A/N: So , Grace knows Katie from her past experience at the hands of the people who abused Grace .
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the wrestlers that appear in this story. I do own any of my OCs that may appear in this story and the story itself . Yes Katie Sanders is one of my newer OCs who may appear in Southern Comfort at some point .
Chapter 3 : Good News
Next Day - Harris House
The following day was Saturday meaning that AMW wouldn ' t have to go to the clinic do to it being closed on weekends . Chris was in the house getting food ready for the rest of the extended family coming over later that day . Jessie was getting the twins ready for the day while the girls were watching TV .
" So , the big reveal on Chase and Traci ' s news is today . " Rosie said .
" Yep , but I ' m waiting on Roode to get here to help me with homework . " Grace said , she was also anxious to see Katie for the first time in years since Katie was staying with Chase and Traci .
" You do know that Canadians normally show up late to a party . " Rosie said .
" And they are actually here first . " Chris noticing EY , Roode , Petey , and Dakota getting out of Bobby ' s car and coming to the door .
" Every now and then you get a surprise daddy . " Rosie said .
" Yeah , " Chris laughed as Grace opened the door for them .
" Grace , " Dakota hugging her .
" Hey , Dakota , " Grace said .
" Dakota is here , " RJ said as he came down the stairs with CJ .
" Hey , guys , " Dakota said as he and the three members of Team Canada walked in .
" Johnny and A1 are on their way . " Petey said to Chris .
" Okay , " Chris said .
" Hey guys , " Jessie said walked into the room .
" Jessie , " Bobby and EY both said .
" So , does anyone know what the good news is ? " Petey asked .
" Nope , the Naturals haven ' t said anything . " Chris said .
" Uncle Bobby , " Grace said to Roode .
" Yes Grace , " Bobby looking at Grace .
" I was wondering if you could help me out with math homework ? " Grace asked .
" Certainly , sweetie , " Bobby said .
Grace ran up the stairs to get her homework .
" That sounds familiar . " Dakota said .
" What does ? " Rosie said .
" Crazy teachers giving students hard math homework . " Dakota said .
" Math isn ' t that hard , " Rosie said .
" Speak for yourself . " Dakota said .
" Math is really confusing unless you have the It Factor around to lead you in the right direction . " Eric said .
" See even Uncle Eric thinks its hard . " Dakota said as Grace came back down the stairs with her homework .
" You guys can use the table . " Chris said .
" Okay , " Bobby said as he and Grace moved to the table , so , Roode could help Grace out with her math homework .
" So , where is everyone else ? " Petey asked Chris and Jessie .
" Storm and Jackie should be here soon , but as for everyone else I don ' t know . " Chris said going back into the kitchen to finish cooking .
" So , we send the Wildcat to the kitchen ? " Eric asked .
" Chris is good in the kitchen , EY . " Jessie said .
" Just as long as there isn ' t a hairball in it we ' re good . " Petey said making Chris laugh .
A knock came at the door making Rosie get up and get it seeing Storm and Jackie .
" Uncle James and Aunt Jackie are here . " Rosie said pulling James into the kitchen .
" Hey , see that Rosie found the Cowboy . " Jessie said .
" Yeah , " Jackie laughed .
" Uncle James , " The twins hugged the Cowboy .
" He ' s like Eric , all of the kids are just attracted to him , " Petey said as Dakota hugged the Cowboy , too .
" Its the Cowboy in me , Petey , " James said as the kids then hugged Jackie .
" Sweet kids , " Jackie said .
" So , where is Grace and Bobby ? " Storm asked .
" Kitchen table , " Chris said making James and Jackie look over at them .
" What are they doing ? " Jackie asked .
" Math homework , " Jessie said .
" Ugh , my least favorite kind . " James said .
" That ' s what Chris says , too . " Jessie laughed .
" Yeah , " Chris said .
" And EY , " Petey said .
" Math stinks , " Eric called into the kitchen .
" So , EY , where is this deep sea fishing trip you are taking me on man ? " James asked sitting next to Showtime .
" Atlantic Ocean , " Eric said .
" Deep sea fishing ? " Chris asked .
" Yeah , two Saturdays from now , " Eric said .
" Uh huh , " Chris said .
