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Chapter 15 - Teaming with the Champ
The new year came and 2006 was upon us.
I was still champ as was John till New Year's Revolution, where at the same event I beat Mickie James to retain my title but after a gruelling Elimination Chamber match and beating 5 other guys, Edge cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to face John for the title and after the match he had just endured took advantage of that situation beating him to become the new WWE Champion which would spark a heated rivalry between the two that would last over a year.
In January 9, the company announced that Dave tore his right triceps during a match with Mark Henry at a live event on January 6. Due to his injury, Batista was forced to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship at the SmackDown taping on January 13. Dave went on to have successful surgery on his arm on January 12 and returned to SmackDown on July 7th.
In March, Steve made another appearance at Saturday Night's Main Event which returned to TV to compete in a beer drinking contest that SmackDown Superstar JBL challenged him to, if you ask me Steve won by a mile!
In April, Randy for suspended for sixty days for "unprofessional conduct." I'm not really sure to this day what happened as Randy wouldn't tell me as he was ashamed which I understood, I had heard rumours and to what I found out I was disappointed in him and sure hell told him so as he had the world at his feet, a great career ahead of him, all this talent and he fucked up big time. But I was proud of the fact he admitted he had a problem as you see he was diagnosed with an anger problem and was forced by the company to take anger management classes which he successfully completed. Even though I was disappointed with him, I was his friend and when others gave up on him and judged him, I stayed by him and supported him over that time and called him everyday to check up on him and his progress.
To cover for his suspension, a fake injury was made where Kurt Angle apparently broke Randy's ankle during a qualifying match for the King of the Ring tournament.
Randy returned to the Raw brand in June which I was pleased about as I had 2 of my boys on the same brand, only the Animal was missing.
Speaking of Dave, he went through a tough time in 2006 as he and Angie split up and then divorced later.
Anyway back the in ring action: over the months of the feud, Lita had became a factor in Edge and Cena's rivalry, getting in the way, screwing John over in his matches with Edge, making sure her man won and became or retained the title.
Her and Edge took on Cena and Maria in a tag match and lost. This is where John and Maria had their famous on screen kiss, personally I shrugged it off as it was a professional act.
So before their match at Summerslam where Edge would be defending the title, Cena announced on Raw he would be bringing a bit of back up to take care of her in the form of someone Lita knew very well…that's right little ol' me was teaming up with John Cena much to Edge and Lita's disbelief and would do over the next few months sparking a rivalry with my former friend.
The Raw before Summerslam, Edge crossed the line and went to John's father's house in West Newbury, Massachusetts and slapped him right across the face making this thing a little more personal between the two.
Edge somehow retained the title even though I was watching Lita like a hawk and stopping her from interfering. I was extremely apologetic to John but he didn't pin point the blame on me, poor Cena's plan of having back up back fired. I didn't give up on him though and stuck by him to help him get back his title.
You see I lost my women's title back in May at Backlash to Mickie James which Lita won from her in August so Lita was Women's champ come Summerslam and I had my eye on her prize for sure. However so did Trish and at Unforgiving a triple threat match was announced between us in which would be Trish's last match due to her retiring.
Also, John took on Edge again in a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match. Earlier in the night Lita lost the title to Trish and I was unsuccessful too but she still tried to get involved in Edge's match, I was there right on the scene to take her out and watch as John won the match and the title.
After Trish's retirement the title became vacant in which Lita won again at Cyber Sunday against Mickie James as I was not apart of the match.
By October, Dave was back in the ring, Randy was teaming with Edge as part of Rated RKO, John was still champ and I was still rivalling with Lita.
October 13th saw the release of The Marine in which along with a few fellow WWE Superstars I attended the premiere, I was very impressed with John's performance and couldn't be more proud of him.
During filming the movie the cast had done interviews and John had done one about the casting of the part of his wife in the movie talking about Kelly and unknown to me he had talked about how Kelly reminded him of me, a strong independent woman who can take care of herself, I only saw it when the company were promoting the film and I thanked my best friend for the complements.
At Survivor series in November there was again another title match not involving me against Lita and Mickie, however it was be Lita's last match as she also announced her retirement. She lost the match to bow out of her professional wrestling career making Mickie the new champ.
Personally I was sad to lose two of my favourite people in Trish and Amy to retirement, they are two of my best girlfriends and we've through a lot together on the road, I miss them still to this day but I keep in contact constantly with them on how they are doing. On September 30th I even went to Trish's wedding as she married her high school sweetheart.
2007 came around and Wrestlemania 23 was upon us, one of my favourite times of the year. J.R was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Steve the night before.
