End of March 2017- Wrestlemania Week.
Karen arrived in Orlando late Thursday night. She had a long week of parent teacher conferences and finishing up assessments going into the last stretch of the school year. She was so excited to see Shane she missed him so much. He was just as excited to see his future wife and to have alone time with her before the boys arrived the next day.
Friday.
Karen was getting ready to go have lunch with Charla since she hadn't seen her friend in what felt like forever. She wear wearing a cute pair of jean capris a light pink colored tank top. Her hair was up in a messy bun as she finished her make up looking in the mirror. When Shane came in the bathroom to finish getting ready himself. Karen couldn't help but check out the man in the nice suit jacket rocking the Jordan ones standing next to her. She couldn't believe he was going to be her husband.
"You checking me out?" Shane asked as their eyes met in the mirror.
"Yes I was McMahon. Got a problem with that?" She giggled.
"Not at all." He winked as he did the Shane O shuffle.
"Shake it baby." She said smacking his ass making Shane chuckle.
"I feel like I have awaken a sleeping beast." He joked kissing her.
"One only you can tame." She smiled leaning up to see kiss him. "Oops." She said wiping some of the lip gloss off his face.
"Yeah not my color." He smiled kissing her again. "So what is your plan for the day?"
"Just lunch with Charla and probably walk around Axxess a bit. What time are the boys getting here?" She asked as she finished her make up and went to sit on the bed and put on her cute pair of sandals.
"Around 2 pm. It took some convincing Marissa didn't want them to fly down her alone. Which didn't make sense because they aren't alone they are on the Jet with my mom and the girls." Shane explained.
"I know stud. I am sorry she's been kind of difficult lately." Karen said putting on her other sandal.
"Well I am just glad she finally agreed to let the boys come down here." He said looking in the larger mirror fixing his suit jacket.
"Me too." Karen said standing up and putting her arms around him. "We will have a great week with them."
Shane smiled down at his future wife and kissed passionately.
"I love you and I can't wait for you to me my wife."
"Yeah I am fond of you too." She giggled kissing him. "I love you."
A little while later. Karen and Charla were now eating lunch just catching up on life and talking about the matching for Wrestlemania. Dean vs Corbin for the IC title, Seth vs Triple H, Shane vs AJ Styles and a little mention of Roman vs Taker. When they decided to head over to Axxess and walk around a bit. It was nice to walk around and take in the madness that was Wrestlemania.
Later that evening.
Shane, Karen and the boys met up with Stephanie, Hunter and their three girls Aurora, Murphy and Vaughn for dinner and the show at Pirate Adventure. They had ordered their food. The kids were coloring and enjoying themselves as the adults were making small talk.
"Have you two set a wedding date?" Paul asked as he took a sip of his drink.
"I said June." Shane stated.
"June 2018? So that' gives us a year." Stephanie said.
"No Steph. This year June of this year." Shane said.
"That's not much time to plan it's already basically April." She said to her older brother.
"That's what I said." Karen said as she looked at Rogan and handed him another crayon.
"We've already agreed not to have a huge wedding." Shane said. "We can do it before both pay per views on the 10th or we can do it after on the 24th."
"Shane remember I said I am still working until the 9th so the 10th is to fast." Karen said. "But if we can get everything planned the 24th is fine."
"Shane that is really fast." Stephanie said.
"I mean if we love each other there is no need for a long engagement." Shane stated.
"Do you want a big wedding Karen?" Stephanie asked.
"No not all. Sometimes small and simple is fine. As long as I get to marry Shane. That's all that really matters to me." Karen smiled as she felt Shane's hand on her knee and he kissed her softly.
"So June 24th." Stephanie said. "Where do you want the wedding?"
"Oh. Well I guess I never really thought of that. I guess I always pictured myself getting married in Michigan. But Shane all your family and friends are on the east coast. So I guess New York?" Karen said as she realized that yes she had started to think about the wedding but some of the details she hadn't really thought about.
"New York! You'll be moved by then." Shane said.
A sense of nervousness came over Karen hearing those words. She loved Shane with everything in her but never really pictured herself moving outside of Michigan. This last year had changed so much. She was getting married and moving out of the only state she had lived in.
