Pairing(s)/Character(s) : Lita/Christian (eventual), Edge/Victoria, Randy, Cena, Tomko, Mickie, Melina; Appearances by many from TNA, the WWE and formerly with the WWE.. this is probably the biggest 'cast' I've yet to work with.

Dislcaimer: I own not. Title lifted from the song- And All That Could Have Been by Nine Inch Nails.

Rating: T (for now)

Summary: In the war between the WWE and TNA, the lines have been drawn.. Where does she stand? See my author note, keep it in mind. Still don't like it? Don't read it.

Spoilers: Some current angles/storylines from the WWE/TNA are being used, most will be ignored eventually in favor of my own plot.

Author Note: See the prologue for all of my notes. And I know, I take them OOC at times, but it's the way I write. Don't get all preachy with me for it.


The next morning, Lita found herself more or less alone at breakfast.. Mickie, Melina and Victoria informing her that they'd meet her downstairs later. Of course, Lita knew that could mean they wouldn't be joining her, which didn't really bother her. It wasn't like they absolutely had to spend all of their free time together.. Certainly, it was a nice change of pace... Hanging out with the girls over spending time with the guys but.. Well, since Trish had left and Dawn had been fired, things weren't the same. The redheaded diva had a feeling that she would be seeing both Trish and Dawn soon.. Dawn staying with her brother for awhile, Trish having missed the last gathering of blond Canadians.. Or at least Chris and Christian. Shaking her head, Lita opened and emptied two sugar packets into the coffee cup in front of her; the redhead just raising the cup to her lips when a hand stopped her movement... Hazel eyes soon meeting green.

Adam sent her a tiny smile, "you up for some company?"

Lita smiled fully, "from you? Anytime."

The tall blond grinned as he seated himself across from her. "Why are you here by yourself anyway?"

She half shrugged, "I don't spend all of my time with the girls, you and Jeff." The diva took a tentative first sip.. "What are you up to this week?"

"I'm not too sure actually, I might invite Orton down.. or maybe just spend some time with Vicki." He cleared his throat, "Leets.. I'm not mad at you, if that's what you're thinking."

"Adam, you're my best friend.. Nothing will ever change that and I don't know how many times I have to tell you that." Lita pushed a few strands of hair behind her ear, "and I won't push you to work out whatever this issue is. But, we're all going to be working together soon. It might make things easier."

The native Canadian shrugged, "I'll think about it. And until then? I'll make you a promise."

She eyed him skeptically, "what promise?"

"That I won't start anything on purpose, that I'll avoid him when necessary.. And when we do have to work together, I'll be civil."

Lita blinked, "and you would do this for me?"

"Why wouldn't I?" Adam waved it off nonchalantly, "Leets.. I've been a jerk, I know that and I've been unfair to you. I just got to thinking last night, had a long talk with Benoit.. I'm sorry for putting you through all of this."

The redhead reached across the table, patting his hand. "Ads.. You don't know how much that means to me."

Again, Adam shrugged. "It's something I should've done awhile ago." He picked up the menu, "now.. How about some breakfast? My treat."

Lita picked up the menu in front of her, "has Vicki mentioned anything about Christmas this year?"

"She hasn't but, she was talking to Lilian about it the other night. I'm pretty sure those two are planning something." Adam grinned, "they were also talking about Trish's birthday party."

"I can't say I'm surprised by that," Lita set down her menu for a moment. "I wouldn't be too surprised if Jerky has something planned.. A surprise party or something.. Hmm, maybe we should get everyone together to talk about all of this."

He half nodded, "yeah.. That would be a good idea. I know Lilian is pretty set on having another one of her cookie exchanges--"

"Which means you are staying out of the kitchen when that happens." Lita sent him a stern look, "last year you ended up with the worst stomach ache, remember?"

"It was worth it," a beat passed, Adam seeting his menu down. "Vicki thinks a gift exchange.. Maybe secret Santa or something between all of us would be fun."

The redhead shrugged, "that could work.. I do intend on going shopping for everyone, but something small would be cool. And easier than working with the company Secret Santa."

Adam huffed, "according to John's inside information, we're doing a Secret Santa exchange after the rosters are joined.. And after we start working with TNA. Something about the two companies mixing, getting to know each other and what not."

Lita chewed thoughtfully on her lower lip, "well that can't be all that bad. I thought though, no more company Christmas parties after last year's fiasco?"

"Which wouldn't have turned out so badly if most of us hadn't gotten stranded at the airport.. Not that it wasn't fun." Adam winked, "don't you remember that?"

