Behind the desk

Jack scoffed. Not wanting to waste anymore time, he started to walk away. "Don't forget, I still have your virginity!" He called over his shoulder before he rounded the corner.

John pouted. "I hate these stupid pregnant hormones... How do you put up with me?"

Nolee felt like her heart was ripped from her chest. She remembered, how could she forget. She and Jake had made love in an airplane. It hadn't even been decent like her and Wade's time in the airplane had been. He had taken her in the bathroom. Sobbing, Nolee leaned against the wall. Every girl needed to cry now and then.

Shawn smiled, "I'm use to it. Been through this song and dance twice already."

John smiled. "True. I remember meeting your kids." He chuckled.

"Yeah, they are a handful," Shawn laughed.

John chuckled. "I remember what they said to me. 'Are you Daddy's special friend?'" He giggled, remembering Shawn's kids.

"Well that's how I explained it to them," Shawn laughed.

Eventually, Nolee made her way back to her room where Wade was.

John raised a brow at Shawn. "And then they said 'Daddy, isn't he a little young?'" He chuckled.

Wade frowned and immediately wrapped his arms around Nolee. "Are you alright, love?"

Shawn blushed, "Aw, what did they know? They're just kids."


Nolee laid her head on Wade's chest, "I'm a dirty whore and I don't see how you love me...."

John chuckled. "True. Age is just a number baby. It's not liek the age difference i that far apart..." He said.

Wade blinked at her. "What are you, turning into John? How the hell are you a dirty whore?"

"I'm in my mid 40's..." Shawn said.

Nolee shook her head, "I...I was with Jack before you and...and I fucked him in an airplane bathroom. I gave him head in a movie theather...'

"So? I'm 31. Its not like I'm 20. And people know we love each other, and that what we have is real. I remember when I first met you. I was 24 and I was on Tough Enough. Short hair, cheeky grin... Remember?" He chuckled.

Wade sighed. "We all do things we regret. But you just have to remeberm its what makes us human, love." He said softly.

"God yes you were so annoying!" Shawn teased.


Nolee frowned, "I bet other than John you never made a mistake..."

John pouted. "I was not! I was just... lovestruck." He giggled, blushing.

Wade. "Yes I have. Boyfriends that have used for money or sex... Ive made my fair share of mistakes. You just have to move on.

" 'Mr. Shawn can I help you with your bags?', 'Mr. Shawn guess what I've got the room right next to yours!', " Shawn mocked a young mans voice.


Nolee kissed his chest, not moving her head.

John blushed even deeper. "Well... Well... You're marrying me! So you're stuck with me. When did you first realize you were in love with little, annoying, 'ol me?" He giggled.

Wade smiled, holding her tight to his chest. "Love you, darling..."

"When I saw you," Shawn smiled.

"I love you and always will," Nolee whispered.

John frowned. "Really? But acted like I was an annoying fly. At first, I really thought you hated me."

Wade smiled. "We should get back to the house, sound good?"

"Hey, I had to put up a front. I was a trainer, I had to look unbiased." Shawn smiled.


"Wade...your mother..." Nolee bit her lip, "how long has she been that bad?"

John pouted. "Coulda told me! You made me cry one time." He said, lightly hittong Shawn's arm.

Wade sighed. "Few years. But I guess its a part of life. Sad, but part of life..."

"What do you mean I made you cry? When did I make you cry?" Shawn asked.


Nolee frowned, "I've never had a mom..."

"You don't remember? You were training us, one on one. You got real close and you were about to kiss me. ANd I was so excited. We were millimeters apar but then... the rest of the competitors walked in. You pushed me away, called me a slut and yelled at me to get out of the ring..." John said quietly.

Wade sighed. "Well, I never had a Dad. We're an angsty couple, aren't we?" He chuckled quietly, kissing her temple.

Shawn got wide eyed, "Oh shit Johnny I'm sooo sorry!"


Nolee looked at him, "Why...why didn't you have a dad?"

John smiled sadly. "It's okay, Shawn. You're with me now, and that's all that matters. So long as your not ashamed of me.... I'm happy."

Wade shrugged. "He left before I knew him. Don't really care who he is and where he is." He said bluntly.

"I would never be ashamed of you. I love you." Shawn said, kissing him gently.

Nolee kissed Wade's cheek, "He missed out on what a wonderful man you became."

John smiled, kissing Shawn back. He was so in love with this man...

Wade kissed her lips. "Thank you. Now you should go fetch your friends so we can get back." He said softly.