A few weeks from the last chapter*

Another WrestleMania has come and gone, but this time the Sharp's come up empty handed. With the couple being both co and main event of the whole show, only one was a title match. Still being a title match, this was Travis's first loss at the biggest stage of them all. He has been the talk of the main event show before and has always put up five star matches, but this one felt different.

The entire atmosphere at the stadium felt off with Travis's first WrestleMania loss, and especially as the fans don't know the situation with his contract. Announcers also questioned if they would ever see the top star back in a WWE ring or if this was his curtain call. No announcement about his resign has been made nor will it for the build up of his return in the future. But for now he's focused on getting his situation with Becky in order and continuing to build the family stronger.

Now for Becky she posted a very cryptic Instagram post with her walking out with "that's all folks" indicating that she's taking some needed time off. She at least announced it but Travis on the other hand isn't much into social media anymore and he doesn't plan on saying anything.

Fast forward to a month after WrestleMania*

Tampa Florida in May, starting to get a lot warmer than normal and the Sharps are loving it. With them touring around with the company around the holidays and before Mania, they were surrounded in cold. Travis being from Boston is used to the winter days, and Becky being from Ireland is the same way. Now they live on the coast in Tampa which rarely see anything below freezing.

At the sharps*

It's late in the morning and everyone is home for the day with nothing planned until later that night.

Travis and Becky have been doing not much involved related to work. Besides going to the gym daily that's all they've done. Becky shot Hunter a text stating if they needed to get ahold of them to call, because they're not looking at their work emails.

Travis on the other hand has to look at it once in a while since they're sending him stuff related to the movie he'll be shooting in a few weeks.

Now family time is out in the back. Dog is running around with Alexis while Jackson is in the shade with dad taking a nap in one of his sleep pods. Becky is on the edge of the big patio sunbathing.

Becky: lifts her head up* Babe? Can you get my back?

Travis looked up, put his phone down and got up from his chair. He watched his wife flip over and untie the tie from her bikini on top. It wasn't long before he quickly helped her and went back over to his boy.

This was the life. Loving wife, healthy kids, happy life. Flipped his phone back and he was scrolling through his work email to see his agent send him another movie email.

Trav!

Here's a link for the schedule of the movie. Looks like they'll have you for at least two months, which is looking good if you want to return around SummerSlam time. And the next link is the script. LOOK OVER THIS!

This is where your characters name come in as well as the title. Let me know what you think, not much we can really change until shooting it comes then you can improvise.

Get back at me. Enjoy your time off for now!

He then scrolled down to find both links. First was figuring out scheduling and where it'll be filmed most of the time. Link opened and shows a lot in a short amount of time for Travis.

Day one: Los Angeles

06:00 talent arrival

06:30 meeting circle

07:30 break

08:30 rough shoot

And so on and so forth. Travis was going through on what the first week would look, which also looked like he would be in LA for quite some time.

They need him five days out of the week for it, and maybe a sixth if needed. So he would need to talk to Becky about what they'll about scheduling. He knows she won't like him gone a lot with this time off.

He'll save that talk for tonight as it's the first official date night with her since they've been in this situation. Plans were made for a whole lot to do because Travis wanted this to be a fresh start. It'll be almost like their first date when she decided to go out with him.

Planned out is dinner to a nice restaurant, drive around downtown and ending at the beach where they'll have a night sit on the sand. The first official date was dinner and a walk on the pier so it's as close as he can get. Luckily Katie is being the superhero and taking both kids for tonight so they won't have a set time to head home. And Travis has given Becky a heads up that it's a fancy restaurant but not too fancy.

Later on into the day and evening*

Travis made a reservation for around seven thirty o'clock at an Italian restaurant along the beach front. It's one of Becky's favorite spots and they haven't been there in a long time due to scheduling conflicts.

She was super excited for this evening and to have one on one time, plus she has a few things on her mind to talk; since tonight is going to be all about them and talks, she figured to save it to this dinner date.

