co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo

John smiled and met Amanda at the door with a glass of wine. "You look you had a rough day."

"You have no idea." She smiled taking the glass and kissing him. She took a sip and walked over to the sofa and took off her shoes and got comfortable. "Judge Lawler came to see me and then I spent the rest of day looking over files. What I wouldn't have given for a dead body today."

"It's okay. You're not at work now and I think a nice hot bath can help you with that stress."

"Yeah if you join me." She smiled.

"I guess I can." He smiled back.

"Great. You finished the dinner or wrap it up. And I will get the bath ready." She kissed him and headed into the bathroom. She filled the tub with hot water and scent oil. And lit candles all around and turned on some soft music. He walked in a few minutes later with a tray of strawberries and some chocolate sauce.

"I figured we could have a snack while we relax."

She smiled and walked over to him and kissed him. "You know if you keep this up, I will never let you leave. I will keep you forever."

He smiled. "Promise?"

She smiled and kissed him again. "I promise."

"So, how about we get into that tub?" He smiled. She smiled back and they both got undressed and got into the tub. She sighed with contentment as she leaned back against him and closed her eyes. It was just want she needed to relax from the day.

"You've got court tomorrow? You nervous?"

"I am." He replied as they were in the tub. "I just hope I can help get justice for my brother."

She turned to face him. "You will. Even though you didn't know him, you two are connected by blood."

"I just…I don't know if they will be punished for they did."

She kissed him. "They will. I know justice will be served for Joey."

"I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you and Leah with me through this."

"You will always have me." She smiled. "And I know you will always have Leah."

"I wouldn't have met you without her."

"True. We so owe her." She laughed. "Now, do you think we're relaxed enough? I'm a little hungry and then I want to enjoy you."

He raised his eyebrows and smiled. "I like the sound of that."

They got out of the tub and headed to eat. After dinner, they headed into the bedroom.

Leah sat on the sofa in her house looking over things. The prosecutor had asked her for her file so he could see what he could use in the trial. Adam sat down on the couch beside her with a plate of food in his hands. "Figured you could use a break."

"Thanks." She smiled and took the plate. "I am hungry."

"So, the trial starts tomorrow. Do you think they will be convicted?"

"I hope so. I think they will but it will be a long hard trial."

"You seem to be mulling something over in your head."

"According to Joey's medical records, at least three of the five times Joey went to the hospital the attending nurse was Trish Stratus."

"And why does that concern you? Don't you sometimes have the same nurse for an ER visit? They only have so many." He said to her. "So what concern you about it?"

"There were clear patterns of abuse and she never reported it. I need to talk to Matt. She could be brought up on charges as an accessory."

"Do you think she didn't report it on purpose?" He asked her. "Like she's involved with the Lauranitits'"

"I don't know but it's worth checking in to." She said making a note of it for Matt.

"Hey, why don't you take a break and relax with me? The next few weeks with this trial are going to be rough. So, lets take some time."

She smiled. "Why Mr. Copeland, are you trying to distract me?"

"Always." He smiled and kissed her. "Now, what can I do to distract you?" He leaned in and kissed her again. "Oh, yes, I know." He smiled against her skin as he kissed her neck. "Is it working?"

She smiled. "Maybe a little." He laid her back on the couch just as a bullet whipped through the window and hit the wedding picture that hung on the wall just above the stairs.

"Stay down." Adam said as he pulled her onto the floor and covered her with his body. "Just stay down."

He reached over and grabbed his cell phone and dialed 911. He quickly told them the situation and they said they had officers in route.

"I'm scared." Leah said to him as they laid on the floor.

"I know. But it will be okay." He wasn't sure if the shooter was still outside. He knew the best thing was to lay there and wait.

John groaned as his cell phone rang and he fumbled to answer it. "Hello?"

"Hey, it's Adam. Can you and Amanda come to the hospital? Leah and I were shot at about an hour ago."

"We'll be right there." John said hanging up. He turned to Amanda who was now awake. "That was Adam. He and Leah were shot at. They are at the hospital."

"Let's go." She said getting up. They both quickly got dressed and headed to the hospital. "Who would be shooting at them?"

"I don't know." He said as they drove to the hospital. "It doesn't make sense. They don't have any enemies."

"I don't know either." She said as they pulled into the hospital parking lot. They quickly headed into the ER.

Adam met them at the door. "Is she okay?"

"She's getting checked out. They shot up the house but we managed to not get shot." He replied. "But I want her and the baby checked out anyway."

"Who would do something like this?"

"We think the same person who just blew up ADA Striker's car and set your house on fire. Only when he set your house on fire, he wasn't too careful. We've got him in custody now. And until further notice, you're all under protective custody. Especially you Mr. Cena." Detective Randy Orton said as he walked up.

"Protective custody?" John said.

"It will be okay." Amanda said to him. "I'm sure you won't mind having a protection detail."

"You will too Dr. Rollins."

"I'm sorry? Why would I need one? I mean, I'm just a medical examiner."

"Well, my partner, Detective Farrelly, seems to think you will be a target." He said to her. "He told me you were looking into Paul Heyman's death. We really think this has something to do with the Joey Lauranitits' case. It's the only common link."

"Stephen told you?"

"Yeah. So until further notice, you'll all have a detail." Randy said. "Mayor's orders."

They nodded and looked up as the protection detail came into view. "I just don't get who is doing this. The case is in trial. Taking out the lawyers will only delay it, not stop it." Amanda said.

"But taking out the person who started this and the medical examiner will." Stephen said walking up.

"What?" Amanda asked.

"Whoever set John Cena's house afire. Thought you and he were inside it."

"Why would they think that?" Amanda asked.

"Because your assistant and John's assistant both thought you were at his house. They didn't' know you were at yours."

"Mr. Copeland, this is Officer Jacobs and Officer Bryan. They will be your detail. Amanda, at work you and your staff will have Officers Kingston and Killings. Mr. Cena, you're stuck with me and Randy here."

"Alright." John replied. He looked at Stephen and Amanda and wondered how close they were.

"You don't have to worry." He heard from beside him. He turned to see Randy standing there. "They are nothing but friends. He dates a nurse that works at the hospital."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, he is." He looked at Amanda. "Stephen and I grew up together but there hasn't and there will never be anything between us but friendship. Beside, this certain blue eyed hottie has my heart at this time."

He smiled and kissed her. "I'm just insecure I guess."

"You don't need to be. Now lets just see Leah and hopefully the person doing this will be caught." He nodded and they headed back to see Leah. John hoped she was right.

Leah smiled at them. "Hey guys."

"Are you alright?" John said as he walked over and hugged her.

"I'm fine. Thanks to my husband"

"I'm just glad you're fine." Adam said walking over to the bed. He pulled her close and hugged her. He hoped the police had the right person and they would find out who was trying to kill them.

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