Disclaimer: I do not own anything WWE related. Just my character Riley.

Punk and Riley arrived in Chicago some odd hours later. Upon entering his home Punk spoke, "Please make yourself comfortable." He showed her to the guest room and gave her some moments alone while he went to unpack. She sat on the bed and pulled her phone out of her bag and turned it on. She frowned seeing the missed calls and text messages none of them were good at all. She listened to the voicemails she had and they all came from one person. Even though he was a thousand of miles away he still scared the crap out of her. She placed her head in her hands and wondered if she would ever feel at peace or if he continue to have a dark cloud loom over life?

Meanwhile downstairs Punk was looking through his kitchen drawers for his take out menus. When the door opened and a voice stated, "Ah so you are home."

Punk asked, "Where are my take out menus?"

"In the drawer by the fridge. Sad that this is your house and you do not even know where they are." Colt remarked.

Punk pulled them all out and stated, "If I had a best friend that wouldn't rearrange my things while I one I would know where they are."

Colt plopped down on the couch as he reached for the remote and asked, "So what's for dinner?"

Punk looked at Colt who was not looking at him and was silent for a moment as he thought how to tell him to get lost; without Colt going overboard. Colt turned around and looked at him he raised an eyebrow. He watched Punk's eyes dart towards the stairs and Colt followed his eyes and then he looked back at Punk. "Do you have a girl here?" Punk nodded "Who is it?"

Punk answered, "Her name is Riley."

Colt could not recall of ever hearing of a Riley. "When did you meet her? I don't recall you ever talking about a Riley."

Punk rubbed the back of his neck with his hand and answered, "Last night…" He didn't have to look at Colt to know the look he was giving him.

Colt's eyes went wide, he jumped off the couch, and exclaimed, "Last night! Are you nuts? Wait, last night you were in Arizona. So you brought a girl home with you from Arizona."

Punk looked up at his friend and stepped towards him and stated, "Lower your voice! And yes I can't explain it all to you, but she would have died if I left her there." Colt arched an eyebrow giving him the 'are you kidding' look. "I am serious. Some guy paid someone to kidnap her and I stopped it…well and Cena." Colt stood there just dumbfounded at what his best friend just told him. "Yeah so anyways I couldn't leave her there. I just needed to know she was safe and with me she is."

Colt went to open his mouth to say something when a creak in the bottom steps let them both know they were no longer alone. She paused on the bottom step seeing that there was someone else besides Punk there.

Punk caught her eyes and spoke, "Riley let me introduce you to my best friend…"

Riley interrupted him and finished his sentence, "Colt Cabana."

Colt stood up straighter turning towards her while wearing a smile on his face. "Heard of me?" He asked rhetorically since she already said his name.

Riley nodded, "I used to follow your podcasts."

Colt questioned, "Used to?"

Riley shrugged and answered, "Lately they've gotten whiney" Punk spit out his drink and a loud laugh came out while Colt looked like someone ran over his puppy. "You used to broadcast all about the underdogs pulling through and the success stories of those from the Indies that have made it. Plus you used to tell great commentaries. But the last time I listened all you did was complained about how it used to be. Even when you did that in the past you put actions to go along with your words. For now I'll just continue to miss out unless you revert back to your classic way."

Punk couldn't stop laughing Riley was a riot. He was surprised in her outspokenness with Colt. It was a side of her he hadn't expected, but he loved it. Colt looked at this girl and started to wonder if his best friend brought this girl home to mess with him. He continued to stare at Riley and not breaking contact even though he really wanted to send Punk a dirty look. He finally stated, "I will take all that into consideration."

Riley remarked while holding a straight face, serious expression, "I think it would be wise if you did."

Punk continued to laugh and it only grew louder each time Riley opened her mouth. Colt finally broke eye contact with Riley and sent that long overdue dirty look to Punk. He continued to chuckle despite getting the dirty look from Colt and shifted his gaze over Riley. He said, "We were going to order some take out want some?"

Riley shifted from one foot to the other at the spot she was standing in. She looked unsure and Punk almost saw her shift from the alive being she had just been back to the afraid young woman. He wondered what was going through her head. She finally spoke, "No thank you I don't need any. I was going to call a cab there is something I needed to do."

Punk arched an eyebrow and wondered what she needed to do after just getting into town. Maybe she needed to go to the store for something, which was fine, but he wasn't going to let her take a cab alone. Especially in a city that she was not familiar with. "You don't need to call a cab I can take you anywhere you need to go." Punk watched as she went back into her shell and he frowned watching it happen.

She softly spoken, "I don't want to intrude on your time."

Colt decided to intervene at this point and suggested, "Why don't we all go and then we can get food on the way back?" Riley went quiet and looked at Punk. Colt noticed she still needed some convincing, so he decided to throw in some humor and maybe that would ease everyone. "As long as you can stand being in a car with my whinny ass"

That got a smile out of Riley, "Let's go" she spoke as she headed for the door. Punk looked at Colt and gave him a nod he was grateful for him. Colt had his moments where he was very helpful and this was one of that Punk was grateful for.

