Chapter 23
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After they finished talking with Stephan, Roman went and got showered.
Machelle and JJ, went back to the private room. Seth, met them at the door.
"You okay, Uncle Seth?" JJ asked, hugging his leg.
"I'm fine JJ." Seth smiled, and picked him up. "It was planned, for Sheamus to turn on me. So, that I could take some time off."
When they walked into the room, Jake was fast asleep on Tia's lap.
"He just fell asleep." Tia said. "I did what you do and raked my fingers through his hair, and the next thing I knew he was asleep."
"I'll help you, take him back to the bus." Seth said, and picked Jake up.
Jake woke up for a second, and put his head on Seth's shoulder and fell asleep again.
"Thanks Seth." Machelle said. "Is JJ okay to stay, with you guys?"
"Yeah, he's okay. He is like, the energizer bunny." Sherri smiled. "We will meet you, when the show is over. I'll tell Roman, you went to the bus."
Tia and both her boys, hadn't been to a live wrestling show.
Machelle and Seth, left the room and walked down the hall.
"Machelle, be easy on Dean." Seth said, on the way out the back door. "You know he means well, he was trying to help."
"I know, he was. That's why, he is still alive." Machelle smiled. "Besides, I have calmed down since then. Stephan thought it was funny, that JJ was protecting you. I just don't want the boys, to think it is okay to do that. I want them to respect people, not be monsters."
"He knows it's not real, Machelle." Seth said. "I don't know what Dean said to them but, I guess it worked. They are great kids, by the way."
"Thanks, Seth." Machelle smiled.
"He didn't last long, did he?" Albert said, when he saw the two walking towards the bus.
He opened the bus door, for Seth.
While Machelle chatted with Albert, Seth carried Jake inside and laid him down on one of the bunks.
Jake rolled over, and fell back to sleep. Seth, put the blanket on him and closed the curtain.
"By the way, Albert." Machelle said, coming onto the bus and sitting down. "I hope your not busy tomorrow, I got 4 extra tickets for you and some friends to go to the Miami Heat game. I know, you have friends here."
"Wow, Thanks." Albert smiled. "They would love to go. I'll go call them, now."
Machelle handed him the envelope, and Albert almost ran off the bus.
"That was nice of you." Seth smiled, coming in to the family area.
"He's been good to us, and has helped out quite a bit." Machelle said.
"I agree. He has a smart mouth but, I have to admit he makes us laugh." Seth smiled. "He also keeps Dean, in check. Roman and I, like that. I'll stay with you, until Ro gets here."
"We were all supposed to come up with a plan, to help you with the boys. But, guess Dean thought he had one." Machelle said, Grabbing an apple out of the fridge. "I think that's why JJ kicked Stephan, he thought he was protecting you. Not that he could, kick Stephan ass."
Machelle cut the apple up and put it on a napkin, and sat it on the table for both of them.
"It is, JJ told me when you took Jake to the bathroom. He's at the right height tough, You have to admit." Seth smiled. "I appreciate you guys helping but, I got it covered. I got to thinking after the Circus fiasco, I need to move closer. So I am in the process of buying the house, across the street from Sherri and Dean. I want to be there for them, like Dean is."
"That is great." Machelle smiled. "We do have a guest house, you can use. I know you like your place in Iowa. That way you can keep it."
"Nope, I need a place I can say is my own." Seth smiled. "As great of a deal that sounds, I have rented that apartment in Iowa, for three years now. It's time, I buy a house of my own. All my friends, live here anyway."
"Okay I get what your saying." Machelle laughed. "Besides the boys, would be bugging you all the time. So, what's going on with you and Tia?"
"Exactly." Seth said, and smiled. "I don't know yet, we are taking it slow. Sherri and her have been talking, and she wants to move here. Her boys, are thinking on it. They like the weather here, and the fact that Taylor loves it here. She has a little bit of influence, on Evan. Christian, likes it because he is away from his Dad."
"Oh boy, guess there is more to the story I didn't hear about." Machelle said.