Ding dong*

Kilo immediately ran to the front and looked through the front door to see Katie standing there.

Then behind him came dad to open the door and greet his sister.

Travis: opens the front door* Hey, sis!

Katie: Trav!

They embraced in a hug, and he made way to let his sister in. Alexis immediately made a break out of her room and out into the open living room as her aunt stepped in. She immediately ran up to her aunt and jumped into her arms.

The sound of giggles from spinning around and tickling filled the house which caught the attention of Becky. She stepped out wearing a nice black outfit and painted her nails to match the dark red shirt Travis is wearing. Makeup, hair and everything all good to go for this date.

Katie: Woah. Oo la la. Look at you two.

Becky smiled as she walked up to Travis, grabbed his hand and kissed his cheek.

Travis: We clean up sometimes.

Katie: I'll say. Becks, you must have some sort of spell because I've never seen him clean up this good.

Becky: Yeah, we'll say that.

She winked at her husband and gave him a kiss on the lips.

Katie: Alrighty. Kiddos, you ready to go?

Alexis: Let's go!

Their little girl had her backpack filled with toys and an extra set of clothes for tomorrow, while Jackson had his own bag handed over to Katie. The couple then kissed their kids a good night and walked them out of the house. As Travis buckled his little girl in, they watched them off as it was now a kid free night.

Becky: Hey.

She walked up to him just before they were about to get into his truck.

Becky: puts her hand on his chest* I've waited for this moment for a long, long time babe.

Travis: Well, for once we're actually kid free for just us.

Becky: giggles* That's exactly what I'm talking about.

They then shared a kiss and hurried into the truck as both had to catch a reservation.

Travis started down the street and towards the shoreline where they were ready to eat.

20 minutes into Tampa*

Truck pulls up to a spot in front of this restaurant that was right off the dock and sand. Travis got out, walked around and opened the door for his wife. Becky stepped out and looked around as she was in awe they came back to her favorite place.

Becky: Hey, it's been a minute since we've been here.

Travis: I know it's your favorite and it's growing on me.

She smiled and grabbed his hand, then walked inside where they waited. Sooner than later they were showed to their table on the patio where the roof above was covered in plants and light strands.

Becky: Man they have classed up the place.

Waitress: Remodel happened last year when the owner passed. His son wanted to always his father's vision to live on.

She then seated them and handed out a small menu alone with drinks. Both put in an order of a glass of some sort of alcoholic beverage.

Date has officially begun*

Becky: Hmm

She was scanning over the ingredients for each dish on the five item short menu, especially since they're both still trying to stay in shape and today is not a cheat day.

Becky: Babe.

Travis: Sup?

Becky: Can we make today our cheat day? All of this sounds sooo good.

He chuckled as he knew she would ask this. Becky's diet is much more crazier than his since she's always staying ripped, even after they've had the kids.

Travis: Fuck it. Why not?

Now that opens much more options for the couple since most is just high on everything, but they didn't care at this point.

About five minutes later their drinks came and an appetizer was placed before their meal.

Back with Travis*

It's about mid sixties (15 C) out for it being the evening  so he took his jacket off and placed it on the coat rack.

Back at the table he was just watching his wife look around, admiring the view as the sun was setting. The light really making her dark red hair light up and he was falling for her all over again. That was until she noticed.

Becky: Hmm

She caught his eyes just staring at her with a playful expression.

Becky: Like what you see?

Travis: snaps out of it* After almost seven years, you still make me fall.

Becky: giggles*

She took a sip of her drink as it would be a while before their food arrives.

Becky: Alright. So we had a lot planned for discussion?

Travis: Shit, where to even start?

They both shared a laugh and got more comfortable since they'll be here for a while.

Becky: How about the movie? Have you heard anymore on that?

Travis: Oh! Matter of fact I have. Reaches for his phone*

His wife watched him pull out his phone and scroll through it to find the email he received earlier today.

Travis: Alright. So they sent me a link for the schedule showing it's uh..