At the event itself, I challenged now WWE Women's champion Melina to a match for the title, it was later made into a Lumber Jill match which I had no problem with. I won to become a record breaking 8 time Women's Champion.
Steve came back to special guest referee in the Hair Vs. Hair match between Bobby Lashley and Umaga in which both Donald Trump and Mr. McMahon chose their guys to compete against each other and the loser had to have their head shaved in which when Umaga lost, Stone Cold assisted in Vince getting his head shaved.
The week before Wrestlemania Steve and I made an appearance together for the first time in a few years where we both cut a promo in the ring on RAW, it was great fun to be back in there with Steve, he brings out the best in me and me in him.
Dave was defeated by the undertaker losing the World title to The Undertaker, Randy missed out on the contract for a title shot in the Money in the Bank ladder match and John defended his title against Shawn Michaels.
After Wrestlemania and the next couple of months I was beginning to get burned out, I had been working since I was 18 and been through some brutal matches during my years in the business and they were beginning to take affect on me.
The weeks leading up to Judgement Day, I got sick with a really bad flu virus but refused to stop and kept working. I had it for a week but refused to rest and as champion I had a responsibility not to disappoint the fans but I was suffering in silence.
The night of Judgment Day rolled around and booth brands were at the show in St. Louis, Missouri so Dave was there too.
I had lost my title to Mickie James earlier in the night and was heading back to hotel when I got caught in the hallway of the arena.
"Emma wait up" I heard the voice from behind me say, I felt like shit and just wanted curl up in bed.
I turned around and saw John jogging down the hallway, he looked like he had just finished his match with The Great Khali as he was shirtless and looked a little sweaty.
"Hey John" I smiled weakly as he approached me
"Honey where you going? I thought we were riding back to hotel together" he asked curiously, I had given him a ride as we sometimes share a rental to save costs.
"Sorry I just wanted to get out of here as soon as possible" I said nasally being all stuffed up pinching the bridge of my nose.
"You look awful Em, maybe you should see the doc, you've had this thing for nearly 2 weeks and you're no better. Fair enough you thought it was just a cold that would go in a week but it's way past overdue."
"No there's no need, I'm fine" I said and he raised his eyebrow and folded his arms over his chest "I am, I promise" I defended
"Well you ain't fooling me. Let me grab my stuff and I'm taking you the hotel and taking care of you all night"
"You don't have to do that, you should go out with the guys like you usually do after a show" I protested
"I ain't taking no for an answer, even if I have to drag you out myself by hoisting you over my shoulder and carrying you out. Wait right here" he took off down the hallway and I felt myself becoming weaker so I sat down on one of the equipment boxes. I pulled a tissue out my pocket and blew my nose. God knows how I got through a match tonight. I held my head in my hands feeling like I was gonna throw up at any second until I heard John approaching me again. I lifted my head up and tried to focus my vision. He was still in his shorts from the match but now had a baseball cap back on and jacket along with his bag and title belt.
"Come on, we'll stop by the drug store on the way and pick you some meds up" he said holding onto my arm and helping me stand, he grabbed my bag as well as his own and flung my arm round his shoulder for support and almost carried me to the car. I told him the keys to my rental were in my jacket pocket and he reached in and pulled them out.
"You stink" I joked looking up at him and he smiled down at me
"You would too battling a giant." he laughed trying balance me and the bags while also trying to open the car at the same time.
"Ok this is tricky, I'm gonna have to let you go for a sec" he said letting go of me and walking round to the trunk and popping it open
"Ok"
"Oh I saw Randy and Dave earlier and they're gonna come by an check up on you" I heard him say as I opened the passenger side door
"They don't have to, it's not necessary, they should go out which is what you should be doing and besides since Randy's home he should be spending time with Sam. I just feel like a burden on you all the time" I said guilty lowering my head, he shut the trunk and came round to me, I felt him cup my face with his hand and lift my head up gently so my eyes met his.
"You're not a burden Em, you're sick and I wanna take care of you and Randy said he'd come by once he dropped Sam off at home" he said seriously, I sighed in frustration "Stop sighing, I know you're a stubborn Texan" he laughed as I rolled eyes "It's my decision and I wanna look after you ok, end of discussion young lady" he said pointing at me playfully
"Yes Dad" I smiled before he kissed my forehead.
"Even when you're sick you're still a smartass" he laughed
"You love me for it" I smiled weakly and he smiled back telling me yes I do.
I climbed into the car and John got in the driver's side and we took off to the hotel. Luckily Raw has being held not far away and we didn't need to travel that night so I could rest up.
When we got back to the hotel, we went to my room which luckily I wasn't rooming with anyone, good thing as I needed the peace and quiet.
