Randy had called his parents and told them that they would be at their house around noon.
The week prior had been hectic.
They had spent time at Lexi's place, getting what she would need while they were on the road, and the same for Randy's place. They had everything packed, and was hiring a moving company to move everything once they found a house. Several curse words later Randy walked into the boxed up house, smiling.
"I told you I could make all the suitcases fit in the viper." They had decided to drive to RAW, then head for Smackdown. It was easier to drive with all of their luggage. It was Friday afternoon, and Randy had decided that they would take their time driving. They had an almost 16 hour drive to Indianapolis for RAW, then from there it was another 4 hours to get to St. Louis. They didn't really have any plans about how far they would drive everyday. Randy was afraid that he would push Lexi too far, as Stacey had told him to watch her for chronic fatigue. They pulled up to the arena, and stretched.
After all the time they had spent in the car over the last couple days, Lexi wished they would have flown. Her body was sore, even though they stopped more than necessary for her to stretch. Randy had a small appearance at RAW, and as soon as he had showered, they were off again, to St. Louis. Lexi laid on the bed, and closed her eyes, her muscles were aching.
"You ok?" Randy asked.
"Yeah, just tired." Lexi smiled at him.
"I think we have both earned a good nights sleep. We have to meet at the first house at 10. Is that too early for you?" He asked.
"No. You know how my sleeping habits have been." Lexi said.
Lexi was happy that the weather was cooler here, than Florida. It gave her an excuse to wear heavier wraps to help hide her ever-growing bump.
"Just until tonight." She said, rubbing her belly, as she got dressed.
They had picked out three houses that they had really liked.
When they pulled up to the first one, Lexi was in love with it. It was only about 10 minutes from his parents. The house was off the road. You could barely see it from the road, with all the trees, but once you got to the house, the land opened up. It was beautiful. The land was completely fenced in, which Lexi liked, but Randy had already said he would have to make it safer, mostly likely meaning concrete walls. The house was four bedrooms, had an in ground pool, with a fence around it. Lexi looked out the back window and saw the cutest little club house next to the swing set. She smiled, seeing their little girl playing there.
She turned to Randy.
"This is the one. I want this house."
"Lex, we haven't even looked at any of the others." He said.
"You don't like it?" Lexi asked.
"No, I do. But I think we should at least look at more than one." Randy smiled. After looking at two more houses, Lexi's thought kept going back to the first house.
"I can just see us there. Not to mention that it's in the same place as your parents."
"I think you're right." Randy smiled, as he placed an offer on the house.
"I really don't think this will take long, considering its cash, and the asking price." The realtor said.
"I'll give you a call in a few hours."
Randy and Lexi headed to his parents home.
"I still think you should have told them. I would rather not do with a heart attack." Lexi said, her stomach flipping with nerves, not to mention the baby.
"Nah, I like my way better. They've got to be used to me by now." Randy smiled.
"I know that, but I just don't know if I can take a bad reaction." Lexi said, Randy reached over and grabbed her hand, pulling it to his lips, gently kissing it.
"Everything will be ok." Randy said.
"I promise."
They got to the house, and Randy walked in, holding Lexi's hand.
"Hey." His mom smiled, kissing his cheek.
"Lexi, you look nice. I've been worried, with all the rumors going around."
"I've told you not to pay attention to those stupid internet rumors." Randy said.
"Where's dad? We have a couple of things we want to talk with you guys about."
"He's in the den. I'll get him, you two sit. Lunch is almost done."
"It smells amazing." Lexi smiled. She could get used to Elaine's cooking, this was one of the first time's in the kitchen that she hadn't gotten nauseous.
"Thanks Lexi." The older women smiled, as she hurried off to get her husband. When she came back in, she had a slight look of worry on her face. She was followed by her husband. He pulled Randy to him.
"You look good son. I've been watching the shows. I've heard some of the rumors." He said, glancing at his wife, who had turned to the oven.
"So, we just placed an offer on a house here." Randy said.
"Here, like in Florissant?" Bob asked.
"Yeah, its about 10 minutes from here." Randy said.
"We thought it would be nice to be around family."
"I knew it. Is it cancer?" Elaine asked, turning around.
"I'm not sick, Elaine. I promise." Lexi smiled softly.
"There is,however, a reason that we have decided to be close. Lex?" Randy said.
Lexi took a deep breath, and let her wrap fall on the chair, as she stood up. Randy was standing with her, helping her up, as he let one hand fall to her stomach.
"A baby?" Elaine gasped.
"A girl." Randy smiled.
"Oh, thank God." Elaine said, hurrying over to hug Lexi, as tears streamed down her face.
"Congratulations." Bob said, standing waiting for his turn to give Lexi a hug.
Lexi helped Elaine serve lunch, and they all sat down.
"Well, that's one down." Randy smiled, rubbing Lexi's knee.
"What's that mean?" Bob asked.
"I'm announcing it on Smackdown tonight." Lexi said.
"Randal! We're you going to make us find out by watching tv?" Elaine asked.
