Two days later, and it's just me and Alex on the road since Mike went to spend a few days at home wth Aly. I've just finished getting ready, since tonight's the night that Alex comes back to NXT, and he's debuting that black and white varsity jacket he gave me and Liyah for Christmas. The last thing I do is slip my shoes on and buckle them as Alex gets his gear bag together. I see that he's dressed in casual clothes, one of those article of clothing being the jeans which I love so much. Of course I couldn't help but get distracted. Alex turns and notices my stare. He starts to chuckle.

"Like what you see huh?"

"Do you really have to ask that question?"

"No, but it's fun to."

"Of course."

He laughs and kisses me.

"You look great." He comments.

"Thank you."

"You're very welcome."

"You're going out to the ring tonight right? Am I allowed to go with you?"

"If you go over by commentary, then I suppose you can."

"Yayyy."

Alex chuckles and kisses my head.

"Now come on, we don't want to be late. I still need to change when we get there."

"Right."

I stand back up and grab my bag, and my varsity jacket that Alex gave me for Christmas, putting that on, because it'll be quite chilly outside. Alex puts on his jacket as well and the two of us head out. The arena isn't too far, and when we get there, we walk in and down to the locker room so he could change. He comes out and I smile at the sight.

"Hmm...so many things running through my mind."

Alex chuckles, smirking slightly.

"So many things I can do..."

He kisses me, lingering. When he does go to pull away however, I don't let him this time because I'm not done. He chuckles against my lips and cups my face.

"We have to...get over by...the curtain." Alex says in between the kissing.

I whine.

"Nooooo..."

"You want me to get in trouble?" He asks after pulling away.

"No..."

"Then we need to go over there. We'll have time for kisses later."

"...okay." I nod.

"I promise."

"Well, let's get going then before I get tempted again."

He nods and the two of us walk that way. When we get there, McGillicutty is already there, waiting to go out himself.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to NXT!" Matt Striker announces lke always.

"Alright, I can tell by your energy, I trust everybody had a great new year. 2012 is going to be an exciting new year here in the WWE, it's gonna be an exciting new year for NXT. Tonight, we will have a huge main event. Two of our rookies, Derrick Bateman and Darren Young will square off one on one, right here in just a few short moments. But as a special gift to all of you. We are coming up on our 100th episode of NXT."

"100 episodes already?"

"Yeah. Crazy huh?"

"Yeah, well this season has been going on forever."

"True."

"I know, I'm shocked too. Each and every week, we will be inviting special guests, past NXT alumni to come down. With that said, my guest tonight is a guy who I truly believe is the WWE's next breakout star. Please welcome from Season 2 of NXT, the natural Michael McGillicutty!"

They play his music and he leaves the curtained area, going down to the ring.

"Alright, Michael. I know you've been real busy, you haven't returned my texts, but I want to say congratulations. You left NXT, and you became a WWE Tag Team Champion. Put it there pal." Striker says, holding out his hand for McGillicutty to shake.

"Yeah, no." I snicker.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have arrived! NXT...man this show sucks man."

"With you here yes it does."

"I remember being on NXT, yeah I remember it. You know what it gave me? It gave me absolutely nothing."

"Because...oh you didn't win."

"Wah wahhh."

"As a matter of fact, I went on...and I went on to jump John Cena. I became a part of the most dominant faction in WWE history, The Nexus. I'm a former WWE Tag Team Champion."

"Yeah...FORMER."

"But I didn't accomplish these things because of NXT, the show, I didn't accomplish anything 'cause of this. I accomplished these things 'cause I do what I want, when I want and nobody sees me coming. So it doesn't matter if you're on Raw, it doesn't matter if you're on Smackdown, nobody's gonna stop me from becoming a success in this company. Nobody!"

"That's what you think."

That's when they play Alex's music and we emerge from the curtain. I stand there on the stage as Alex goes crazy. We head down the ramp, Alex slapping the hands of a few fans as he goes and Alex lets me walk up the steps first, before he follows. He helps hold the ropes open so I can get in, also getting help from Striker. I get into the ring, followed by Alex himself.

