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Aurora POV

Matty is in the living room playing with his toys, while Chelsea and I sit at the kitchen table with coffee in hand. Well, I'm having coffee because I'm exhausted. Allen and I may have been up to the wee hours of the morning making love since we knew we wouldn't get to see each other until December.

"So, you wanna tell me why you're having coffee at 3pm? You never drink coffee this late in the day unless you're scheduled to work an overnight shift and obviously that's not the case," Chelsea interrogates me with a shit eating smirk on her face and against my own accord, my face heats up. Although, I have no fucking clue why. Yeah you do. It has to do with one certain Allen Jones who is back at home in Georgia. I can't help but grin when I think about him. My handsome Georgia man. "And that smile?! Girl! Spill!" Chelsea exclaims, excitement in her eyes.

"I love him, Chels. And he loves me. He was actually the first one to tell me without even saying it," I say and her eyes widen before a loud squeal escapes her as she gets to her feet and wraps her arms around me. I laugh at her excitement, hugging her back as best I can before she sits back down.

"Oh my god; I'm so happy for you! But…what do you mean he told you he loves you without actually saying it?" Chelsea asks me in confusion and the look on her face has me chuckling.

"Well, first off, to say he was happy to see me was an understatement. I completely caught him off guard when he saw me in the crowd; he kept looking over at me almost as if he was trying to convince himself that he wasn't seeing things and that I was actually there.

"As soon as Raw went off air, he came to me at the barricade and asked me to go with him to the back. The death glares I got from the female fans were outstanding. Probably because he kissed me the second he could…" I say and Chels interrupts.

"Oh I'm sure that had everyone in the arena going crazy. But fu–screw those female dogs who stared at you like that. They're just jealous. But please…continue!" She says excitedly.

"But the minute we got into his locker room, he told me he missed me and asked what I was doing there. I told him why before I apologized for being a bitch to him. He instantly forgave me and understood why I did. I told him I didn't deserve him, but he turned it on me saying that it was him who didn't deserve me. That it's not everyday that someone you love drops everything to surprise them, just because they missed that person.

"I caught onto it immediately, but I wanted to make sure I heard him correctly and he repeated it, but this time around he actually told me he loves me and I said it back. We went back to my hotel room and the rest is history," I explain to Chelsea and the look on her face has my smile widening.

"Oh my god. Girl, you have no idea how happy I am for you. You deserve this more than anything. I'm so glad you found someone who makes you as happy as Allen does. I can't wait to see him again in December so I can thank him for making my best friend happy and treating you the way you deserve to be treated," she babbles off and I place my hand on hers to quiet her.

"That's not it, babe. There's more. A lot more," I tell her and Chelsea's eyes widen in shock. "Ha…yeah," I add.

"What else happened?" She asks, perplexed.

"You're gonna love this. I met his ex-wife, who is a total…female dog…mind you and let's just say she's a ball of sunshine. She doesn't like me and I'm alright with that because I don't like her either. Not after what she did to Allen," I said and Chelsea's eyes darken.

"I ever meet the bitch, she's getting her ass handed to her," she grounds out and I shake my head. "What? Why!"

"Because she's not worth it, Chels. Besides, his four kids make up for her. They are all absolutely incredible and their mannerisms are just like his. They definitely take after him, that's for sure," I tell her and her eyes widen like saucers.

"You met his kids?!" She yell whispers and I nod my head with a big smile.

"I did. And I freaking love them. Besides Matty, I haven't come across better kids than I have his. His oldest Aiden, he's extremely mature for being just 16 and his youngest…Aria, she just turned 7, oh my god, she is adorable. Me and her clicked almost immediately. I know I'm thinking wayyy too much into this because I don't even know if Allen's head is in the same airspace as mine, but if things between us do get more serious and it leads to that…" I say and Chelsea cuts me off.

"You're not talking about marriage, are you?" She hisses and I know where her mind is going, but I also know he's the one for me. He's done so much for me and Matty these past 3 months. He's never given me any reason why I can't trust him and I'm completely head over heels in love with him. And I know he is with me, too. Don't ask me how I know. I just do.

"I am, Chels. I know it seems extremely quick, but I know he feels the same way I do. Before we even left his house so he could take me to the airport, I already missed him. I know what you're thinking, but he's different. He's older, more experienced, but he has his head on straight and is nothing and I mean nothing like Joey. Hell, he said if he ever comes across the asshole, he's gonna kick his ass himself for what he did to me and Matty. Especially since he wants nothing to do with Matty. You didn't see the murderous look on his face when he learned that, Chels; he was serious when he said it and I believe him, too. After getting to spend the last couple of days with him…I know he's what I want and who I want to spend my life with," I tell my best friend and before she can respond, my phone goes off alerting me of a text.