"That's true. I guess I will be. I didn't really think of that." She said.
"Have you told your boss you're not coming back next year?" Paul asked as their food arrived and Karen was helping Rogan with his chicken tenders.
"I've mentioned it. But I haven't submitted my official resignation yet." Karen said. "Kenyon you need help with that?"
"No but WOW this is a lot." Kenyon giggled stabbing his food with his fork.
"I told it was a lot when you ordered the surf and turf." Shane chuckled.
"Are you still under contract?" Paul asked helping Murphy while Stephanie helped their other two daughters.
"No actually it's kind of good timing. Since this was my last year under my current contract so I am just choosing not to sign a new one." Karen said. "I just hope I can find a teaching job in New York."
After enjoying a nice meal and an amazing Pirate show. It was getting late so they took the kids back to the hotel and got them settled their beds. Karen changed into her comfortable clothes as did Shane. Karen was on her computer looking up things for the wedding.
"Hey brown eyes." Shane said getting into bed next to her and kissing her neck. "You feeling alright? You didn't seem to eat much at dinner?"
"Yeah stud. I'm fine. I just if you really want to get married in June and in New York. I feel like I am already behind."
"I don't want you to be over whelmed." Shane told her still kissing her neck one of his hands running softly up her leg.
"Shane weddings are expensive in New York. Not to mention we'd have to pay double for any venue we want because it's less that 6 months notice." She said pointing to the screen.
"Karen I have money. Money is a none issue." Shane said nibbling her neck.
"Shane for you it's a none issue. But remember I am a teacher and there are times I live paycheck to paycheck." She said. "We've talked about this before."
"mmm you smell so good." He said still nibbling her neck.
"Shane. I'm serious."
"Listen I know you are but remember what I said. You are gonna be my wife and a McMahon you wont have to worry about money any more. You'll just need to worry about being my sexy wife."
"I love you Shane and I am so happy to be your wife and be the boys step mom. But you know I still want to work and make my own money we've talked about this." She said.
"That's what I love you about Karen. You are marring into a million dollar family and you still want to work."
She smiled and kissed him. "Well I guess you know that means I am not after your money."
"A gold digger you are not." He laughed kissing her lips softly. "Look sweet heart why don't we hire a wedding planner someone who can help plan the wedding in New York while you wrap up everything in Michigan. It maybe easier and you can always fly in on the weekends."
"You sure? That's gonna cost..." She began to say as Shane stopped her by kissing her.
"I'm sure." Shane said closing her computer as he deepened the kiss.
Saturday. Hall of Fame.
Shane and Karen spent the day with the boys. They took them around Axxess that morning before it opened and to many fans were out and about. Then they hung out at the pool just enjoying their time together. The boys were hanging with their cousins tonight.
Everyone was now at the Hall of Fame. Shane was rocking a blue color suit and Karen found a blue stress the flowed into white down to about her ankles that was a thinker spaghetti strapped dress.
"Did I tell you that you look amazing tonight?" Shane asked kissing her cheek handing her a glass of Champagne.
"No I don't think you did." She joked.
"Damn. I am off my game." He smiled.
"That you are McMahon." She joked as he kissed her cheek. "Wow what a difference a year makes." Karen said taking a drink and looking down at her amazing engagement ring.
"I knew last year when I saw you here that one day you would be my wife and in a few months. You will be." Shane grinned.
"Oh really you knew last year huh?" Karen smiled.
"Yes I did and one year later. I was right."
"You got lucky." Karen smiled kissing him again.
"Damn right I did last night and the night before."
"Shane." Karen blushed. Making Shane laugh.
"Being serious a minute I am so damn lucky to call you mine." He smiled leaning into kiss her softly.
"Get a room!" Dean said coming up to them wearing his normal black suit and his sun glasses.
"Hey Ambrose." Shane said taking a drink.
"Hey Dean." Karen smiled giving him a hug. "Nice shades."
"Thanks I gotta look cool babe!" He said cocky. "But I have to stay you my dear are lookin' fine as hell." He said taking her hand and twirling her around looking over his glasses at her.
Karen giggled. "Thanks and not bad yourself. But you kind of have glitter all over you." She said she tried to dust him off.
"What can I say the ladies love me and they are all wearing the glitter." He grinned.
