July 2019

"You alright brown eyes?" Shane asked kissing his wife softly.

"Yeah lover. Just tired." She said giving her husband a half smile she was sitting on the examine table at the doctors office.

"I've noticed you've been really tired lately. You sure you are feeling alright?" He asked concerned.

"I am fine. The boys have just been keeping me really busy and the back and forth from Raw and Smackdown every week for the make a wish things. It's just been a lot." She said softly.

"Yeah? Maybe we should cut the traveling in half."

"Maybe." She said holding hands.

Over the last few weeks Shane had noticed a difference in his wife. She was tired and wasn't as talkative. He had a feeling something was going on with her but when he tried to talk to her about it or have her open up. She would answer with everything is fine she was just tired.

A few moments later Dr. Jones came in.

"Hello Karen, Shane. How are you feeling today?" She asked.

"I am feeling good. Not as much morning sickness so that is a bonus." Karen told her.

"That's good. I am glad to hear that." She said as she started the rest of the exam. Measuring Karen's abdomen and listening to the baby's heart beat on the Doppler machine.

Shane smiled at hearing their daughter's heart beat as he kissed the top of Karen's head.

"I did get a few of the test results back from the last time you were here and I don't see anything concerning. The baby is healthy and no abnormalities were found. The baby is just measuring a little bigger than normal." Dr. Jones explained.

"Is there something wrong?" Karen asked concerned.

"No not at all. It just means the baby is measuring generational wise bigger. I would just like to schedule you for your glucose test soon. Once we get those results then we will know for sure if you are a gestational diabetic. But Karen, Shane listen this is nothing to worry about. This little lady is strong and healthy." Dr. Jones said.

"Thank you." Karen said.

"Of course. Is there anything else you want to talk about before your next visit?" She asked.

"I am just a little concerned Karen's been extremely tired lately and it seems she's still getting more sickness fairly often. When my ex wife was pregnant she got more energy during the second trimester and her morning sickness stopped. Is this something to be alarmed about?" Shane asked as he felt Karen tense up a bit.

"It's nothing to be to concerned about but Karen are you feeling alright other wise?" She asked.

"Yes I just get tired and need to rest. It's mostly later in the day after I've been running around all day." Karen said softly.

"Well I would take it easy try to take more breaks during the day and drink plenty of water and eat some trail mix or something just to boost that engender a bit." She nodded.

"Thank you Dr. Jones." Karen said.

Before they left the office Karen scheduled her glucose test and her next appointment. She didn't say much on the way home she just looked out the window. When Shane reached over and grabbed her hand.

"Karen sweet heart I know something is bothering you please talk to me." He said.

"Why do you do that?" Karen snapped.

"Do what?" He asked a little taken back. She never usually snapped at him like that.

"Why do you always have to compare me to Marissa? I get it Shane I am not the perfect little wife. I am bigger than she was I am clearly not doing this pregnancy right like she did." She said angrily.

"Oh Karen that's not true at all. Where is this coming from?" Shane asked.

"It is true Shane. Karen I'm a little concerned you are so tired. When Marissa was pregnant with the boys her energy came back in the second trimester. Maybe we should cut back on eating so much junk that's not good for you or the baby. When Marissa was pregnant with Rogan .. blah blah blah. You do it all the damn time Shane I get it alright. I am fat and I am screwing this up." Karen said annoyed.

"Sweet heart that is not true. I never meant for you to feel like that. You are not screwing anything up. I am just concerned that you've been so tired. I only want the best for you and our daughter. I love you and but I know something is bothering you and you wont talk to me about it." Shane told her.

"Shane I am fine. I am sorry I snapped at you."

"Karen I am your husband whatever seems to be bothering you I want us to be able to talk about it no matter what it is. I love you."

"I love you too Shane." She said as she leaned over and kissed him softly.

A week later – Extreme Rules.

Karen and Shane were in the car on their way to the arena for Extreme Rules.