"Get dressed for bed sweetie and I'll go and pack my stuff from mine and Randy's room and bring them here, I'm staying with you tonight" he said handing me the bag from the drugstore and I sat on the bed, I went to open my mouth to protest once again "Don't say a word, it's happening" he said sternly and I shut my mouth, no matter what I said to convince him not to he was gonna do it anyway, and he calls me stubborn!
"Be back in a sec" he said kissing my forehead and heading out the door. With little energy I had, I stood up and walked to my suitcase, opening it and pulling out some nice warm pyjamas with longs sleeves on the top and full pyjama bottoms, no shorts or nightgowns tonight. I wondered into the bathroom after grabbing the bag of drugs and closed the door behind me.
I quickly dressed and took some medicines hoping to get through the night, I hadn't been sleeping very well so I was exhausted on top of working as well. I left the clothes I had on the bathroom not being bothered to put them back in my case, I pulled out the scrunchie of the ponytail my hair was in letting it fall down my back freely, I ran a hand through it making sure it hadn't tangled up. I took a tissue from the bathroom and blew my nose for the millionth time that day and disposed of the snotty paper.
I opened the door and stood in the doorway and saw that John was back sitting on my king sized bed flicking through the channels on the TV, he looked up when he saw me and smiled.
"You hungry?" he asked and I shook my head no "Stupid question really" he chuckled
"You get something if you want but I can't seem to keep anything down" I croaked feeling like my throat was on fire due to it being sore.
"It won't bother you cause I'm starving" I smiled as he was so considerate.
"Nah can't have you wasting away, could you get me some water or something?"
"Will do sweetie" he said and just as he finished I felt a dizzy spell come over me and collapsed using the doorframe for support but as I went down before I knew it John's arms were around me holding me up.
"Em this is getting serious, promise me you'll see the doc first thing tomorrow" he said seriously looking into my eyes
"I promise" I replied. He helped me over to the bed and pulled back the covers, I climbed in and laid down
"Good girl, you can't wrestle tomorrow night either, they can just say you are embarrassed you lost the title and didn't show up to Raw" he suggested, I looked up at him surprised as he stood over me.
"I'm supposed to have a rematch and Emma Austin doesn't get embarrassed" I shook my head, my character wasn't some coward.
"Good point. I forgot you were a hard ass" he laughed putting his hands on his hips "Well maybe they can say you have a small injury which is kinda true" he shrugged
"Maybe, I'll see what the doctor says and talk to Vince" I said giving into defeat, John did have a point I had been sick for nearly two weeks without any signs of recovering just yet.
"You're finally listening to me" he smiled and held his hands up in delight "Get some sleep honey" he said more serious brushing my hair out of my face and tucking some loose strands behind my ear.
"Ok but before I do will you put some of that vapour rub stuff on my back so I can at least breathe?" I asked him sitting up slightly
"Sure" he said frantically moving his head looking around for it, the little things he does makes him so funny. I could swear he was blonde sometimes.
"It's in the bathroom" I replied knowing automatically what he doing, he smiled before heading into their and retrieving the tub, he came back out and sat up properly lifting my top up as far as it would go. John held onto the rest of it and pushed it up fully so my back was bare. I felt him gently rub the gooey substance over the top of my back and on parts of my shoulders
"There you go. I must the envy of a lot of guys right now, not every day you get to rub up a beautiful woman" he laughed and I rolled my eyes and shook my head at him as I turned round and pulled my top back down "You need some on your chest?" he asked raising an eyebrow cheekily
"I think I can handle that myself thanks" I said taking the tub off him and proceed on rubbing the stuff on my chest, I took a deep breathe feeling it work immediately.
"Now get some sleep or at least try, I'll be right here." he said "Did you take all your medicines and stuff" he asked and I nodded my head
"Yeah I'm all drugged up" I said as I laid down pulling the covers over me, I scooted over so I was in the middle of the bed and John laid down next to me on my right but he was sitting up leaning against the headboard.
"Night beautiful" I heard him say before I slowly closed my eyes and fell asleep.
While I was asleep….
After taking a much needed shower and changing into some shorts and tee and eating some room service, John was watching Sports Centre when there was a knock on the door, he looked to his left to see Emma sound asleep, he smiled before carefully climbing off the bed and walking over to the door.
He opened it to find Randy on the other side dressed in some sweatpants and a wife beater.
"Hey man" John said
"Hey, how is she?" Randy asked quietly
"Not good" John sighed stepping aside to left Randy in, he stepped through the door and looked over to the bed to see Emma sleeping soundly.
"Surprised she's managing to sleep so well. She's been like this for over a week now" he replied walking over to the bed and leaning over it
"Tell me about it man and she's only sleeping cause she's drugged up to the eyeballs with anything that will cure it" John said following him and taking his place back on the bed.