When one of the stage guys came to get Shane as he was needed for something.
"I feel like I haven't seen you at all this week." Dean said to his friend.
"I know. Well I didn't even get in until late Thursday. Then yesterday you were busy and then boys got here and it's just been crazy." She said.
"Yeah but still it sucks. Good thing I had you all to myself earlier this month when I was in Michigan for that live event."
"How can you make the simplest of things sound so damn dirty Ambrose?"
He chuckled. "Dirty Deeds babe. But seriously you're still happy right with the whole marring Shane thing?"
"Yes I am still happy." She smiled.
"Cause you just say the word and we can run." Dean joked.
"That wont be necessary but I will keep you on speed dial just in case." Karen joked.
"Well one thing I can say about McMahon he knows how to put a ring on it. You've got an ice skating ring on your finger." He joked taking her hand and looking at the ring on his her finger. "One of the reasons I still need the shades."
"Oh Ha Ha. I told you it's not that big." Karen laughed.
"That's what she said." Dean said.
Karen just laughed. When they saw Roman walk in with a woman on his arm. She hadn't seen him in person in several months. When she did travel with WWE it was always to Smackdown and Roman was on Raw.
"Hey Uce! Over here!" Dean said waving him over.
Karen took a deep breathe and smiled.
"Bro what's with the shades." Roman asked bro hugging his best friend.
"It's to damn bright in here." He chuckled.
"Hey baby girl." Roman said to Karen leaning in and kissing her cheek softly and hugging her his hand rubbing her lower back.
"HI Roman." She smiled. "This must be Tayla?" Karen asked turning her attention to the woman in the dark green dress.
"Yes. Tayla this is Karen. Karen this is Tayla."
"His fiancee" She stated holding out her hand.
"Uce you getting married?" Dean said.
"Yeah." Roman said softly.
"Damn weddings are in the air."
As Karen reached out her hand to shake Tayla's.
"I guess so. I hear you are getting married to Shane." Roman said to Karen.
"Yes in June." Karen smiled.
"This June?" Dean asked.
"Yes this June."
"So soon?" Roman asked.
"Shane didn't want a long engagement and I agree what's the point you know." Karen smiled.
"Yeah I guess." Roman said looking into her eyes then looking at Tayla.
"Tell me that I am invited because I am coming to party and so not working a damn live event that weekend."
Karen chuckled. "Of course you're invited. You bringing a date?"
"Nah woman are to much trouble. You sleep with a chick a few times and she trolls the damn internet thinking we're dating."
"Bro I told you don't sleep with people we work with especially that one."
"Well I could have had Karen here but nope! Uce you saw her first and then Shane snatched her up damn it." He joked putting his arm around Karen.
As their was this awkward silence for a moment.
"So how is your son?" Karen asked Tayla.
"Oh Rigo is great. He's getting so big."
"He's starting to roll over."
"Like a dog?" Dean asked.
"No like a baby." Karen said biting her lip to hold in a chuckle. "How old is he now."
"About 6 months old." Roman said getting out his phone and showing her all the pictures and a video of him laying on the floor with Rigo. Karen's heart melted when she saw how sweet the baby was and how Roman was with him.
"Awe he is so cute. He looks just like you." Karen smiled as Roman was going to say something when that same young man who just came to get Shane came up to them.
"Mrs. McMahon?" He said.
"Who?" Dean asked as Karen looked around.
"Me?" She asked as that was the first time she was actually called that and she wasn't married to Shane yes.
"Well doesn't that sound fancy." Dean chuckled. "Mrs. McMahon." He said doing a little wiggle.
As Karen giggled and hit his arm playfully.
"Yes. Mr. McMahon has asked for a family photo of all you back stage before you go to the red carpet." He stated.
"Ooo the in laws call." Dean laughed.
As Karen giggled at her friend. As Dean noticed Roman rolled his eyes a little and let out a low growl.
"I'll be right there." She told him. "Well it was great to see you again Roman and it was really nice to meet you Tayla. Dean be have will ya!" Karen joke as Roman leaned into hug her.
"I make no promises babe!" He said drinking the rest of her champagne.
"I miss you." Roman whispered in her ear and he held her in the hug a few extra seconds.
