Just wanted to give Willow cookies, for helping with the last Chapter!...Sorry I forgot, Thank you!
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Chapter 10: Wedding plans and a Birthday Party.
After Dean came back, from putting Jake in bed. He went back in the kitchen and sat by Sherri.
"So, what did Vince and Hunter want to talk to you guys for?" Sherri asked.
"He wants to put The Shield back together, so to speak." Dean said smiling. "Machelle your going to like this part. They went to the web site and asked the question 'What group would you want to see back together?' It was like 79% of people wanted The Shield back."
"See Sherri, I told you I didn't waist my time. Spending hours aaaand hours, driving to every library in the USA and Canada, doing that survey." Machelle Laughed. "I told him ages, ago they should listen to the people. They are the ones that can make or break WWE. He has to understand that."
"That was a great impression of The Rock." Dean laughed. "You have to do that again and let him hear it."
"There is a twist though." Roman smiled coming into the kitchen. "They are going to change our name. They haven't decided to what yet. Dean suggested Shield 4.0. Seth will be with The Authority, for a couple months. Then come over to our team, later. There is a tag team, in NXT they are thinking about putting with us."
"Shit, I guess I should start watching that now, huh?" Machelle smiled and put the kettle on.
"No, not necessarily. You know them, Afa's sons Mike and Mason. Samoan Dynasty they are called at NXT." Dean smiled. "They started a couple of months ago, with NXT. They were instructors at Sika and Afa's wrestling school. So, they know what they are doing. Hunter advanced then really fast, because of it."
"OMG, I love them." Taylor yelled from the living room and came into the kitchen. "They both kick every ones asses, in the ring. They are like The Usos, I mean Jimmy and Jey."
"Shh, Don't let the boys hear you say that, young lady." Dean smiled and put his arm over her shoulder. "They copy everything we say now, trust me."
"No, they copy what you guys say." Taylor said smiling. She knew what Dean meant. "Besides it's Mom we have to worry about. She swears like a trucker."
Everyone laughed, then got back on the conversation.
"Six weeks. The Authority is going to start a feud with Dean and I. Then I'm, going to pretend to call someone, because no one wants to partner with us." Roman said. "It should be good. Vince was thinking about making this match an Your Fired match. Where Stephanie and Hunter get fired and someone takes their place. Stephanie wants a break, to spend with the girls."
Machelle smiled and looked at Roman. Then Dean, who was now looking at her.
Machelle's smile faded when she realized, they were thinking about her.
"What me?" Machelle said. "Has Vince lost his freaking mind?"
"You do have the shares, Machelle." Dean said winking at Sherri, then Taylor. "You are, the only one that has better ideas than creative."
Machelle was about to start ranting when Roman Hugged her.
"We're joking Machelle. They did think of you but, then Stephanie told him you were going to have another baby." Roman said smiling. "Then they thought of Shane. He is back from China and wants back, in to help. He's not going to be there for very long time, though. He's looking for something in the sports field but, not in Wrestling."
"It figures, he would use that gag again. This bullying thing is so stupid." Machelle said. "I can help there, Bill Mercer, The president of McKeana Inc, wants to retire next year. Shane would be perfect to take his place. That's what Shane was doing in China, he ran an athletic company there."
They chatted for a bit longer and then Dean, Sherri and Taylor left.
Roman locked the doors and when he was done he went up stairs. Machelle checked on the boys and got ready for bed.
"So, what does this mean for your plan?" Machelle asked and got into bed. "I mean are you happy about it or what? Does that mean you are still going to wrestle?"
"Vince said this is an experiment. He wants to see how it goes." Roman said as Machelle cuddled up to him. "I still get to pick my schedule. After the babies are born, I can have three to six months off to be with you and the boys. He wants to talk with you. See, if he can convince you to come back. Just listen to what he has to say. We can figure out a plan of action, if you decide to come back."
"He must be lifting to much, and blew a blood vessel. Or a weight dropped on his head." Machelle said laughing. "I know the boys loved it on the road but, I don't know. The boys were easy when they were little, now that they are older, it's not so easy. With Four that will be even harder But, I will listen to him, no promises though."
Roman smiled and kissed her temple. He turned the TV on and they watched a movie.
Roman got up with the boys the next morning.
"Daddy, can we have pancakes for breakfast again?" Jake said folding his hands and batting his eyes. "We can make them for mommy."
"You guys are spending to much time with Uncle Dean." Roman said laughing. "Fine, lets get the stuff out."
Jake ran to the fridge for the eggs and JJ got the flour with Roman's help. Both boys helped make them.
