A/N-Oooooh boy, what a time to be a fan of the Judgement Day. It's tough, I'm not gonna lie but I'm keeping the fair. HHH has built up some trust with me so I'm holding the line. Never let it be said that I can't turn a shit Judgement Day episode into a sweet little chapter with our favourite group, haha.
Finn barged into Adam Pierce's office to find the General Manager sat his desk, head lowered and massaging his forehead. The man looked up at Finn and frowned, "do you guys ever think of knocking? what do you want Finn? I've got enough problems as it is without you and your group playing up again." Finn laughed and flopped down in a chair, dropping his title belt on the desk, "too busy for one of your champions?" He asked arrogantly causing Adam's eyes to glint dangerously, "seeing as you've not defended those titles once in two months and seem to have shown no desire to do any time soon? I'd say yes." Adam shot back and Finn groaned in annoyance before standing back up and grabbing his title. "Fine, if you don't want to talk, have it your own way. You know…I've always liked you as GM Adam but at least on Smackdown Nick Aldis respects his champions, maybe me and the rest of the Judgement Day should just go there." The Irishman threatened and Adam sighed and gestured to the seat, "sit down Finn, what's the problem?" Finn smirked and flopped down again, this time draping his title over his shoulder. "See, was that so hard? You need to relax more Adam." Finn laughed and Adam glared at him, "it would be easier to relax if I didn't have you lot running around like children, causing mayhem and chaos. Or playing hide and goddamn seek." Adam burst out and Finn frowned, "what do you mean?" He asked curiously and Adam groaned, "we've lost Drew McIntrye, he turned up earlier today and then disappeared, we've looked everywhere." He explained and Finn couldn't help but laugh, "oh I'm sure he'll turn up. Anyway, I wanted to pop in to just say that if Damian comes round wanting to fight me, you can tell him that I refuse."
"Why are you doing this to me, Finn?" Adam asked, annoyance evident in his face before Finn held up a hand to stop him. "What a minute there fella, let me finish. I will fight him in a tag match though, if he can find anyone who would want to fight with him that is." Finn burst into laughter and stood back up, heading towards the exit. "Guys' alone apart from Rhea, be the easiest fight in history," he called back as he left the office, hearing Adam mutter under his breath "I need a drink." Finn checked the time and shrugged, he was starting early tonight.
When he got to the club house he walked in to see Liv on Dominik's lap, laughing in happiness as she and Dominik recounted something, probably the beatdown they had inflicted on Rhea at the start of the show. Across the room JD and Carlito were sat playing on the new PS5, a two on one handicap match of Liv and Raquel against Rhea. Finn smiled to himself as he stood in the doorway and watched his family, he was so proud of each and everyone of them. They were all getting better, more confident, now they were out from the oppressiveness of Rhea and Damian. He focused on Liv and Domink, seeing them smiling and hugging each other, that adorable little eskimo kiss they liked to do. Dominik had told him about the meltdown Liv'd had after Bash in Berlin and the way he had handled it and the older man couldn't be more proud of the young Latino. He had never seen him so invested and involved with someone else, he really did love Liv.
After a moment Liv looked across the room and saw Finn, "Finny!" She exclaimed happily and hopped off Dominik, running over to him and hugging him. He smiled and hugged her back, seeing over her head as Dominik nodded his greetings. "Hey sis, everything okay?" He asked gently and Liv nodded, "everything's awesome," she responded before breaking the hug and heading back to Dominik. JD and Carlito had paused their match and turned their attention to him, obviously expecting him to say something. He cleared his throat a little before addressing them, "so I just came from Pierce's office," he started and Liv made a face, she had still not forgiven him for putting her and Dominik in that tag match in Berlin. "Well, I knew that after what Liv and our man Dominik did to Rhea that Damian would be out for blood. So I told him that I'd only fight him if it was in a tag match," Finn laughed, and the others joined in. "Who would want to tag with him after everything he's done?" JD asked rhetorically and Carlito nodded in agreement, "yeah man, that's cool." The older Latino stated before Dominik made a thoughtful sound. Everyone turned to look at him, "what's wrong fella?" Finn asked and Dominik looked conflicted before shaking his head, "it's probably nothing…" He trailed off and Finn shook his head, "hey, come on, what's up?" He insisted and Dominik chewed on his lip thoughtfully, "it's just…there might be one guy who'd tag with Damian, cause he's been in the same position…Jey." Finn felt the colour drain from his face and a silence fell over the room. "I…hadn't thought about that…" Finn stated and exchanged a glance at JD who looked worried as well. "That's not cool…" Carlito uttered and Finn just nodded his head in agreement.
"Guys! Stop it, it'll be fine," Liv uttered confidently, waving off the threat of Jey Uso like it was nothing. "I'll be there to help you, I promise, Jey wouldn't dare hit me. He's too much of goody two-shoes!" The blonde cackled afterwards, raising the spirits of everyone else. "Now, Carlito sweetie, are you still down to help Daddy Dom win his match tonight?" She asked and Carlito nodded, "yeah of course Liv, anything for Dominik." Dominik nodded his thanks at him, "cheers amigo." "De nada" Carlito responded and Finn grinned. "Regardless of what happens, I promise you all that tonight will be a turning point for us. I told Liv that Bash would be the start of a new beginning and I meant it. The Plan starts now. No Rhea, no Damian, no leaders, no egos." He stated simply and JD nodded, smiling grimly, "no egos." Carlito nodded as well, "no egos." He repeated, Dom smiled and looked at Liv, who smiled happily back at him before they both turned to the rest of the group, "no egos," they stated at the same time. JD laughed, "still creepy…cute but creepy."
A/N- So, I might have put in a little bit of wish in this chapter, Raquel coming back and joining forces with Liv. Dunno if it's gonna happen but I'd like it to.
I really wish I could do more with Carlito but it never comes to me, he really is just there to utter his catch phrase. I tried to give him a bit more this week though.
Oh, next weeks chapter might be delayed. I'm on holiday next week, I'll be taking my laptop but I might not get much writing done, fair warning