He didn't know how she was going to take the news of him being gone for the movie.

Becky: Yeah?

Travis: I'm needed for two and a half months. In LA.

Becky: Two and a half months?

Travis: Five days a week until I'm not needed anymore for shooting.

As he said that, he looked at her and she kinda rolled her eyes and sat back almost looking defeated.

Becky: Trav.

Travis: I know what you're going to say.

Becky: Does it say anywhere on where you'll be staying?

Travis: Uhm.

No answer since he didn't look that far made him wonder where he is indeed staying. But it wasn't too far down that shows they've rented out a home close to the studio.

Travis: Looks like I've been put in a rental condo for the time being.

Becky: How many bedrooms?

Travis: The link to the airbnb show three bed two bath.

Becky: Hmm.

She kinda perked up a little with a plan, but Travis being clueless doesn't get the hint.

Travis: What?

Becky: Well, Alexis is out of school until the middle of August.

Travis: not getting it*

Becky: Why don't we just tag along with you?

Out of all the possibilities that he thought of in his head before telling her this information, he never once thought about them tagging along. That's due to all the things that have been filled for his schedule and he's lost anything that he can think of.

Travis: You know, absolutely. Do you wanna come?

Becky: Do I wanna tag along to watch my man star in a movie!?

He chuckled as she was excited to get this set in stone, and it'll be good for the kids to come along and see some more of the country.

Becky: clears throat* Speaking of the movie. Maddie (her manager) sent me a link to it. It sounds like your pitch to Hunter got him to relay that to the producers and they want me in it.

Travis: Really!? Doing what?

Becky: Looks like I'll be the main characters girlfriend!

That then got his attention since he didn't know his character was going to have some sort of love story. But now he's thrilled that it's his wife since you know, they are married and very comfortable around each other.

Travis: How original. chuckles*

Becky: What? Means we can make out on set and get paid for it.

That sent both of them over the edge and shared a laugh. But now to dig more into this conversation.

Becky: Anything else regarding the movie?

Travis: I got my character details and background to follow up on.

Becky: Follow up on? What? Do homework?

Travis: That's what it seems like.

Becky: Homework for a big movie, what's it based on?

He cleared his throat, went back to the email and skimmed it over to make sure he got it all right.

Travis: Alright so it's a modern day mob movie.

Becky: Interesting. So like today but with mobsters?

Travis: That's what it looks like. My characters name is Martin Gambino, he's a distant grandchild to the original Gambino mobsters that helped make the five families in the 1930s.

This was really sparking Becky's interest since this is completely different than what WWE usually gets their talent into. The normal movies were combat veterans going after bad guys and saving the day; this time it looks like their star is a bad guy ruling whatever he can.

Travis: It states my character is now going to takeover some of the family company and move out west to take territory while other groups get involved.

Becky: Other groups?

Travis: Doesn't say much, maybe more mobster families?

Becky: Could be. But man, this sounds badass!

She was getting really excited since this was a new thing for their roll in the WWE. New company heads with already new changes, they're hoping for the good.

Travis: puts his phone down* Yeah I'm excited, and now knowing you're going to be my "girlfriend" makes it better.

He grabbed her hand and rubbed his thumb over it expressing his excitement.

Becky: I know I've done that combat movie for the company a while back but this feels different.

Travis: Change is good. Clearly it's helped us.

They then shared a kiss just in time for the appetizer to come and for them to nibble on while still waiting for the main course.

Digging into the little course*

Both shared a plate of a small noodle course and they were just sharing a moment with each other. Becky grabbed the fork, twisted the noodle and pulled it up.

Travis: chuckles* You're going to feed me?

Becky: What, I'm just trying to be romantic.

Travis: You haven't done that, ever.

Becky: What do you mean? What about our wedding.

Thoughts came back to the memories of that day where he knows what she's talking about but definitely not what she's trying to imply.

Travis: You're talking about when we cut our cake.. and then you smashed my face with it.

