2 days since Travis and Becky spoke*

Becky has been shut in the house ever since her husband left. All she has is her kids and the dog, and occasionally Charlotte would stop over.
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When Charlotte came back over the night that Becky had called Travis and told him that he was Jackson's father, she got mad at him of how the way he handled it.

She knew when she talked to him that he didn't even care about her feelings. Even though that she messed up, he could atleast act like she is a human being.

Wednesday morning*

The past two days have been hell for Travis. He's been in a emotional spin as soon as he got off the phone with his wife.

Having the news that he was the father to his son was great, but after hearing the multiple voicemails over, and over, and over that night; he was now feeling like the bad guy as he could feel how she was feeling. Everytime he would hear them he would feel the same, his mind would spiral back to where they were madly in love.

Then his mind would spike at the point where he heard Charlotte break the news that changed their lives.

All of his emotions he got from her would then stop and he would stick by what he was doing.

Travis was starting to lose his mind.

Alarm*

His eyes slowly opened as the Florida sun was rising into the bedroom window, when it hit his eye then he was fully awake.

It was pretty early since today he is scheduled to a meeting with the top head of the company.

He was not ready for this day, but he was already ready to get it over with.

Travis sat up and quickly packed a carry on just incase he was forced to stay overnight. After that he jumped into the shower and got dressed in his suit.

10 minutes later*

Katie was out in her kitchen making breakfast for her, her son Benjamin and Travis.

She hasn't been his biggest fan ever since they had that talk with Charlotte. As everyone knows that Becky made a mistake, she thinks that Travis could atleast make an effort to work something out with her instead of dropping everything and leaving her.

Travis walks out of his room and walks downstairs*

He rounded the corner and she saw him all dressed up with one of his bags that he brought when this situation happend.

She had no idea what was going on but let him be since he sat next to her son.

Travis: Morning you two. Whatcha doing Ben?

Ben: Working on some homework..

Travis: What is that? Science?

Ben: Yeah. My favorite.

He was watching him brainstorm and think of different solutions to solving the problems. Travis saw big things for his nephew as he turned into a smart kid.

Then he walked up and sat at the counter while his sister finished cooking.

Everyone then started to eat as she had a few questions whenever the bus came to pick up Ben.

At the counter*

Katie: Alright, now that he's gone. Where are you off to today?

Travis: Meeting.

Katie: With? Becky?

Travis: Nope. Flying to Stamford to meet with management.

Katie: Oh. Are you in trouble?

Travis: I have no clue. I haven't talked to anyone besides Hunter the day after everything happend.

Katie: Well hopefully you don't get fired.

Travis: I can't. I haven't resigned yet so they would just pull the offer off the table and I'll ride out the rest of the time until then.

He went back to eating his food and looking at the clock to see he needs to leave soon.

But before he could change the subject, his sister came back to the situation.

Katie: I think you should go visit home.

Travis: Not this again Kat. I'm not talking about it..

Katie: Seriously. She messed up, yes. But you two have been together for six years for a reason.

Travis: ...

Katie: Remember when Ben's father and I were together? He skipped town when I was pregnant, and I was devastated.

Travis: Yeah, I wanted to kill him.

Katie: But then he came to his senses and came back. When Ben was born I found out that he cheated on me when he wasnt in my life at that point.

Travis: ...

Katie: But now were still together and slowly building ourselves up. I still love him and forgive him for his mistakes because were all human. We make mistakes. You cannot tell me you haven't made a mistake when you and Becks were together.

Travis: sighs*

He then finished his food, got up and cleaned his plate. She watched him grab his bag and slip on his suit shoes.

Katie: Are you not going to say anything?

Travis: Katie, listen. You've been through some stuff, but you're not me. This is different, and I'm sticking to my word.

Katie: But you remember when I said it was a mistake with him? Now I regret saying that.

Travis: Well maybe it was a mistake to start a family with her.

He then stood up and walked out the door as she was disappointed in him. She isn't going to give her a chance to work things out.

And with him saying that about Becky was hurtful.

Outside*

As he jumped into his truck and put the bag in his passenger seat, put it in gear and backed out of the driveway.

He was now five minutes out from the airport and his mind was racing with what he said. Maybe saying that it was a mistake was too much, he does love his children and would do anything for them.

Arriving at the airport*

Travis paid for parking and walked in with his bag, got checked in and walked to his gate.

He was now an hour early since his flight was delayed due to weather in between Tampa and Stamford. So now he knew how to pass the time until then.

The bar was full of waiting passengers and he found a spot at the bar next to the huge window over looking the airport.

Then the bartender walked over as Travis was looking at the menu.

Bartender: What'll it be?

Travis: I'll take an old fashion.

Bartender: Alright.

He watched him quickly make his drink and slide it over to him.

Travis: Hey, just keep them coming.