Riley gave Punk the directions to where she was headed. It definitely was not to the store. It was a lot further than she should have been traveling in a cab. Plus the cab fare would have been ridiculous. Colt puzzled, "You were going to take a cab ride all the way down here?" He saw Punk glance at him through the rearview mirror as they both had shared the same look.

Riley didn't answer him which didn't go unnoticed by either man in the car. She pointed to the house on the right. "This is it."

Punk was quiet for long enough the curiosity in him was bursting to ask questions. "So what is here?"

Riley looked over at him and spoke, "This is my aunt's house where my parents are staying."

Everything made sense to Punk now. The sudden change and her going quiet he couldn't imagine what she was going through right now. When Riley got out of the car Punk followed her to he wouldn't intrude, but he would be there in case things went south. Part of him wished that maybe everything her parents had done to her was done out of some misunderstanding and that they were ashamed.

Colt got out of the car and stayed by the car just leaning against the hood as he pulled out his phone pretending that he wasn't paying attention to whatever was going on.

Riley spoke quiet but loud enough that Punk could hear, "I felt a lot braver when I first thought this was a good idea."

Aunt Sherri came outside and smiled, "Riley." She approached her in a tight hug she pulled back and connected eyes with Riley. "I heard about what happened. I am so sorry they are acting this way. I have been trying to talk some sense into them." Riley had not expected any time away to do any good they have been so hateful towards her. But it was good to know that some of her family still considered her family even if this was her dad's side of the family.

Punk had quietly listened in to what her Aunt was saying to here and there go his wishes of hoping for a change of mind. If he was still unsure then than the welcoming that Riley had just received from her parents coming outside sure gave him the answer.

The dad said, "What the hell are you doing here?"

Punk watched as Riley's demeanor was changing so fast. Punk couldn't let her fall apart not while he was there to do something about it. Punk stepped up and stated, "She is here to inform you that all her stuff is moved out and she is moving on with her life without you. She does not need people in it that are constantly putting her down or treating her like this. She won't stand for it anymore and neither will I." Punk's anger was radiating off of him for anyone within a five mile radius to see.

The man that appeared to be Riley's dad or once was asked, "And just who you are?"

Punk stood up straight this man may be taller than him, but he was going to show this man he didn't scare him. Also that he was not going to back down, "That is none of your concern nor is it any of your business."

Tears started to fall down Riley's cheeks she didn't have any energy anymore to even try to hold it all in. Colt looked up from his phone and noticed that something was seriously wrong. He saw how shrunk down Riley looked like she was trying to disappear on site. Then his buddy was looking like he was ready for a fight he decided to walk up and join them in case he needed to jump in. Mostly to keep Phil from throwing any punches.

The man stated, "Your phone is being shut off today and you still owe us money for the car. Don't think that you can just get away with that. And by the time I get home is when I want the money we'll just say 1500 and that should cut you a small break."

Punk went to say something when Riley stepped up she pulled her phone from her pocket and placed it in the man's hand. "Fine take it, I took anything of importance off of it anyway. And while you are looking at it why don't you see all the text messages and voicemails of hell I have been going through."

The older woman actually spoke up, and yet again Punk was blown away. "Oh please don't start that crap again about that cop's son. Just admit what a little whore you have been."

The Aunt had been quiet throughout it all, but finally decided to step in and say, "Now hold on just a minute."

Punk's top was so far gone, but he was doing a damn good job at not throwing any punches. "You have some nerve, that cop's son paid someone to drug and kidnap her just last night."

The man stated, "That is probably a lite she started to make you pity her."

Punk was really losing his shit and yelled, "Actually I stopped the kidnapping I pulled the damn syringe out of your daughter's leg."

The man remarked, "She's not my daughter."

Punk didn't understand any of it. How do you spend all these years thinking this young girl is your daughter and then you find out she isn't. Then you just throw her away like she's trash. Punk had went through a screwed up childhood, but it wasn't as fucked up as this family was.

No one said anything for what seemed several minutes. Riley was feeling light headed and sick she didn't know how much longer she could stay in a vertical position. She turned towards Punk and stated, "This was a mistake I am so ready to go."

The words hit Riley hard she couldn't handle all the emotions that were taking a toll on her. Punk nodded at Colt and he stepped up wrapping an arm around her waist and helping her towards the car. Punk turned back towards the couple that disgusted him. He pulled out his wallet and fished out two grand. He shoved it right in the chest of the man that used to be her so called father. The money fell to the ground. Punk stated, "There is an extra five hundred to stay far away from Riley as possible. Don't contact her or hell don't even think about her. If I find out you're in contact with that cop's son and he comes after Riley. After I take care of him I will be coming for you." Punk turned to walk away.

