I watch as he walks down the corridor to the locker room. "What did he just say?" I ask quietly. "He's going, Tor" Roman says softly. "It's the only way he's gonna get over this. He's going back to CZW, he flies out on Wednesday." I stare at him like he's got 3 heads. "No" I finally say. "This is his life, here is his life." Seth holds my hand, making me look at him. "You are his life" he says. "You and Dessie. This, this is killing him Torrie. He has to go, or he's gonna self destruct. Leaving is the only thing he has control over now." I shake my head. "Ok" I finally say. "Well, it's his life, and his decision. I can't change that for him. I'd better go feed Dessie before we head back to the hotel." I kiss her head as we walk along the corridor back to our locker room.
I've just finished feeding her when Randy bursts through the door, titles in hand. "I did it Tor" he says smiling. I look up at him and frown. "Huh?" I ask distractedly. He waves the belts at me and I snap out of my trance. "Fuck!" I say jumping up and hugging him. "Nice one Randal! I'm so proud of you!" He grins. "You can stop being fake now Tor" he says looking at me. "What's happened?" "He's leaving" I whisper, tears in my eyes. Saying the words has just made it real. Dean is leaving. "He's going back to CZW" I explain. "Dropping the title to Nick tomorrow, leaving Wednesday." He nods. "That explains the drinks Tuesday night" he says sitting down. "I figured it was cos he knew he was going over tonight, and Tuesday is our normal drinking night." I nod. "He's leaving" I say again. He nods. "Let's get back to the hotel Tor" he says suddenly. "I don't think being here is good for you." I nod and start to gather Destiny's things. Randy gets her settled in her car seat while we quickly grab everything. "Come on" he says wrapping his arms around me. I hug him tightly and take a deep breath. "Let's go" I say quietly. He nods and opens the door, standing back while I push Destiny out to the car.
Destiny is asleep by the time we get in the hotel room. I change her for bed quickly and get her settled again before slumping on the sofa. Randy hits the shower and as soon as I hear the water running I cry. The bathroom door opens straight away. "I'm not stupid Torrie" Randy groans, pulling me into his arms. "I knew you were waiting for me to leave you alone for five minutes. Come on." He lifts me up and carries me into the bedroom, laying next to me on the bed. "You two need your heads banged together" he moans, kissing my head. "Why can't you see, you're fucking killing each other Tor?" I shake my head. "He's made his decision Randy" I say looking up at him. He shakes his head. "Go see him" he begs. I look down at myself. I'm just wearing a Shield shirt and my underwear. Fuck it. I nod and get off the bed. "Dessie is fine" he says, knowing exactly what I'm going to say. "He's in 242. Go." I grab a key and head out the door.
"Torrie?" a voice says from behind me. I spin around and smile. "Hey Claudio" I say, trying to hide the fact I've been crying. It doesn't work. "Come here" he says, wrapping his arms around me. I try my hardest not to cry, but it doesn't work. "So he told you?" he asks softly. I wipe my eyes and nod. "I can see what it's doing to you" he says. "I mean, you're in the corridor of a busy hotel in just a t-shirt. Where are you going?" "Jon's room" I say quietly. "Randy made me." He nods, taking his jacket off. "Wait here" he says wrapping it around me. "I don't want you to have a wasted journey. I'll be right back, ok?" I nod and lean against the wall as Claudio takes the stairs back down to the lobby. A few long minutes later the lift pings and opens in front of me. "Doll?" Dean asks rushing out, Claudio behind him. "I knew he was in the bar" Claudio says kissing my head. "I'd just left him. Go, talk." "Your jacket" I say, starting to slide it off. He shakes his head. "I can't wear it to bed Torrie" he says smiling. "Give it to me tomorrow." I nod and thank him as he walks off. "This way Tor" Dean says. I nod and follow him to his room.
"So talk" he says as soon as the door closes behind me. He's abrupt. I can tell this was a bad idea. "Uh, Destiny" I say quickly. "I was just wondering where this leaves her." He nods. "I'll see her when I can" he says. "As often as I can. The first few weeks are pretty intense, you know? They're booking me everywhere, getting me straight back into it. But as soon as I can I'll be back to see her. Or you could bring her to see me, if we're anywhere near." I nod. "Ok" I say quietly, grabbing the door handle. "That's all I wanted to know. Good luck Jon." He looks at me. "That all I get doll?" he asks. "Good luck Jon? That's it? That's my goodbye? Sixteen months, two weeks and three days of knowing you. Getting married, getting divorced, having a baby? And I get a simple, good luck Jon." I can't stop the tear rolling down my face. I know he's right. He holds out his arms and I have to stop myself running to him. I walk slowly and he pulls me close. "No matter what" he whispers. "I will always, always love you. Remember that, and look after my baby girl." I nod as the tears roll down my face. He hugs me tightly and kisses my head. "Bye Jon" I whisper, and I'm gone.
I wait until I get around the corner from his room before sliding down the wall. Silent sobs shake my body and I can't get up. "Torrie? Fuck sake!" Seth says running to me. "Come on babycakes, come with me." He lifts me up and helps me into his room. Roman looks up from his bed as Seth shuts the door. "Shit, what's happened?" he yells running to me. I shake my head. "Nothing" I say. "Just been to say my goodbye to Jon, that's all." I wipe my eyes. "I'm good, guys, honest" I say. "I need to get back. Randy has Dessie." Seth frowns at me but nods. "We're right here if you need us" he says quietly. I nod and open the door, smiling weakly before heading back to my room.