Bartender: Open a tab?

Travis: Why not?

He slid over his credit card and started to sip on his first of who knows how many.

As he kept the drinks coming, his life was going over his head the whole time.  Then he decided to post a picture that someone took of him during his return at the rumble. Travis darkened it and made it look like a shadow was over him, watching him from above with a cryptic messages.

@tsharpwwe

"Where are you when I need you? You were my go to guy to talk about anything. You were my brother. I need you now more than ever Jackson."

He finished his first drink and slid the glass up to the front of the bar as he was sent another.

An hour later*

Travis was five drinks in and was feeling good as his gate was called for boarding.

He grabbed his small carry on and walked onto his plane where he quickly sat down and blasted his music away as they took off.

Wheels up and cutting through the sky, Travis didn't care about what may happen in a couple hours.

His life, career and legacy was hanging onto his thoughts, only Travis can keep it afloat.

With Becky back in Tampa*

She woke up a wreck since she's been sleeping on her husband's side of the bed.

It reminds her so much of him since he wore a certain cologne. But whenever she would sleep on that side it would torture her since it smelled like him.

That's all she has to remind her of Travis after that terrible phone call they had a couple nights ago.

When the news broke and they hung up, Becky stayed up all night crying to herself and rethinking her life.

Back to present day* That afternoon*

Becky went to Alexis's school and had lunch with her daughter since she can tell that having Travis gone was hurting her as well. But since she's just a little girl she couldn't get much out of her.

So her going to the school and spending that little time with her made it special.

It was almost a small relief since that was the first time she had left the house, and after they ate she walked outside and watched her and her friends play around on the jungle gym.

When the teachers came out and rounded up all the kids, Becky gave her little girl a huge and a kiss before leaving.

Becky got back into her car and drove around Tampa for a little until she got a call from someone.

Accept*

Becky: Hello?

Stephanie: Becky! How's it going? You called and seemed upset, is everything alright?

Becky: No. Are you in Orlando?

Stephanie: I am. Would you like to stop at the Performance Center and we'll talk?

Becky: Sure, I'll be there in an hour.

She hung up and pulled over to send a text to Charlotte.

Becky: Hey, I'm meeting with Stephanie now. Can Jackson stay a bit longer?

She sent it and put her car back into drive as a notification came back quickly as she was heading down the road.

Becky pushed the listen button and heard the text from Charlotte.

Charlotte: He can stay as long as he needs to. Keep me updated on what she says, love you.

That made her smile and boost her confidence a little since shes been down lately.

It wasn't long before she was on the highway and headed towards Orlando in the rush hour traffic.

Back with Travis*

He finally made it to Stamford and was now walking from his gate to the front where he was on the hunt for a ride.

Suprisingly there was one waiting for him with his name on a sign; The company had sent a car to pick him up, and that suprised him since Hunter sounded pretty upset at him.

But he didn't question it as he walked up to the gentleman and walked with him to his car and hoped in.

They were then off from the airport to downtown Stamford where they arrived to WWE Headquarters in a matter of no time.

Driving into the parking garage below*

As soon as they parked below, Travis jumped out and walked with his bag as a security guard came and walked with him.

The atmosphere seemed a little off since he hasn't talked to anyone about what happend that's involved here.

As they reached the elevator, Travis watched as they hit all the floors until the second to the top of the building. The doors opened and there stood Hunter's personal assistant.

Alex: Travis. They're in there already.

Travis: Great. Thanks.

He walked past her and set his bag down as he opened the door to see Hunter sitting there alone.

The huge thirty person conference table was only going to seat two of them.

Hunter: Travis. Have a seat.

He closed the door and set his bag next to the doors before walking all the way down to the other side of the room.

When he pulled out the chair and sat down as he looked straight at Hunter, he had a disappointed look on his face.

Hunter: Alright Travis. What the hell is happening? What is going on?

Travis: ...

Hunter: You've seem to be quiet over this huge media outburst.

Travis: I don't know.

Hunter: chuckles* You don't know? I had to find out about your arrest and the assault on Fergal through TMZ. You never thought to call or message me!?

Travis: No Hunter. You want to know why?

That shocked Hunter as he spoke up against him a little.

Travis: When I got arrested, I didn't know what the fuck was going on. I went off and couldn't control myself.

Hunter: What happend?

Travis: Don't you already know?

Hunter: I do, but I want to hear you repeat it.

Travis: Really?

Hunter pointed at him with a pen and let him proceed.

Travis: Fine. So something happened later that night where it made me go off, drive to Fergals and beat the living daylights out of him.

Hunter: What made you do that?

Travis: I know you already know, so I'm not repeating it. Anyways, after that I got pulled over and arrested on the spot ten minutes afterwards.

Hunter: And you didn't think to notify us?

Travis: God no. I was trying not to blow up again.