The man sneered, "Is that some kind of threat."

Punk turned back around his expression was cold as ice. He stated, "Not a threat, but a promise and if there is one thing you should remember about me is that I am a man of my word." He locked eyes with the man for a few seconds and then turned and headed towards the car. Colt was already helping Riley into the backseat so she could lay down if she wanted too. Punk fished out his keys and tossed them to Colt.

The Aunt approached them and Punk was not sure what more there was to say. She softly spoke, "We don't all feel the same as my brother and his wife. Please if she needs anything she always has the family in us." She gave him a soft smile and then headed back into the house.

Colt asked, "So where are we heading?"

Punk answered, "I think a good home cook meal with a family atmosphere would do some good right about now."

Colt said, "Sounds like a perfect idea."

Colt got into the driver's seat and Punk climbed into the back with Riley. He pulled her next to him while wrapping his arms around her small and fragile body. She was shivering and breathing heavily. He was really concerned for her. He fished his phone out of his jacket pocket sending a text to where they were headed. Punk pressed his face to the side of her hair and breathed in her scent heavily. He spoke softly to her, "Nothing that they said was true they were just trash talking don't listen to a thing they said."

About twenty minutes later they pulled into the driveway of their destination. Colt decided to get out to give them a moment alone. He was still trying to wrap his head around everything that he witnessed. Colt walked up to the house and an older woman hugged him. Colt frowned and said, "Don't let anyone ask lots of questions. She has been through a lot tonight."

The older woman who was Phil's mom, well his adoptive mom, Carlie spoke, "Don't you worry I have talked to everyone and we will all take care of her. Give her some much needed love."

Punk finally opened the car door and Riley had realized that they stopped. She got out of the car with him and looked around realizing that they weren't back at Punk's place nor were they at some take out place. She asked, "Where are we?"

Punk gave her a soft smile and answered, "I thought some good home cooked food with a good family environment might be something you could endure right now."

Riley's eyes grew a couple sizes bigger and she questioned, "You brought me to meet your parents? Look at me I am a mess."

Punk laughed as he took her hand and pulled her towards the front of the house. He replied, "Don't you worry you look fine."

Riley stopped and spoke, "Phil"

He knew she was worried, but he also knew that she had nothing to worry about. He couldn't wait till she saw that for herself. He tugged on her hand again as they moved into the house. An older woman approached the two of them. Punk hugged her tightly and whispered just loud enough she could hear him, "I have missed you mom."

So this was his mom she seemed like a kind hearted woman. She turned and looked at Riley. Riley's gaze lowered she felt ashamed and the woman just wrapped her arms around her. This surprised Riley her gaze went up to meet Punk's gaze. He offered her a small comforting smile. The woman spoke, "I have heard much about you Riley." She pulled back and looked Riley in the eye. "You have brought a smile to my son's face, put Colt in his place, and you're the first girl he's ever brought home. You are by no means a mistake."

That did it for Riley the tears in her eyes that she was trying to keep at bay just started to pour from her eyes. Punk's mom wrapped her arms back around Riley as she continued to cry. The comfort of a mother was nothing Riley had ever experienced in her lifetime. She didn't know what to expect and at first the thought of hugging this woman scared her, but know it was like her mind and body knew this is exactly what she needed.

Punk knew his mama would have the right words and he was glad that he brought her here. This is what she needed tonight and he was glad he could give her something. He watched as the two women pulled apart. His mama then stated, "Oh no you are much too skinny we need to put some meat on you. Come on you two I have plenty of food."

Punk pulled Riley to his side, and Riley felt content being there. They walked further into the house where Punk's three sisters greeted them. He was a little worried at first to see how they would be with her. Yet, they welcomed her right in and treated her like she was one of the family. He was very grateful for that. He would have to tell them all thank you later tonight.

The rest of the night went on without any drama. Punk, Riley, and Colt eventually went back to Punk's house. Colt said goodbye to Punk once he got there and headed back to his own home. Riley had passed out on the way home, so he carried into the house, and up into her room. He laid her down on the bed and covered her up with the blanket at the end of the bed. He moved to leave and Riley grabbed his hand.

Punk's eyes met her eyes and she softly spoke, "Please stay." Punk could not find it in himself to deny her the request. He toed off his shoes and crawled into the bed with her. Her body curled up into his body. He wrapped an arm around her waist and held her close to him. He softly placed a kiss on top of her head. Punk could not deny to himself any longer he was falling for her. He had been falling for her since he met her. He only fell harder today after seeing how well she fit in with Colt and how well his family connected with her. He never wanted her to be alone again, and he didn't want to be alone anymore also. He finally closed his eyes and took in her smells and drifted to sleep.

(AN: It's about 3am here and I just finished this chapter. I was gonna make you wait, but I liked how it turned out so well. I wanted to share it with you. I hope you enjoy it!)