Roman grabbed a tray and put a tea towel on it. JJ and Jake grabbed a flower and put it on the tray and got the forks out. Then they all went up stairs.
Machelle was just coming out of the bathroom, when Roman opened the door and the boys ran inside.
"Mommy we made Pancakes for you." JJ and Jake said together.
"We had pancakes the other day." Machelle said looking at Roman.
"I know we did but, they wanted to make them for you, this time. They did the batting of the eyes bit." Roman said coming over to the bed. He put the tray down and got Machelle's pillows ready. "Here sit down and enjoy."
They told the boys they were going to have two brothers or sisters. Both boys were really excited but, who knew if they knew what their parents were saying. Until Machelle started to show more and if it was anything like her last pregnancy, it would be soon.
Roman told Machelle about the Aquarium and she agreed it would be fun. He called and made the plans, and told her it included a cake with all the supplies. The cake would have fish and sea creatures on it. Unless they wanted something else, she liked the idea.
Machelle and the boys made out the invitations. Then they all walked to the corner to mail them.
Sherri and Dean's kitchen:
Dean dropped Taylor off at school, then came home. Sherri was sitting at the kitchen table.
"So, I was thinking, about this back yard wedding thing." Dean said grabbing a coffee and sitting down. "I have another idea. I have a friend that is wedding consultant. She works with The Hyatt hotel. What do you think about getting married there? That way Machelle and Roman and everyone else can relax."
"I agree with the Wedding Planner. Maybe she can put our vision together, and make it easier on us." Sherri said taking a sip of her coffee. "But, don't you think that is a little to fancy for what we talked about?"
"That is True but, isn't that what every women dreams of?" Dean started. "To have the fancy wedding and spending a fortune on it."
"Maybe, but not me. I don't need that." Sherri said taking Dean's hand. "I have been married before. I love the idea of a casual but, small wedding."
"Agreed." Dean said and nodded. "I just had to ask and see if that's what you wanted. It doesn't really matter to me. As long as, at the end of the day we are married."
Sherri kissed him and Dean went to get his friends number.
Dean called his friend, for an appointment. She said she would be over after work, around 3:30. Which was perfect timing, as Taylor had to go back to school at six, for a basketball game.
Dean and Sherri lazed around for a bit and got ready.
They went and got Taylor's dress from the bridal shop. Then went grocery shopping and picked Taylor up from school on the way home.
When the wedding planner Cynthia came over.
Sherri told her the basics of the wedding. It was casual nothing fancy, except her dress. She showed her Machelle's back yard, on the computer generated program they had showed Dean. Cynthia thought they had a good start.
They talked about the food and Sherri told her what they were thinking. Roast beef, BBQ Chicken, potato salad, beans, Mashed potatoes, Corn on the cob, and Macaroni salad. Cynthia said she had a great vendor, that did all of that.
When Cynthia left almost two hours later, they had most of the things they needed done.
Cynthia would call her in a couple days and they could finalize everything.
"Wow, that was so much easier than doing it ourselves." Sherri said, closing the door. "This is going to be so easy now."
"I can't wait to go to the cake testing on Sunday." Dean said smiling. "Taylor your going to come, right?"
Taylor nodded and said she wouldn't miss is.
Then they had dinner and went to Taylor's game. Machelle and Roman and the boys, met them at the school.
Two days later the guys, were getting ready to go on the European tour and starting the feud with The Authority. That meant Dean and Roman had a three week straight, work schedule.
Dean was disappointed because, Taylor had a tournament that he was going to miss. He hadn't missed any this year. Taylor said it was okay and she would have another one.
Roman was happy as he was going to see his daughter, she was coming back with him. He hadn't seen her for a couple of months. Even though they had seen each other every Saturday on Skype.
Lily was excited to see the boys, and be there for their birthday. Her Mom, was coming to the U.S for work and would be picking her up after the party.
Carla liked Machelle the first time she met her. She saw that Roman, was happy and that is all she wanted for him. She herself, had remarried and was happy.
The guys had been back for two weeks. They spent two days at home then, they were off to California.
The Boys were driving Machelle crazy. She couldn't wait until Roman got home that night.
JJ and Jake were full of energy and were wrestling with Lily. Who already had bruises and cuts on her arms, from playing with the boys for the last week.
Lily came into the house with a cut on her elbow. She followed Machelle into the bathroom and started to fix it.
"I'm so sorry Lily." Machelle said to her, as she finished putting a bandage on. "Your Mom is going to kill me."
"I am fine, Machelle." Lily said smiling. "I knew the boys liked to play rough. It's not my first time playing with them, you know."
