**TUESDAY ECW/SMACKDOWN IN NEW YORK, NY**

/Normal POV/

I decided that I was going to surprise the guys in New York. I got a ringside ticket.

*LATER ON THAT NIGHT*

/Mercy POV/

You're chillin backstage. Shannon just finished his match with James (Jimmy Wang Yang). It was time for you to head out to the ring. "Unholy Confessions" starts. You do your thing and after awhile step into the ring.

Mercedes: So, I'm here because I was told that I had to be. Shane decided that he was going to give me what I wanted. So, Shane, bring it. Who's my new competition.

That's when…

Don't treat me like a woman

Don't treat me like a man…

Started playing and the crowd went wild. Then the music stops.

Mercedes: Is this some kind of joke, Shane? I shouldn't be treated this way. I am the WWE women's champion. I deserve some respect.

That's when the crowd went crazy again.

Mercedes: Shut up! Your precious 9th Wonder of the World isn't here!

That's when you stepped back and bumped into something. Scared to turn around you did it anyway. It was Chyna! All of a sudden she hit the jawbreaker on you and you were left lying on the mat as Chyna walked away with a smile on her face.

*END OF SHOW*

You and Shannon wait up for Matt and Jeff to get to the car. You and Shannon are just holding hands in front of the hood of the car.

Shannon: Hey, there's something I want to ask you.

Mercy: What is it?

All of a sudden.

Female voice: OMG! It's Mercedes! The WWE women's champ!

You knew the voice sounded familiar and so you turned around…

Mercy: OMG! Natie! What are you doing here?

That's when you and Shannon had let go of each other's hand. You guys hadn't told me about the fact that you two had gotten together.

Natie: Just wanted to catch the show and surprise you guys.

Shannon: Well, we're definitely surprised.

He said it kind of nervously.

Natie: And Joanie…wow. I can't believe she came back. That is so badass.

Mercy: I know. I couldn't believe it when Shane and Vince told me about it. You know Steph wasn't too happy about that decision though. But you know Vince, business is business and Chyna is one of the best in it.

Natie: That is so true. Hold up…rewind. Did I miss something? What are you hiding, Shan?

Shannon: Nothing. What makes you think that?

Natie: Because you had that crooked smile on your face and that usually means your hiding something. Mercy? What's going on? Where's Matt and Jeff?

Mercy: They're inside getting their stuff. Shannon, we should tell her. It's been over a week.

Natie: What's going on? Tell me what? Did Jeff do something stupid?

Jeff: Hey! What makes you think I did something stupid?

I turn around to see Jeff and run into his arms and give him a big kiss.

Natie: Well…I don't know. I wasn't sure what to think? But this is isn't fair. I'm not here anymore and because of it y'all are keeping me out of the loop.

Shannon: Calm down, coz! It's nothing bad.

Shannon paused and I gave him the look I used to give him when we were kids and things didn't go my way.

Shannon: Don't give me that look.

He continued to break.

Shannon: Look, it's something we've been wanting to tell you.

Mercy: Shannon and I are together.

You said very quickly.

Natie: Wait. What? Did I hear that right? You two have been dating for over a week?! And no one told me?!

Mercy: We wanted to tell you but we wanted to do it in person. Not over the phone.

Shannon: And we wanted to tell you together.

Natie: Oh. Well, how did this happen?

Jeff: Babe, give them some space.

Natie: Fine. I'm really happy for you guys.

Mercy: Thanks.

Matt: Wow! So now that that's out of they way. Why don't we hit up Angels & Kings.

Shannon: Yeah, we've haven't been there in years.

Everyone gets in the car and head to Pete Wentz's bar.

*LATER THAT NIGHT*

You and Shannon are in yawls hotel room.

Mercy: Hey, babe.

Shannon: Yes. What's up?

Mercy: What were you going to ask me? Earlier, before Natie interrupted us.

Shannon: Oh, that. I was actually going to ask you if you wanted to come to

Whispering Pines this week. So we can spend more time together. You know?

Mercy: Really? Yeah, I'd really like that.

Shannon: Cool.

Yawl end up going to sleep.

/Normal POV/

Jeff and I are sitting up in the bed.

Natie: So…

Jeff: What?

Natie: Why didn't you tell me about Shannon and Mercy?

Jeff: It wasn't my thing to tell. Besides, why would I deprive Mercy and Shannon the chance to tell you.

Natie: Whatever. I guess you're right. I'm just happy they're happy.

Jeff: Now, we're all happy.

Natie: Well…

Jeff: What? Are you not?

Natie: Yes, of course I am.

Jeff: So what was the "well" for?

Natie: Well, you can't say is. You can't possibly tell me that Matt's happy? Ever since the whole "love triangle" he's been miserable. And as much as I liked Lori. And still like Ashley, they just don't cut it for him like Amy did. And I hate admitting that.

Jeff: You know the one reason that's keeping him from going back to her? For them getting back together?

Natie: The fact that she cheated on him with his best friend? And lied to everyone's face about it.

Jeff: No. He's forgiven her for that. We all have.

He said kind of like a "get with the program."

Natie: Then what?

Jeff: You.

Natie: Me?! Why me?

I said surprisingly.

Jeff: Matt's always seen you like family. And if you don't approve then he sees no reason to move forward. In his heart, everyone approves or it's a no go. That's how he's always been. Family comes first. That's how we were raised.

Natie: What? Why? I liked Lori.

Jeff: Yeah, but he knew that you didn't see her for him. And the same is about to go for Ashley.

Natie: Wow, I feel kind of bad now.

Jeff: Why is that?

Natie: Well, because I'm the one that's contributing to his unhappiness. I have to talk to him.