"Yup, there is." Seth said. "Do you know, some girl named Dana? One of Sherri's friends."
"Yeah, she lives in Alberta." Machelle said. "Oh god her and -."
Machelle trailed off.
"Yeah, Not a good scene." Seth said. "Christian, caught him on the computer. Do I need to say anything, more?"
"Nope, I can just imagine." Machelle said. "I know Tia felt really bad about how she looked but, I know she was trying to lose weight. She has started eating right, and going to the gym."
"I know, we talked about it." Seth said. "I said, I would help her with finding a trainer."
Machelle, started to laugh.
"Get your mind out of the gutter, Machelle." Seth smiled.
"Why is my wife's mind in the gutter, Seth?" Roman asked, coming onto the bus.
Seth and Machelle looked at each other, and started laughing.
"He wants to be Tia's, Personal Trainer." Machelle smiled. "If you know, what I mean?"
"That's not what I said, at all Machelle." Seth smiled.
"Well that's what I heard, Seth." Machelle laughed.
"You have been around Dean, for way to long." Seth laughed. "He is a really bad influence, on you."
"My wife, and my kids." Roman smiled. "We are going for something to eat, after the show with the teens. Pizza okay?"
"Sounds good to me. Crap, I forgot to tell you guys." Machelle started. "We found a spot for the Youth Centre. It's right across, from the Performance Centre. It's way bigger than the other one but, it is perfect. It's close to home, and Jack said there are teens around the area that could use a place to go."
"That is great but, don't you think this project is a little bigger than you can handle right now?" Seth said. "I mean, you are going to be really busy with bringing the boys to school and the new boys. Don't you agree Roman?"
"I do agree but, have you met my wife?" Roman said. "You know, what she is like."
"Okay you two, I got this covered already." Machelle smiled. "I wasn't supposed to say anything yet but, Tia and Christian have offered to look after this project for me."
Seth and Roman, looked surprised.
"What?" Machelle said. "Tia needs a change, and so do the boys. What better way, to start a new life than in a different country. I honestly didn't know, I would be doing another Centre. They went and applied for a Visa, we should know in a couple weeks if they got it."
"How are they going to get it, in such a short time?" Seth asked. "Why didn't she say anything?"
"Seth she was so depressed the other night, that it just kinda popped out of my mouth. At first I kinda regretted it but, she thought it was a great idea. So, did everyone else." Machelle said. "It could have taken up to a year, to get one. But we got Bill, to help us fill the paperwork out. He knows people and goes through this all the time, with the athletes he works with. Christian can work at the Centre, and Tia has a full time job at McKeana, working at the front desk."
They had been talking so long, they didn't realize the show was over.
The teens and everyone else, were coming towards the bus.
JJ came running onto the bus, and jumped on Roman's lap.
"Daddy, when can we leave to get Pizza?" JJ asked. "I'm starving."
"As soon, as we decide on a place to go." Roman smiled.
After getting everyone settled on a place to eat, the teens followed Albert to a restaurant.
The next morning, went really smooth for Roman.
Machelle, didn't sleep very well. So Roman got up with the boys, and went down for breakfast with the family.
After breakfast they did a little shopping, just to give Machelle a couple more hours sleep.
Machelle had gotten up and had a shower, and was just coming out of the bathroom.
"Mommy, we brought you food." Jake said, skipping into the hotel room. "Guess, what we brought you?"
"Good, I am starving." Machelle smiled, and sat on the bed. Roman put some pillows behind her. "I guess, hmm Pancakes."
"Nope, a chicken Caesar wrap and french fries." Jake said, jumping on the bed. "Daddy, ordered it for you. He said you would want something else, cause we had pancakes yesterday."
"This is exactly what I wanted." Machelle smiled. "Where is JJ?"
"He went with Dean, Seth, and the kids. Sherri, Tia and Mom wanted to go to that baby store." Roman said, handing her the take out box. "What time does the game start?"