Machelle smiled and kissed her cheek. Thankful, she wasn't mad at the situation.
"How come she will kill you, Mommy?" JJ asked, following her to the kitchen. "We always wrestle."
"Sit down please, we have to talk. Jake come here please." Machelle started and grabbed two chairs. "You boys, are fine playing rough with each other. But, girls don't like to play like that. Look at her arm, I bet it hurt when she fell. Remember, when you fell the other day and cried? It hurt didn't it? I think it's time, you two had a time out. You have to be more careful, please. I don't want to tell either one of you again, Do you hear me?"
Both boys nodded their head.
They stayed in the chair and took their punishment, until Machelle finished getting lunch ready.
They both, apologized to Lily and gave her a hug. Then they sat at the kitchen island and ate lunch.
Sika and Patty, came over an hour later and took the kids shopping, to find a Birthday present.
After they left, Machelle went and did her grocery shopping.
Machelle had just put the last of the groceries away and turned on the kettle. When Patty, phoned and asked to keep the boys until after they ate dinner. She said, they would drop them off around eight.
Machelle said that was fine. She was happy she had such great in laws. They would take them at least two days a week, when Roman wasn't home. Just to give her a break.
Machelle made her tea and sat and watched some TV. She didn't realized she fell asleep until Roman kissed her cheek.
"What time is it?" Machelle said sleepily. Roman helped her sit up.
"Almost Five." Roman said grabbing the pizza he brought home. "I got dinner. Where are the kids?"
"Shit, sorry. I didn't mean to fall asleep. I got chicken out, but, didn't get it ready." Machelle said grabbing the plate Roman handed her. "Your Mom and Dad have them. They wanted to have dinner with them. They were playing with David and Jackson from next door. I didn't plan on having a nap. How were the shows?"
"You needed it obviously." Roman said kissing her. "They went really good. Mike and Mason are starting in two weeks. I put the chicken in the fridge, we can have it tomorrow night."
They finished dinner and then took El Torrito for a walk. They walked along the sand, hand in hand.
"Ro, you need to talk with the boys. They are playing, way to rough with Lily." Machelle said squeezing his hand. "She has bruises on her arms and back from them. Carla is going to think I beat her."
"I know Lily texted me. She told me you were worried." Roman said smiling. "Don't worry, Carla knows about The Boys in the Reigns family. She has seen bruises on my sister's arms from us play fighting, when we were younger. She will know it wasn't your fault but, I will talk with them."
They walked home, down the main street. Stopping for ice cream and then walked home.
Roman made some tea for Machelle and they sat outside watching the sun set, until the boys came home.
Finally it was the day of the birthday party. Machelle woke up to the sun peeking through the curtains. She rolled over and it was only 7:30. She kissed Roman and rolled out of bed.
She went down stairs and started the coffee and made Pancakes, in the shape of stars. Then she heard a herd of Elephants, come running down the stairs and into the kitchen.
"Morning Mommy." JJ and Jake said at the same time.
"Morning boys. Happy birthday." Machelle said and then kissed them both. "Are you guys excited for your Party?"
"Yup." Both said together.
They got on their chairs and started eating, when Machelle gave them their breakfast.
"Morning." Machelle said kissing Roman's lips when he came in the kitchen. "Coffee is ready."
"Mm, I need it this morning." Roman said hugging her for a bit. Then poured his coffee.
After they all ate, Roman put the dishes in the dish washer. Machelle got the boys bathed and dressed. Then went and had a shower.
Roman put a movie on for them, while they waited for Dean, Sherri and Taylor to came over. They were all going to car pool.
An hour later they showed up.
"You boys need to come outside with me for second." Dean said with a smile on his face.
Sherri went up stairs to raid Machelle's closet. When they all walked outside the boys were very happy and started screaming.
"Why are they so loud?" Machelle said when Sherri walked in. "Uncle Dean's present. He got them those Ride em power wheels trucks."
"Are you kidding me?" Machelle said smiling.
"Nope. They are actually really cool." Sherri said. "They have a power lift and lower tailgate. Dean saw them in Toys R Us, and said that's what he wanted to get for them. He even got them play cell phones, keys and a GPS, to go with them."
Machelle shook her head.
"Way to outshine ours." Machelle smiled. "Roman got them a wrestling ring. It's in the garage, until after the wedding."
"Never mind that. I got got them clothes and Taylor got them Lego." Sherri smiled. "I told him not to-"
"But, you can't talk Uncle Dean out of an Idea. Once it's in his mind, Right?" Machelle interrupted. "We got clothes to but, that's no fun to play with."
Sherri smiled and nodded her head.