A/N: Had my work staff Christmas Party last night and because I'm still in such a good mood, I thought I would make sure to achieve my Sunday update! Thank you for the reviews! Dean hugs for all!

Chapter Eight: Drunken Antics

The theme of Sister Abigail opened Monday Night Raw. She walked out dressed in her usual style and the Divas Championship around her waist. However, she didn't clutch a candle in her hand, instead it was simply a microphone.

The crowd gave a mixed reaction to her arrival, no one really knew where she stood in the scheme of heel or baby face.

Abigail stepped into the ring and her music stopped as she stood to face the camera, "I am Sister Abigail and I am your new Diva's Champion," Abigail paused as the WWE Universe voiced their opinion, "Everywhere I went today I was asked the same question, 'who are you?', 'what are you doing?', 'The Wyatt's are your family' and even, 'Do you like Dean Ambrose?'," Abigail gave a chuckle and ran a hand through her curly hair, "The Wyatt's… oh they are family, but you cannot pick and choose your family, can you? You get given your lot in life and make of it what you will. Yes, I had a purpose… and I achieved that purpose by delivering redemption to the Diva's Division… but now… now I have a new purpose! A new purpose that was shown to me so clearly last night!" Abigail paused and smirked, "I may be the prodigal Sister Abigail… but my new purpose is to stop The Wyatt's."

At that moment The Wyatt music hit with the lights blacking out. Abigail stood her ground in the ring as her family made their way down to her. Bray stepped into the ring, not smirking or laughing in crazed amusement. Instead, he looked confused. He fell to his knees before Abigail with Luke and Braun doing the same action.

"Sister Abigail… you are our family… the one sent to guide us," said Bray, "We do whatever you state in our purpose… our life is in your hands."

"And yet it was Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Randy Orton who saw to it I achieved my calling to redeem the Diva's Division," stated Abigail, stepping back from Bray, Luke and Braun, "You three let them take me as a hostage."

"My Sister-"

"Don't!" cut of Abigail furiously, "Do not give me some weak excuse! No… no you three will prove your worth to me again… beginning tonight… I have spoken with the Authority and tonight you three will face the Big Show, Mark Henry and Ryback. If you can beat them, you may win my trust and forgiveness back."

Raw ended with The Wyatt's losing to Big Show, Mark Henry and Ryback.

Matilda changed into her normal clothing and pulled her back up into a pony tail and met Jon and Joe at the exit.

"So, will this place be a rowdy place or nice and quiet?" asked Matilda before gesturing to her jeans, black, fitted, long sleeved top and jacket, "Because I didn't exactly know how to dress."

"It's a place Saraya told us about," replied Joe, "Shakespeare Pub and Grille."

"Good beer," added Jon.

Matilda smiled at that and soon the three were on their way to the pub.

It was rather busy for a Monday night but Matilda spotted a few of her co-workers also at the pub. Joe found them a table inside, to the side.

"I'll get the first round," said Joe, shrugging his jacket off as Matilda and Jon sat down opposite each other.

"So… rumour is you had a run in with Colby?" commented Jon.

Matilda sighed and picked up a coaster, twirling it between her fingers, "Yeah."

"Are you okay?"

Matilda looked up at Jon, "I think… I think I'm relieved to be out of a relationship with him before I fell too deeply… and I thank you for that."

Jon shrugged but Matilda shook her head and grabbed his hand, placing hers over top as she dropped the coaster.

"No, seriously, Jon. I do thank you so, so much. I would have happily remained oblivious to Colby's cheating ways if you hadn't pretty much forced me to see the truth. You are a true friend."

Jon smiled, looking a bit embarrassed. Matilda withdrew her hands and picked up the coaster, scanning her brain for something non-awkward to say.

"So, have you and Renee spoken?"

"A little tonight," said Jon, "It's still hard to really be around each other."

"Understandable."