" Anything specific that we are catching bro ? " James asked .
" Let you know two weeks from now , but at the moment not really . " Eric said .
" Okay , " James said .
" Yeah , EY , " Chris said .
" What Cat ? " Eric asked .
" Just take care of my partner on this trip . " Chris said .
" I wouldn ' t allow anything to happen to the Cowboy , Chris . " Eric said .
" Very noble of you EY , " James said .
" Eric wouldn ' t let this family down , " Petey said .
" Never , " EY said .
" So , Jessie , when James goes on his trip with Eric , would you and Gail be interested in a shopping trip ? " Jackie asked .
" Always , " Jessie said .
" Meaning what for me ? " Chris asked .
" Meaning you get to hang out with us dad . " Rosie said .
" Yeah , " The twins said .
" Sounds good to me , " Chris said loving the idea of spending quality time with his children .
" Alright , all done , " Bobby said .
" Thanks , Uncle Bobby . " Grace hugged him .
" No problem kiddo , " Bobby said , Grace then took her homework back upstairs to her room and put it in her bookbag for Monday .
" Thanks for that Roode , " Chris said .
" No problem , " Bobby said as another knock came at the door .
Grace had just walked down the stairs , so , she opened it to see Chase and Traci standing there with Katie .
" Hey , Grace , " Chase said hugging her .
" Hey guys , " Grace said and then hugged Traci as they walked in and Katie stood in front of her making Chase and Traci look at them as Chris came to the door .
" I know you ? " Katie said with a questioning look on her face .
" Katie , its me Grace , " Grace said looking at her saddened by the state Katie was in realizing that the roles could have been reversed and it could have been her being raped by that man who took Katie away .
" Grace , as in the one who use to sleep in the cage next to mine ? " Katie asked .
" Yes , I am the one . " Grace said .
" The man said you had died . " Katie said as Andy and Debra came in the door with Andy Jr. not at all surprised by Katie ' s presences as Chase and Traci had already told them everything .
" That ' s what the ones at the house said about you . " Grace said .
" I ' m confused , " Chase whispered to Chris as Andy looked at them also confused .
" Apparently the ones who tried to burn Grace and you guys up in the house were in touch with one who hurt Katie . " Chris whispered to them making both Naturals look at Grace and Katie as they finally grasped each others hand .
" All that time in that house and you were only fingertips away and now here you are after all of the lies about the reasons why you weren ' t there next to me anymore . " Katie said .
" You were my friend at the darkest moment in my life and I can ' t begin to tell you how much I ' ve missed you over the years . But , after what they said I didn ' t know if you were still out there for me to find , so , I didn ' t say anything . Please forgive me for not trying to find you in order for you to find the same peace I did years ago , Katie . " Grace said .
" Its not your fault Grace , I ' m just glad we are together again . " Katie said .
" Me too , " Grace said as both of them hugged .
Grace then lead Katie into the house .
" You don ' t have to be scared in this house Katie , cause the people here wouldn ' t hurt you and would stop anyone who dares to try . " Grace said as Katie saw Chris .
" Dr. Harris , is here ? " Katie asked looking at Grace .
" Yes , Dr. Harris is my dad , Katie . " Grace said .
" Your real dad ? " Katie asked .
" Yep , my real dad , " Grace said .
" Hey Katie , are you feeling any better today ? " Chris asked .
" Yes , I feel better Dr. Harris . " Katie said .
" You don ' t have to call me Dr. Harris here little one , its Chris when I ' m not at the clinic . " Chris said as Grace hugged Andy and Debra and then turned to Andy Jr. who was now chatting with the twins and Dakota .
" So , where is the rest of the family ? " Andy asked .
" On their way . " Jessie said .
" Huh ? " Katie looked at Grace as Grace lead her to the rest of the kids hoping they would be nice to Katie .
" This is only a small portion of the extended family . " Grace said .
" Extended family ? " Katie still looking confused .
" Yeah , from TNA , " Grace explained .
" TNA ? " Katie asked again .
" Yeah , as in Total Nonstop Action , pro-wrestling . " Grace told Katie .
" I still don ' t understand . " Katie looked at Grace .
" You will around this group . " Grace reassured her .
