Having pulled on a pair of jeans and a baggy sweatshirt Stephanie tied her hair up into a messy bun before she turned around and stared at the suitcases on the floor, the last time she had used these suitcases was when she was getting divorced and still on the road with the WWE.

Sighing heavily she picked the one suitcase up and threw it onto the bed before she unzipped it throwing open the lid and prepared to start to sort through things to pack them away when the doorbell rang.

Turning around she walked down the stairs to let her Mom in. Although Mikey wasn't up yet they'd arranged the night before Linda would come by early and they'd get as much done as they could whilst he was still asleep and also allowing Linda time later to work on her campaign.

Swinging the front door open Stephanie smiled wearily at her Mom, "morning."

Linda took in the appearance of her daughter stood in front of her as the door swung open. As she looked up from her bare feet to her jeans clad legs to the sweatshirt that she was currently swimming in Linda wasn't too worried, that was until she got to her face and then she got worried, "so how much did you sleep last night?"

Stephanie frowned at her Mom's line of questioning, "it doesn't matter."

"It does to me. Now be honest with me."

Sighing heavily Stephanie motioned for her Mom to come inside, "two hours if you're lucky."

Shaking her head Linda walked past her daughter, "why did you sleep so little?"

Quietly shutting the door Stephanie shook her head at her Mom, "why do you think I slept so little? You don't need to be a rocket scientist to work it all out."

Linda's response was a simple one word answer, "Hunter?"

Smiling almost sarcastically Stephanie said, "ding ding ding, we have a winner."

Linda looked at her daughter disapprovingly, "there's no need to take that attitude with me young lady."

Anxiously running her hand over her head Stephanie sighed, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it. I'm just tired and really anxious about this."

Wrapping her arms around her daughter in a hug Linda kissed her cheek, "it's okay, I understand. Come on and let's get some coffee into you so hopefully by the time Mikey is awake you won't be so cranky."

Pulling back from the hug Stephanie shook her head, "we can't. We don't have time because you have to get going by ten."

Pressing her lips together Linda shook her head, "my family is more important than the campaign. I am only going to a farmers market to meet people and they will still be there when we're done here."

With that she walked past her daughter and headed straight for the kitchen immediately picking the kettle up as soon as she entered and filling it up before she switched it on.

Five minutes later and they were both sat at the kitchen island with a mug of coffee in their hands, "so what is it that is scaring you so much you can't sleep?"

Acutely aware that Mikey could wake up at any moment Stephanie decided to keep names out of it, "I'm scared that he will see Mikey and know that he is his soon and then will demand answers that I just don't want to give him. I know we've been over this and you've said that I can tell him to mind his business but it still didn't help me last night when every time I closed my eyes I had flashes of him doing and saying some pretty horrible things."

Reaching across the island Linda placed her hand over her daughters, "he may be a bit of an asshole at times but he would never hurt you or Mikey physically."

"Yeah well sometimes words hurt worse than any physical beating ever could."

Linda didn't have any idea what to say to her daughter, nothing she could say would really make her feel any better, "well if he does do or say anything you have complete control of the company so you can threaten or follow through with fines, suspensions and at worse firing. Your Dad would totally understand if you ended up firing him as long as he actually deserved it and it wasn't a knee jerk reaction to him calling you a not so nice name."

Laughing softly Stephanie smiled a little, "if he calls me a not so nice name as long as Mikey isn't in the room he'll get an equally not so nice name thrown back at him."

"That's my daughter. So what is it you need me to help you pack?"

Taking a sip of her coffee before she signed softly at the thought of packing, "I need help working out what to take for Mikey. I kind of have quantity of clothes figured out but it's just toys and extras I don't know what to take or how much and seeing as you've been there before with two kids I thought you'd have a much better idea and could help."

Before Linda had chance to answer Mikey came padding into the room rubbing his eyes and upon seeing his Nanny he made a beeline straight for her and lifted his arms up for her to pick him up, "Nanny's here."

Bending down Linda lifted the little boy up onto her lap, "yes I am. I've come to help Mommy pack ready for your trip."

Resting his head on Linda's shoulder he smiled sleepily, "trip."

Kissing the top of his head before she picked her coffee up and carefully took a sip she looked over at her daughter, "why don't you make Mikey some breakfast and then he can help us pack."

Stephanie looked at her Mom like she was crazy, "he's only three."

Linda laughed softly, "trust me, it actually works."

Shaking her head Stephanie stood up and went to make Mikey some cereals and toast not believing a word her Mom was saying.

Half an hour later and Linda, Stephanie and Mikey were in his room with a suitcase laying open on the floor.

Turning to her daughter who still looked incredibly sceptical Linda smiled and mouthed, "watch how it's done."

Focussing her attention on her Grandson Linda knelt down to his level, "okay Mikey you know how you're a big boy and want to help Mommy and me out?"

Mikey nodded his head enthusiastically, "me big boy."

"Good, that's what we like to hear. What we need you to do Mikey is pick out some stuffed toys and books you would like to take on the road with you."

Linda had barely finished speaking before Mikey was off like a tornado going through his room picking out his favourite stuffed toys and books before he piled them at her feet, "done."

Kneeling down Stephanie picked through the items Mikey had collected tidying them up putting them in a nice pile, "if we don't finish the book we're currently reading at bed we can take that too if you wish. You can also keep Bubbles the monkey out and we will pack him tomorrow before we leave so you can have him when you go to bed."

Quickly snatching the toy from Stephanie's hands he rushed over placing him back on the bed before he turned around to see a stern scowl on his Mom's face and he immediately looked down at the floor knowing what he did wrong, "sowwie."

Nodding her head she was satisfied with the apology, "you are forgiven but do not let it happen again."

Turning her attention back to the suitcase she packed some of the books on the bottom neatly before she placed the rest in the compartment in the lid of the suitcase for easy access before she just placed the stuffed toys on top of the books before she lifted her head, "okay now let's go to the play room and find some toys we can take with us."

Running over to his Nanny Mikey grabbed her hand and dragged her towards the door, "come help."

Linda followed her Grandson out of the room leaving Stephanie trailing behind with the suitcase.

Fifteen minutes later and Stephanie was zipping up the suitcase which was now full to the brim with books and toys for Mikey, "okay I think we have enough to keep you busy. Thank you for your help Mikey." Turning her attention to her Mom as she stood up she smiled gratefully, "and thank you to you, I couldn't have done it without you."

Briefly looking at her watch Linda smiled, "you're more than welcome, you know I am happy to help out. However I should get going because I'm already late but call me if you need me, at any time. I don't mind if I'm working when you call, I will make time for you as I know how huge this is."

Hugging her Mom tightly Stephanie closed her eyes tightly and took a few deep breaths, "I can do this, I promise I can."

Pulling back from the hug Linda looked at her daughter full of love and support, "I know you can but if you have moments where you feel you can't do it and need to talk I am here for you."

Smiling softly Stephanie nodded her head, "I know, thank you."

Linda gave Mikey a big hug and a kiss before she rushed out of the house to head back on the campaign trail.

Stephanie spent what was left of the morning and the early part of the afternoon packing clothes and toiletries before she took all of the suitcases downstairs and lined them up in the foyer. Taking a step back she looked at the three suitcases sat in front of her and sighed heavily, "this is really happening."