Chapter 27
The following Tuesday, Paul had been visiting Smackdown; it would be the last full week he would have with the girls before school started. Shaun’s friend Marylin was watching Mac and Kira (as she did occasionally when no one else was available), being Montana was helping piece together details with Creative with some last minute script changes before the show, Mariah was called to be on the Smackdown ring crew that night, and Shaun was working security. And it was very likely Brian would be working a match.
“Wow, must be nice for some of us to sit around on their asses backstage while the rest of us are busting ours,” Shaun teased Paul before giving him a hug.
“And hello to you too,” he laughed. “How was Disney World? I haven’t see you since you came back from vacation, even if I did get your emails.”
“Well, let’s just say I got a taste of parenthood in one weekend and may put off having children for awhile. I do not know how you do it, Guapo. Whew. My cousin‘s kids wore me out.”
“It isn’t easy, especially with me raising girls. Some days I want to pull my hair out, especially now Kira’s at the age where she’s asking questions about shit.”
Shaun rubbed his head. “Doesn’t look like you have much hair to pull out these days.”
“Ha ha. Cute. But, sabes que, I know I’m going to miss the little sprouts when they go home for school next week.”
“And I am sure they will miss their papi too. But maybe one of these days—”
“Don’t start, Shaun,” Paul warned. “I’ve already gotten shit about Mon from practically everyone I know all week.”
“Speaking of which, how are things with you and Montana? Mariah told me you took Montana and the girls to see your parents. I guess that’s why it took so long to email me back.”
He nodded. “Mi mami was on my ass about everything imaginable the whole time we visited her. But at least she and my pops like Mon. That’s a good start, I guess.”
“Wow, right off? They didn’t usually take to just about any of your women from the start.”
“Yeah, go figure.”
“But I can’t blame them; you and Montana make a really good—”
“Again, Shaun, don’t go there.”
“Couple,” she finished.
“Oh. Well, thanks for that one.”
“And would have a beautiful child.”
He smacked his forehead. “OQUELA. I knew something like that would follow.”
“Come on, Guapo, a blind man can see you’re crazy about that girl and she feels the same about you. And two little girls also—”
“Love her too,” Paul cut in. “I got this same sermon from mi mami.”
“So any hot date after the taping tonight?”
“More than likely I’ll be hanging out with Spanky since I came down to see him anyway,” Paul replied. “Montana’s been working since eight this morning so she’ll probably be exhausted and want to go back to the hotel.”
“Well, maybe you two can do something nice tomorrow when she’s a little more rested. Frankly, tonight, I think we’re all going to need some rest after this show.”
“Spanky rest? Shit, dude doesn’t know the meaning of the word.”
“Someone beckon His Greatness?” Brian stuck his head in, sporting a cheesy grin.
“Yeah, but they didn’t show up and we got you instead,” Paul replied, laughing. “So whose ass are you kicking tonight?”
“They haven’t told me yet. Something about the last minute bullshit going on. So where’s your better looking half?”
“Getting her ass worked off by Creative. I think by the time the taping starts, the poor woman won’t be seeing straight.”
“Guess you getting laid tonight is out of the question, huh?”
“Is sex all you think about?” Shaun asked, a strange look on her face.
“This is Brian, Shaun; his brains are located in his dick. Didn’t you know that?”
“And fuck you too, PL.”
“I know you do,” Paul said. “I thought the hair would turn you off, but you still wants to jump my bones!” He began to laugh. “Too bad you aren’t my type.”
Shaun shook her head. “You guys and your sex jokes.”
“Hey, come on, Shaun, it’s common knowledge that I’ve seen more ass than Paul anyway.”
“Yeah, mostly men’s asses,” Paul joked. “And the ones you gawk at in the locker room don’t count. I’m surprised you haven’t tried to hit on Ezekiel yet.”
“Gee thanks, dude, why not try and get me killed by my own bodyguard?”
“Now that is one scary mofo,” Shaun nodded.
“You aren’t kidding,” Paul agreed. “He never smiles and looks like he could eat you. I met the dude once and nearly pissed myself. He's like HUGE, fucking hell. I was with Brian when they were introduced, he was like ‘Oh you're not scary at all.’ I think dumb ass here hit his own head one time too many.”
“He isn’t scary. He is the biggest, baddest brother around.”
“You’re nuts,” Shaun said. “That man would scare Satan.”
“He's a big scary dude,” Paul agreed.
“No, you’re just a pussy,” Brian laughed. “And speaking of pussies, since you will likely not be getting any from Montana tonight, let’s go get shitfaced and tease some bitches.”
“Are you forgetting something? I happen to still have my kids with me, whom I will be happily going back to once this show is done. And you’re the one that has the corner market on getting shitfaced. I already messed up once on my promise to Dani; I’m not doing it again. So unless you have something better in mind, I’ll pass.”
“Jesus, Maria was right; you are acting like an old man.”
“Actually, I’m acting like a responsible father, which reminds me, I need to check in with Marylin and then I’m going to see if my lady is available for a well-deserved break.”
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