"How could I forget?" Lita took another sip of her coffee, "me, you, John, Melina, Johnny, Vicki and Randy ended up playing hide and seek in the baggage claim.. Hunter, of all people, came up with the bright idea of using the luggage carts to have races."

The blond man grinned, "and we won. I told you we would win and we did.. Without cheating." He rested his forearms on the table, "On the off chance that you want to leave soon.. Me and you? Maybe Jeff for the short trip to the arena?"

Lita arched an eyebrow, "if you include incredibly bad sing alongs for this trip? You've got a deal."

"But of course," Adam waved the waitress over, "we'll have two orders of the pancake special please... And a coffee for myself."

"Why do you always assume I want pancakes?"

"Didn't you?"

"Well yeah, but that doesn't mean--"

Adam smirked, "trust me Leets.. Even when you aren't ordering pancakes? I'd still know what to order for you. That's why I'm your best friend."


After they'd finished their breakfast, Adam and Lita split briefly to head to their hotel rooms.. Agreeing to meet up in the lobby, and hopefully with Jeff in tow. If not, they would just head to the arena by themselves. And it wasn't that they were trying to leave everyone else out just that.. Quite honestly, for Lita it was a welcomed change. There had been more than a few moments where she'd felt guilty for ditching Adam.. Even though it wasn't her intent and she wouldn't purposely ditch her best friend.. Well, at least they were going to be able to spend some time together now. But, as she approached the front desk to check out, the redheaded diva blinked.. Two very familiar figures standing in the lobby catching her attention. Two people that she was supposed to be seeing later that week anyway... So why were they here now? Running a hand through her hair, Lita made her way over.

"Is there any reason why the two of you are here?" A beat passed, "and for that matter.. How did you know what hotel I was at?"

Chris Jericho thumbed to his left, "he found out from Benoit and we're here because I pestered Stephanie about letting us visit Smackdown tonight."

Lita arched an eyebrow, "let me guess.. Vince won't be anywhere in sight?" Hazel eyes turned towards her older brother, "I had wanted to talk to you anyway.. About Wednesday."

Lance nodded shortly, "Christian has already offered, Chris has also offered. I feel that we should stay at a hotel."

The diva nodded, "that's what I told Christian.. Plus, Mickie might be coming down with us, so.. It would just be easier for all of us to stay at a hotel. You and Benoit could room together, Mickie would room with me of course."

Chris cleared his throat, "Dawn and Trish are also flying in for the party. Goatboy said he would stop by and unless anyone else decides to show up? That's the guest list."

Lita shrugged, "we'll talk about it later.. Ads should be showing up soon and well.."

"Understood," Lance reached for her suitcases, "Chris and I will be waiting over there."

The redhead rolled her eyes good naturedly but, went back to the check out desk.. Adam appearing not too long after she'd checked out.

"Why are Jerky and your brother here?"

"Honestly? I have no idea. They do have permission from Stephanie to be at the Smackdown taping tonight though." Lita swept her hair back from her face, "and since ECW and Smackdown tape on the same night, maybe Lance wanted to see Rob."

Adam nodded, "so.. Are we going with them or are they coming with us?"

Lita blinked, "I'm not sure actually.. I guess it all depends on if we wait for Jeff. He was the one who rented this trip so, it's not like he doesn't have a rental."

"Vicki has the car keys," the blond man put in thoughtfully, "and if it's Chris' crap car, I'll go get them from her."

"Are you all checked out or what? I'll call Jeff's room and see if he's even awake, do you want to give Vicki a call?"

Adam shouldered his bag, "I already talked to her.. Jeff didn't answer after me standing there for five minutes so.. I'm guessing he's still sleeping."

The diva frowned, "I'll ask the front desk to make sure he has a wake-up call. Since he's supposed to be at the Smackdown tapings tonight."

He motioned to Lance and Chris, "and I'm going to find out who's car it is. If it's Chris', I'm driving, if it's your brothers.. We'll all go with him."

As Adam was going to do that, Lita went back to the front desk.. Requesting the wake up call for Jeff's hotel room. Granted, he'd gotten somewhat better about showing up on time but.. She wasn't about take any chances.. The diva meeting back with Lance, Chris and Adam so they could head to the arena.

Chris Benoit arched an eyebrow as he walked into his locker room. "Jericho, I thought I got rid of you in Atlanta."

The younger man rolled his eyes, "you don't mean that Christoph. I know you're happy to see me.. And you can thank Stephanie. I have permission from her to be here."

Benoit shook his head in response, his gaze sliding to the lone diva in the room. "Have you made hotel room arrangements?"