"Ladies and gentlemen, another NXT alumn, Alex Riley and who was back then a friend of and is now the wife, Carly! Congratulations on the baby by the way."

"Thank you Matt." I say into Alex's mic.

"I got to say it's great to be back on NXT in Little Rock, Arkansas! Matt Striker, it's good seeing you, we always had a great relationship when I was on the show...Michael McGillicutty I wish I could say the same." Alex grins.

"I mean, what happened to you man? We had the opportunity to be on a great show NXT, to go onto WWE careers. We get to do all of it, and you get an opportunity to come back on the show that started it all, and you take this chance to not only run down the show but the town that it's in? You think joining a group of people and beating up on John Cena makes you a superstar huh? Well take it from me...take it from somebody who knows...it doesn't."

"The only way to earn respect in this business, is in this ring with your bare hands." Alex says, getting in McGillicutty's face.

I take this as a warning that they're gonna fight, so I take the chance and get out of the ring now and to commentary where it's safe. I find a chair and sit, keeping an eye on Alex.

"Your bare hands..."

"So you want respect huh? You came out here for some respect? Well how about you start with me, and how about you start tonight." Alex finishes, dropping the mic.

"You want me to start something right now huh? How about I start with a little bit of..." McGillicutty trails off, shoving Alex away by the face, like what Mike did back when they fought.

Alex strikes back with a spear and they're rolling around and fighting in the ring.

"Hey! Let's get a ref down here! Let's get a ref down here now! Scott come on, come on!" Striker yells.

The ref comes down to the ring as Striker leaves it, the ref pulling Alex away from Michael. Alex takes the jacket up, big smile on his face and he throws it to the outside of the ring. A ringside attendant goes and picks it up, coming over and hands it to me for safe keeping. While the match starts, I decide to strike up a coversation wth Regal and Josh, while paying attention to the match of course. At one point Alex knocks McGillicutty out of the ring, and I just wave at him...mockingly.

"Go ahead, get your ass in that ring. Don't be scared." I say to McGillicutty, trying not to laugh.

"Why does Alex Riley wear a Letterman's jacket?" Josh asks.

"I have no idea what one of those is. What is it?" Regal asks.

"That's what Alex Riley wore..."

"Yeah, but what is it?" Regal asks again.

"Well they give it to athletes and high school and college and you wear it around." Josh explains.

"And it's basically a replica of his real Letterman's jacket he had in high school. This one is just black and white instead of the yellow and blue." I explain further.

McGillicutty took control of the match only for a while until Alex took the control back. He goes for the cover, getting a two count. McGillicutty throws Alex out of the ring, and Alex tries to run and dropkick him in the head, but he moves. That's when McGillicutty kicks Alex off the side of the ring and he tumbles to the ground, hitting the announce table only slightly. I look around the table, checking on him.

"Ahahahaha! Yeahhh!" McGillicutty laughs, and screams like a crazy man.

During the break however, Alex had gotten back in the ring and started coming back for a short time, and I cringe when Alex gets taken down quickly. After punches in the corner, McGillicutty turns his back to Alex and kicks him him hard in the chest. I wince. He gets him in the ropes and hits hm across the back, then repeatedly in the head. He rolls out, hitting him in the face once more. He rolls back in for a cover but only gets a two. He keeps kicking Alex down as he tries to get up, before hitting a knee into his back. Getting him in a chin lock doesn't last long and Alex breaks free, only to get thrown back an don his head no less. Another cover and it's a two. Then he picks Alex up and delivers a back breaker. Getting Alex in a submission that makes it seem like Alex is gonna fade. He keeps applying the pressure on Alex's head and neck. Alex is still moving so he hasn't faded. He starts to get to his feet and gets out of the hold. He manages to counter and gain some time to take a breather.

"YES!"