"Enjoy the show." She smiled at them as she walked away.
"There you are brown eyes. Dad wants a photo of all of us before we go to the red carpet." Shane said taking her hand as Roman watched on before he and Dean were summoned to the Red carpet.
"There is my future daughter in law." Linda said hugging Karen. "Your dress is gorgeous. You look beautiful."
"Thank You so much." She smiled into the hug.
"So I hear June wedding!" Vince stated.
"Yes sir. That would be Shane's idea." Karen said as they got settled for the photo. Linda and Vince in the middle Stephanie and Paul on Vince's side and Shane and Karen on Linda's side. As they took the photo.
"Well don't worry darling. We will make sure everything is ready to go for that special day." Linda said hugging her again.
As they were heading to the red carpet Karen looked around and noticed Roman giving an interview as was Dean.
"Shane. I think I am just gonna meet you at our seats so that you can do your interview." Karen said.
"Please come with me? I am just gonna do the one interview with Maria and Byron then we can go to our seats. I really want you with me." Shane said kissing her cheek.
"Really? I mean I've never done this before." Karen said.
"I know you're nervous but you can do it. We'll talk about the Hall of Fame and the match tomorrow." He said as he held her hand heading over that way.
"OK love if you're sure." She said still a little nervous.
"I'm sure." He smiled.
When they reached the area where Maria and Byron were AJ was coming down the stairs with his wife and Shane and Karen were passing by. Since there were fans watching they were both in character and you could feel the tension they were sending one another. As Shane and Karen were now up there talking to Maria and Byron.
"We have a few moments before we go live." Byron said.
"Thank you." Shane said.
"So this must Karen the fiancee?" Maria asked.
"Yes Maria this is Karen , Karen Maria." Shane said as they shook hands.
"Maria it's so great to meet you. I am a huge fan of yours."
"Thanks. So this will be quick and painless. We'll talk to Shane about his match and a little about the hall of fame." Maria smiled.
"Sounds good." Karen said as the interview went life.
"So we just heard from the phenomenal AJ Styles. Now how fitting we have his opponent the head man on Smackdown and AJ's opponent at Wrestlemania Shane McMahon along side his beautiful fiancee Karen. Shane how you feeling?" Byron asked to start the interview.
"I feel good." Shane said. "How are you Byron? Maria?"
"We had a little tense moment as AJ was leaving the stage and Shane was coming up. Everyone was on their feet." Maria said.
"It's exciting. Feeling the energy. Looking forward to getting in the ring with him." Shane said
"We are looking forward to this match. I was telling AJ that you might do I don't know wacky stuff. I'm anticipating a Shane McMahon match and anything you can tell us?" Maria asked Shane.
"Well AJ took a little bit of that away so I am gonna have to have my thinking cap on. Which I've been doing so I am ready to roll with him and again the one thing I have gone on record AJ in my view is arguably one of the greatest talents to step foot in a WWE ring. Period so I am honored to get in there with him and I am ready to tare it up on Sunday." He answered.
"Did you train harder for this then last Wrestlemania?" Maria asked.
"Differently." Shane said. "A lot more conditioning. AJ is smaller and more nimble than Undertaker. So a lot more cardio so that's what I've been doing."
"And not inside Hell in a Cell which makes in a little easier?" Byron asked.
"It's not as limiting like being in a cell. Having things thrown at you and taking bumps from the Undertaker coming after you. But it's a whole different thing. This is AJ's world I am inside his ropes. So for me it's as containing as the cell." He said.
"Best of luck on Sunday." Byron said. "Be safe and enjoy the ceremony."
"Thanks." Shane said shaking his hand.
After the interview Karen and Shane made their way down to their seats.
"See sweet heart painless." He said as he was still holding her hand.
She smiled. "It wasn't bad I admit. Just weird I mean knowing that so many people are watching this live."
Shane smiled at his beautiful brown eyes girl. He loved that she was so sweet and innocent.
Sunday- Wrestlemania.
"Boys slow down and don't run OK?" Karen said as they were backstage at the area the boys were running to grab a snack.
"Sorry." Rogan said.
"It's fine little man I just don't want you to get hurt."