"My brother made them when we stopped for lunch," Lita held up a styrofoam carton. "French fries?"

He shook his head, "I'll decline, thank you." Chris set down his gym bags, "where is your brother?"

Chris Jericho motioned to the hallway, "he and Adam are looking for the ECW locker rooms. Something about visiting with Rob."

The Crippler nodded shortly, "I see. Well, since the two of you have already made yourselves at home.. I take it you'll be in here all night?"

Lita grinned, "more or less, yup. Except when they need me and Ads for whatever they've got planned tonight."

"Lovely," Benoit muttered under his breath, taking a moment to put his things in one of the un-occupied lockers. "Production meeting starts in fifteen minutes."

The diva opened her mouth to reply to that, only to stop short when her cell phone started to ring.. Lita excusing herself to the bathroom area of the locker room.. "Hey you."

"Hey yourself," Christian greeted after a moment, "what are you up to?"

"Waiting for the production meeting to start," she hopped up onto the counter top. "Jerky, Lance and I invaded Chris Benoit's locker room."

The blond man chuckled, "that sounds like a very Jericho thing to do. But why are they there?"

"Stephanie gave the two of them permission to visit tonight.. Then we're all heading back together. Jerky's gonna pick up Trish and Dawn from the airport while me, Lance and Benoit check in."

"You're not staying with me?" Christian huffed, "fine then.. I see how it is."

"Oh please, the reason you want me staying there is so you can pester me into giving you your birthday present early." Lita snorted, "sorry buddy, but it doesn't work like that."

"You're being mean, you know.. Keeping such vital information from me."

"You'll find out soon enough, you big baby. And it's not like I'm the only one who's bought you a present."

Christian snorted, "right.. Because I need another package of socks?"

Lita rolled her eyes, "you don't know for certain that Lance got you socks."

"No, but he probably did." A beat passed, "can I have a hint?"

"No!" Lita toyed with a strand of her hair, "you'll find out on your birthday. Only two more days to go, you'll be fine."

"You don't know that.."

"Give it up, I'm not telling you. And I have to go soon anyways, production meeting."

"I'm not hanging up until you give me a hint."

"Well you're not getting a hint, so I'm hanging up on you."

"No you won't."

"Wanna bet?"

A moment of silence..

"You watched Sesame Street, right?"

"Is that my hint?"

"No, it's just a question. I'm not giving you any hints." A beat passed, "You hang up."

"You haven't given me a hint, so I'm not hanging up."

"Hang up."

"You hang up."

Lita started to tell him to hang up again when the phone was suddenly taken from her grasp.. Hazel eyes blinking at her friend, "well that was pretty rude."

Adam shut the phone off. "Production meeting is starting soon, Leets."

The redhead nodded, taking the phone back from her friend. "I just need to put my phone away."

The tall blond nodded towards the main part of the locker room. "We're just waiting for you."

Lita hopped down from the counter, the cell phone nearly in her pocket when it started ringing again..

"You hung up on me," Christian complained. "Why'd you hang up on me?"

"Because, silly, I'm kinda at a Smackdown taping. I can't spend all night talking to you."

"That didn't mean you had to hang up on me."

"Dork, you'll see me tomorrow anyway.. And I'll call you later.. Like after the tapings later."

"Fine.. I'll see you tomorrow and you'd better call later."

"I will," Lita tucked the cell phone between her ear and shoulder as she entered the main part of the locker room. "Bye."

Chris Jericho sent her a questioning look, "who was that?"

Lita shook her head, the cell phone placed in the side pocket of her gym bag. "Not important. And if my phone rings again? Just set it to voice mail."

Lance nodded, "our hotel room reservations have been confirmed.. One room for you and Mickie. One room for myself and Benoit."

She sent her brother a grateful smile, "I'll just let Mickie know.. at the meeting." Turning her attention to Adam, Lita gestured to the door. "Let's go."

Chris Jericho waited until Lita and Adam had left the locker room, digging her cell phone out of the pocket. And despite Lance's warnings, Chris proceeded to set the phone to voice mail... After he had checked the most recent call list. Not to his entire surprise, Christian's home phone number popped up on the display, along with a message from Jeff. Shaking his head, Chris put the phone back into the side pocket; making himself comfortable once again on the couch in the room. Certainly yes, he and Lance were there to visit but.. With Benoit, Adam, Lita and Victoria occupied with the tapings.. He had nothing to do, boredom just starting to set in when he grinned suddenly. Lance eyeing his friend carefully as Chris started to dig through gym bags.