"Poor baby" Randy whispered stroking her hair with his hand as he looked over the features of her pale face.
"I'm making her see the doc tomorrow but only by force she wouldn't go on her own accord maybe he can give her enough to get her some time off" John stated as Randy walked round to the other side of the bed and climbed on so he was sitting on Emma's left with John still on her right
"God she won't do that even if she was dying, you know what she's like John" Randy protested
"Yeah stubborn as mule" he said through gritted teeth
"And that's only if Vince let's her" Randy then added
"He has to; look at her, she's sick as a dog, she insists on still working and has no intentions of stopping till she knows what's going on. I think there's something else to this" John said suspiciously looking over to his younger friend
"What do you mean?"
"Maybe she's run down, exhausted, her body's weak and fragile. She's working non stop except for her injury since she was 18, that's gotta take some affect on not just any body but especially a woman's. Maybe that's how she's picked up this virus" he replied
"Her body looks fine to me" Randy said cheekily giving his famous cocky smirk
"Not now asshole" John said angrily throwing a small cushion at his head "You've been there remember in a drunken and confused state and it didn't do you both any good and you're lucky I didn't kill you after I found out not to mention that fact you're engaged now"
"Yeah I know, I'm sorry just kidding" Randy defend himself holding his hands up in defeat.
1 hour later…..
John and Randy were still sat either side of Emma as she slept watching TV when there was a knock on the door. The two looked at each other before John carefully got off the bed to answer the door.
"Hey Dave, what's up?" he asked as he opened the door to reveal Dave standing there dressed in some sweats and a tee.
"Hey man. Where's my princess?" he laughed as John stepped aside to let him in.
"Princess? She's not 5 man" John said confused as he followed him into the room
"I know that but I love her like she is. Hey Randy" Dave said as he saw him sitting on the bed engrossed in some TV show, Randy waved quickly before averting his attention back to his show.
"Aww look at her so helpless" Dave said walking over to her and stroking her head with his hand
"Yeah not used to seeing her like this, she's usually so active and energetic" John joked
"Man she's burning up, she has a temperature" Dave said placing his big hand gently on her forehead
"Yeah, in the car on the way here she said she was cold, guess that's what the virus can do" John shrugged
"Even when she's sick she's still beautiful" Dave whispered stroking her hair "Has she seen the doctor yet?" he asked turning his head to look at John
"I'm forcing her to go tomorrow since she's been like this for nearly two weeks and not seeked medical attention"
"Good, she listens to you John, most of time" Dave laughed looking back at her
"Yep but she's stubborn most of time too"
"Has she had any medication?" he then asked
"Yep most of it's in the bathroom"
"When did you become a doctor Dave?" Randy laughed from the bed looking at the big man
"Please boy I have 2 daughters I know about this stuff"
"Emma isn't your daughter" Randy stated
"He knows that jackass, doesn't stop him caring." John said shaking his head "What is up with you tonight you're quick off the mark with the stupid comments?"
"Guess that's what seeing his girl does to him" Dave grinned up at John as Randy grinned widely.
Just as Randy was about to reply, Stone Cold's theme could be heard through the room.
"It's Emma's phone" Randy stated
"It must be Steve going by the ring tone, Randy answer it" Dave said standing up
"I'm not answering it" he replied
"Why you scared of Stone Cold? Steve's cool man" Dave laughed at him
"No I'm not, you do it John" Randy then said looking in John's direction who rolled his eyes and headed over to her stuff on the floor.
"Pussy" he said to himself before rummaging through Emma's bag from the arena, he pulled the phone and pushed the answer button before putting it to his ear.
"Hello"
"Hey, John is that you?" he heard Steve's voice on the end
"Yeah it's me, how you doing Steve?" he replied smiling into the phone
"Good man, where's kiddo?" Steve asked confused as to why her best friend is answering her phone
"She's sleeping, me, Dave and Randy are taking care of her" John said
"She's still sick?" Steve replied with concern
"Yeah"
"Poor kid, thanks for taking care of her, wish I could be there to do it"
"No problem"
"I was calling to tell her I spoke to the girls and I was just gonna fill her in on what they're doing and also ask about her match since I knew she was dropping the title" Steve said meaning his 2 daughters who are over in England.
"Oh great how are they?" John asked politely
"Good thanks doing great without their old man there" Steve chuckled
"Sure they miss you. I can wake Em up if you want?"
"No better not, she's not very pleasant if you wake her up" Steve laughed in his deep voice raspy voice "Just tell I called and I love her and to get better soon"
"Will do man"
"Catch you later kid"
"Bye Steve" John said finally before ending the call, he looked up to see Dave and Randy watching him intently
"He was checking up on Emma and to let her know about her nieces" John told them and they nodded in response.
