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Riley and Randy decided that Riley would fly out to Alabama to join him on the road next week to celebrate the finalizing of the Randy's divorce. She just wanted to pack some things before they left.
Riley was asleep Friday night when he was woken up to her blaring fire alarm. Her room was filled with thick, black smoke. Riley jumped out of bed and scrambled to find her laptop, laptop charger, cell phone, and cell phone charger. Before she could, her bedroom door was broken down by firefighters.
"LET'S GO! YOU HAVE TO GET OUT!" they yelled over the alarm. "I have to find my laptop!" she replied. One of the firemen grabbed her and ran out of the house. Riley kicked and screamed the whole way.
Once outside, Riley saw Tucker nervously waiting. He ran to her. "Are you okay?" he asked. Riley nodded. "But my laptop is in there!" she said frantically. "I'm just glad you're okay." He said as he walked her to the ambulance where she was examined and transported to the hospital. Tucker followed in his own car. At the hospital, Riley was treated for second and third degree burns on her legs and arms. She was sedated at left to rest.
Saturday morning
A nurse arrived and woke Riley from her sleep. "Good morning, Riley. I'm just going to change your bandages and I'll be out of your way so you can take a shower." She said. Riley nodded. She looked around and saw that Tucker was sleeping on a chair in the corner. 'Tucker?" she called out. He stirred and stretched. "Hmm?" he asked. "I need some clothes." She said. Tucker nodded. "I know. I brought you some of the clothes you had at my place." He said. Riley smiled.
"All done!" the nurse said. Riley smiled. "I covered the bandages with plastic so you can don't have to worry about getting them wet." The nurse said. "Thanks." Riley said. The nurse smiled and left.
Tucker helped Riley take a shower and helped her get dressed. "I'm so lucky to have you as a friend Tuck. I really appreciate your help. Thank you." She said. Tucker smiled and kissed her cheek. "You don't have to thank me, honey. That's what I'm here for. But while we're on the topic of friends, I was hoping you could do me a favor." He said.
Riley nodded. "Anything. What is it?" she asked. Tucker smirked. "Could you hook me up with John?" he asked. Riley frowned. "John Cena?" she asked. Tucker nodded. "Trust me, you don't want him. He's an ass." She said. Tucker shrugged. "It was worth a shot, huh?" he said. Riley laughed and went back to the bed where she read magazines Tucker brought her.
That night
There was a knock on the hospital door. Riley was sleeping, so Tucker opened the door. It was one of the firemen from the scene the night before. "Riley's sleeping right now. Is there anything I can help you with?" Tucker asked. Riley yawned. "It's okay, Tuck. I'm awake." She said. "Miss Nelson?" the fireman asked. Riley sat up and smiled. The fireman sighed. "We were able to salvage a necklace and a baby pacifier. I'm sorry to tell you this, but we weren't able to find and save your baby." The man said. Riley frowned. "Um. This isn't my necklace and I don't have any children." She said.
Just then, Randy barged into the room. "Oh my god, baby! Are you okay?" he asked as he rushed to her side. "I'm fine, Randy. What are you doing here?" she asked. "Tucker called me and told me what happened. I took the first flight out." He said. Riley smiled. "Thank you for coming, but you didn't have to. I know you're busy with work." She said. Randy smiled. "I'll always be wherever you need me; regardless of what I'm doing for work." He said.
Randy looked at what she held in her hands. "What are you doing with Sam's necklace?" he asked. Riley looked to the firefighter to explain. "We found the necklace and pacifier after the fire. They were all we were able to salvage." He said. Randy took the necklace from Riley. "Is there an officer I can talk to?" he asked. The firefighter left and brought an investigator back. "This is Detective Nash." The fireman said before leaving again.
Randy gave the detective the necklace and baby pacifier. "These belong to my ex-wife and the fireman said he found it after the fire." He said. "Are you sure?" he asked. Randy nodded. Nash put the items in an evidence bag and made note of the findings. "Do you know where I can find her?" the detective asked. Randy shrugged. "Last I heard, she was living with her parents; but I know she has moved since then. I just don't know where to." He said.
The detective nodded. "It's fine. If she has a cell phone, we can track her that way." He said. Randy gave the detective Sam's cell phone number and his own. "I'll let you know if find any leads." Nash said before leaving.
When the door closed, Riley took a deep breath and wiped a tear. "What's wrong?" Randy asked. "They didn't save my laptop." She said with a sniffle. Randy laughed. "I'll get you a new one; a better one." He said. Riley shook her head. "You don't understand. All of my fics were saved on there. I hadn't uploaded them yet." She said.
Randy frowned. "Your what?" he asked. "My fan fiction stories. I had so many, too." She said. Randy smiled. "How about I help you rewrite them?" He asked. Riley laughed. "No, thanks." She said.
At that, the doctor came to check on Riley. "How are you feeling?" he asked. Riley smiled slightly. "Fine. I don't feel any pain or tenderness." She said. He nodded. "That's good." He said making notes. Randy and Riley smiled. "Thanks for taking care of her, doctor." Randy said extending his hand. "No problem. Just doing my job." The doctor said as he shook Randy's hand.
"When will I be able to leave?" Riley asked. "Well, judging by how quickly the burns have healed thus far, I'd say you will be ready to go tomorrow morning." He said. Riley smiled. "Thank you." She said. The doctor nodded as he looked through her records. "You were here Monday night?" he asked. Riley nodded. "Yes. In the ER." She answered. "Why do you ask? Is it important?" Randy asked.
