A week since we've seen everyone*

Tommy was off the tour for another week, but was aloud to come back for the television tapings.

No competing in the ring or taking bumps backstage. That made him a little bummed about it since he had lots on his mind for this storyline.

With Wrestlemania also around the corner, Tommy was eager to get back into the ring and get everything rolling so it would be perfect for the grandest stage of them all. Since Triple H and Vince have given the wave to Tommy and the guys in Firing Squad to help the creative team pump everything out.

Everything from their debut to now has been in the great minds of the four.

Monday Morning*

All the talent for Monday Night RAW were in the city of Nashville, Tennessee as they are starting to build matches for Wrestlemania.

The biggest pay per of the year and first for a few members, so they had to make these few weeks special.

Alarm*

Tommy's eyes shot open as the high pitch made his ears ring.

He laid to the other side to try and block it out, but unfortunately he had lost the battle and turned it off.

As he slowly got up, the sling strap tightened up against his neck and Tommy was in a bit of pain. So before he got up and took his shower, he quickly took some pain killers and looked at his phone.

There were a couple texts from various amount of people.

D: Hey man, I'll pick you up around 10.

Anthony: Let's talk when we get to the arena.

Alex: So, what's the plan for tonight? You've been silent.

Pamela ❤: Hey you. Had alot of fun last Monday. Let's catch up later tonight after the show.

After reading them, he only needed to really only respond to one person and it was Bayley.

Donte was his pick up for the show tonight; Anthony would catch him later to see what's happening. He had to stay silent with Alex until the plan actually kicks into play, so that left one person.

Tommy: Sure, where would you wanna go?

He put his phone down, grabbed his clothes and walked into the bathroom to shower as he got a response.

Pamela ❤: We could grab a drink down at the bar here in the hotel? Unless you have any other ideas?

While Tommy was showering, his phone rang with a call from Triple H. He doesn't get many calls from him about anything since they always meet up for business, so something was up.

But with the bathroom door being closed, the call was missed.

A voicemail was left and that was that.

10 minutes later*

Tommy was now finished and ready as he listened to the voicemail. Triple H wanted to have a quick meeting with today's scheduled scenes.

He was going to call him back but figured he was too busy.

After a bit, Tommy got another text from one of his boys and walked down to get work done.

Later on in the day*

A couple things were crossed off the schedule as Tommy and Donte finished up their side of media day, now it was time for lunch.

The two guys jumped into the car and headed somewhere. That's when that pulled into a quick restuarant and walked in.

They sat down and got their food out in minutes.

Donte was quiet for a bit until Tommy asked about the secret girl he's been seeing for the past couple weeks.

Tommy: Alright man, you gotta tell me who's holding your hand.

Donte: Nah man.

Tommy: C'mon. I can keep it a secret.

Donte: Yeah I know. Problem is I want to keep it a secret.

Tommy: I swear sometimes.

Donte laughed as he was hinting very small, little detail that would've helped Tom if he knew who it actually was.

As he was waiting for one more hint, all he got was one word from him.

Donte: "Azul"

Tommy: Azul?

Donte: Azul.

Tommy: What?

Donte: ...

Tommy watched him get up and walk to the bathroom as he was ready to pay.

But before he was going to meet him at the cash register, Tommy pulled out his phone and typed in the word "Azul".

A translated version of the word came up from Spanish as "Blue".

Tommy: Blue? What in the world?

Donte: Yells from the other side* Your check won't pay for itself.

Tommy: Looks up* Alright, alright.

He overheard one of his brothers start laughing as they got paid up and left.

Later on that night*

RAW just started with Bullet Club in the middle of the ring with a huge announcement.

Tommy sat backstage watching the monitor as the news broke of the rival group adding a second female to the faction.

What he didn't know was they picked up Lacey Evens, AJ wanted to make her and Charlotte a solid addition to their group and build a tag team between them.

All Tommy did was shake his head as that one was a hurting pick. He knew the work that the two women could do when they team up, now it was his turn.