Back to me…
I faintly heard voices coming from either side of me as I began to wake up, my eyes flickered open to look straight at John's thighs I looked up to see he was still sitting next to me on the bed but he was sitting up, resting against the headboard.
It sounded like he was arguing with someone so I turned over to my right to see surprisingly Randy sitting the same way John was on the other side of me, why wasn't he at home with Sam? I turned over to my other side facing John again and laid listening to them bitch on.
"I wanna watch this movie man give me the remote" Randy said leaning over me slightly trying to retrieve it from John's hands
"No way I'm watching Sports Centre" John replied swatting away his hands
"You've been watching it most of the night, let me pick something. Dave tell him to give the remote" Randy whined, Dave was here too?
God if the dirt sheets caught all 3 of them seen entering my hotel room they'd have field day!
"Will you two act your ages and be quiet you'll wake up Em" Dave replied sternly
"Fine you can watch your stupid movie" John huffed handing the remote over before looking down and seeing my eyes were open looking up at him.
"Hey sleeping beauty" he smiled
"Hey" I croaked
"How you feeling?"
"Like shit" I laughed slightly "What time is it? Shouldn't you be sleeping too?"
"It's 2:15 am and no I'm pulling an all nighter" he said and I rolled my eyes, I'm sure that boy was an owl in a previous life!
"You don't have to" I said pushing my self up so I was sat up "Hey Dave" I said looking over the room to see him sitting on the couch reading a magazine
"Hey sweetheart" he said looking my way
"Hey Rands" I said acknowledging him nudging him with my elbow playfully
"Morning babes" he smiled
"You guys don't have to be here and why aren't you with Sam?" I said turning my attention to Randy for the last part, not that I minded, I was in a hotel room with three of the most hottest guys in the WWE actually scratch that, in the world! Two of them were either side of me on a king sized bed and the other sat on the couch. I was probably the envy of a lot of women at that moment who would of happily switched places with me in a heartbeat and fuck each one of them senseless!
"Got an early start for Raw and I didn't wanna disturb her by staying home so I'm crashing here" he flashed that cheeky smile my way.
"Ok" I said not being bothered to argue with him "Can't believe it's only 2:15 and I'm awake again" I moaned before starting a coughing fit, I felt John rub up and down my back to soothe me, when I could catch my breathe again I held my head in my right hand and groaned.
"You need some more medication, I'll get it" he said going to get off the bed
"It's ok, I'll get it, need to pee anyway" I said crawling from underneath the covers as I did I felt vomit rise from my stomach and I held my hand over my mouth.
"Em you ok?" Dave asked and I shook my head no and quickly scrambled down the middle of the bed and into the bathroom slamming the door behind me. I made it over to the toilet and hung my head over it grabbing hold of my hair and emptying the contents of my stomach even though I hadn't eaten in days so god knows what was coming up.
While I was in the bathroom…
John sighed heavily as the bathroom door shut
"I'm just gonna make a call see what I can do for her now, I don't give a shit if the doc's asleep she can't go on like this"
"Ok John, we'll keep an eye on her" Dave said and John stood up and left the room fiddling with his phone
Back with me…
When I was done I stood up and washed my face with cold water and swilled my mouth out with mouthwash before actually going to the bathroom like I needed to. When I was done, I opened the door of the bathroom and began to steadily walk over to the bed
"You ok darlin'?" Dave asked me concerned and I shook my head no.
"Come and give Uncle Dave a hug that might make you feel better" he said gently tugging on my arm, he pulled me and I landed on his lap, my legs lying over his thighs, my arms around his neck and my head resting on his shoulder. Even with a blocked and congested nose I could still smell the strong smell of his cologne. Randy was now sat on a chair in front of the couch.
"Where's John?" I asked with my eyes closed
"He went to make a call" Randy answered
"Why didn't you see the doctor sooner Em?" Dave then asked his voice full of concern, my eyes shot open and I raised my head so I was looking at him
"Don't you start too Dave, I've had enough of John harassing me about it not to mention Dr. Orton over there" I nodded my head to Randy.
"I'm only trying to help, that's what a good friend does" he replied holding his hands up in defence then returned them to rest on his thighs.
"Ok well we'll change the subject if you're up to it" Dave then said and I burrowed my eyebrows in wonder
"Hit me with you're best shot" I sighed
"What's going on with you being in love with John? You haven't talked about it in a while" he said softly not wanting to upset me, I sighed
"There's nothing to talk about, you guys know the score" I shrugged
"You're sure?" Randy then said and I nodded, wondering what they were up to.
