One Month Later- May 20th 2019 : Monday Night Raw.
"Roman Reigns using the wild card rule. The Big Dog in the yard right? You know just remember that the yard is this big. Especially compared to the Best in the world. And I proved my point last night in a brutal steel cage match against The Miz and I walked out with my hand held high in victory. Just for everyone's edification I am now officially done with the Miz. Done. Which means that my focus is going some where else and that focal point Roman is you. You see I can't get of my mind what you did to the chairman of our company my father Vincent Kennedy McMahon. My dad again is the WWE personified. He is a global treasure. The fact that you cowardly struck him to the ground. I mean Roman I gotta ask you that question what type of man hits another mans father like that in cowardly fashion? Not only that but to then go ahead and start talking about my wife? Keep her name out of your mouth.Roman disgust me." Shane said as he was standing on the stage during Monday night raw. Talking to Roman who was currently standing in the ring.
Karen watched on the monitors backstage. She wasn't sure how this feud would play out but her name had already been dragged into this last week and now that Shane's feud with the Miz was officially over the main focus was now Shane vs Roman. She feared they were going to both let this get to personal.
"I don't know bout' cha all but I hate spoiled rich kids. You said a hole bunch of crap but the only thing we heard was that you were done with the Miz. Perfect! I am done with Elias. So that means my schedule wide open. By the way how is your wife?" Roman said standing in the ring and looking down the ramp at Shane who was standing on the stage.
"Oh no no no. You think you are done with Elias. But you see Elias isn't done with you. No and Roman one fluke victory doesn't prove anything."
"Well I don't see Elias here tonight. So if you have beef with me? I say we squash it right here in this ring tonight?" Roman said.
"Wow. How brave of you Roman stand there and issue a challenge especially with what the whole world saw last night. When my body brutally went through that steel cage match. It was brutal. But you know what Roman let's not leave it up to us. Let's leave it up to them." Shane said motioning to the WWE Universe. "Does everybody wanna see the best in the world Shane McMahon go one on one with the big dog Roman Reigns?"
The crowd began to cheer and chant Yes. Shane then took of his suit jacket and took a few steps down the ramp towards the ring.
"Well that's not happening. It's defiantly not happening here tonight because I do what all 'spoiled rich kids' do and I control my destiny and I do what I want when I want. And Roman don't you forget this I am your boss I'm control around here so allow me to demonstrate exactly what that control is." Shane explained motioning towards the entrance on the ramp as Drew McIntyre theme played and he came out to the stage standing next to Shane.
"You know Roman on second thought getting back to you challenge between me and you. It's still not happening here tonight. But I accept your challenge and that is gonna happen at Super Show down and Roman the last thing you will be hearing when you wake up from being unconscious is this … Ladies and Gentlemen the winner of this match and the best in the world Shane McMahon." Shane said with his cocky little grin.
"Spoiled little rich kid after Super Show Down you're wife is gonna see who really is the big dog around her. Because you're gonna say whatever one else says around here I just got my ass kicked my Roman Reigns. Believe that!" Roman stated as he stared down the ramp at Shane and Drew as his theme music began to play.
Karen watched and just shook her head. This was already getting personal and she just wasn't sure how this whole feud was going to go down.
"How are you doing with this whole Shane vs Roman feud?" Stephanie asked her sister in law.
"I guess I am alright with it. I mean I don't have a choice. I just don't understand why now? I mean I get it was going to be either Seth or Roman being moved to Smackdown now that Mox is not here. Not totally shocked Vince chose Roman but Shane vs Roman that is surprising me." Karen admitted.
"I know but it wasn't my Dad's choice. This was a Dunn thing and my dad went with. I guess Dunn make a great case at to why Shane vs Roman needed to happen now." Stephanie explained.
"Yeah I guess just seems weird and it's already getting personal with them mentioning me."
"Sometimes we blur those lines but I know what you mean. It's personal between Shane and Roman there is no doubt about that. But on to more exciting news. Have you and Shane decided when you are gonna tell the world about the newest McMahon addition?" Stephanie asked pointing to her Karen's belly. She was wearing a white shirt that flowed over the little bump that was starting to show.
"Yes Shane and I decided that we are taking photos on Friday and then we will post them for the world." Karen smiled.
"Good because I am so excited to be an Aunt again. Not to mention you aren't gonna be able to hide it much more." She giggled.
"I know it was like I woke up one day and there was this little bump forming." Karen smiled.
"Have you and Shane decided if you want to find out the gender of this little peanut?"
Karen grinned. "Shane really wants to know basically because he's convinced it's a little boy."
"You don't think it's a boy? Paul and I have a bet as well however it's a lame bet since we both think it's a boy too."
"There is a part of me that thinks Shane and everyone is right that's it's a boy but then a little piece of me thinks there is a chance it could be a girl. I mean it's 50/50 you know. But I can't let Shane know I think he could be right not when there is this bet on the table."