"I am so glad you decided to come with me." Shane smiled kissing her cheek.

"Me too. Also thank you for this last week. It was nice just being at the beach house in the Hamptons and relaxing with the boys. They had so much fun at the beach and the pool. I think it's just what we needed." Karen smiled kissing him softly.

"I am so happy you are feeling better." Shane smiled placing his hand on her belly. "I am also excited to tell my Dad we picked out a name for our little girl."

"Me too. Gracie Kennedy McMahon." Karen smiled.

"My dad is going to be so happy we are naming his Granddaughter after him. Well kind of just his middle name will be hers." Shane said.

"I wouldn't want it any other way." Karen said as she felt her phone vibrate in her bag. She reached for it and saw that it was Jon Moxley calling her again. She clicked ignore.

Jon Moxley had been in Japan competing in the G1 Climax tournament for the last several weeks. He was currently leading the B Block. Karen talked to him right before he left but since had been ignoring him. She was trying to piece together that night in Vegas and it always came out the same her version was a little different than Jon's she couldn't remember actually sleeping with him. She remembered kissing him and falling a sleep in his bed but nothing else.

A Few hours later.

Karen was in catering getting a snack while Shane was going over some of the show with a few of the producers. When Seth Rollins came in.

"Hi Karen how are you?" Seth asked walking over to her.

"I am not talking to you." Karen said annoyed.

"Come on it's been a couple weeks are you still mad at me?"

"Seth what you said about Jon was uncalled for so yeah I am still pissed at you. He trusted you and this is how you pay him back. I know you were upset that he didn't tell you about his AEW deal but that doesn't give you the right to talk shit about him." Karen explained.

"Karen it wasn't like that at all. People are taking my words out of context." Seth tried to reason.

"That's your excuse? For telling the world that Jon couldn't handle being in the WWE? For saying that he took his ball and ran home. For saying that he is taking food from your table. Bull shit Seth. Jon busted his ass for this company and they treated him like a third wheel to you and Roman. But despite all that he always had your and Roman's back. He wasn't happy and he did something about it. Instead of being mad or jealous or whatever this version of you is. You should be happy that he is finally happy." Karen stated as she walked away from Seth and left catering. She glanced down the hall and saw Roman in what looked like a heated conversation with Kevin Dunn. She didn't think much about it as she went into the Shane's locker room.

"Roman you are getting the win tonight. That is the best I can do. After tonight the feud with you and Shane is slowly going to fade." Kevin explained.

"What the hell? So that's it? Some help you've been." Roman stated.

"They are going to transition into Kevin Owens vs Shane." Kevin said.

"Another KO vs McMahon feud that no one asked for. So I am getting pushed to the side here?" Roman asked.

"It's not like that at all Roman. Vince wants you to focus on your health and the Make A Wish events you have scheduled in the coming months. We have few feuds in the works for you but not with Shane McMahon. I did what you asked and got Taker to be your tag partner. You both win tonight."

Roman just nodded as he noticed Karen going into the locker room. "Like I said thanks for nothing."

Karen sat down on the couch taking a drink of her water and eating the snack she had grabbed. Trying to just take a minute to herself. When her phone went off again. She glanced down and saw that it was Moxley. She took a deep breathe and answered her phone.

"Hello?"

"Karen babe? You finally answered." Moxley said with relief.

"I did. How are you?" She asked.

"I am alright a little swore." He stated.

"Your elbow?" She asked concerned.

"It's just a little swore nothing serious." Moxley told her. "I am so glad you answered. I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to talk to me again."

"Jon listen you dropped this bomb shell on me then you left and went to Japan. I am not even sure how to process what you said to me. I just can't remember sleeping with you. I remember being in your bed I remember your arms around me but I just don't remember having sex with you." She said.

"I know it's hard to wrap your head around. There was a part of me that was never going to tell you." He said honestly.

"Then why did you Jon? Why did you tell me then? If you viewed it as a one night stand between friends then why did you even tell me?" She asked him.