"Absolutely. Although there is something else, he has been a little distracted lately like if I'm with him and he has a call he would usually just take it in front of me but now he looks at it then excuses himself to take it and if I ask who it was he always without fail says it's his dad, he's never done that before and he seems to be going back home to Boston more and more when he would go once in a while to see his dad and brothers. I don't know what's going on with him and all his mysterious calls and secrecy, it's driving me mad"
"I noticed that a little too but never thought anything of it, he does have a life outside of all this Em whether he tells us or not" Randy said softly.
"Randy's right. Maybe you're a little paranoid" Dave then said and I looked at him knowing he was just trying to help me.
"I guess so but I get the feeling he's defiantly hiding something and doesn't trust me to tell me what's going on" I said sadly
"Don't worry yourself over it, it might be nothing and you're blowing it all out of proportion, just concentrate on getting better." Randy said reaching over and rubbing my leg soothingly
"Ok I'll drop it" I sighed again before I remembered something "I forgot to take some more meds, I was too busy puking. Be right back" I said climbing off Dave's lap and heading back into the bathroom. I was just taking some cough medicine when there was a knock on the bathroom door
"Come in" I croaked as loudly so they could hear, the door opened slightly and John peeked his smiling face round it
"You need anything sweetie?" he asked softly opening the door fully and stepping into the room
"No thanks JC, just need some more sleep" I smiled weakly
"Ok, I got you some water it's on the nightstand. Oh and Steve called earlier and I tried calling the doctor to come and see you now but got no luck"
"Ok I'll call Steve back in the morning, thanks" I smiled weakly, he was so sweet trying to get the doctor to see me there and then "I wanna talk to you guys when I'm done in here" I said seriously and he nodded
"Ok we'll be here when you're ready" he said and closed the door behind him when he disappeared, I sighed deeply thinking about what I need to tell them because it wasn't easy and I know they are not going to like it. It's something I had been thinking about for about a month prior before I got sick.
I looked at my reflection in the mirror and sighed deeply one last time before walking to the door. I opened it to see the boys sitting round the couch, Randy was still on the same chair and John was next to Dave on the couch. Their conversation stopped and the looked up to see me.
"Don't stop on my account" I muttered heading over to them, John moved along to make space on the couch
"John said you wanted to talk to us about something" Dave said curiously as I sat down on the end of couch, John put his arm protectively round and I leaned on him
"Yeah I do" I sighed again looking down at my lap where my hands were resting "Listen guys I've got something really important to tell you" I said seriously looking back up
"You're not pregnant are you?" Randy said cautiously, me, John and Dave all starred at him then I laughed slightly
"No I'm not pregnant because 1, you know fine well I'm on birth control and 2 you have to have sex to get pregnant" I said smiling, trust Randy to open his mouth without thinking first.
"Good going Dofus" John laughed "Not had any in a while huh?" he then whispered cheekily in my ear giving me a playful nudge with his shoulder
"Shut up" I laughed before turning back serious again "I've been thinking about taking a break" I finally said waiting for the backlash
"A break?" Dave asked confused
"Yeah a break, from the ring. I'm exhausted and run down and I think that's why I got sick." I explained
"How long are you going to take?" John asked sadly from next to me, I felt his shoulders slump in disappointment. I turned to look at him I could see sadness in his eyes.
"I don't know really, as long as it takes for my body to get back to normal. I need to go home and rest up for a while. I'm gonna talk to Vince tomorrow at Raw and ask him. You gotta understand I've worked harder than any other diva in the company, I've had to represent the women's division for a while especially since Trish and Lita retired I've had double the pressure on my shoulders with that and keeping Steve's legacy intact. I've killed my self for the past 9 or so years since I started in '98 plus if I step down for a while I can help the other girls out and let them take the reins and step up" I said and he nodded slightly before silence took over.
"Come on guys say something, you're killing me with all this silence" I said after a while, John cleared this throat and looked at me again
"Whatever you want to do I'll support you. I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss my partner in crime" he grinned
"Me too Ems" Randy said and I smiled at him
"Me three" Dave then said, I love these guys so much, they are so understanding.
"Thanks for understanding. That was actually easier than I thought. I'll miss you all too, when you're in Texas you can come me and visit and I'll do the same" at that time I had just moved from my apartment to a nice house on the suburbs of Victoria, it wasn't that big due to there just being me living there, it was nice, with a bit of land and a pool.
"No use in arguing with you anyway" John said playfully rolling his eyes
"Oh yeah cause I'm stubborn right?" I smirked
"Yep" he smiled and I stuck my tongue out at him
"I'm gonna hit the hay again, good night guys" I yawned standing up, I kissed them all on the cheek and crawled back into bed.