"Oh a bet do tell?" Stephanie smiled.
"Shane said that he would be shocked if little peanut was a girl. So shocked that he would buy me anything in the world."
"What did you say?"
"Well at first I said a new car just to be funny. But we've been talking about getting another car with the new baby anyway. So I think I want a house. I mean don't get me wrong I love living in Manhattan more than I ever thought I would. But I just think it would be nice to live in a house with a yard. Especially if the boys want to be with us for the whole summer this year. We are planning to stay the month of July in the Hamptons. But still." Karen explained.
"A new house. I would want to win that bet." She smiled. "But I get wanting and needing more space. Paul and I moved into a bigger house after Murphy was born. So I get it. Did Marissa agree to let you have the boys for the whole summer?" Stephanie asked.
"Kind of. She is still on the fence about it. She said she still thinks the every other week is better. I tried to explain that she could have them the whole month of June then we would get them from July to right before school started but she doesn't seem to take me that seriously I guess." Karen shrugged.
"She can be something else at times. Mostly because she likes to be in control. Don't worry it will all work out." Stephanie said.
The next day: Smackdown Live May 21st 2019
Karen was walking back towards the office from catering. She and a bowl of pickles she was eating. She hadn't really been craving much lately except Neapolitan Ice cream and Pickles.
"Hey baby girl." Roman said walking over to her.
"HI Roman." she said eating a pickle.
"How are you? I've been trying to talk to you the last few days but it seems you've been busy with charity work and then you've never been alone." He said staring at her.
"I know it's been crazy. We had a few make a wishes before Money and the bank. Oh I did want to thank you for making time to go to that Children's hospital on Saturday. They had nothing but good things to say about you. The kids were thrilled." Karen smiled up at Roman.
"Of course any time. I am here for the kids and for you anything you need." He said tucking a piece of hair behind her ear.
"Thank you Roman." She said.
"So this your dinner? Just pickles?" He chuckled stealing one and popping it in his mouth.
"I had the chicken and veggies earlier but I got a little hungry. I wanted a bag of salt and vinegar chip but then I saw the pickles and then it was a done deal." Karen giggled.
Roman nodded as he glanced down at her belly.
"So something you need to tell me?" He asked as he pointed.
She bit her lip. "Roman we are officially making an announcement on IG Friday. Then you will know." She said.
"So you aren't going to tell me now?" He asked.
"You wont use it in a story line tonight?" Karen shot at him.
"Baby girl come on you know this is all for the show." He reasoned.
"Is it Roman?" She questioned. "because it's feeling a little personal. When you tossed it in Shane's face last week that he wasn't man enough that he couldn't please me the way and I quote the Big Dog could? It felt personal."
"Karen it was creative they wanted to make this as real as possible. But I am sorry if what I said hurt you. That is not my intent but I wont apologize for how I feel about you. Karen you have to know that I still love you."
"Roman we've been over this. You know I love you as a friend but that's it. I love Shane he is my world. We are having a baby. Roman I am pregnant."
"I thought so. When I saw you Sunday you're starting to show. You look beautiful. You could have told me." He smiled looking down at her.
"I know but we were just being cautious this time. In case something happened. I wanted to get to my second trimester first. I hope you can understand."
"I know baby girl. I get it. Does Mox know?"
Karen nodded yes. "I wanted him to know before he left and it was more like an accident that I told him it just kind of came out."
"So he's known for weeks?" Roman scoffed.
"Yes. You talk to him lately?" She asked eating another pickle hoping to just change the subject as Roman moved closer to her.
"No. It's been at least two weeks. You?" He asked.
"Yes I talked to him Sunday before money in the bank. He wanted to know how I was feeling and all of that. He wanted to make time to talk Saturday." She said.
Roman nodded. "He tell you his plan I mean what's next?"
"The only thing he's told me is that he signed with New Japan and he'll be there in a few weeks. But I have this feeling he signed with AEW."
"No Mox wouldn't do that."
"He hasn't told me that but I think he wants it to be a surprise but I have this feeling he shows up at Double or Nothing on Saturday. But I do know New Japan is a done deal until at least until 2020."
"Wow Mox is really doing this." Roman said.
"He's living his dream on his terms." Karen said.
"Mrs. McMahon." Kyle the young runner said coming up to them. "Mr. Shane McMahon would like to see you before we go live." He said.
"Thank you Kyle. Tell him I will be right there." She said to him as he ran to tell Shane. "Well I better go see Shane before the show. Good luck tonight and Roman please don't hurt my husband to bad." She said as she walked away to Shane's office.
Roman couldn't help but check her out as she walked away. Thinking about all she said about Moxley being in New Japan and how she thought he was going to AEW. But more importantly how she was pregnant and she had told Mox weeks ago but not him. Apart of him felt he was loosing her even more. Over time he hadn't noticed but she had grown closer to Jon Moxley and she was married to Shane. But his feelings for her were still as strong as the day he met her.