Becky: Hey! I still fed you.

Both shared a laugh and he gave in as she just continued to look at him with the fork.

As they had little small talk as they finished the small dish, Becky had something on her mind that she's been thinking for a while. He was looking outward to the beach as the sun just set but still left a dark orange on the horizon; that was until she grabbed his hand and made him focus back on his wife.

Becky: Hey.

Travis: Hey.

Becky: So I've been thinking, and I want your opinion.

Now he has his complete attention to her since she seems pretty serious.

Becky: I'm just going to go ahead and say it, Trav I want our sex life back.

Travis: Oh!

Becky: Babe I'm starting to feel like when we were together back in NXT. Everyday I just think of you, and I think of us.

She really grabbed his hand and held it tight.

Becky: I don't want to prevent it, but like I said I want the sex life back. And if it happens then it happens.

Travis: Happens as in-

Becky: Me getting pregnant.

As much as it shocked him to hear her say that, he wasn't surprised and not in disagreement.

Becky: Listen, these ovulation cycles have been hitting and I need to release that feeling.

Travis: Hmm. Seems like good thing in my eyes.

Just as he said that, he felt her foot run up his leg trying to play around with him.

Becky: But, you're ok if you know what happens?

Travis: puffs* Of course. We have space for a third child.

Becky: You're really ready for that? After everything that has happened?

She's talking about almost breaking up from the cheating talks, divorce talk, and now the couples counseling.

Travis: sighs* We're not going to prevent it, so we can only "try" and not. But, if it happens then it happens. And if it happens, babe-

He got closer and held her hand tight to prove he was being serious.

Travis: Then we're ready.

He then shot a smile at her and watched her fight light up with joy. Just as that serious conversation ended the waitress then brought both their plates in time. Becky got a small pasta dish with sauce and bread, and Travis got a meaty lasagna dish.

Both dug in and we're just shooting jokes and small talk back and forth.

Becky was on top of the world since it feels like they just started to date way back then, and Travis is falling for his Irish red head once again. Things are going good with the two from couples counseling, to now time off for each other and the kids.

It's almost like cloud nine from where they were almost a year ago. They were about to kill each other, and now they're talking about another child.

Dinner finishes*

Travis paid and tipped the staff, then stood up awaiting his lady then grabbed her hand and walked back to the truck. Becky was about to jump in when Travis opened the back door and reached for a blanket.

Becky: Oh? A blanket?

Travis: Kick your shoes off.

She then had an idea of what was about to happen, so then did as told. Becky threw her shoes in the passenger seat and grabbed his jacket. The ocean wind was starting to pick up so she's going to need it.

Travis then walked back around and grabbed her hand again. Becky looked right up at him, wrapped her arm around his and smiled.

Onto the beach*

Blanket was strung out and the couple were sitting in the moonlight, watching out into the dark water.

Becky: hits Travis on the shoulder* Hey, this is just like our first date.

Travis: Hmm* You finally caught on.

Becky: We're just not on a pier way across the country.

They shared a laugh and had a little moment with her head on his shoulder, Travis's arm wrapped around her and they're just embracing each other.

That was until Becky broke the silence and came up with another idea.

Becky: Babe?

Travis: Sup?

Becky: You know. Today has been a dream, and I never want to wake up. But I have another idea that I've been holding.

Face to face now with another serious conversation between husband and wife.

Becky: Ever since we started couples counseling, it's been a real treat of getting us back in the same head space .

Travis: Agreed.

Becky: But Amy and I talked over the phone one day when you and I had a huge disagreement in a meeting, where you left without saying anything.

Travis: continuing to listen*

Becky: She came up with the idea of renewing our vows.

Sparking this idea has Travis's mind just in a spin. First it was the third baby talk and now this, but to him it's not a bad spiral.

Becky: Why do you think? I've thought about it and looked into it; I think it could put us in a huge leap.

Travis: When would you want to do it?

Becky: Shit, I don't know. We're basically planning a wedding all over again.