Alex gets up and that's when he has the upperhand, hitting McGillicutty with shoulders and then his spinebuster. That's shortlived, cause McGillicutty came by with a counter. He goes for the pin for a nearfall. He gets out of the ring, climbing the corner. Alex quickly gets up and hits the ropes so he falls and hits where the sun don't shine. Alex hops up and grabs him, giving him a supplex. He goes for the cover but it's a nearfall. Alex lays down to catch a breather, getting up finally. When McGillicutty gets up, Alex gets him on his shoulders for his finisher, but he counters and kicks him in the legs, making him go to his knees. He looks like he's gonna go for a swinging neckbreaker, but Alex moves and he gets him on his shoulders again, delivering what was once the 'You're Dismissed' finishing move. He covers him and wins the match. I cheer, clapping. I get up and walk around the ring, waiting at the bottom of the ramp for him to finish his victory celebration. When he finally comes out of the ring, I immediately kiss him, but not for long. Alex smiles and hugs me to him.

"If you're sore, I'll do the best I can to help you feel better."

"Sounds good."

"'Cause that backbreaker looked nasty." I say as we head backstage.

"It didn't feel good, that's for sure."

"Never does."

"No."

"But I can help with whatever's sore. So let's find a place to sit so I can do so."

"Okay." Alex agrees.

We find a place and I start to give him a massage.

"Better?"

"Loads. Thanks love."

"Anytime."

Alex moves and kisses me.

"Someone wants to make sure you're alright too." I mumble into the kiss before breaking away, looking down at my stomach.

"Daddy's fine sweetie." Alex says to my belly, rubbing it gently.

She kicks under his hand to show that she heard him, all I can do is smile. He smiles and kisses my head.

"She feels better now, knowing you're okay."

"I'm glad."

In the meantime, Aly's home with Mike relaxing a bit. She's snuggled up to him, her eyes closed in content.

"It's so nice to have you home for a few days."

"It's good to be here."

"Savvy's glad too."

Mike smiles and rubs her stomach.

"Daddy's glad to be home with you too."

She kicks and Aly laughs softly.

"I think she knows."

"Yeah."

"I was just making everything clear to her."

"I know."

"Any day now..."

"Mmhmm."

"It's getting harder and harder not to worry about whether it's the day she's coming." Aly adds.

"One day at a time."

"I know. Mixed feelings about that though. I mean, I'm worried that she'll come when you're not around. And at the same time I get disappointed because I want her to be here already."

"I know."

Aly sighs, nuzzling his neck.

"Either this week or next...if she decides to come early or on time."

"Right."

"Take your time, but we want to see you Savvy." He says to your stomach.

She kicks in response. He leans down and kisses where she kicked.

"Daddy loves you."

Aly smiles softly.

"You get cuter and cuter with her every day."

"I can't wait to see you with her in your arms." She says quietly.

"You can't wait to see me with her in my arms? I can't wait to see her in your arms."

She just smiles and kisses the corner of his mouth.

"Love you."

"Love you too."

"Soon."

"Soon..." He repeats.

"We'll be a family."

"I know." He smiles.

She smiles tearfully and holds him tightly.

"It's going to be amazing."

"Mmhmm."

"Get to dress her in all the cute outfits, and everything."

"Yeah." She laughs lightly.

"Hey, I have an idea. We can either stay in tonight, or go out. I mean we're not really doing anything." Mike suggests.

"Hmm, alright."

"I think dinner sounds good."

"Yeah, it does."

"Dinner it is then."

"Sounds good."

"I'll let you go so you can get ready."

"Gotta help me up first."

He lets her go and gets up first, before holding his hands out to help her get up. She kisses him gently and then heads for the closet. He too heads into the closet to change himself. She goes through her dresses and picks one she likes. Mike finds a pair of jeans, and decides to go with the jeans, nice shirt and vest combo that she loves so much. She puts on her dress and then goes over to her shoes.

"You look amazing." Mike says from the closet.

"I'm not even done." She says, looking amused.

"Doesn't matter, you still look amazing."

She blushes a bit.

"Finished or not."

"Dressed up or not." He adds.

"You're perfect no matter what."

"Not perfect." She mutters, her blush going full force between his compliments and the look in his eyes.

"Yes, perfect."

She shrugs, making sure her shoes are secure. He comes out of the closet all dressed. She heads to the bathroom to do her usual stuff. He sits on the bed and waits for her. She's doing her hair and keeping an eye on the door, curious to see whether or not Mike comes in to be cuddly. He gets lonely sitting there waiting, so he does indeed come into the bathroom, being cuddly. She giggles as his arms wrap around her.