"Is that him?" She asks and I nod my head with a grin when I see his name and picture on my phone's screen. "What did he say?"

Looking at the text first, I determine if it's something I'm willing to relay to her without disrespecting Allen's privacy or breaking his trust.

Allen: Y'all are talkin' about me, are ya? *grins* Don't give her any of the dirty details. What goes on between us in the bedroom stays between us ;) Other than that, you're free to tell her whatever you want, darlin'. But you're right…a computer screen isn't gonna cut it anymore. I'm addicted to you and your sexy self that I want you here with me. Always. And I love you, too, baby.

I can't help but laugh and smile at his response because it is so him. Instead of telling her, I let Chelsea read his response. She looks up at me with wide eyes and her jaw drops.

"I told you. He's it for me, Chelsea. I love him so damn much that it hurts to be away from him. After he meets Matty and if it's during the summer or winter break or something…I wanna go on the road with him, if it's at all possible. I'll ask him later. It's just…" I continue, but Chelsea cuts me off.

"You're serious about him. Like really serious…" she says and I nod my head silently with a smile, "…I've never seen you this invested. This intense about someone…this…in love. Ever."

"That's what I've been trying to tell you. I never told you and I only just told him Monday night, but the second Matty's costume came in the mail is when I really fell in love with him because I knew right then and there that he's the one. Like thee one I want to spend the rest of my life with. No one goes out of their way to do something like that, Chels. Not unless they're serious about being with the person that they do go out of their way to do that for and I'd do the same thing for him in a heartbeat. If he needed me to watch one of the kids on short notice, I'd take them in without question. That is how much I love him and his children. I promised him I'd love and treat them like they were my own and that's exactly what I'm going to do," I tell her and the flabbergasted look on her face would have me laughing if I weren't completely serious about everything I've just said.

Chelsea sits back in her seat and looks at me like she's seeing me for the first time. Like she is trying to digest everything I've just told her. "I can see that you're completely serious about everything you've just said about him. So, whatever you choose to do, Rore…you have my full support and I will be with you every step of the way. Anything you need, just say the word and I'll do whatever I can to make it happen as best as I can," she tells me and I nod my head with a smile, trying to stop the tears that gather in my eyes, but there is no stopping them.

I get up from my seat and pull my best friend into a death grip hug as my tears begin to fall. "Thank you, girl. You have no idea how much this means to me and I know Allen would say the same thing," I whisper.

Chelsea's hold on me tightens in response, "you don't have to thank me. I love you, girl. You're my best friend; you know I'd do anything for you and Matty. And now, Allen. You guys are a package deal now and if he is as crazy and serious about you as you are him…I know he's not going anywhere," she tells me, giving me a squeeze and I can't help but laugh.

"You are right about that. With the way he reacted the second he learned about Matty, I knew he was a keeper, but with how he reacted to Joey wanting nothing to do with him, I knew he wasn't going anywhere. He hasn't even met Matty yet and is going to the ends of the earth for him. Who does that?!" I voice with a watery laugh as I reclaim my seat and before Chelsea can reply, my phone goes off again.

Allen: By the way, tell Chelsea I said hi :)

"What's with that smile? Was it Allen, again?" Chelsea asks and I nod my head with a bright smile.

"He wanted me to tell you he said hi," I relay to her and the smile on her face grows.

"Girl, if I wasn't in love with Jason and you weren't my best friend, I would have tried to steal him from under your nose. You found yourself a good one; he's definitely a keeper," she tells me and I can't help but laugh.

"Oh, believe me, I know he is and I know I did. I didn't know men like him still existed," I reply with a cheesy grin, before quickly responding back to him.

Aurora: She says hi and also that you're a keeper :)

Aurora: She's right xoxo

"What did you say?!" She asks.

"I told him you said hi and that he's a keeper. But I also told him that you're right. God, I miss him so much. If I could go back 12 hours ago…" I say, looking off into the kitchen thinking about how I was on my 5th orgasm by that time.

"Girl! Back into the room!" Chelsea says, snapping her fingers in my face. "What was 12…" she asks until recognition replaces the confusion, "…you guys were doing it, weren't you?" She asks with a grin and I nod my head with a lovesick smile.

"We were. You already know I'm not gonna give you any details, but my god…he is absolutely incredible in bed. The two years I was with that tool, he never made me orgasm as much as Allen did in just one night. Since I've known him, I can't tell you how many times he's made me come…" I reveal to Chels and her jaw drops comically.