Karen walked into the office as Paul laughed seeing her bowl of pickles.
"You went for a snack." He chuckled.
"Yes I did. I was hungry and they have these really good pickles in catering." Karen smiled eating another one.
Shane smiled at his wife as he placed his hand on her belly. "Little peanut wanted pickles huh?"
Karen nodded yes into a kiss.
During Smackdown live Karen watched on the monitors on the screen. Elias had a promo with Shane where he apologized for the loss to Roman on Sunday. How Shane and his family especially his wife deserved better from him. So he would be in Shane's corner at Super Show down. Shane said he understood but he didn't need anyone in his corner at Super Showdown. But tonight Shane would be in his corner as Elias went one on one with Roman Reigns. Half way through the show Vince and Paul made Karen sit down as she had been standing for a while. When the main even started it was Elias vs Roman. When Roman would seem to get the upper hand Shane would interfere. At one point he grabbed Roman's leg before he could deliver a super man punch.
Then he put Elias's foot on the rope to break the count. After that Roman delivered a drive by to Shane. Then he put Elias's guitar in the ring and distracted the referee. But that didn't work in their favor as Roman delivered the spear to Elias and got the win. As soon as the bell rang Shane was in the ring tossing jabs and punches Roman's way. Then he was going to smash the guitar over him but Roman got in a super man punch. Roman was then going to smash the guitar on Shane but Drew came to the ring and delivered the claymore to Roman.
As he lay in the ring Drew was yelling at him.
"I told you Roman! I told you last night. I told you!"
"Stay away from my wife." Shane growled into Roman's ear. Before standing up and raising Drew's hand in the air. "That's the man right here."
Karen was waiting for Shane and Drew as they got back stage.
"Are you alright?" She asked touching his face softly.
"I am just fine sweet heart." Shane said kissing her.
"You sure that looked like it really connected."
"It did but it's nothing." He told her as he kissed her again.
"He's good lash McMahon here is a tough sob." Drew chuckled.
"Don't I know it." Karen giggled.
When Roman came back stage he wanted to go see Karen as he glanced that way he saw her talking with Shane, Vince, Elias and Drew. He shook his head and just headed back to the locker room. Trying to figure out what his next move would be. He wasn't gonna give up just yet.
Friday May 24th 2019.
Karen was sitting on the exam room table as Shane was sitting in the chair next to it. With a grin on his face.
"What's with the grin McMahon?" She chuckled.
"Oh I am just thinking of all the ways you owe me when I win this bet." He said in that cocky McMahon tone.
"Really like what?"
"Glad you asked." he smiled as he stood up and kissed her lips softly putting one hand on each side of her.
"First of all breakfast in bed. Then a little morning treat." He said wiggling his eye brows.
"We did that this morning." She giggled.
"Oh we did and last night. These hormones are working in my favor." Shane smiled. "But then I was thinking a massage."
"You are just so sure you are gonna win huh?" She smiled.
"I always win sweet heart I married you." He smiled kissing her.
"Good answer." She said as their was a knock on the door and in came Dr. Jones.
After the brief exam she started the ultrasound. Karen was always a little nervous about this her fears always seemed to get the best of her until she heard sweet little peanut's heart beat. Shane held her hand as they stared at the screen.
"Karen everything is measuring right on track you are officially now in your second trimester and this little one has a strong heart beat. Here is the head, the nose, the arms, fingers. The legs and oh … well would you like to know the sex?" Dr. Jones asked.
"YES!" Karen and Shane both said at the exact same time.
Dr. Jones laughed. "That was a strong yes I wont need to ask as again." She laughed as she pointed to screen.
"Congratulations it's a girl!" Dr. Jones smiled.
Shane was stunned as he just stared at the screen. Karen giggled and she watched Shane's reaction.
"Umm sorry Dr. Jones but I think I am gonna need you to say that again are you sure?" Shane stuttered out in shock. Making both Karen and the Doctor laugh.
"It's a girl." She said.
"We're having a little girl." Shane smiled looking at his wife and giving her a kiss as he was still so shocked and excited.
"We're having a girl."
When they got home later that afternoon Shane couldn't wait to take the photos for the announcement. He was so sure it was a little boy that he had gotten little blue and white Jordan ones for the photo. Karen smiled when she pulled out a pair of pink Jordans. Shane laughed at his wife who was prepared.
The first photo they took was of just shoes. A pair for each member of their family. Shane, Karen, Declan, Kenyon and Rogan. Then the little pink pair at the end. The next photo taken was of Karen and Shane holding hands with the shoes in the middle. Then they posted on their social media accounts at the same time those two photos.
"Our family will be growing by two feet! A grand adventure is about to begin. Baby Girl McMahon arriving November 2019."
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