Jon nodded and looked up relieved as Joe returned with three large mugs of beer. Matilda thanked Joe and took a big gulp of hers with a sigh.

"Oh good choice," complimented Matilda with a grin to Joe as he sat beside Jon, "I like a man who can pick good beer."

"I'm married," joked Joe.

Matilda chuckled, "She is a lucky woman."

"I'm a lucky man more like it."

Matilda smiled and looked at her beer before jumping with a start as a hand touched her shoulder. She looked up and grinned at Saraya.

"I figured I would find you here!" said Saraya sitting in the spare seat beside her, "This is my home away from home! Best fish and chips as well!"

The group fell into chatter about anything but broken relationships. Matilda was completely at ease and enjoying herself. She hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time and didn't want the feeling to come to an end.

"My shout," stated Matilda as she stood up with a clap of her hands.

She walked over to the bar and was waiting to be served when she noticed Renee standing beside her.

"Hey," greeted Renee, "I see you're sitting with Jon."

"Yeah… mates out having a beer or two," replied Matilda, emphasising the mate's part, "You out with the girls?"

Renee nodded, "Nikki is hoping Brie Mode doesn't come out tonight."

Matilda chuckled, "Do you think it will?"

"Well if Brie gets her way, it will."

"Brie Mode is always fun though. Makes for a good night from what Saraya has mentioned."

Silence fell between them as Matilda stated her order of beers to the bar. When she finished she spotted Renee glancing over at Jon.

"I think he misses you," said Matilda, "Maybe you both still have a chance."

Renee gave a small smile, "I love New York… he loves Vegas… he finds New York suffocating and I find Vegas too cliché. There are other issues then the moving in together part. It will take time but I think Jon and I will be better as friends."

Matilda gave Renee's arm a gentle squeeze, "Well… can I suggest a good book to read?"

"Shoot."

"Are you into fantasy type?"

"Like Harry Potter?"

"Yes, but no at the same time."

"I'm open to read anything."

"Poison Study by Maria V. Synder. It's a great series… different and just addictive. I can bring my copy and give it to you tomorrow at the Smackdown taping?"

Renee nodded, "Sound's great."

Matilda smiled as her tray of beers were brought over. She said goodbye to Renee and headed back to the table. Jon looked at her questioningly and Matilda smiled at him in response as she sat opposite him.

"She needed reassurance you and I were just friend's," said Matilda, "Then we chatted about books."

"Books?" frowned Jon.

Matilda nodded, "Books, Jon. Renee and I like reading."

Matilda woke with a start and sat up. Slowly she turned to her side and her eyes widened at the shirtless Jonathon Good asleep beside her. She quickly looked down at herself and saw herself in her jeans and bra.

"What the fuck?" whispered Matilda as she slowly stood up and stepped away from the bed, "What the fucking fuck?"

Matilda grabbed a shirt and yanked it on and left her room and walked to the living room. Saraya was already up and watching television as she ate a bowl of cereal.

"Morning," grinned Saraya.

"Jon is in my bed… I don't remember how that happened," said Matilda sitting beside Saraya.

"You did get pretty smashed after Colby showed up."

"Colby showed up?"

Saraya nodded, "He didn't see you and was flirting outrageously with some bimbo. You downed your beer and another one… and Jon got a bit hammered as well. And you both declared you would just marry each other and drink beer and watch bad television. Joe tried to get Jon to leave with him but you said Jon was staying with you forever… and we came back here."

Matilda frowned, "You're not telling me something… tell me."

Saraya brushed hair from her face and looked at her half-finished bowl of cereal, "There was a fair amount of… kissing and groping between you both."

Matilda groaned and dropped her head into her hands, "Fuck."

"You didn't get that far. Once you both fell onto your bed the pair of you passed out asleep."

A knock came at the door and Saraya jumped up to answer it, stating it would most likely be Joe. Matilda slumped back against her lounge, drawing her legs up to her body. Saraya walked back in with Joe who handed Matilda a hot coffee.