"Now, I'm jealous," she pouts and I can't help but laugh.

Allen: What did I say about strokin' my ego? You know how much I love it! Tell her I said thank you and that she's a smart girl ;)

Allen: I'm going to continue to prove that she's right, darlin'. No matter how far apart we may be, I'm going to make sure I stay the best decision you ever made.

Allen: I love you…like crazy xoxo

I can't wipe the smile that he's put on my face and every word he says makes me want to get right back on that plane and go back to him. Soon Rory. You'll get to see him soon. Not soon enough though.

Aurora: I know you do, but don't let it go to that handsome head of yours ;P I already know you're the best decision I've ever made and you always will be. I need you like I need air to breathe. I can't live without you, baby.

Aurora: And I love you, more Allen. To the stars and back xoxo

Allen POV

My heart literally skips a beat when I read the words on the screen of my phone. God, I wanna get back to her so bad, it hurts. It's like she is living in my head because I feel the same exact way. I need Rory like I need the air to breathe. I need her by my side. I physically need her near.

Jesus Christ, I sound like a lovesick fool with a schoolboy crush, only I'm in a 43 year old man's body. You might as well be, ya damn fool. You'll get what you want soon enough. Patience is a virtue, Allen. Learn it. I can't help but scold myself because what I'd give to have her here with me. Now that I've had her for more than just a night, I need to have her with me always. She's that security blanket I can never get rid of…that I never knew I needed. Aurora is my safe place. End of.

"Daddy…" I feel tugging on my jeans and I look down to find Aria with a frown on her face. Kneeling down to her level, I pull Aria into my arms.

"What is it, Pumpkin? Why such the long face?" I ask her, tucking her long hair behind her ear.

Aria looks up at me before resting her head on my shoulder, "I miss Rory. Why did she have to leave? Does she not want to be here anymore?" She questions until a sudden devastated look crosses her face, "does she not like us?" Aria asks, almost on the verge of tears and I have to quell her fears quickly before she gets any ideas that Rory doesn't like her or the boys.

"No, sweetheart. Rory loves you and your brothers. It's just, she had to go home back to Florida. She has a son of her own, Matty, who is actually younger than you, baby. She had to get home to him. I have no doubt at all that she wanted to stay. And I miss her, too. Very much. I wish she didn't have to go either. Daddy has grown very attached to her," I try to explain to Aria. Her eyes light up and the next words to escape her mouth leave me speechless.

"Marry her, daddy!" Aria said completely serious, but with excitement. I look at her wide eyed, literally not knowing how to respond to that. I mean, I'm not going to lie and say the thought never crossed my mind. Especially, after witnessing her with the kids and how well she did with them and with how quickly they took on to her. But we've only been together for 2 months and I have no idea where Rory's head is with our relationship and if she is even wanting to get married. We've only physically been in each others company twice. Every other time has been through that goddamn computer screen.

"Aria, baby. I don't know. Me and Rory have only been together for a short time. And I don't even know if she wants to get married. Besides, I haven't even gotten to meet Matty yet. What if he doesn't like me?" I ask her, having to stay logical, even though I've had Rory tell me that she knows he'll love me. Aria shrugs her shoulders and looks up at me with pleading eyes.

Just to placate her, I nod my head, "alright, I'll talk to her about it, but I'm not making any promises. Okay?" I tell her and she is too smart for her own good, because Aria steps out of my hold, puts her hands on her hips and looks up at me with a knowing look.

"Do you pinky promise?" She says and holds out her pinky finger to me. Sighing, I take her pinky with mine, locking them together.

"I pinky promise," I reply and apparently its enough to make her happy because the smile on her face has me laughing.

"Yay! Thank you, daddy!" Aria says, throwing her arms around my neck in a hug.

Laughing, I wrap my arms around her tiny body and hold her to me. "You're welcome, baby. Now, do you have everything packed up? You know your mom is coming to pick up you and your brothers tonight. I have to go back on the road tomorrow," I tell my youngest and she pouts at the news.

"Can't I come on the road with you?! I don't wanna go home with Mama. I miss you, Daddy," Aria said sadly and it breaks my heart having to see her like this.

"I miss you, too, baby. But you know I have to go to lots of places for my job. And I wish I could take you with me, but it's just not possible. Maybe when you get older you can come with me. How does that sound?" I propose to her and she nods her head as her eyes light up. "Alright, it's a deal then. But you never answered me; do you have all of your things packed up?" I ask her again.

