Chapter 18: Where Did I Go Wrong I Lost a Friend?

February 3, 2009

Asbury Park, New Jersey

It had been a month since Ashley and Shane had moved into their new home. The house was huge besides the normal rooms such as the kitchen and family room the house consisted of a finished basement which Ashley and Shane converted into two spacious rooms, one a play room for the boys and the other an office for both adults to work from home is they chose to. Besides the master bedroom the house had 4 other bedrooms for the kids. They had a very spacious back yard and both Declan and Dean were thrilled to find out that the new house had not only a in ground pool but a swing set and a tree house for them to play with. Ashley and Shane had purchased bunk beds to put in Declan's room for when Dean slept over and it was decided that Phinnigan and Kenyon would share a room because they seemed to like it that way anyways.

"I know Court and the absolute best part is this neighborhood has one of the best schools in the whole state" Ashley beamed as she told one of her best friends about her new home. It was crazy to believe that at one time Ashley and Courtney had hated each other and that all it would take was for Courtney to punch Ashley in the face for them to become almost inseparable.

"Are you still on your little campaign for the childcare for the WWE?" Courtney asked.

"Hell yeah" Ashley replied "I think this will really benefit everyone involved"

"So has Randy showed up yet?"

"Nope and I'm kinda hoping that both him and John forgot about it"

"I wouldn't count on it … John has been looking forward to seeing Phinnigan for the past two weeks now" Courtney informed her friend "it's all he's been able to talk about, he's really excited"

Ashley rolled her eyes, although she had agreed that Phinnigan could spend time with John after much pestering from both Shane and Randy, she still had her reservations about the whole situation.

Phinnigan came barreling into the kitchen and attached himself to her leg. He looked up at her and grinned sheepishly. He hid his face in the back of her pants all the while giggling.

"Hey baby boy what's goin' on?" she asked.

Phinnigan put his pointer finger to his mouth and shushed her. A few seconds later a mischievous looking Shane walked into the kitchen and began looking around. She told Courtney that she would talk to her later and hung up the phone before placing her hands on her hips.

"Hmm … I don't see Phinney in here" he said placing his hands on his hips "I wonder where he is"

Phinnigan kept on giggling and all Ashley could do was smile. She loved how much Shane care for her son. He was the rock both she and Phinnigan needed in their lives.

"Ash, have you seen Phinney?" Shane asked her.

"Nope I can't say I have" she played along with their little game.

"Well I guess I can't do this to him then" Shane suddenly sprinted behind her and grabbed Phinnigan.

Phin let out a surprised squeal and began laughing as Shane began tickling him. Phinnigan managed to get himself out of Shane's grasp and took off once again. He seemed to like this little game he and Shane were playing and wanted to be chased some more.

"Gotta go babe … your son doesn't seem to want to take a break"

"Better you than me pal, I have to deal with all 3 boys when they get like this and let me tell you the two younger ones have formed an alliance to drive me crazy before the next new year"

Shane just laughed as he ran off to catch the toddler before he found something to destroy. Both adults seemed very pleased at how easy the transition moving was for all 3 boys which made everything all the more simple. The last thing they needed was a bunch of homesick little boys on top of everything else they had to deal with. There was a knock on the door and Ashley went to answer it. She opened the door and welcomed Randy into her new home.

"Is Phin ready?" Randy asked.

"Just let me find him" she told him.

"Shane" she called to her boyfriend "Shane"

"Yes Ashley" Shane called back to her.

"Randy is here so grab Phin while I pack his diaper bag please" Randy could tell just by hearing his best friend speak that she was stressed out and he couldn't blame her she had a lot on her plate right now. She gave him a smile before climbing the stairs to the second level of her home.

"Hey man" Shane walked into the room with a very wound up Phinnigan in his arms. The young boy was yelling and squirming as he tried to get out of Shane's arms.

"Hey Phinney are you ready to spend some time with your dad" Randy greeted his godchild.

"Ranny!" Phinnigan yelled practically jumping out of Shane's arms into Randy's.

"Someone had way too much sugar today" Randy remarked.

"Good luck buddy" Shane smacked Randy on the shoulder before walking away.