"Thanks," mumbled Matilda with a small smile.

"And I figured you might enjoy a greasy bacon and egg roll," added Joe, holding up the food.

Matilda mumbled another thank you as Jon slowly walked out of the hallway. He glanced at Matilda but did say anything to her, instead opting to thank Joe for the drink and food.

"So I don't want to rush anyone but we gotta get on the road for Smackdown," said Joe after some silence.

"I'll go shower," said Matilda standing up, "And then I'll eat."

Matilda, Saraya, Joe and Jon chose to drive in the one hire car to Phoenix, with Joe driving first. Matilda sat in the back, legs crossed on the seat and a book in her lap. The wind from the open window blew her hair about but the cool breeze felt nice against her skin.

She was still feeling off from drinking too much last night but as the feeling left the memories of her actions came flooding back.

Matilda remembered grabbing Jon by the hands and telling him she was going to marry him. She remembered the way he had smiled at her and agreed it was a done thing. Matilda swallowed a lump in her throat and glanced over at Jon asleep in the front passenger seat. Matilda sat upright and closed her book to look out the window, pulling her sunglasses on as she did so.

She remembered standing up and moving around the table and sitting on Jon's lap, running a hand through his curly hair. She could almost still feel his hands on her – one around her waist and one on the thigh of her leg.

She definitely, most clearly remembered kissing him. It was like nothing else she could recall experiencing before. It was sensual, it left her wanting, yet it fulfilled her.

Matilda let out a sigh and rested her head on the car door. It was going to be a long drive to Phoenix.

And hour later saw Matilda swapping with Joe to take over the driving. Jon was still asleep, as was Saraya.

Matilda eased back onto the road and focused on following the Kumeyaay Highway out of El Centro. She noticed in the rear view mirror Joe had put his headphones in and closed his eyes, so Matilda turned the radio on softly to have some noise while she drove.

It took her no time at all to lose herself in the motion of driving and softly singing along to the radio – it was the usual travelling antics that Saraya was familiar with.

"We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky… shine bright like a diamond," hummed Matilda, both hands fingers tapping on the steering wheel as she flicked the blinker on to overtake a slow driving car, "We're beautiful like diamonds in the sky… eye to eye… oh whoa oh."

Matilda weaved back into her lane smoothly before giving a small jump at movement beside her as Jon sat upright.

"Sorry if I woke you," said Matilda, her posture stiffening. She wasn't at all sure how to act around Jon – did he even remember last night's events?

"No. You didn't," he replied in a sleepy tone.

Matilda nodded, keeping her eyes focused on the road. They were passing through Dateland, with Matilda having to slow down to keep with the speed zones.

"How long you been driving for?" asked Jon.

"Uh, about an hour," replied Matilda, "We're about two hours out from Phoenix."

"Want me to drive?"

"No. It's fine. You can catch more sleep if you want."

"Oh my lord!" cried Saraya, startling the two front people, "You both know what happened last night – just discuss it. To make it more private I will even put my headphones on."

Matilda glanced in the rear view mirror to see her friend putting her headphones in and turning her music on. Matilda bit her lip but said nothing as she increased her speed upon leaving Dateland.

The silenced lingered for nearly ten minutes before Jon sighed in frustration, "We were drunk."

"Exactly."

"You were pissed off with Colby and I-"

"Felt odd with Renee being there."

"Yep," nodded Jon, "Just two friends acting drunk as fuck."

Matilda nodded, "Yes! Yes exactly that. Drunk as fuck… nothing more to it at all."

"Nothing at all."

Matilda nodded, her hands tightening on the steering wheel slightly as she tried to think of a random topic, "I'm never getting that smashed again."

Jon chuckled and Matilda noticed his posture relax slightly beside her, "Worst decision for a Monday night."