I lay down and began to close my eyes to head into a slumber however about 15 minutes later I couldn't help but stay awake due to the conversation the boys were having….
"Is she asleep?" Dave asked
"Yeah out like a light" John replied stretching his neck to see if she was asleep
"Hey Randy I know you guys didn't and probably still don't wanna talk about it but it's been eating me up to ask you something" Dave then asked curiously
"What is it? You know me Dave I'm an open book" he smirked
"That's your problem sometimes" John shot back before receiving a playful smack round the head
"It's about when….. you and Emma.. Well you know back in '04" he winked silently at Randy.
Why the hell was Dave bringing that up for, I rolled my eyes to myself before continuing to listen
"What do you wanna know about it?"
"Obviously the first question would be: How was it? I've always wanted to what Emma was like in bed and since you're the only one that's hit her, I wanted to know what is was like" Dave asked causing both guys to look at him strangely "Don't look at me like that, I love her to death as a little sister but she's always intrigued me" he defended.
I rolled my eyes at that part again. Dave was like nearly the same age as Steve, 12 years older than me! But he is rather sexy for an older guy.
"Well we were both hammered and I can only remember parts of what happened, Emma can't really remember any of it apart from when I kissed her, what I can remember she's good, really good in the sack. It was comfortable yet different cause at the back of my mind I knew it was with a friend so I knew I had to protect her in a way. She moved with me instead of just letting me do all the work, she worked with me which made it more pleasurable for both of us. She's a 10 defiantly, one of the best I've had and you guys know I've had my fair share. Also not forgetting the fact she's drop dead gorgeous so what man wouldn't want her underneath him right? And she's feisty and sassy I love that in a women, it works for her cause she's not like any other women including Sam believe it or not that I've met." Randy answered.
At this point I wasn't sure if he was bullshitting to big me up or telling the truth about that night.
"Agree with you there man, she's something else alright and yep she's absolutely gorgeous." Dave said.
I smiled again.
"From head to toe, I know they say nobody's perfect but Emma is the acceptation to the rule. She's sexy as hell. Her smooth, soft skin, those gorgeous long legs that connect to her curvy hips and apple shaped ass to her toned abs and her perfect chest, her neck perfect for kissing, those cushion, soft lips her beautiful smile to those stunning blue eyes you can get lost in. Man, she can get you going just looking at her." Randy said pouting his lips together as he thought "Oh and I remember finding a spot on her collarbone that drove her wild" he said proudly
That part was true, I do remember that!
"Her body's not the only thing sexy about her. The way she carries herself with so much confidence and attitude can drive a man insane" Dave said huskily
"Hear hear dude" Randy said leaning forward and receiving a high five from Dave before turning to John "You wanna add anything John? You ain't said anything in a while"
"I ain't said anything cause it's my best friend you happen to be sexually describing" he rolled his eyes
"So what? Emma's our friend too doesn't mean we're not blind man, lighten up a little and tell us something you like or love about Emma"
Randy, you little asshole, if he says bad things I'm gonna kill you! I waited with anticipation for John's answer.
John thought for a second and rubbed his chin before smiling widely and beginning to speak.
"Well I love it when she laughs, it's so cute I love making her laugh. I love her witty remarks, she always has a comeback on anything you can say to her. I love the fact that even though she's as beautiful as she is she's not like other women, she likes to be treated like one of the guys but not too much that she loses her femininity. To me there's something awfully sexy about a woman who likes to drink beer like she does.
She kicks serious ass in the ring. I love how tough she is, not every Diva can do what she does. No matter what anyone says she's the top diva in the company, she leads that women's locker room by example, I love a woman with power like that. She takes no shit from anyone.
I love the way her eyes light up when she talks about her family and home, like me she's family orientated and I love that she loves them all so much, that she cares and that she misses her nieces.
You guys are right, she's one of the sexiest women I've ever laid my eyes on, her body, her personality and the way she is just makes her perfect. There's nothing fake about her at all, she's all natural and flawless.
She is so loving and caring not like the she is on TV not that I don't love her character but there's so much more to her. She's there when you need someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to you, she jokes that she's the agony aunt of the locker room cause everyone goes to her with their problems and shit but I know she reserves most of her time for us 3 guys.
I love that fact we're friends and I have her in my life. I don't think I'd be where I am right now, I don't think I'd be champ right now if it wasn't for her love and support, she believed in me when the critics or no one else did, I could have given up but she helped me not to and believe in myself first then the rest would follow.
We fit together perfectly, she's so like me it's unbelievable that's why he connect so well, she like the sister I never had and if I did I would want her to exactly like Emma even though there's no one like her. She's the coolest chick I've ever met, down to earth, funny, smart, strong. I love the fact she's the sister of one of my favourite wrestlers ever in Stone Cold Steve Austin.
