Walking to the back and heading towards catering Trish stole a few glances in Stephanie's direction. Having gotten the distinct feeling that she was on edge when they were at ringside and noticing the way her eyes darted around the second anybody was near she really did wonder what was going on.

Mikey was oblivious to what was going on and was just excited that he had found himself a new friend to play with when his Mom was busy.

When they reached catering Stephanie walked Mikey over to the table with the food spread out, "so what would you like for lunch Mikey?"

His eyes were wide as he looked at all of the food in front of him, he'd never seen such a large amount in one area before, "sammich."

Turning her head to look at her son she frowned, "what do you say?"

"Peas, sammich peas."

Nodding her head head in acknowledgement she picked up a ham sandwich for him, "and what fruit would you like for dessert?"

Reaching up onto the table he picked up a banana, "I'd like 'nana please."

Smiling softly she handed the sandwich to Mikey, "why don't you go and take a seat whilst Mommy gets her lunch and some drinks please."

Obediently Mikey trotted off to the nearest table before he placed his food on the table and climbed up onto one of the chairs.

Once Mikey had gone Trish stepped forward to get a sandwich herself, "you're a good Mom to him."

Stephanie smiled softly, "he's a good boy, really it's nothing."

Quickly grabbing a sandwich and a couple of bottles of water she went and sat down at the table next to Mikey before she picked up his sandwich and opened it for him before she did the same with her own.

As soon as Trish had her lunch she went and sat at the table with them. With Mikey occupied with his lunch she turned to Stephanie, "so does you know who know you're here?"

Sighing softly Stephanie put her sandwich down, "oh yeah. Haven't you heard how fast good news travels around here?"

Raising her eyebrow Trish kept her attention firmly on Stephanie, "so I guess you've seen him?"

Nodding her head Stephanie ran her hand through her hair, "let me put it this way, he's now behind you in line for a World Heavyweight Title shot."

Trish couldn't help but snigger, "it went well then."

Mikey lifted his head from where he was focussing on his sandwich and said, "he's a bad man."

Stephanie's eyes widened and she was just about to say something to Mikey when her phone started to ring so removing it from her pocket she looked at the screen and saw her Mom's name flashing, "I need to take this as it's my Mom. Trish can you just watch Mikey a second please?"

More than happy to help Trish nodded, "of course, take your time."

Standing up from the table and walking away Stephanie put the phone to her ear, "hi Mom."

Turning her attention fully to Mikey Trish wondered why he thought Hunter was a bad man, "so why did you say someone was a bad man."

Looking at Trish he frowned, "because he was mean to Mommy."

"Did he shout at her?"

Nodding his head Mikey frowned, "he said bad words too."

Trish sighed and shook her head, "well that wasn't a very nice welcome for your first day was it?"

He shook his head, "I's don't like him."

Chuckling she reached across the table and ruffled the boys hair, "you're not alone there. Come on and let's finish our lunch before your Mom gets back."

Mikey eagerly tucked back into his sandwich as Trish opened hers and her mind drifted to Hunter and wondered why he had been so hostile about Stephanie returning, it had been years since it had all gone down between them both.

Once she was in the corridor outside catering Stephanie took a seat on one of the packing boxes and sighed into the phone, "this is going to be so hard Mom."

Linda hated hearing the pain in her daughter's voice and she wished she could just take it all away for her, "so what exactly did Hunter say to you?"

Rubbing her face wearily Stephanie really didn't want to relive that, "well let's just say one of the first words out of his mouth was the f word and then he called Mikey a brat. I did get a lot of pleasure out of telling him he was now behind Trish in line for a World heavyweight Title shot though, the look on his face was priceless."

Linda laughed softly, "oh I bet it was, he lives for that title. So why do you think he was so angry to see you?"

That was a question Stephanie hadn't been expecting, "because he needs anger management? I honestly don't know but if he doesn't calm down and relax he will be getting suspended."

"You don't think he could be harbouring some feelings for you still do you like you are he?"

Shocked and angered by her Mom's suggestion Stephanie quickly stood up, "I can't believe you are saying that about him or me. You know the closest thing to a feeling I have for him is hate."

Thinking over her response before she said it Linda took a deep breath, "they do say that love and hate are very close together." Before she let Stephanie respond Linda decided to just put it all out there whilst they weren't in the same room because this way she couldn't fly off the handle at her, "Stephanie as your Mother all I want is for you to be happy and I know you never wanted to divorce him because you still loved him and you only went through with it because of Mikey and you wanted to protect him."

Cutting her Mom off before she could even go there Stephanie sighed, "don't you even suggest what I think you're going to suggest. You know I am only doing this for Dad and I am not going to put my son through what I know you're going to suggest. I have to go though and get back to work."

Without allowing her Mom an opportunity to respond she ended the call before she walked back into catering and tossed her phone roughly onto the table as she sat back down, "parents."

Trish looked at Stephanie with an eyebrow raised noticing that she was clearly irritated by something that had happened on the phone with her Mom, "everything okay?"

Sighing and briefly rolling her eyes Stephanie shrugged, "you know how it goes, your parents want what's best for you but in the process come out with some really crazy stuff."

Trish laughed softly, "oh yeah I definitely know what you mean. One time my parents suggested I should date Kurt as he seemed like a wholesome kind of guy."

Stephanie nearly choked on the bite of sandwich she'd just taken, "well your parents win the award for 'Craziest Parental Suggestion' because what my Mum said doesn't compare to that."

"Well you can't leave me hanging, you have to tell me what your Mom said."

Looking around nervously and at the wrestlers that were now hanging around she shook her head, "I can't, not here because there are too many ears willing to eavesdrop and spread gossip."

Meanwhile Mikey was attempting to open his banana but was being unsuccessful, "Moooommmmmyyyyy."

Not even needing to ask Stephanie took the banana from his hand and opened it before she handed it back to him, "finish that like a good boy because Mommy has to go back to work."

Trish finished off her sandwich before she picked up her trash to put it in the bin, "I need to get going and do some stuff before the show but if you ever need anyone to take care of Mikey just let me know and I'd be happy to do it."

Despite their problems in the past Stephanie felt relieved that she could trust Trish with Mikey because she had a feeling she would need all of the help she could get, "is it possible that after your match tonight and you've showered and stuff you could come by my office and watch Mikey whilst I finish up the show please? By that time Mikey should be asleep and I don't want to leave him alone with nobody he knows around and he does seem to adore you."

"That would be my pleasure. After my match I'll shower and pack my stuff and then I'll swing by your office and watch Mikey providing you can give me a lift back to the hotel afterwards as I'll miss my ride."

Stephanie nodded, "of course I can, thank you Trish."

Trish smiled softly, "you're welcome. Bye Mikey, I'll see you later."

With a mouthful of banana Mikey smiled and waved excitedly, "bye Trish."

Stephanie rolled her eyes, "Mikey what have I told you about talking with your mouth full?"

Trish could only laughed and shake her head as she walked away leaving them alone together again.