Chapter Twenty

This week has been one of the longest in my life. After Wade's 'visit' and getting the 'it's okay' from John at the hospital, most of the week was just Chris and I looking after Louis and going to the next arena. I have yet to hear from Vince but as each moment passes I hope I do hear from him. But that's not important. What's important is that tonight Chris is cutting a promo against Edge who worked over on Smackdown until he was sent by Vickie Guerrero to Raw. From what I heard, he really screwed Vickie's life all to hell because of this bombshell named Zara he's been seeing on the side of their marriage. If Chris ever did that to me...well...lets just say I would be a total wreck. This promo is supposed to be about who gets to fight some guy named Alex Nooks for the United States Championship. I'm glad they decided to go with this instead of making Chris job to people who he (and I) knew he could beat.

At the moment, I'm sitting here in catering with Louis cradled in one arm while I feed him a bottle. Chris is talking to Evan whose sitting to his left and pointing out little things that he can do to make his in ring technique better. I use to say that guys like this were "legends" but I dunno know. Usually legend implies that your old. And Chris? He's not old. Periodically I take a bite off my burger but it's sort of hard to do with Louis in one arm. "So, Meghan, you have any tips for my in ring performance?" Evan asks.

I look at him, a light smirk playing on my lips. "You're asking me, a mother and someone who hasn't been in the ring for I dunno how long, to give you help on your in ring technique?"

"Well, I heard a rumor but I guess it's not true." Evan shrugs, "Still your-"

"What rumor Evan?" I ask, taking a drink of my Mt. Dew and looking at him, hoping that word didn't get out about me visiting Vince.

"Well I heard from Maryse who said she heard from Caylen Croft who said he heard from the secretary in Vince's office that you were in there and that you want to wrestle again." Evan shrugs. "Silly, I know."

As far fetched as that list of how he knows may be, the truth of the matter is that it has to be true because I did ask Vince if I could wrestle again. I laugh, "Evan, you really gotta stop believing everything you hear!"

Chris laughs, "Meghan's right Evan. That's one of the most childish things about you."

"To let the both of you know," Brie Bella says as she sits down next to me after refilling her soda, "Evan isn't childish at all. He's very deep and mature."

Chris and I share a look before cracking up. Evan deep and mature? "Okay Brie, Evan's deep and mature. Do you want the keys to the robot unicorn now or later?" Chris asks, laughing.

Evan punches him in the arm and growls, "I can so be deep and mature."

"Woah, take it easy." I laugh, "You don't wanna hurt Chris do you?"

"That's right, he has to be at the top of his game tonight so Edge can hurt him." Brie laughs.

I roll my eyes, "Speaking of hurting people, I have to go get ready to start the show."

"Um...Meg...how in the hell does that have to do with hurting somebody?" Chris asks as he takes Louis from me.

"Because if Micheal Cole doesn't shut up about how great The Miz is while we do commentary, I'm going to hurt him." I smile cheerily. "You two gonna babysit Louis while Chris is in the ring for us?"

"Sure," Brie smiles. "Evan and I just love kids, don't we Evy?"

"Evy?" I ask, biting my lip to stop myself from laughing.

"Yes, it's what Bri calls me." Evan says, trying to keep what little dignity he has left. "And if you want someone to babysit tonight, I wouldn't make fun of me."

I smirk, "Alright. Well, I'll see you boys and girls tonight. Good luck with who ever your fighting tonight Evan."

"I'm fighting Zack Ryder. Should be a breeze." smiles Evan.

I kiss Chris and then turn, leaving the food area. As I'm walking to the entrance ramp, I see Wade leaning against the wall talking in low, hushed whispers with the rest of the Nexus. When he sees me, his eyes go dark and he sneers. He nods his head in my direction as if to say, 'I see you and I remember fully what I did to you. And guess what? I'm not sorry.' I just sneer at him and walk fast to get to the entrance ramp. I dunno what their planning so I text Chris, ~Just saw Wade and his buddies. Put everyone on high alert, they looked like they were plotting something.~ I will not have another mindless attack happen to anyone else.