Rosie was watching Grace and Katie wondering what was going on with her sister and then Grace looked at her .
" Katie , this is my sister Rosie , Rosie this is Katie . " Grace introducing her sister to her best friend .
" Hi , " Katie said a little shy .
" Hey , " Rosie said althought she was sympathetic towards what Katie and Grace went through together , Rosie was still not sure what to think of Katie yet .
" And these are my twin brothers CJ and RJ . " Grace said hugging the two boys .
" Grace , " CJ and RJ hugged her .
" There cute , " Katie said making the twins blush at being called cute .
" I take it you already now Andy Jr. " Grace said .
" Yep , " Andy Jr. and Katie both said .
" And this is Dakota . " Grace said .
" Are there more of you ? " Katie asked .
" Yeah , we have a cousin named Edward who will be here soon . " Grace said .
" So , who else have you met out of the adults ? " Rosie asked .
" Just Dr. Storm and Andy Jr. ' s parents . " Katie said looking over at the adults .
" My siblings and I normally just call Dr. Storm , Uncle James do to him and my dad being best friends for a really long time . " Grace said .
" He ' s a Cowboy , " RJ said .
" Oh yeah , " CJ and Rosie said .
" And next to my dad is our mom Jessie , " Grace said .
" Okay , " Katie said ,
" And then Aunt Jackie is with the Cowboy . " Dakota said .
" Is it normal for you guys to call the ones who are not your parents your aunt and uncle ? " Katie asked .
" Not all of them , but most of the time that ' s what we do . " Andy Jr. said .
" So , the next three is Bobby Roode , Eric Young or EY as we call him , and
Dakota ' s dad Petey Williams . " Rosie said .
" So , where are your parents Katie ? " Dakota asked making Grace look at him as Katie looked down at floor .
" I don ' t have any parents , " Katie said sadly .
Rosie looked at her dad as he left the room to take the meat to the grill .
" I will be right back . " Rosie said following Chris out to the back yard .
Chris was putting meat on the grill as Rosie walked over to him .
" Daddy , " Rosie said to him .
" Yes baby , " Chris said looking at her .
" I don ' t understand , " Rosie said .
" Don ' t understand what , Rosie ? " Chris asked .
Rosie looked in the window at Grace and Katie as Chris followed her eyes he realized what was going on .
" Rosie , I know you think that Katie is taking over your sister , but that ' s not what is going on sweetheart . " Chris said .
" Then what is it ? " Rosie asked .
" Your sister and Katie are friends baby and both of them went through similar experiences at the hands of those people who tried to hurt your Grace . So , its good for both of them to reconnect after they thought the other was around anymore and its good of Grace to include Katie into the circle of friends you both have . But , that doesn ' t mean she cares any less about you Rosie , your sister loves you very much and you will always be Grace ' s number one . " Chris said .
" Okay , " Rosie said .
" I think Grace would want you and Katie to be friends as well as baby . " Chris kissed Rosie on the forehead .
" Yes sir , thanks for the talk . " Rosie hugged her dad .
" You ' re welcome , Rosie . " Chris said and then Rosie went back inside .
" Is your dad burning anything out there Rosie ? " James asked .
" Uncle James you know dad is a good cook . " Rosie said .
" Only when your mom lets him into the kitchen . " Andy said .
" Which is very often , " Grace said .
" Except when he pulls a late night at the clinic and comes in tired . " Jessie said .
" Well , its getting about that time when people come here for vacationing , which means we get more issues to deal with at the clinic . " James said .
" Just as long as none of the issues are a big issue like the last big issue we had to deal with . " Chase said .
" Yeah , the last one I ' m still having nightmares from . " Petey said .
" Dad ends up putting the Canadian Destroyer on all of his nightmares though . " Dakota said making Grace and Rosie laugh .
" That ' s our Team Captain , " Bobby laughed with the rest of the adults .
" Petey , when was the last time you put one of your nightmares out with the Destroyer , mate ? " EY asked .
" Every night , Eric , " Petey laughed as a knock came at the door .
" Sounds like more of the family . " Jessie said opening the door for AJ , Daniels , Frankie , Maria , and Edward .
" The X-Division has arrived . " Petey said .
" Yep , " Daniels said .