"No, Mom. I would have never done that. Seriously, if it was up to me, I would have already told everyone, then Lex would quit wearing these over sized scarves to hide her belly." Randy said.
"I figured it would be a whole lot easier to show you, and you would enjoy the fact of us being here, so you could see it."
"Shut up Randy. I don't just wear these to hide my bump, I happen to like them." Lexi laughed.
After lunch, everyone sat around and talked.
"So, I was hoping we could leave the viper and most of our luggage here tomorrow?" Randy asked.
"We are flying out for a house show, and will be on the road for a couple of weeks. Hopefully the next time we get some time off, we'll be unpacking down the road a little bit."
"Of course. When you come for lunch tomorrow you can put it in the garage." Bob said.
Lexi took a deep breath, as she looked in the mirror. She had brought her own outfit, pre-approved by Randy. She was wearing short, tight, black shorts. Knee high black boots, and a colorful half-sleeve, tight t-shirt.
"This isn't going to work, there is no way I can hide this belly." Lexi complained.
"It will work, and you're not suppose to be hiding it." Randy said from the couch. He had sat and watched her while she got ready. Her hair had the colors in it. She was beyond ready.
"You look amazing, Doll."
"Thanks Randy." Lexi said, walking over and sitting on his lap.
"I know this has kind of been a crazy year for you, the divorce, and now a baby. But thank you for staying with me."
"There is no where else I would rather be. I love you." Randy said, kissing her.
Lexi soon found herself standing at the gorilla, she was handed the belt, with it positioned perfectly over her stomach, so no one could see her stomach until after the match, when she went in the ring to present the belt. Her music hit and the crowd went crazy!
Lexi walked out and waved tot he crowd with one hand, as she held the belt tight around her waist with the other. She made her way to the announcer's table, where she was handed a head set.
"Welcome Lexi." Micheal Cole said.
"Thank you. It's so nice to be back." Lexi said.
"You look gorgeous." Jerry said, helping her move her chair in, so when she moved the belt the camera wouldn't be able the catch her belly. Stephanie was very firm on not letting it slip until the right time.
The match went great, with Nattie winning the belt, after a brief celebration, Jerry helped Lexi with the belt.
"Come back after you give Natayla the belt, and talk with us about what will be going on in life for you." Jerry said, winking to her. As far as Lexi knew, she was only giving the belt, then leaving.
She handed back the headset, then whispered.
"You really want me to come back after?"
King covered his mic.
"That's what they told me in my ear." Cole was nodding.
Lexi gently climbed the stairs. Nattie was holding the ropes, as Lexi slipped through. Lexi walked to the center of the ring, and gently moved the belt, slowly revealing her belly. Nattie dropped to one knee and kissed her belly. The two girls hugged, and Lexi left the ring, so Nattie could celebrate.
Lexi took her seat back at the announcer's table. After the cheers died down, Nattie blew Lexi a kiss and hopped out of the ring.
"So, Lexi, couldn't help but notice the bump in the ring." Cole said.
"Yes, we're due in mid-August." Lexi said, as soon as she was finished Randy's music hit. She knew he shouldn't be out there now.
"We? That wouldn't happen to be this man would it?" Jerry smiled. Lexi knew Randy wasn't there for his match. He still had his street clothes on. This was something he seldom did even while cutting a promo.
Randy climbed into the rig, never looking more hot, than in his blue t-shirt and jeans. He did his pose and got a mic. Lexi was still quiet, not knowing what he was doing.
"Wow! Did you all see that? Sexy Lexi is pregnant!" He yelled, grinning at her. While Randy and Lexi had never hid their relationship, they had never fully came out and said they were together.
"What do you say we give her a hand, and get her back in this ring?" Randy's voice boomed.
"What is he doing?" Lexi said, as the head set was taken from her. She stood up and climbed the stairs. Randy was holding the ropes, and she slipped through them.
"I know that this may have come as a surprise to most of you, but Lex loves to surprise people. I guess the first thing everyone thought was, who is the father? Right?" He grinned, while Lexi gave him the death look. People were getting the wrong impression on what he was doing, and started booing him.
"Ok, enough with the boos, I was just having a little fun. As much as I have tried to keep my personal life out of the media, when you're girlfriend looks this good, even at almost 5 months pregnant, there is no hiding it anymore. I have decided to take a new route." He smiled taking Lexi's hand.
"Yes, I did say my girlfriend, which she is. Like I said, Lex loves to surprise people, so I'm surprising her." Randy said, dropping to one knee.
"Alexis, I love you. Will you do me the honor of marrying me?" He sat down the mic and pulled a small black box out of his pocket. He opened it and the huge diamond flashed. Lexi felt weak at the knees.
"Are you serious?" She asked.
"Dead serious. I love you. Marry me." He said.
"Yes." Lexi screamed. Randy slipped the ring on her finger, stood and swept her into his arms, as his music flooded the arena, Lexi could see nothing but him as their lips met.