"Ok here we are ... there are diapers and wipes and his diaper rash cream. Also some of his trucks and his binky and blanket and there is a list of all the important numbers like his pediatrician and the poison control center and the fire department and 911"

"Hey" Randy lightly grabbed her chin so her eyes were level with his "Phin will be fine this isn't the first time I've taken him out before and my mom is a nurse so I'm pretty sure if something happens to him I'll be able to handle it"

"I'm just worried about how he's going to react with John" she admitted.

"Everything will be fine Ash ... it's just a few hours" he kissed her forehead.

"Take care of him Randy" she said.

He gave her a smile and a nod before taking the diaper bag from her. After he helped Phinnigan put his coat on he handed the boy over to his mother so she could give him a kiss goodbye.

"Be a good boy ok baby" she kissed his cheek.

"Bye bye" Phinnigan waved to her as he and Randy were leaving.

Shane put his arms around her and kissed the top of her head.

"I know this was the last thing you wanted to do but I am proud of you for being big enough to give John another chance with Phin"

"I'm glad one of us is happy about this ..."

"What's the matter?" Shane asked concerned by her sudden moodiness.

She just shook her head trying to clear it "I don't know ... I can't explain it I have this overwhelmingly strong feeling that I am going to loose my son and it is scaring the hell out of me" she admitted.

"You are not going to loose your son so stop even thinking that alright"

It was decided that John would meet Randy and Phinnigan at a local pizza parlor and things would go from there. When Randy and Phin arrived John was already sitting at a booth waiting for them.

"Hey big guy" he took Phinnigan from Randy's arms and he gave him a big hug "I've missed you"

He helped Phinnigan out of his coat and Phin contented himself to sitting next to his dad on his knees so he could reach the table. Randy took out a few of Phinnigan's trucks and gave them to the little boy to play with. Phinnigan smiled as he ran one of his matchbox cars over the table surface.

"Ranny" he yelled to get the older man's attention.

"I see you driving those cars buddy good job but keep them on the table ok" he told the child.

"Hey Phin who is the guy sitting next to you?" Randy asked the boy as they ate pizza.

Phinnigan grinned and waved his hand in front of his face in his own version on "you can't see me". Both men laughed at the little boy. He frowned not knowing why they were laughing at him but soon his attention was brought back to the small pieces of pizza he was trying to get into his mouth.

"Look at your face baby boy ... you have sauce all over it" John tried to wipe Phinnigan's face. But the little boy fought him tooth and nail about it.

"He doesn't like having his face washed" Randy informed him "typical boy"

"Phin you wanna show me some of your cars?" John asked the little boy in an attempt to help open Phinnigan up.

"Car" Phinnigan said placing some of the cars Randy had moved when they started eating pizza back onto the table.

Randy's cell phone began to ring and he looked at John for a moment.

"You gonna be ok with his for a few minutes ... I mean like I don't have to worry about you snatching him and running off to another country do I?" Randy asked.

"Nah man my name isn't Ash" John muttered somewhat bitterly "good ahead take your call me and Phin will still be here when you get back".

Randy nodded and walked away to talk on his phone.

"What kind of car is this?" John asked his son.

"Not car 'ruck" Phinnigan replied.

"You are right silly me this is a truck isn't it" John pretended to smack himself in the head.

Phinnigan grinned and whacked John in the forehead as well. Then the toddler laughed at his father's expense. John smiled at the boy and he could sense that his son was starting to open up to him which he couldn't be happier about.

Randy's face was deadly white when he walked back over to the table. John knew right away that something was terribly wrong.

"Rans, what's the matter Dean is ok right nothing is wrong with him?" John asked.

"No man Dean is fine I talked to him this morning he is having a blast staying with my parents ..."

"Ok then what's the matter?" John asked still concerned.

"That was Sister Agnes ... you know the lady from the orphanage"

"Don't tell me they found some relative to Dean who wants him back" John said.

"No, not Dean ... Phinnigan" Randy said "his parents want him back"

The blood left John's face leaving it identical to Randy's. He looked over at Phinnigan who was still playing with his trucks completely oblivious to what was going on. There was no way this could be happening ... not now! Not ever!

A/N: Well here's another chapter. I want to thank everyone who sent messages telling me to feel better. I feel much better which is a total good thing. For all you guys who haven't checked out my new story Five Questions with Daddy you should check it out cause it's really funny. Well I think so. So thanks for reading and I'll get another chapter up fairly soon I promise.