" Motorcity Machine Guns just pulled up with Devine and A1 behind them . " AJ said .
" Which leaves who left to get here ? " Jackie asked .
" Gail and Shane , " Jessie said .
" Jarrett , D ' Amore , Sting , and Booker hasn ' t gotten here yet either . " Traci said .
Edward jumped on CJ and RJ making the kids laugh .
" Hey guys , " Shelley said when he walked in with Sabin , Devine , and A1 .
" I think we are going to move this party outside soon , " Jessie said .
" Sounds good since its a pretty day . " Jackie agreed looking at the sunshine .
They all walked outside with Chris after Jessie said something about going outside , tables were already set up in the back yard for the family .
" Hey , Jess , " Chris said as she walked over to him .
" Yes , babe , " Jessie said .
" Could you bring me my shades ? " Chris asked .
" Sure , " Jessie walked back inside and came back to Chris with his sunglasses .
" Thank you , " Chris said putting them on .
" Sun ' s getting a little bright . " Storm said when he came over with his own shades on .
" Yeah , but it feels good , " Chris said .
Edward came over to them .
" Uncle Chris , " Edward said hugging him .
" Hey , buddy , how are you ? " Chris asked as he picked up Edward .
" I ' m good . " Edward said .
" Ed , what are you doing ? " Daniels said .
" Talking to Uncle Chris . " Edward said .
" Uh huh , " Daniels said .
" So , what ' s going on Daniels ? " Storm asked .
" I was wondering if you guys saw the news Tuesday ? " Daniels asked them .
" News on what ? " Harris asked as Maria came over taking Edward from Chris knowing what Daniels was talking with AMW about and not wanting to have her son hear about any of it .
Daniels pulled out a newspaper and showed the obituary which had Derek Shultz on one of the columns .
" He ' s dead , " James said taking the paper from Daniels reading what it said .
" I ' m not exactly his biggest fan after what he put the extended family through three years ago , but I wouldn ' t exactly wish for him to die either . " Harris said .
" Looks like he died in prison by hanging himself . " Storm read to Chris .
" Maybe all of the problems he was going through just over did it for his mental state and it could also prove that he was insane when the issues with Trifecta happened . " Chris said .
" Daniels , don ' t say anything to Jackie about this today , cause I don ' t want her thinking she had anything to do with this . " Storm said .
" Okay , " Daniels said as Gail Kim and Shane Helms arrived .
" Don ' t say anything to anyone else either . " Chris added .
" Frankie and Maria are the only other ones who know . " Daniels said .
" That ' s fine , " Storm and Harris both said .
Chris then pulled the meat off of the grill and put the food on one of the tables as Jarrett , D ' Amore , Sting , and Booker arrived .
" Welcome to the party guys , " Chris said .
" Yep and now that we are all here , Chase , Traci what is this good news you two have been talking about ? " Storm asked no longer able to stand not knowing .
" Do you think they are ready to know , Traci ? " Chase asked as they fixed their plates .
" I don ' t know , " Traci said .
" Chris please tell me you have any thiopental sodium here ? " Storm asked .
" What ?! " Some of the others asked .
" No , its at the clinic , " Chris said .
" Well , I think we have enough guys here to get Chase into one of the vehicles to get him to the clinic , don ' t you ? " James asked .
" I think so , " Chris chuckled .
" What is thiopental sodium ? " Sabin asked confused .
" Knowing AMW , its something medical . " Bobby said .
" Its truth serum or truth drug . " Harris said .
" Meaning it makes people tell the truth . " Storm said .
" Told you it was something medical . " Bobby said .
" I thought truth serum was illegal in the US ? " Andy asked .
" Some dentist use it . " Harris said .
" So , what is the news ? " Rosie asked Chase .
" Tell them Chase , " Traci said making everyone look at Chase .
" Traci and I are getting married . " Chase said .
" Aw, " The girls said .
" Looks like that ' s all of the girls in the extended family . " Gail said .
" Not all , " Debra looked at Jackie .
" Yeah , we still have one left . " Jessie said as Jackie kissed the Cowboy making the boys all gag .
Congrats were then all said to Chase and Traci at the great news of them two getting married . Once they had eaten and food was put up they lounged around in Harris back yard for the rest of the day .