During the meeting today with Triple H and a couple creative members, Tommy pitched that they get to also recruit another women into Firing Squad; He just didn't know who they could pick up.

Hunter had an idea that grabbed Tommy's eye, have a huge battle royal between every women in the locker room that wants to join.

Whoever is in the top four then will be in a match to determine who gets in.

He loved the idea and went along with it.

Back to backstage at RAW*

The four members of the mens side of Firing Squad were sitting in their locker room, watching closely on who accepted the invite for this once in a lifetime opportunity.

So far, everyone in the womens locker room walked out. A couple people caught their eyes already.

Alex: I'm telling ya, I think we can get Lexi in our group.

Donte: Phh, you'll only be keeping her lips closed the whole time love bird.

Alex: Alright, c'mon now.

Tommy: Just wait, now look; What about Ruby Riott? Or Dana Brooke? Those two are looked over insanely.

Anthony: Yeah, I'll agree with ya there-

He cut himself off as they all saw Becky walk out with her championship around her waist.

Anthony: Becks?

Tommy: Opportunity is a opportunity.

Anthony: I'm just surprised.

They all then watched as the womens locker room was now in the ring, just waiting on the bell to pounce and win.

20 minutes later*

As the ninth women was eliminated, that left in the ring; RAW Women's Champion Becky Lynch, Alexa Bliss, Bayley and Ruby Riott.

The bell rang as they all were confused, it seemed like they never knew the circumstances to the match.

Hunter then walked out with Tommy as he was wearing the new Firing Squad shirt as he had one in his other hand.

Tommy: Becky! Ruby, Alexa and Bayley, congratulations on getting through the first step of the test to become our sixth member!

The cameras panned back to the four women in the ring as they still looked confused.

Tommy: I'm guessing you never got the memo. Deal was the top four of this battle royal will move onto a fatal four way next week, whoever won that would be scheduled in a match to go against Lacey Evens at Wrestlemaina. So, who wants it?

At this point, Becky and Alexa got out of the ring and walked past Tommy which shocked him.

That then left Ruby and Bayley standing in the ring.

But before Tommy could say anything else, the titantron turned on above them showing Becky walking furiously through the halls until Anthony was caught stopping her.

Anthony: Becks, what's up?

Becky: I was never told the rules for that match. I looked like a fool out there Anthony, and I'm sticking to my legacy and disqualifying myself.

Anthony: Wait Becks-

She interrupted him by giving him a kiss and shutting him up before she walked away.

Becky: I'll be fine, trust me.

Becky smiled and then the cameras turned off as she walked away.

That shocked Tommy for a second, and just before he could continue; Alex ran out and whispered in his ear really quick.

Alex: Lexi's out, I'll tell you later.

Tommy: What!?

Alex: Walks back through the curtain*

Tommy: Alrighty then, Hunter; change of plan.

The COO let the leader do his thing to get this storyline rolling.

Tommy: Change of plans, next week will be a one on one. Ruby Riott versus Bayley, winner takes this!

He held up the new shirt and dropped the microphone as the two women just stared at each other with hate.

Backstage, an hour later*

Backstage promos were happening with Dontw attacking Kevin Owens, then having the lights go out where ever they are in the arena.

Kevin would be gone but was left by a patch if hair and shirt peices.

Someone, or something else was taking his hits for him. Bad move as something was building in Donte, AKX feels like a failure whenever this happens since this is his battle; not something else's.

Now Tommy is in his locker room as Alex walks in.

The show continues as Anthony is battling EC3 in a quick match.

Tommy: What's up man?

Alex: Here to tell you why Lexi bailed.

Tommy: Oh yeah, what was that ordeal?

The Intercontinental Champion sat down next to him on the couch and started to explain.

Alex: So, from my understanding and words to mouth; Lexi didn't want to continue as she was told that her and Nikki Cross will be doing something here soon, so she wanted to focus on that.