"She called me earlier, I asked her to get the nursery set, I ordered for Sherri. I called the store, and told them your mom was picking it up. It's paid for so, they are going to give it to her." Machelle said. "The game starts at 7. They are playing Taylor's favourite team, The Golden State Warriors. She doesn't know, you guys are going yet. Sherri is going to tell her, when she gets back."
"I know, Dean told me she didn't know." Roman said sitting on the bed. "So, I have something to talk to you about."
Machelle started to eat here wrap, so Roman continued. Jake, was watching cartoons.
"I looked up some things to help turn the babies. I got help, from Summer and Vanessa. They suggested something called Baby Spinning class. It's kinda like Yoga. They said, it is supposed to help. The other one, is seeing a Chiropractor. They can do the Webster technique, to try and turn them." Roman started. "Vanessa said, to try this thing called Moxibustion. It's a Chinese herb, and is natural. She tried it, when she was pregnant with Koa."
"I am willing, to try anything." Machelle said.
Roman grabbed some paper, he had written down notes on.
"I knew you would so, I looked it up already. I will give you a quick explanation." Roman said and started reading his notes off. "Moxibustion is an externally applied Traditional Chinese Medical Treatment using a Chinese herb called Moxa commonly known as 'Mug wort'. Moxa is compressed and rolled into a cigar-shaped herbal stick. Moxa sticks are then lit and held over acupuncture points. The radiant heat produced, has the effect of stimulating the point. There is an acupuncture point in the baby toe, that is the primary point. Because it is the most dynamic point to activate, the uterus. Its used in turning breech or babies that are not in position to give birth. Moxa has a warming effect which promotes movement and activity. The warming and raising effect, is utilized to encourage the baby to become more active. It gets the babies to lift their bottom up, in order to gain adequate momentum to somersault into the heads down position. It has a good review, too. Doesn't hurt to try and see if it will help, does it?"
"Nope, it doesn't." Machelle smiled. "All we have to do, is find a place that does this."
"I got that covered." Roman said. "Vanessa gave me the name and number, of the guy she had in Tampa. I called, and we have an appointment on Tuesday. I know I should have asked but, I didn't want you worrying about this. I told you I am here for you, I want to help."
"I wanna help to Mommy." Jake said, and patted her stomach. "Daddy, said me and JJ could help to."
"Thank you, Jake." Machelle smiled, and put her hand on Jake's. "You both can help me by eating these french fries, I am getting full."
Roman and Jake, laughed with her.
Later that afternoon the girls, were just walking through the lobby.
Since Machelle couldn't walk that far, the Hotel had got them a car to go the couple blocks to the Spa.
"Tia, are you excited to come live here in Florida?" Patty asked, once they got in the car.
"I am so excited, I don't know what my ex is going to think. But, I don't even care. He doesn't even want, to see the boys." Tia said. "I know Christian and Evan, are excited to come live here. I talked to my Mom and Dad, and they are on the fence. They take the boys, every now and then and will miss them. My Mom, got a hold of a realtor. He wants to have an open house next weekend. It's only a couple years old so, I don't see a problem with it selling fast."
"Sounds like you have it under control." Summer said. "If you need any help, just ask. I am free, to help pack your place. I can leave, when you guys do."
"I'm the only one who can't travel but, I can give you a place to stay until you find something." Machelle said. "We have a guest house. I know it's not much help but, you guys are welcome to stay with us. I'm sorry, I told Seth you were moving here."
"Yes that is a huge help, Machelle. I don't think, my place will take long to sell. Mom said there were people asking about it already, and it's only been on the internet for a couple days." Tia smiled. "It's okay, I was going to tell Seth anyway. We talked last night, and he told me. As for the help with packing Summer, I am so taking you on your offer."
All the girls laughed, and walked into the Spa.
Meanwhile at the Basketball Game
Evan, Christian, Taylor were just a few feet from them. Jake and JJ, were holding Taylor's hands.
Dean, walked beside Roman and Seth.
"So am I still on the bad kid list with your wife, Ro?" Dean said. "I didn't think JJ, would kick Stephan."
"I think your safe, Dean." Roman smiled. "I think JJ took it to heart, when you said we had to look after Uncle Seth."