I love her so much and I don't know what I'd do without her, she's like the air I breathe I need her to survive. She's not like other women, she's not like other people in a good way." John said sincerely finally taking a breathe, he glanced over to the figure in the bed who was sleeping peacefully with her back to them, he smiled slightly at his other two best friends who smiled in return to his words. At first it was just about how hot she was but John turned it into what he was really feeling.
I couldn't help but smile widely, good thing they couldn't see me right now. I don't know what those 2 were up to exactly but they did do something to help John spill his guts like that which I don't think their intentions were, I think they just wanted him to confess that I was hot or something. Also they were both unaware I was actually awake and could hear every word. I thought to myself I was gonna ask them if they meant anything they said or was it just for show.
"Couldn't agree more with you man" Randy said softly clapping a hand on John's shoulder while Dave nodded in agreement.
"If he thinks all that then why doesn't he want me in the way I want him." I thought to myself sadly, I sighed lightly to myself before letting myself drift off to sleep.
The next day I did exactly what I said I was gonna do, I talked to Vince after being forced to see the company doctor who confirmed I had flu and stomach virus hence the throwing up.
The guys went with me and waited outside Vince's makeshift office at the arena for me.
What he offered to me was unbelievable, I couldn't believe my ears however I knew it would work and help all parties.
After thanking Vince, I opened the door, walked out and closed it behind me still in shock, I looked up too the guys waiting patiently for me, when they saw me they all bombarded me with questions
"What did he say?" John asked burrowing his eyebrows
"Two weeks" I said emotionless
"What? Is that all?" Randy protested
"He's giving me two weeks to recover" I said again in the same tone
"That's bull shit" Dave exclaimed angrily
"He's giving me two weeks cause he wants me to come back as Co-CEO of the whole fucking company" I smiled widely making them think it was bad when it was great news.
"Hold the phone, what do you mean Em?" John asked me confused
"He understood about me wanting to take a break but he said he didn't wanna lose me for a long period of time, he said he refuses to let me go that easy because my character is fan favourite and fans would miss me if I was absent. So for a compromise to suite both parties he offered me the position of Co-CEO which means I'm not wrestling but still on TV. They are gonna tell the fans that Linda has give me 50% of her stocks as she can't deal with her workload anymore, I share 50% of her responsibilities but I do it on the road while she stays in Stamford at headquarters, I show up on all 3 shows keeping the general managers in check and general running of them. But he's really giving me a little bit of creative control so I'll really be helping run the company and not just fake running it on TV" I explained and waited for their reaction
"Jesus Christ Em that's awesome" Randy piped up first grabbing me and giving me a bear hug
"Congrats babe. You deserve it" Dave then said hugging me too
"So you're not going anywhere you're still gonna be on the road, I still get to see you?" John asked after Dave released me, I nodded.
"You sure do, you're not getting rid of me that easy" I said happily hugging him too.
"Wait a minute you did accept right?" Randy asked after I pulled away from John
"Of course I did silly, I make my last appearance tonight for 2 weeks then return as Co-CEO of the WWE" I said in a posh voice "It's ironic how I never respected authority and now I am it except from when I was GM which I knew was temporarily" I smiled
"Oh my God you're our boss. I can get all the title shots I want now" Randy smiled rubbing his chin in thought
"You wish Orton" I smirked, I was suddenly beginning to feel better, my virus temporally disappearing.
So after I left for 2 weeks to return home to Texas to rest up and get better before returning to Raw on June 4th as Co-CEO, Linda came out to the ring to offer me the position and I gladly accepted to the fans delight.
There was all kinds of speculation as to why I had accepted this position and stepped away from the ring, rumours went wild, according to the dirt sheets/rumour pages apparently I had secretly retired, I was pregnant, one said I had really bought half of Linda's shares in the company which is ridiculous as I couldn't afford even 1% of them, another said I was to in with Vince which is why he gave me this job and because of my brothers status with him and another said I had a secret injury which could possibly end my career. Which was all garbage I just needed a little time away from the squared circle.
A few weeks after I was interviewed on a radio station in New York and they asked me about all these rumours and I set the record straight, I wanted to try and keep the reason secret but all this crap going round was annoying me so when I was asked I told the truth and the rumours stopped.
Anyway, Jonathan Coachman became GM of Raw on June 11th on a 3 hour edition of Raw that featured the 2007 WWE draft in which John, Randy and Dave didn't go anywhere and stayed on the same shows . The Coach didn't last long as William Regal took over on August 6th.
So that's the lot and brings us to the present day in 2007.……