Tommy: Rather than joining a faction that could benefit her in so many ways?

Alex: Hey, I'm just telling you what she told me.

Tommy: Sighs* Alright then, that's her one chance then.

They continued to talk for a second as he got a text message, Alex looked over and saw the name on it.

"Pamela ❤"

Alex: Hmm, seems like you two are getting close?

Tommy: Its only been one date, so we'll see.

Alex: Well, by the looks of her position shes in now; She could more likely get closer to you.

Tommy: You know, I'll be honest for a second. I never thought of her. Never.

Alex: Doing her dirty.

Tommy: I'm serious. I hope it wasn't like insulting to her that I never asked and made her work her ass off to get this opportunity.

Alex: Knowing Pam and hearing stuff from Lexi, she seems like the fun, loving person in this locker room; I'll go ahead and say I'm sure she didn't even notice.

Tommy: I hope.

3 hours later*

Everyone was now packed up and getting ready to leave.

Tommy tried to text Bayley to see if she needed a ride, but Donte said that Sasha gave her one back to the hotel room.

He had no idea how he knew that but something was pretty suspicious between him.

So now Tommy is hitching a ride with Anthony and Becky.

In the car*

Tommy sat in the back as the couple sat up front and weren't saying much, so he decided to break the silence and finally apologize.

Tommy: Hey Becks, I'm sorry for tonight.

Becky: What do you mean?

Tommy: We should've told you what was happening instead of throwing you into a match blind.

Becky: Oh, that. To be honest, I thought it was fun. Yes it did catch me off guard but its ok.

Anthony: Are you sure?

Becky: Yes, trust me. Both of you, were good.

She smiled at Tommy and that was closure on that little scene back at the show.

During the drive, they all talked and planned on a double date between the couple. Tommy would of course have to ask Bayley but he figured she would be ok with it since him and her already planned one with Alex and Lexi in the near future.

After twenty minutes they finally arrived to the hotel and unpacked the car quick.

Tommy said his goodnights to them and thanked them for the ride.

He then left them and walked into the hotel to check in, that's where he turned around and saw Bayley sitting at the bar already.

She gave him a smirk and a finger wave while holding her drink up.

All Tommy could do was smile and hold his arms up in confusion. That's when he was fully checked in and grabbed his key to his room, then walked over to her.

Bayley: Stands up and hugs him* Hey you.

Tommy: What's up? Starting without me?

Bayley: Maybe, took you long enough.

Tommy: Hey, I had to bum a ride out of Becky and Anthony.

Bayley: I see, what are you drinking? I'll get it when you come down.

Tommy: Oh? Uhm, just get me a beer for now.

Bayley: Alright, now hurry before I go looking for you.

She winked at him and he quickly went onto the elevator and unpacked his stuff in his room.

5 minutes later*

Tommy walked back down and walked in where she moved from the bar area and into a booth deep in the establishment.

He joined her and she handed him his drink.

Clink*

They took a quick drink and started to talk as they were still getting to know each other, but enjoying it in a different way.

Bayley: So, Firing Squad.

Tommy: I can see it now, you'll be our hugger.

Bayley: Stop.

Tommy: Or, you can be the one to apologize to everyone.

He was poking fun at her a little as they continued to talk for most of the night.

After his third bottle, Tommy had to say one more thing.

Tommy: So Pam, our first date was?

Bayley: A success.

Tommy: Perfect, so I can count on a second?

Bayley: Oh yeah? And what would be the plans of this second date? I want to know before I say yes.

She smiled and he had to say something quickly.

Tommy: A movie isn't the best place to get to know each other. I was thinking, since we'll be in Charlotte next week we could go walk around the city and have dinner.

Bayley: Woah, Tommy Majors has a soft side.

Tommy: Only comes out for the special ones.

Bayley: Well it sounds great. Count me in.

They then clinked their glasses together again and enjoined the night just laughing and talking.

END OF CHAPTER 9