"I talked to her, last night." Seth said. "She was mad at first but, got over it."
"I guess, I needed to explain to them what I meant." Dean smiled. "I meant, we should show you how to have fun."
"I have fun." Seth said. "I just don't have fun, with kids. I mean, I didn't have anyone close to me that had little kids until the boys. Okay Uncle Dean, how do we have fun with kids?"
Roman went ahead of them, to get in line for food.
"Well, first there are only 2 rules." Dean started. "One, do what ever you want with them. People don't think your crazy, if you and the kids are laughing and having fun. Two, feed them as much sugar as possible. Then drop them off at home, and let their parents worry about the sugar rush. Oh guess there are three rules. Make sure you bribe them with money, so they won't tell their parents what you did."
"I heard that, Dean." Roman smiled. "Seth, don't listen to a word he says."
"I got this, Uncle Roman." Taylor said, coming up beside them. "Seth, just have fun with them. They pretty much, will do anything you want and have fun doing it. They love just spending time, with the people they love. Don't be like Dean, and bribe them. One day it will come back and bite you in the butt, like it does for Dean every time."
"Who's side are you on Taylor? Don't tell him, all my secrets." Dean smiled. "Especially to Roman, he will tell Machelle and I won't be able to play with my friends for weeks."
Dean, pretended to pout.
"Seth's side." Taylor smiled. "JJ loves animals, and anything outdoors. Jake loves movies and cooking. They both love play fighting, and making tents or forts inside or outside. Like Dean said they love to have fun, and will pretty much go along with anything you want to do."
"Thank you, Taylor." Seth said, and put his arm around her shoulders.
"What just went down?" Roman asked, coming over with a box of food.
"Good you got food, I'm starving." Dean said, and grabbed a hot dog. "Your niece just gave Seth, all my secrets away. Now, what am I going to do? I have to start all over, with new secrets."
Roman rolled his eyes as they walked down the stairs, to their seats.
"Hey Dean, isn't that Shaquille O'Neil?" Taylor asked, sitting down beside him.
"Yup, you want to meet him?" Dean said. "Don't worry he knows us."
"He has come to many, wrestling events." Dean smiled. "We might even, get to meet both teams. Even your fave, Stephen Curry. Even though, we all know deep down your idol is me."
Dean started to laugh, when Taylor's eyes lit up at the thought of meeting her idol. Then Taylor, hit him in the arm lightly.
"Uncle Dean, what did you do to Taylor?" JJ asked, standing in front of him with his hands on his hips.
"What do you mean? I did nothing." Dean said, shaking his head. "Taylor is being mean to me, she started it. I have a Huge bruise on my arm, and I won't be able to wrestle anymore. It is all because, of your mean cousin Taylor."
Taylor, started laughing.
"I don't believe you, Uncle Dean." JJ said, and started to laugh.
"Eat your hot dog JJ, or I will have to eat it." Dean said. "It is calling, my name."
"No it's not, it can't talk." JJ smiled and took a bite.
"I just heard it, say Ouch." Dean smiled. "Didn't you hear it?"
JJ shook his head, and took another bite.
He was looking at his hot dog, just to see if it did say something.
Dean was laughing so hard, he had tears running down his cheek.
"Okay you two, JJ eat your hot dog and Dean be good." Roman smiled, and put JJ on his knee. "Uncle Dean, is just bugging you."
Then the game started.
After the spa the girls, decided to go shopping.
Machelle was so tired, she just followed.
They all wanted to find something fancy to wear, for the celebration. It was only a few days away.
Summer had told Patty somethings, just so she would know what to wear.
They found a shop and walked in, and started looking on the racks.
"What are you and Roman, doing for your anniversary?" Sherri asked.
"I don't know. Not like I can do anything fun, looking like a beached whale." Machelle said, looking through the racks of dresses. "Probably have a quiet dinner, and watch TV with the boys."
"No, your not." Sherri smiled. "I know three cousins that will babysit. Then we will all celebrate together. Summer, you will come right?"