The doctor shook his head and continued reading. "We also have your records from a Chicago hospital. It says you black out during orgasms?" he asked. Riley nodded. "Did the doctor in Chicago tell you it was a vasovagal response?" he asked. Riley and Randy both shook their heads.
Riley was alert and ready to listen to what the doctor had to say. "You know how you stand up too quickly and get dizzy?" the doctor asked. Riley nodded. "Well, this is the same thing. All you have to do is increase your caffeine intake and you'll be fine." He said. Riley was shocked. "Really? Caffeine? That's it? Just a little coffee?" she asked. The doctor nodded. "It's that simple." He said. Riley and Randy laughed. The doctor excused himself and left.
Randy turned his attention to Tucker who had been staring at him since he got there. Randy was silently thanking the universe that looks couldn't kill. "Thank you for calling me, Tucker." Randy said. Tucker didn't say anything; he stood from where he was seated and kissed Riley's forehead. "Call me later, sweetie." He said. Riley smiled. "Of course." She said. Tucker left and Randy sighed.
"Why does he hate me so much?" he asked. Riley smiled. "You're the only guy to ever take me away from him. Tuck and I grew up together. I guess he feels like I'm abandoning him for you." She said. Randy nodded and yawned.
Riley moved over a little on the bed, offering Randy the spot to sleep. Randy laid on the hospital bed with Riley in his arms; she rested her head in his chest.
Hours later, Randy's ringing cell phone woke him up. Randy groaned and answered. "What?" he asked grumpily, yet quietly. He didn't want to wake Riley. Randy Orton? Yeah? This is Detective Nash. I'm just calling to let you know that we found and arrested your ex-wife. She was holed up in a motel just a few minutes from Riley's house. Really? Yes, sir. The arraignment will be Monday morning at 9 at the Memphis Courthouse if you want to be there. Okay. Thanks. No problem. Have a good night. You, too.
Randy hung up the phone and let out a sigh of relief. Riley stirred. "Who was that?" She asked sleepily. "Detective Nash. They just arrested Sam." He said. Riley didn't seem to process what Randy said. "Okay." She said. Randy smiled and kissed her forehead. "I love you, Riley." He said. "I love you, too babe." She said with a kiss to his chest. The couple drifted back to sleep almost immediately.
Monday morning
Randy had called Vince to tell him what was happening; Vince gave him a month off to take care of his personal business.
Riley and Randy checked into a hotel when she was discharged from the hospital. Riley got some new clothes and other necessities since everything burned in the fire. Right now, they were on their way to the court house for Sam's arraignment.
Sam pleaded guilty to breaking and entering, arson, and attempted murder; she was looking at 35 years to life in prison. There was short recess for sentencing. When court resumed, the judge sentenced her to life without the possibility of parole.
"Would the victim like to make a statement?" the judge asked. Riley stood and went to the microphone. "Your Honor, my name is Riley-Ann Marie Nelson. I was in the house when it was set on fire; I suffered second and third degree burns. I also suffer from vasovagal responses; it's kind of like when you stand up too fast and get dizzy." She said. The judge was curious. "How do you treat that?" he asked.
Riley smiled. She was hoping he would ask. "Well, in my case, I black out during orgasms in sex. Luckily I have the defendant's ex-husband helping me through it. We basically have sex as often as possible." She said looking at Sam. Sam's face turned red with anger, but there was nothing she could do about it. The judge nodded uncomfortably as Riley went back to her seat.
"Does anyone else have anything to say?" the judge asked. Randy went to the microphone. "Your Honor, I would like to petition the court for full custody of my son, Randal Keith Orton, Jr." he said. Sam couldn't believe what she was hearing. "What? You aren't even his father. You don't have the right!" she yelled.
Randy chuckled. "I'm listed as the father on the child's birth certificate, Your Honor." He said as he handed over a copy of the birth certificate. The judge reviewed the paper presented to him. "Miss Speno, I have no choice but to grant Mr. Orton full custody of Randal Keith Orton, Jr. Court adjourned." The judge said with a bag of his gavel.
That afternoon
Randy and Riley picked up baby Randy from Child Services and went back to the courthouse to change his name. Randy didn't want the baby to grow up under the impression that he had to be just like him. Randy wanted the baby to have his own identity.
"So, what should we name him?" Riley asked as she held the baby in her arms. Randy smiled. "I was thinking about Nelson Andrew Orton." He said as he wrote on the form. Riley frowned. "Nelson? That's my last name. Are you sure about that?" she asked. Randy smiled lovingly. "I was hoping you would be willing to change it soon." He said as he pulled out a tiny pink gift box topped with a bow.
Riley gasped. Randy opened the box and inside was a 2 ct Pink Diamond engagement ring. Riley nodded with tears in her eyes. "Yes! A million times yes!" she said. Randy smiled and slipped the ring on her left ring finger. As he did, the baby squealed in excitement. Riley and Randy laughed at newly named Nelson.
Randy kissed Riley's lips passionately. He broke the kiss and smiled at her bright blue eyes. "I can't wait to start a family with you, baby. I couldn't be happier than I am right now." He said. "Me either, babe." She said with a peck to Randy's lips. Randy looked down at Nelson. "What about you, bud? Are you happy?" he asked. The three month old squealed happily again. "I guess that's a yes." Randy said with a smile.
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