He was thinking it over and over on how this process even goes. He's never thought about renewal of vows, nor know anyone that's done it. When he was younger his parents were close to divorce but ended up doing counseling again.

So no information on how any of this works and doesn't know how they'll even start the process.

Travis: We don't have to plan an entire wedding. We could just make it super small.

Becky: How small?

Travis: We'll it could just be us and the kids, maybe Katie?

Becky: Could I ask Ashley?

Travis: Yeah, I wouldn't see why not. I don't see us needing to plan an entire wedding just for that.

Just as he said that, she pounced on him like an animal. And just like that they had a little make out session on the beach in the moonlight.

Before things could get hot and heavy, Becky's hands were moving around her husband and just before anything else could happen he stopped her.

Becky: lifts her head up* Wow.

Travis: Oh I'm not stopping it because I don't want to, I'm doing it so we don't go to jail.

That made Becky burst out and laugh, then stood up and grabbed her husbands hand. They both basically ran back to the truck and took off back towards home.

Later on into the night*

As we know how things go, both Travis and Becky were all over each other as soon as they stepped foot inside. It wasn't long before clothes were stranded all over the house and both were inside the bedroom.

Around 2am*

Dead into the night in Florida, Travis had a tight grip of Becky.

She had his hands into hers, locking them in place. Both were sleeping pretty heavily after a "workout" they just endured. But that was until something interrupted that deep sleep.

Travis phone rings*

The loud sound filled the dead quiet room and that immediately woke up the couple.

Becky: Wha- a?

Travis immediately shook himself awake and slowly opened his eyes to see the silhouette of his wife also sitting up.

Becky: Three in the morning? Who is it?

He then swung around from her and to his nightstand where his phone was charging. The ID kind've alarmed him since it's so late and with the person calling.

"Mom"

Travis: Shit, this can't be good.

Becky: Your mom?

Her voice changes since she was thinking what the possibility could be.

Answers the phone*

Travis: Mom? Everything ok?

Travis's Mom: Travis (sniffs)

Travis: What's going on?

Travis's Mom: It's your dad. Paramedics just took him to the hospital.

Just hearing that really spooked Travis since all he's known was his dad was a stickler when it came to doctors and his health. He's the guy that didn't go to the doctor until it was too late or really needed, otherwise over the counter stuff and whiskey toughened him up. But this was different.

Travis: What? Why? What happened?

Travis's Mom: Oh Trav, I'm sorry we didn't tell you but your dad made me promise to not tell you or your sister.

Travis: Tell us? Tell us what?

Her voice cracked when she was now forced to tell her son what's been going on.

Travis's Mom: Trav, he was diagnosed with stage three lung cancer five months ago.

Hearing that sent shock waves down his entire body and he just felt numb. Forgetting why she called in the first place he just went dark. All the noise in the room just went deaf and now Becky turned on a light so they can see each other now.

His mom hung up the phone suddenly from breaking down while also heading to the hospital.

Now with Becky, she has no idea what is going on and what happened that made her r husband freeze.

Travis is in a spiral and the world is deafening around him, things close are going out of focus. He could hear a faint distant voice trying to get his attention.

Trav?

Looking around he can see his wife put her hand on his shoulder but looking at her lips, he can see them move but can't hear anything.

Travis? What's going on?

Finally she put her hand on his face and moved it up and down to try and comfort him in some sort of way, which eventually that snapped him out of it.

Becky: Babe? What's going on?

He looked at her just staring through her as she sooched closer to him, and held his hand while keeping the other on his chest.

Becky: Hey, are you ok? What did your mom say?

Finally snapping out of it completely he had perfect vision, which could see his wife still as beautiful as he remembered before they went to sleep.

Becky: Travis?

Travis: clears throat*

She watched as he just had a thousand yard stare and he was struggling to say the words until finally it came out.

Travis: My uh. Clears throat again* My dad has cancer..

To be continued...

END OF CHAPTER 34