"Lover."

"Always."

She finishes her hair and moves to makeup. She manages to stay calm and steady when Mike begins nuzzling and kissing her neck and shoulder.

"Miiike..."

"Whaaaat." He whines.

"Nevermind you goofball."

"Mmhmm. Mine."

"Correction...ours." She adds about Savvy."

"Right." He smiles.

After she finishes her makeup, she puts everythign away.

"Jackets and my clutch and then we're set." She says.

"Okay." He nods.

They leave the bathroom and she goes and grabs her clutch. They both put their jackets on and head out. In no time at all, they get to the restaurant and go inside. They do the usual after they've been seated. While they wait for their food, Mike gently caresses her belly and she smiles.

"She's hungry, isn't she?" He chuckles.

"Mmm...yeah."

"Awww."

"As usual."

"That's okay."

"I know."

Soon the food gets to the table. They eat, occasionally feeding each other and stealing kisses while talking a bit. Of course though, Savvy's active the whole time. Aly just tries to keep relaxed and ignore the movements as much as she can so she can enjoy being with Mike.

"She getting too much for you?"

"She's okay. A little distracting is all."

"Ah, alright."

"Thank you for offering though."

"You're welcome."

They finish dinner and order dessert. By the time they finish dessery, Savvy had calmed down more and more until she was quiet.

"Silence." Aly says, touching her stomach.

"The dessert did it for her."

"Mmmhmm."

"Where would you like to go now?"

"Hmm...I don't know."

"Back home?"

"Sure. We can go for a swim."

"Good idea."

She smiles and they head home. As soon as they get home, they head into the bedroom to change into swimsuits. She lets Mike pick it out and giggles as he does so eagerly.

"You'll never get tired of picking them out will you?"

"Nope."

"Didn't think so."

He smirks and they both put their swimsuits on. They grab their towels and walk to the pool room. After putting the towels down, they waste no time in getting into the pool.

"Mmm...feels good."

"To you."

"Too cold for you?"

"I'll get used to it."

"Sorry. Its just Savvy makes me hot so cooler water is nicer."

"Right. It's okay."

He comes up behind her and slides his arms around her. She leans into him as he floats them around, her head resting against his shoulder.

"Love you."

"Love you too."

They drift around, talking quietly.

"Whenever you feel like you're getting tired just let me know."

"Okay."

Since the water was so relaxng, she did start to feel a bit drowsy.

"We should go. I'm feeling it." She murmurs.

"Already?"

"I've been getting tired faster lately. Its part of being so close to the end."

"Ohhh."

"It's been hard to sleep too."

"I'm sure." He nods.

"I think we should go though. You can't carry me so its best to get me out while I'm functional."

"Right." He nods, heading for the pool stairs.

He helps her out and gets out himself. They towel off and go to the bedroom. They change and lay out their swimsuits. After getting in bed, she tries to find the most comfortable way to sleep. It takes some shifting but she finds a spot and settles down.

"Comfortable?"

"Mmhmm."

"Good."

"Night, love you."

"Love you too."

Meanwhile Alex and I have gone back to our hotel room for the night.

"So was tonight the start of something? You're back on NXT when needed?"

"Yeah."

"And I've got Smackdown coming up at the end of the month."

"Back on tv?" I grin.

He smiles.

"Not live tv, but I'm making my way back."

"That makes me happy."

"They've finally come around in putting you back on tv." I add.

"I know."

"Well then that deserves this..." I grin, before pressing my lips to his, hard.

Alex immediately pulls me close, kissing back. Before I could get too much of a response from him, I pull away, going over to my things to find clothes to change into to sleep. I change and Alex gets changed himself. Then we both slide into bed. Of course he decides to be all cute and everything with Liyah.

"Do you really wanna wake her up? She just got to sleep a while ago."

"Sorry."

"Don't get me wrong, I love how cute you are with her, but I do want sleep tonight."

"Right. Sorry Love."

"It's okay."

"Night." He kisses my head.

"Night." I repeat.