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It hasn't been that far into Raw but already the show has kicked off with a bang. After losing a match to Randy Orton (his one on one match with Edge had been changed thanks to this 'mysterious' general manager we have who only talks with us via Micheal Cole), Chris and Edge are now cutting their promo. There talking about how much they hate each other, as usual, when a distressing theme song hits. "WE ARE THE BOLD/UNITED SOULS WE LIVE/TO WIN ANOTHER VICTORY/OUR SACRED SCARS SHOW/WHO WE ARE..." So far only the fans who were at the house show last Saturday have heard this song. It's the theme song of the Nexus. Wade Barett, followed closely by the others heads down to the ring. The fans are standing on there feet and there is a feeling of unrest over here at the announcers table.

Wade and the others get into the ring and Wade takes a microphone, "Edge, Jericho please don't argue amongst yourselves because the fact is your both veterans here. Your both highly respected and to be honest with you Nexus would be very lucky to call either one of you an ally." This comes after a comment Chris said, in the heat of the moment mind you, about Nexus practically listening to his every word because Chris was Wade's pro. I know it's not true and he knows it's not true but when you're trying to play the villain for the fans things like this slip out sometimes. "Lets face it you've have had successful, innovative, hall of fame careers." Wade takes this time to slip from where he's standin at the head of the Nexus in front of Edge and Chris to their side. Chris is focusing on the other members while Edge is looking at Wade. The others start to circle as well and I can feel that something isn't right about this. They circle Edge, leaving Chris over by the turnbuckle, looking at what's going on.

"But Edge, Jericho is right, Nexus wouldn't take just years off your career. We'd end it." Wade sneers after a long pause. I want to scream for Edge to run. But I can't. God help me, I'm almost as terrified as I was when Wade...well you know. The men in the Nexus are silent and for a moment it's hard to tell what's going to happen. Then Edge sends a punch at Heath Slater. The rest of the Nexus is attacking him while Chris laughs and tells them what to do in the background. I'm almost disturbed by Chris but I know he's acting. Unlike the fans, and Jerry and Micheal, I can see something in his eyes that doesn't like what he's doing. It's almost fear but not quite. After being hit with a spear by Skip Sheffield, Chris leans over the broken and beaten Edge and mocks him asking things like 'you see what happens.' Before hitting the Walls of Jericho on him.

The Nexus backs up and is looking at the broken and beaten Edge, reveling in the fact of what they've done. However they come back to Chris and Chris looks up, noticing how they're looking at him. It's unsettling. I'm gripping the edge of the table and looking at the ring, ready to run in at a moments notice. I feel someone put a hand on the hand isn't visable to the audience. I turn my head to see it's Jerry. He looks at me and sort of shakes his head. He's telling me not to go in there or I could get hurt. I don't care if I get hurt. I can tell Chris is going to need my help. Chris lets the Walls of Jericho down and stands to look at The Nexus. Wade brings the microphone back to his lips and says, "Well Chris, funny thing is Edge was also right because we would really like to shut up the guy whos trying to claim to be behind Nexus' success." He lowers the mic again and they circle Chris.

Feeling backed into the corner, he goes after Wade. The rest of the Nexus starts attacking and before long Chris is suffering a physical attack that makes what They did to John look safe. After a while Skip Sheffield picks Chris up by the arms and holds him there while Wade knocks him down with a good punch. Skip and Tarver then pick him up and hand him to David Otunga who lands a spinebuster. Wade stands over Chris shouting, "You're my pro! You're my pro! You didn't teach me a thing!" He then leaves followed by the others and not looking back at the ring. My eyes are welled with tears and I can feel the bile rising in my throat. I want to run and help Chris up but I can't. I have to keep my character and Chris'. The medics come out, helping them both up and out of the ring area. I look at where Wade is standing on the ramp, eyes narrowed. This is the last straw. Someone needs to do something about this asshole.

And I think I'm going to be the one who has to do it.