"No…" she replies with a small head shake.

"Well, go finish that up and while you're doing that, I'll make hot dogs and mac and cheese for lunch. How does that sound?" I ask and Aria begins to bounce up and down before darting out of the kitchen. Moments later, I hear her stomping up the stairs and I laugh at her enthusiasm as I grab the hot dogs out of the fridge.

"Dad. Can I talk to you?" Aiden asks, when I close the door to see him standing on the opposite side of the kitchen island.

"Sure Aid, what's up?" Placing the hotdogs on the counter, I grab a plate and a pair of tongs before throwing on my jacket and grabbing everything I need. Making my way out to the back porch to the grill, Aiden follows in my tracks and closes the door behind him.

I turn to look at him every so often as I turn the grill on and get it prepped for the dogs. "I heard the tail end of yours and Ari's conversation and would it be the worst thing in the world if she went on the road with you? All four of us? Winter break is in a couple of weeks and I think it would be good for all of us if we could go with you. That is, if it's possible…" Aiden broaches the subject and I look over at him with shock.

"Is something going on at home, that y'all are not tellin' me about?" I ask, shutting the grill lid and turn to look at him. He can't meet my eyes which tells me that I'm right. "Spit it out, Aiden. What's goin' on that none of you can't tell me about because it's obviously about your mother. Am I correct?" I ask again and Aiden looks up at me, subtly nodding his head.

I release a heavy sigh and pinch the bridge of my nose in frustration. "Ari has no idea and Archer is too oblivious to even realize it. But Ax came to me about a month ago about it and after hearing you and Ari talking, it got me thinking," Aiden said and I look over at him.

"What's goin' on. What has she done?" I ask, turning my attention onto my eldest.

"It's not just mom. It's Keith, too. Ax and I are pretty sure he's cheatin' on Ma. We heard the two of them arguing and the subject came up. All they do is yell at each other now and it's beginning to scare Aria because she doesn't know what's going on. I'm sure it's also why Ari told you to marry Rory…" Aiden drops on me and my eyes widen like goddamn saucers at this news.

"You heard that, too?" I exclaim softly and he nods his head quietly.

"Ari is crazy about Rory and Ax, Archer and I really like her, too, dad. We see how much you've changed since meeting her. How happy you've been. I'm not saying to ask her to marry you; she's just…I can see she is a positive influence and I think she would be good for us. She would be a great addition for us. And that's saying something considering we just met her three days ago. But when are you planning on meeting her kid?" He asks me and a smile does grow on my face at the mention of Matty.

"Next month. When Raw goes back to Orlando. If I remember correctly, the date is December 20th. And I already know what I'm going to do to make it a memorable moment for Matty. I may have forgotten to mention that I'm Matty's favorite superstar. So to see his face when he learns that his mom and his favorite superstar are dating, it's going to be worth everything," I reply and Aiden smiles at my excitement.

"You're really excited about meeting him, aren't you?" He asks and my smile broadens.

"I am. Rory's told me so much about him and I can tell he's a good kid, but you're really being serious about Rory being a great addition for us?" I ask as I put my attention back into the grill and seeing that it's ready, I line up the dogs. I'd love it if she would move up here so I can be closer to her, but she has Matty and her job to think about. I'm not going to be selfish and ask her to take Matty and move to Gainesville because I want her near. She's lived in Orlando her whole life. It's what she knows and we've only been together for 2 months.

"Dad…" Aiden calls for me and I look over at him startled out of my thoughts. "Did you hear me?" He asks and I shake my head.

"No. Sorry. What did you say?"

"I said, yeah, I am being serious about Rory being a great addition. I know it's going to be difficult considering your guys' situation, but I know you can find a way to make it work. You're doing it right now. It would be nice to see her around more often, but I understand if we can't," he tells me and I smile at the fact that all four of my kids love Rory and want to be around her more. But then it turns into a frown at the main fact of why.

"Aid, it makes me happy to know that you, your brothers and sister want Rory around as much as I do, but it also tells me that I need to have a serious conversation with your mother. This conversation stays between you and me…alright. I don't need Ax goin' and tellin' Arch and Ari things they don't understand. I'm going to explain everything to Rory later and I'll figure out where to go from there," I tell him and Aiden nods his head.

"Don't worry, dad. I'm not going to say anything," he tells me and I nod my head once.

"C'mere," I say to him, holding out my arms. Aiden accepts my offer of a hug and I wrap my arms around him tight. "I know you won't say anything, but I appreciate it. I love you, son," I tell him, pressing a kiss to the top of his head.

"I love you, too, dad."