Matilda walked down the corridor, stretching her arms out and jumping up and down. She had a match against Trinity scheduled, as well as another segment with The Wyatt's. Matilda was dressed and ready to go in her black ripped jeans, chocolate brown boots and her tan coloured top with fringe. Her hair was pulled into a loose side braid for something different.

Matilda turned a corner with a jump, coming to a halt at the sight of Jon and Renee standing close together and talking. Matilda put her head down and walked past them, pretending she hadn't noticed them.

Matilda knew there was a chance they would wind up back together and she knew she should feel nothing about it – if anything glad for it as Jon was her friend and Renee was a sweet and lovely person. Yet, Matilda couldn't help but feel a pang of something in her chest at the thought and sight of them so close together.

"Mattie, hey!"

"Oh hey Windham," replied Matilda with false brightness, "How's the family?"

"Fine. Sam wants to have a barbeque for Halloween and she told me I am to invite you. She is dying to meet you."

Matilda smiled, "Send me the details and I promise to try my best to be there. I love Halloween."

The pair continued to chat and laugh, soon joined by Adam and Jon Huber until Matilda was called for her match.

Naomi made her entrance first with Tamina and Sasha Banks at her side. Team Bad strutted their way down to the ring looking extremely cocky, only stopping when the music changed to that of the Diva's Champion.

Sister Abigail walked out with the Diva's belt around her waist. She paused at the top of the ramp and smirked down at Naomi who was being spoken to by Tamina and Sasha. Abigail made her way down the ramp, one hands fingers twirling around the end of her braid before she jumped up the side of the ring and climbed in.

Abigail handed her belt over to the referee and then the match began.

Naomi instantly went for the attack, knocking Abigail down with a standing super kick. Abigail slowly stood back up, giving Naomi a look of amusement. Naomi tried the trick again but Abigail sidestepped it and instead responded with a spear to Naomi's mid-section. The crowd roared with approval as Abigail stood up. Sasha and Tamina jumped up onto the side of the ring, yelling at Abigail. Abigail ran at Sasha and hit her with a running front drop kick, rolled and got back onto her feet to grab Tamina by the head and dropped to her knees to cause Tamina who come down on the top rope and fall off the side.

Abigail stood and turned to be tackled through the ropes by Naomi. Abigail landed hard, her elbow smacking onto the steel steps in the fall.

"Shit," hissed Abigail, clutching her elbow as she rolled towards the barricade.

Abigail pushed herself up and hit a boot out at Naomi as she came to grab her. Abigail stood, clutching her elbow and rolled back into the ring.

"Are you okay?" asked the referee.

"I'm fine!" replied Abigail as Naomi got back into the ring.

Abigail wasted no time and hit Naomi with a hard clothesline. She yanked the diva up and set her up for the redemption, earning a quick win.

Matilda was instantly pulled aside by the WWE doctor when she walked backstage. Her elbow had hit the steel steps hard enough for the sound to be picked up by the microphones around the ring.

"We need to x-ray it," said the Doctor leading Matilda to the set up medical room, "Thankfully our portable x-ray machine is up and running again or you would have to head to the hospital."

"Do you think it's broken?" asked Matilda worriedly, looking at her bruising elbow.

"No, but a bone may have chipped and that can cause problems on its own."

Matilda sat through the x-ray and Doctor's examination, flinching whenever he pressed on her elbow the area surrounding it.

"Well," he said about forty minutes later, "You're lucky. No break or chipped bone. More tissue damage. So, ice it and rest. No live shows for the rest of the week and come see me Monday before Raw for it to be reassessed."

Matilda nodded and had her elbow strapped up and put up into a sling. She left the office with a sigh and made her way to the guerrilla area for her segment with The Wyatt's.

"I am so sorry!" cried Trinity, who had been waiting for Matilda, "That hit was miscued and I should've done another move before the fall out of the ring."

"Its fine," reassured Matilda, "Just bruising. I've had worse tumbles then this – damn, one match I had saw me split my head open on the corner of stairs. This is just a ring bump."

