day we woke up early and made breakfast for everyone. After eating, John and I took my parents aside and talked more about John, the baby and me. They apologized and said they didn't mean to upset me, but they were just shocked and worried about me. I was now almost 1300 miles away and they wouldn't be able to be around for the rest of the pregnancy as much as they would have liked. After talking alone with John, they changed their minds. He had opened their eyes to how wonderful this really was. He made them see that this baby would have a loving family and also see how much John cared about me and the baby and hoped for the best.

My sister joined my parents, John and I for lunch downtown later. After that, John and I headed back to Stamford.

Once being back home in my own apartment, I was ready for bed. I felt like that was all I could…sleep. I felt horrible. I wanted to spend the time I did have with John. He was always so busy that this vacation was spoiling me. After this, it would be back to our normal everyday lives. I'd be back at the office and he would be on the road. Luckily, John decided to stay the night and would leave early in the morning for Raw.

I was half asleep when John kissed me goodbye. He said to call him later when I woke up.

The week went by super slow. Even being busy at work didn't help. I couldn't wait for John to come "home".

I was standing over the stove, stirring the soup I was making in the crockpot, waiting to hear the door knob turn. When it finally did, I ran to the door and leapt into a pair of big strong arms.

John laughed as he dropped his bag and held me tightly.

"OMG John…" I said as I buried my face in his neck. "I missed you so much. I thought tonight would never come."

John continued to laugh. "I missed you too, but I'm here now."

I slowly slipped out of his arms. I looked up at him and grinned.

"What?" he questioned.

"Let's go to bed." I smiled.

"Ace…" He whined. "Come on! That's all you ever do. Can't we just…"

I gave him a devilish look and smiled.

"John…" I said smoothly. "I said let's go to bed, not to sleep."

"Damn woman, you are just…"

"John…" I yelled. "Just…fuck me!"

John laughed as I pouted. With the look I gave him, he knew I was serious. He stopped laughing, gave me that classic John smirk and shook his head. "Well…I can't say no to that."