A month had passed. Joanna was three months pregnant and already beginning to show. Other then the kids no one knew of Joanna's pregnancy. She was keeping it at as a surprise for tonight. Joanna was getting inducted into the Hall Of Fame tonight. She was really nervous. Wrestlemania was in Orlando, Florida. Charley was with AJ. Joanna and Cody went out to lunch. They pulled into the parking lot.
"I've never heard of Waffle House." Cody said.
"You'll love it."
They went in and sat down. They were eating there food.
"This was a special place for your dad and I." Joanna said. "This is where your dad took me on our very first date."
"Really?"
"Yeah." "We sat right at this table."
"Mom, if dad were still alive do you think you'd still be together?"
"Yes I do."
"Do you think he would've been happy you had me?"
"He would've been thrilled." "I know that somehow, someway, he knows about you and he loves you."
"Where you met dad isn't to far from here is it?"
"No." "When we're done eating wanna go there?"
"Yeah."
When they got done eating they headed for the WWE Performance Center. When they got there Joanna greeted people she knew. She and Cody were walking around.
"This is where I met your dad." Joanna said. "I actually met him and uncle Dustin together."
"Uncle Dustin said that dad couldn't quit staring at you when he first met you."
"No he couldn't." "We were friends for a few months before we started dating." She stopped walking so did he. "See that ring over there?" She said pointing. There were people training in it.
"Yeah."
"Your dad kissed me for the first time in that ring." She said smiling at the memory. "Then a year later we came back here and he asked me to marry him."
"How long were you married again before the accident?"
"Three months."
"Uncle Dustin told me about this one time when dad was still dressed up like Stardust and he came to your apartment and scared you."
"Yeah." "I'd only been dating your dad for a few weeks at the time." "I was waiting for him to come visit me and I fell asleep." "I woke up when I felt him get in bed with me." "When I opened my eyes I wasn't expecting him to be dressed like Stardust." "When I opened my eyes I screamed and jumped out of bed." "It took me a few seconds to realize it was him."
"It seems like dad was funny."
"He was." "He was a goofball just like our son." She said jokingly.
"Funny mom."
Later that night they were all in the hotel getting ready for the Hall Of Fame ceremony. Joanna and John were in the bedroom. John had on a black sports jacket, a white dress shirt and black dress pants. Joanna had on a long, strapless, light blue dress.
"You look beautiful." John said.
"Thank you."
"Ready?"
"Yeah."
They went out into the living room where the kids were.
"Daddy you look so handsome." Charley said.
"Thank you Charley."
"Mommy looks like a princess."
"Aw thank you Charley." "That's so sweet." "Ok everybody let's go."
Everyone was at the ceremony. Dustin was talking.
"So it's my honor to officially induct my brother, Cody Rhodes into the Hall Of Fame." Joanna came out. She and Dustin hugged. Joanna stepped up to the podium.
"Boy, I'm sure Cody would've loved all this." Joanna said. "He loved this business." "He always said this was the only thing he ever wanted to do." "Whether the fans loved him or hated him, he loved you all." "I'm sure he'd like to thank his father, his brother, me and I know if he could he would thank our son Cody Jr." "He was a great performer in this business and is still missed today." "I know this would be one of the proudest nights of his life." "On his behalf, I thank you."
A few more people got inducted then AJ took the stage.
"Next to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame is someone who's one of a kind." "Whether she was being bizarre with Stardust and Goldust or just plain kicking ass, you never knew what to expect. She is my best friend. She is Joanna Rhodes."
Joanna came out. She and AJ hugged. Joanna again stepped up to the podium.
"Thank you very much." Joanna said. "If you would've asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I wouldn't have said a wrestler." "I didn't discover my passion for it until later in life." "If it hadn't of been for my best friend, who just happens to be my boyfriend now, I never would've discovered how much I loved this." "Thank you John Cena." "I love you." "I'd also like to thank the Rhodes brothers." "Working with them I got my first taste of success." "I also found love and marriage with my storyline partner, Cody Rhodes." "Then a tragedy happened and I lost him." "To help me through it was the birth of our first child, our son Cody Jr." "Four years later I found out I was expecting again and had my beautiful daughter Charley." "My favorite time in the WWE was when I played the bad girl." "I didn't know if I could pull off the character but you guys loved to hate me." "While I enjoy being a stay at home mommy, I do miss this."
"One more match." "One more match." The fans chanted.
"That's sweet of you guys but no." "My wrestling days are through." "I'll always have the memories." "Including the best one of all." "When I retired as Divas Champion." "That's a moment I'll never forget." "I love you all." "I have one more thing to share before I go." "In September I'll be delivering the newest member of the Cenation." She pulled back on her dress to show that she was showing.
After the ceremony Joanna and John went back to the hotel. Cody was staying with Dustin for the night and Charley was staying with AJ. Joanna went out on the baloney. They had an ocean view. It was a cool, breezy night.
"I'm really proud of you Jo." John said from behind her. He put his hands on her stomach and rubbed it. "We're proud of mommy aren't we?" "Jo, turn around." She turned to face him. She noticed something in his hand.
"What's that?"
"I got you a present." Joanna almost fainted when she saw John get down on one knee.
"Oh my god." "John, what are you doing?" "I know it can't be what I'm thinking because you don't wanna do that."
"I changed my mind." He opened the box and a beautiful ring was inside. "I've loved you since we were kids." "I plan on loving you for the rest of my life." "Joanna, will you marry me?"
"I don't know what to say." She said tearfully. "I never thought you would do this."
"Say yes."
"Yes." He put the ring on her finger. He stood up. They kissed and hugged. "I love you so much John."
"I love you too Jo."