Trinity begged Matilda to call her if she needed any help and Matilda assured her she would.

The Wyatt's were midway through their match against Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns and Randy Orton. Bray was in the ring against Dean when Sister Abigail walked out, her arm in the sling. At the sight of her Bray turned on his beaming smile and hit Dean with a ferocious clothesline. Sister Abigail stopped at the end of the ramp and stood there, continuing to watch the match.

Bray glanced at Dean before sliding out of the ring and standing in front of Abigail.

"Redeem us, Sister Abigail!" yelled Bray, his arms opened wide.

Abigail frowned and stepped back as Dean dived out of the ring, knocking Bray down to the ground. Dean stood up in front of Abigail and stared at her. Abigail stared back at him as Dean took a step closer and brushed a thumb across her cheek before turning to grab Bray and throw him back into the ring.

Abigail looked down at the ground with a frown and looked up in time to see Dean hit Bray with the Dirty Deeds. Before Luke and Braun could interfere, Randy and Roman took them down allowing Dean to get the pin and win the match.

Abigail sighed and looked at The Wyatt family in disgust. Dean jumped out of the ring and grinning walked over to Abigail with his cocky strut. He stood in front of Abigail and grinned at her. Abigail looked at him with a slight frown and stepped away as she looked at the ring at her fallen family.

Matilda looked at the night sky silently as she stood in the hotels garden. She slowly turned around and came to a quick halt at Jon standing behind her.

"Whoa. Warn a person," commented Matilda, stepping backwards.

"Sorry," he replied not sounding at all sorry, "Is your arm okay?"

"Bruised. No live shows and I have to be checked on Monday to see if I can even do any in ring action."

"You're lucky."

Matilda shrugged and moved to head inside when Jon touched her arm suddenly. Matilda stopped walking and looked from Jon's hand to his face.

"We're okay? Right?"

Matilda nodded and continued walking inside unsure what Jon even meant by that question. It sounded simple enough but had so many layers to it. She pushed the door open into the hotel corridor and came to another halt at Colby standing by the elevator. He looked over at her with concern at her injured arm. Matilda sucked in a deep breath and pulled the cardigan she had on around her tighter. She suddenly felt a warm hand on the small of her back and looked up at Jon in surprise. Jon looked directly at Colby whose dark eyes suddenly looked angry as he stepped into the elevator.

"You okay?" asked Jon.

"Fine," replied Matilda moving away from his touch and towards the now closed elevator doors, "You and Renee working things out?"

Jon looked at her in confusion and Matilda shook her head.

"You can't ask me that and not elaborate," said Jon.

"Like you can ask if we are okay and not elaborate on it either?" retorted Matilda, "I saw you and Renee at the stadium today all cosy and close and talking."

"If you must know, we were discussing her collecting her belongings from my place this week and returning my key."

Matilda felt her cheeks flush red and turned away from Jon, wishing for the earth to open up and swallow her whole in that moment.

"Mattie," said Jon quietly but the elevator doors opened and Matilda quickly stepped into it and away from Jon's touch.

Matilda turned around not at all surprised to find Jon in the elevator with her. She looked away and pressed the button for her room floor and looked down at the ground.

"Mattie, talk to me."

"I'm tired and in pain," replied Matilda softly, "I think I need to just go sleep and ice my elbow."

"Don't shut me out."

"I'm not."

"Yes you are!" argued Jon moving closer to Matilda.

Matilda sucked in a deep breath as he stepped even closer, "You have a live show at Billings on Saturday, hey?"

"Don't change the topic."

The elevator doors opened and Matilda slipped out past Jon and down the hall to her room. She fumbled with her key card until Jon's hand was on hers to help her unlock the door.

"I can't forget last night either," he said softly, his breath tickling the side of her neck.

Matilda stood frozen, hearing his footsteps carry him away to his own room.

A/N: Near 4000 words for this chapter. But plenty happens, eh?