" Alright guys , get EY on three , one , two , three , " Dakota said as he , the twins , Andy Jr. , and Edward ran after Eric .
When Eric saw the boys run after him he ran away with them following .
" Catch EY , " Andy Jr. said as Eric ran one way and then the other with the boys after him .
" Ah , why are you after me ? " Eric asked .
" Aw , look EY entertaining the boys . " Maria laughed .
" EY run , " Rosie called to him making Grace and Katie laugh .
" I am running , " Eric said as RJ grabbed one of EY ' s legs .
" That RJ is getting some long legs on him . " Bobby said .
" Both of them are going to be tall like Chris . " Jessie said looking at Wildcat sunning himself .
" Long legs run in the family . " Chris said .
" Then what happened to me ? " Maria asked due to her being short .
" Every once in awhile a Harris will end up with the short genes to make the rest of us not feel so tall . " Chris said making Maria laugh .
" Your dad ' s funny , " Katie said chuckling to Grace and Rosie .
" We know , " Grace and Rosie both laughing at their dad .
CJ finally jumped on EY ' s other leg .
" Eric ' s about to go down any minute . " Devine said just as Eric was slowing down with the Harris twins on his legs .
" He ' s slowing down . " Storm said .
" Yeah , " Andy laughed as his son and Edward grabbed EY around the waste making Showtime go down to his knees .
" Head lock him Dakota , " Andy Jr. said .
" Five against one isn ' t fair . " EY said as Dakota put him in a head lock making Eric go all the way to the ground .
" When its kids versus an adult it is fair . " Dakota said .
" Haha , Eric gets ganged up on . " A1 laughed .
" Alright boys , let EY up . " Bobby said .
" He hasn ' t tapped yet , " The boys called back to Bobby in unison .
" Of course we could have let Grace spear Eric . " Rosie said making Chris laugh .
" He wouldn ' t be getting up for awhile after the fact . " Grace said .
" That ' s my girl , " Chris said .
" No kidding , " Frankie said .
" Spear ? " Katie asked .
" Like I said earlier , you will understand soon enough . " Grace hugged Katie .
" Okay , " Katie said .
" I give up , " Eric said .
" Yay , we win , " The boys said as they let go of Eric .
" EY , you got beat by kids bro , " Petey said .
" Five against one Petey , " Eric said .
" Eric , you make a good babysitter , how about one night you keep the kids for Chris and myself ? " Jessie suggested .
" As long as there isn ' t any spearing involved . " EY said .
" I wouldn ' t do that to you Eric , " Grace said .
" Thanks for that , " Eric chuckled .
" I knew all of you kids would be trouble . " Jarrett said .
" We learned it from you Poppa Jeff ? " Rosie said making the adults laugh .
" Truth comes out , " Storm said .
" And from one of the Harris kids at that . " AJ said .
" Jarrett always tells people to tell the truth . " Sting agreed .
" Jeff , dawg , you just got outsmarted , " Booker said .
" Rosie , where did you learn your sarcasm ? " Jarrett asked .
" My parents . " Rosie said .
" Its a family tradition . " Chris said .
" Added with some Texas heat . " Jessie said .
The family laughed together again , happy for peaceful afternoon not knowing what was waiting to spring their trap onto them .
Hideout - Lab
Deep in the hideout not to far from Orlando , a mad scientist hired by some organizations that was up to know good , was doing work on a mysterious man who recently was hit over the head by a hammer .
" Will it work , " The leader of the group asked entering the lab .
" It should , but I will need to test the wiring to make sure its suitable to work in human from a long distance . " The scientist said .
" As long as it works right and won ' t disrupt my plans then do what you have to and I promise you will be reward and reimbursed for your work , Professor . " The leader said .
" Then rest assured it will work . " Professor said .
" I can ' t wait to see the look on the extended family ' s faces when they see what I will do to them this time . I promise I will make them pay dearly for what they have done in the past to rob me of what ' s rightfully mind . The coming darkness for them will make the last time a dream compared to the nightmares that I will cause them very soon . " The leader laughed .
" Just as long as I get paid you can do whatever you want with them . " Professor looked at the leader .
" Of course , Professor , of course . " The leader said walking out of the lab with a evil grin on his face .