"I am in." Summer smiled. "Maru and I, haven't been out to dinner for ages. Add one more babysitter to that."
"Good, because I counted your oldest to babysit." Sherri laughed. "Malcolm and Christian can be in charge, since they are the oldest. We could go to dinner and maybe even a show."
They all grabbed some dresses, for Patty to try on. Summer, Vanessa and Tia even found some to try.
They went into the fitting room, to try them all on.
Sherri and Machelle sat down on the bench, and waited for the fashion show.
"You okay?" Sherri asked.
"Yup, I'm just so relaxed." Machelle smiled. "I forgot, just how much a great massage felt like."
When Patty came out in the first dress, a long white sleeveless dress that had orange and white hibiscus flowers on it.
They all knew that was the one, it looked beautiful on her.
"That is the one, Mom." Summer said, coming out in a purple dress with flowers on it.
"Well I love this one but, there is another one I like." Patty said. "I'll go try it, then I can decide."
Patty walked back into the dressing room, and came out in a sleeveless knee length cobalt blue dress with White hibiscus flowers on it.
"Shit, I love them both Mom." Vanessa said. "There is no reason you can't have them both, Is there?"
"I don't need two." Patty said shaking her head.
"Why can't you?" Machelle said. "Wear both, for the party. One to look fabulous in, and one to dance in."
All the girls agreed and so, Patty got both.
"Now to find one for you, Machelle." Patty smiled.
"I actually am going to borrow, Taylor's brides maid dress." Machelle said.
"No, your not." Patty smiled. "Try this one on, you always look great in red."
The dress had short sleeves and was long. With a red background and black palm leaves on it.
There was a sash just under the breast area, that tied in the back.
It was perfect, even Machelle thought so.
"Now for the guys, they should co ordinate with all of us." Patty smiled, as she got the sales lady to get the shirts for the guys. "Okay, now what should we do?"
"Dinner all the girls said at once."
"Can we have Italian." Sherri said. "I feel a craving for Spaghetti, coming on."
Vanessa looked up a place that was close, and they went for dinner.
"So, when is the baby shower?" Vanessa asked. "I mean you are having a shower, right?"
"First, we need to find out if Tia is moving here." Sherri said. "I still have like five months, before we need to decide that. Roman and Seth, put up the crib for us. We got the baby's room painted before we left, on the honeymoon. Dean was driving me crazy, he wanted to get it all ready. I couldn't decide, on the theme I wanted."
"So, you know what it is then?" Summer smiled.
Sherri, nodded her head.
"Yeah, we do." Sherri said. "It's a boy, his name is Jackson. That is the only name, we could all agree on. Dean and Taylor, are excited. Taylor said she didn't want a sister. She didn't want to, have to play with Barbies. She's kind of a Tom Boy, anyway."
They all laughed.
"Wow, three more boys." Patty smiled. "I hope you know you are part of our extended family, and we will help you guys. I mean, if you want us too."
"Thanks Patty." Sherri said, with tears in her eyes. "You can take him, when ever you want. You can be Mo Ma to him too, Taylor calls you that anyway."
Patty reached over, and squeezed her hand.
"Of course you will have to fight with me but, I will share." Tia said, and they all laughed. "Maybe. But, of course there will be three babies. One for each of us, to hold and spoil."
"Then we can go shopping Tuesday, when we get home." Summer said. "My favourite, past time."
"I can't. Roman and I have an appointment to try that Traditional Chinese Medical Treatment, Moxa." Machelle said.
"It works, trust me." Vanessa said. "Dr. Lam is very nice, and has done this for years. He has a really great, reputation. He will give you exercises to try to turn them, and if not there is other methods to try."
"I'll try anything." Machelle said. "JJ and Jake turned by themselves, and were in the canal by now. These guys, haven't turned one bit. I swear, they are sitting on my bladder at night."
"Stop Machelle, your just scaring the shit out of yourself." Sherri said. "Roman will be there to help you, and so will we. My C-section was bad, because I had no one to help at home. This time, will be different."
"Okay, your right." Machelle said. "What time is it? I feel a need to go shopping."