"You had a right to know what happened. I just ask that you try to remember. I wanted you to have all the facts. Like I told you a few weeks ago I think this baby could be mine."

"Jon I am trying to remember. But I just can't remember having sex with you I'm sorry. But we need to stop this. Nothing changes you are still my friend. Can we just go back to that?" She asked trying not to cry.

"Karen I wish it were that simple. I didn't expect this to happen. I didn't expect to fall for you."

"Please don't say things you don't mean. Jon please know that I am so proud of you. Leading the B Block being undefeated in NJPW. Know that I am watching you but I just need time. Take care of yourself Jon." She stated as she hung up the phone as she began to cry.

"Karen?" Roman asked as he was standing in the door way.

"How long have you been standing there?" She said wiping her tears.

"Are you alright? Were you talking Moxley?" He asked coming into the room further.

"Yeah. He was just telling me all the fun he's having in Japan and his new Young Lion Shota." She said trying to not let him see her tears.

"Baby girl what's wrong talk to me." Roman asked touching her arm softly.

"Roman everything is fine. So you and Taker huh? How did you manage to get him out of retirement and not at a Mania?" She said changing the subject.

"It just all came together." Roman said looking at Karen. "Look Karen please talk to me. I know you better than you think I do. I know when something is bothering you. If you can talk to Moxley of all people then you should be able to talk to me."

"Roman thank you but there is nothing to talk about. I will be just fine." Karen said.

"Are you sure? I am here Karen I have nothing but time for you baby girl." Roman said touching her cheek softly.

"I am sure." She said stepping back away from him. "Roman you are a great friend but you know that is all we will ever be right? Just friends."

"You really don't think there is a chance that we could be something more?" Roman asked her.

"Roman please know that I care about you so much so what I am about to say is not meant to hurt you at all but there is no chance for anything more between us. I never loved you the way I love Shane. He is my husband." Karen said.

"How did I know you would be in here?" Shane annoyed coming into the room.

"Just talking with a friend." Roman said as he stood there and watched as Shane kissed Karen softly.

"You alright sweet heart?" Shane asked.

"Yes I'm fine. So how did your meeting go?" She asked him.

"I should probably go then I guess." Roman stated looking at Karen.

"Oh no it's fine Roman you stay. This concerns you too. I think you should be here when I tell my wife that you paid Kevin Dunn money to put you in a feud with me. That it was your idea to bring her into this feud and talk about her like she was a whore. Oh and that little part about if you win against me you get to be with her." Shane stated.

"What?" Karen asked shocked and confused as she looked at him. "Roman is all that true?"

"Karen baby girl please it's not like that." Roman said.

"Then what was it like? You treating my wife like a trophy?" Shane said.

"Roman did you really do that? Pay Kevin and think that if you won you could what sleep with me?" She asked.

"Karen not at all. But I did pay Kevin money to put me in a feud with Shane. I wanted you to see who he truly was. That he can't love you like I can. I wanted you to see on your own that we belong together. I've always loved you please know that I never meant to hurt you during any of this." Roman admitted.

"I .. I can't believe this. How could you possibly think that any of that was OK? Roman you are a sweet guy and you know I care about you but I never thought you would do something like this."

"Karen please I can explain this." He said.

As Karen stood there just over whelmed at everything happening in her life right now she felt a little light headed.

"Just … just get out Roman. I never want to see you again." She said as she felt sick to her stomach. She ran to the bathroom to get sick.

"You heard her I don't want you to come near my wife again now get out!" Shane ordered as he went to Karen's side.

She was kneeling next to the toilet pale and in tears.

"I am sorry everything is such a damn mess." She sniffled.

"Sweet heart listen you have nothing to be sorry for. This is not your fault at all. Just breathe softly I am right here I am not going any where."

"I love you Shane so much no matter what I love you please know that." She cried as she buried her head into his chest as he wrapped his arms around her.

"I love you too Karen." He soothed kissing her forehead holding her close to him.

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