"Or hit by a golf cart. I saw Uncle Paul driving one and he thinks it's street racing." Declan said and Kenyon laughed as he was eating his snack.
"Chips and cookies?" Karen smiled as they sat down at one of the tables.
"Yeah chocolate chip." Rogan said with his mouthful.
"Is that your favorite?" Karen asked.
"Yes well double chocolate chip." Rogan smiled.
"Double? Wow." Karen smiled.
"I like Peanut butter cookies." Kenyon said.
"What about you Declan do you have a favorite cookie?" She asked.
"I use to like double chocolate cookies but then at Christmas you made double chocolate cookies with those mint candies and I really really like those." He said. "But I guess I would say chocolate chip is my favorite."
Karen smiled she loved these three boys. She wondered if this is what it felt like to be a mom loving three kids so much your heart over flowing with love.
"Damn son of a bitch!" Dean growled kicking over a chair. "Oh Sorry didn't realize the boys were in here."
"Boys stay right her at the table don't go wondering off." She said as she went over to Dean.
"Hey what's wrong?" Karen asked.
"This is bull shit!" He told her she could tell he was furious.
"What is?" Karen asked feeling completely lost.
"You don't know do you?"
"Know what?"
"My Intercontinental title match got moved to the damn kick off show. Karen the kick off show."
"What? No! Shane wouldn't ..." Karen stated to say when Dean showed her the revised - revised final match card.
"What? That's insane why?"
"I don't know something about switching my match with the Smackdown women's title match or some shit. This is messed the hell up." Dean growled.
"That is so messed up. You are a champion for crying out loud what the hell are they thinking. They could move the mixed tag match or something. It's not fair at all." She said hugging him. "Want me to go talk to them see I can change it?"
"Nah! I'll just fucking deal with the bull shit and go out there and do what I always do and put on a hell of a match." Dean said.
"Yes I know you will because you are true bad ass! But still want me to go kick Shane's ass?" She smiled.
"You are something else babe and nah he does have a match tonight." Dean smiled as he looked at Karen and the boys. "You know I am a little hurt here. You are all wearing matching Shane shirts."
"Whose says I don't have a little Ambrose bling?" She smiled showing a DA necklace she grabbed from the merchandise table. "You know I will always be Team Ambrose."
"Well you are just full of surprises. So you'll be ring side to root for me then right?" Dean asked.
"Yes we will right boys? Shane's match is kicking off the show so we will be out for both."
"Yeah we want you to win. Corbin was a butt head for putting you under that fork lift." Kenyon said.
"Yeah he's not nice to you at all Dean. Beat him up." Rogan added.
"Dean your gonna beat his ass and keep the title." Declan stated.
"Declan James McMahon!" Karen said sternly trying not to laugh as Dean was chuckling as she hit his arm.
"Sorry Mom. I was just saying." Declan shrugged eating another cookie.
Karen's heart fluttered that he called her Mom. She didn't want to make a big deal about it as she thought maybe it was just a slip of the tongue. They wished Dean good luck and then headed to find Shane before his match. As Roman came in just as they were leaving.
"Was that Karen?" Roman asked Dean.
"Yeah her and the boys were in here getting a snack."
"Damn it I wanted to finally talk to her. Tayla is feeding the baby so I thought I could have a moment a lone." Roman said. "Bro sorry I heard about the match being moved to the kick off show. That's shitty luck man."
"It is but I've got this. I will still steal the show or the kick off show as it were." Dean said looking at his friend. "Uce listen I don't know what you want to talk to Karen about but really think about it. She's happy she's marring Shane and you are marring Tayla apparently."
Roman just nodded at his friend and didn't say a word.
Karen and the boys found Shane the boys ran to hug him.
"So security will take you ring side for the match and then bring you back." Shane stated.
"Alright sounds good. But Shane you know I have to ask why did Dean's match get moved to the kick off show?" Karen asked.
"I know it's dumb. I tried to have my Dad keep it or move another match but he wouldn't have it. He wanted a title match on the kick off show and he was getting backlash for having the Smackdown women on the kick off show." Shane said.
"But it's fine to put the IC title there? That doesn't seem fair at all." Karen said.
"I know. I did try." Shane said.