Hunter: Alright. So I've heard enough on that, let's talk your business here.

He slipped on his reading glasses and pulled out a folder with multiple papers in it. The first page got pulled out and sent over to him.

Hunter: So *looks at his copy* this is the contract you signed when you reached out of NXT. Can you read the highlighted part?

Travis: sighs* You here by agree to the terms that the WWE does not allow verbal or physical altercations without consequences. Any misconduct on this matter will be handled appropriately..

Hunter: Ok, so since this is a combat company this may not make sense. But since this assault you did was not on company grounds or involving the company, so were able to take action.

Travis: I figured. I'm all for anything really.

Hunter: You're currently suspended for a undisclosed amount of time Travis.

Travis: Wait, that makes no sense for me not to know when I'm able to come back. But you know what, make it for as long as you want. A month, two, three, hell just fire me

Hunter: Hey, calm down. We haven't gotten that far on picking a date. You caused a hell of a time for us.

Travis: ha* You think I caused that for you? I'm a disgrace to my family name after last week.

Hunter: Trav-

Travis: I can't even look my children in their eyes and think positive.

Hunter: Hang on.

Travis: I can't look at my wife without thinking about what she did! I'm a failure Hunter!

He then sat back down and looked off into space as Hunter was shocked on the outburst.

Hunter: Alright man, calm down. I know, it sucks but you can't think that way. You know your children love you and will never think of you any different.

They were having a little heart to heart conversation while this was a difficult time for him.

Back in Florida*

Becky arrived to the Performance Center an hour and a half after she requested this little meeting with Stephanie.

She pulled into the parking lot and jumped out to see it was pretty empty, but they forgot that tonight was their taping of NXT. So everyone was now at Full Sail for that, so she walked in and met with Stephanie's assistant.

They both walked upstairs and into her personal office where Stephanie saw her and stood up quickly.

Stephanie: Becky! How are you doing honey?

Becky: No-t not so good.

She started to cry at that point and Stephanie grabbed her and embraced her in a comforting hug.

Becky started to cry as she let it all out and Stephanie was there for her.

Stephanie: Here, let's talk it out.

They walked over to her desk and she sat down as her boss handed her a box of tissues.

She wanted to hear what was going on and to help solve it.

Stephanie: So I'm sure you know that we saw Travis's arrest report all over the news. What happened?

Becky: sniffs* Well he overheard some terrible news and went off. I feel so awful and embarrassed to tell you..

Stephanie: Please don't, were all here for a reason. Now this is just between us.

Becky: So, I had held a secret from Travis for a long time and I feel awful for it. When it came out he went ballistic.

Stephanie: What happened?

Becky: I told him that Jackson may have not been his..

She started to cry again and that shocked Stephanie.

Stephanie: No. Becks.

Becky: I feel awful.

Stephanie: Is Jackson Travis's?

Becky: Yes, I got the results a couple days ago.

Stephanie: Thank goodness. Now I'm assuming that you two are not together?

Becky: No, he left.

Stephanie: I got an email saying that he was meeting with Hunter in Stamford. He has currently been suspended since attacking a coworker.

Becky: Oh no.. sniffs*

Stephanie: I got an update from Hunter and he said that Travis didn't care about the suspension. He was telling him to suspend him for longer or even fire him, and that his life was over.

Hearing that come out of her mouth crushed Becky's heart since she was behind his downfall.

Becky: Please don't listen to him. He's just lost and losing his mind all because of me.

Stephanie: I don't want to fire him. But if hes not cooperative then we will have to take action.

That kept killing her inside as she was at fault for ruining his career if even.

Stephanie: Let's talk about you, now how are you feeling?

Becky: I feel terrible. This is all my fault. I ruined my and his life, maybe even my children's life. I'm a failure.

This was about the same thing that Travis had said to Hunter.

She had no idea how to react to her employees emotions.

Stephanie: So I know you're on your break, but we already have plans for you when you come back.

Becky: What's the plans?

Stephanie: You're back in the title picture.

If Travis was there then that would be the worst news he's heard since the shock she sent him last week.

But Becky wasn't worried about the storyline just yet, she was still recovering.

Becky: Before we get to that. I think I need some time to recover and rethink what is happening. I need some time to plan on getting my husband back.

Stephanie: Understandable. How much time were you thinking?

Becky: Give me a couple weeks first, I'll keep you updated.

Stephanie: Done. Now I want to give you the therapist that works with us here in the WWE. His name is Jack White, he's the best that I've ever met.

Becky: ...

She grabbed the card and looked to see that he was located here in the Performance Center on certain days.

Stephanie: I think you should give him a call, maybe he can help you and Travis work things out.

Becky: I'll try, but hes set on divorce.

That shocked Stephanie again as Becky started to cry again, so she got back up and hugged her to try and calm her down.

END OF CHAPTER 17