"I know. Sorry I know it's not your fault I just saw how upset Dean was and it was frustrating to see as his friend."
"Brown eyes you are just so kind hearted and compassionate." Shane said his hands on her waist and he leaned in for a kiss.
"Good luck out there and please please be safe." Karen said kissing him again.
"Always." He smiled kissing her again.
As the boys were hugging him and saying their good luck to him too. Security took them down ring side.
"This is awesome. We get to be backstage and ring side." Rogan smiled looking around.
"Yeah Dad's gonna win and so is Dean." Kenyon said.
"Dad has to beat AJ. He's better and stronger." Declan said.
As they sat and watched Dean's match they all cheered for the IC title holder and he beat Barron Corbin to retain his title.
"Dad's coming out first right?" Rogan asked as he and his older brothers were standing as close to the barricade as they could as the show started.
"I think so." Karen smiled as she took out her phone and snapped several shots of the boys. She loved how happy and excited they got to see their dad in the ring. She loved to watch Shane too but she was always so nervous for him that he would get seriously hurt.
"Here Comes The money" played through out the arena.
The boys went nuts when they heard that. Cheering for their dad as he came down the long ramp to the ring. The camera showed them all clapping and cheering for him. Shane got into the ring and looked down at his family in that moment he fell even more in love with Karen. She was a great mom to the boys as they were cheering for him. He waved and pointed to the kids and blew a kiss to Karen. As he did a little Shane O' Mac shuffle around the ring. When AJ's music hit and he came to the ring. Declan and Kenyon booed him loudly as Rogan gave him a big thumbs down.
When the matched started Karen wouldn't take her eyes off Shane and the move set. On occasion she would glance down at the boys to get their reactions. When AJ basically pushed Shane out of the ring. They heard the referee tell him to bring it in. When AJ bounced off one side of the ropes and ran into Shane making him tumble hard over the announcers table.
"COME ON!" Karen yelled. "Shane you've got this."
"Come on Dad!" The boys cheered.
The matched continued as it was a back and forth match. AJ would get the advantage then Shane would counter. When AJ took accidentally kicked the referee things got a little crazy. AJ got out two trash cans from under the ring and set Shane up to take a coast to coast.
"No Dad!" Rogan said hugging Karen.
"Dad's gonna counter right?" Declan asked looking at Karen.
"I hope so." Karen said as Kenyon's eyes didn't leave the ring and Shane countered the coast to coast.
"YES! I knew it!" Declan said.
Shane then set AJ into a coast to coast. Then went for the cover but AJ kicked out at 2 ½. Then Shane got AJ outside the ring and put in on the announcers table. When he went to the top rope. Karen held her breathe and Shane leaped to the announcers table and crashed hard into it. AJ had moved.
"Damn it." Karen mumbled watching Shane to make sure he was moving and alright. AJ got him back in the ring to beat the 10 count. When he went for the phenomenal forearm but missed as Shane countered.
"YES DAD! That's what I'm talking about!" Kenyon yelled.
Shane then set up for the shooting star press that AJ moved out of the of. Shane landed hard to the match. Making Karen cringe as Shane was laying their in the ring. AJ did another phenomenal forearm and this time connected and got the 3 count and won.
"NOOOO!" Rogan yelled. "Daddy didn't win."
"I know little man. But that's OK because he had a great match." Karen said hugging Rogan who held on to her tightly. Shane laid in the ring a few moments while AJ celebrated. He slowly got up and headed back stage. The security guard then escorted Karen and the boys back stage. The boys ran to hug him.
"Be careful." Karen said.
"Sorry you didn't win Dad." Rogan said.
"You totally should have." Declan said.
"Are you hurt Dad?" Kenyon asked.
"I'm fine and it's fine that I didn't win. We still had a great match." He said hugging his three sons. When he looked up and saw the love of his life he motioned for her to come closer as he pulled her into a hug.
"Are you sure you are alright? Those were some hard landings." Karen said.
"I am just fine Brown eyes. Nothing a little tender love and care wont fix." He smiled pulling her into a kiss.
"I love you Shane!" Karen said holding him tightly.
"I love you too."
After Shane cleaned up they watched the rest of the show backstage together as a family. Karen holding tightly to Shane's hand never wanting to let him go.
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