A couple days after RAW*

Tommy has been on the road with Anthony most of the week; they've been scheduled for a appearance tour since he's the leader of the new faction; Anthony was tagging along since he was the Universal Champion in the group.

Both were going around wherever RAW was at that night, to promote the show a little and finish the interviews with them hyping themselves up for Firing Squad.

The company was in the midwest for the tour, then finished the week down south in Texas.

That would be perfect for Tommy since Firing Squad isn't scheduled for TV, which ment they got a full week off.

Dallas, Texas*

Tommy was in the rental car pulling up to his house with company.

Alex and Anthony were staying in Dallas this week while the tour wraps up for next weeks show in Houston.

So Tommy would have a couple roommates for the week.

Parking in his driveway*

Tommy watched the guys get out of the car and open the trunk. They were grabbing and taking out everyone's bags while Tommy was still in the driver seat.

He was quickly calling the company to come pick up the rental.

When he hung up, Tommy jumped out and grabbed his bags while showing the guys around his place.

They all walked in his front door as he watched Alex and Anthony look around, this was the first time they've seen his home.

Anthony: I also see you invested your Japan wealth in realestate.

Tommy: Oh yeah, I've had this house since we all joined Bullet Club back in twenty fifteen.

Alex: Great minds think alike? Seems like all of us did.

Tommy: Did you know that Donte is down the road?

Anthony: Did not know that.

Alex: That's cool. Imagine if we all lived in this neighborhood? That would be amazing.

Tommy: We already see each other every week.

They all laughed as he showed them around his house some more.

Later on that night*

Tommy was sitting in his living room with Anthony, they were watching "The World Series".

Alex was out and about as his new girlfriend Alexa, as she was in town visiting before going to a couple appearances so he would be with her for as much as he can.

So that left two at the house, just hanging out; relaxing, trying to catch up on sleep since they've been on the road for almost a month since they're debut.

At the house*

Tommy got up as a commercial break came on during the game.

Both him and Anthony weren't big baseball fans since they could never keep up with the games as their schedule was too hectic.

As Anthony was alone in the living room, scrolling through his phone until the door bell rang.

Anthony: Eyy Tom?

Tom: ...

He waited a second until the doorbell rang again.

With Tommy*

He was outside on the phone with a returning Donte.

Donte: Aight man, were still on for tomorrow night?

Tommy: Sure, I got nothing else to do.

Donte: I really appreciate it man, I know it's a weird thing to do but I think it'll be alright. I mean it's only Pamela, she's pretty chill.

Tommy: Yeah, she seems pretty laid back. Plus I want to tell her how big of a fan I am of her's.

Donte: Someones getting soft quickly aren't ya?

Tommy: Yeah yeah, let me know what's going on tomorrow.

Donte: I got you man, see ya.

Tommy hung the phone up and looked up at the sky as the sun finally set while it was now dark out.

The weather was pretty nice as Texas was still in spring.

But everything was about to change as he overheard his name.

Anthony: Tom!?

Tommy: Yeah?

Anthony: You have a visitor!

He wasn't expecting anyone, and especially at this time of night so he was wondering who it was.

Tommy opened the sliding glass door and walked back inside as Anthony was standing at the door, next to someone that he hasn't seen in a while.

Anthony: Hey uh, you have company.

Tommy: I- I see that.

Anthony: I'll leave you two to it, I'm going to go to bed.

They watched him walk upstairs into his room for the night, which left the two together.

Tommy: So, it's been a while.

Ariel: It has Tom.

Tommy: Here, come in.

He took her jacket as she walked inside his house completely, looking around until Tommy walked by her and invited her into his living room.

Tommy came back with two drinks and sat down with his ex girlfriend.

Ariel: Thank you.

Tommy: No problem. So how are you doing?

Ariel: I'm good, I'm good. And you? Seem to be doing well.

Tommy: Life keeps moving.

They continued to talk and drink almost the whole night.

Both slowly drank a bottle, then two. Two turned into three and so on.

An hour after*

Alex came back home after a night out with Alexa, and as he walked up the driveway he saw a mysterious car in the driveway.

When he then stepped inside the house, there were multiple liquor bottles on the living room table.

But the house was quiet, so he walked past the kitchen and went down the hallways into his bedroom for the night.

The next day*

Today was the day, he takes Bayley out on a date for his boy Donte.

He had no idea what was happening, but he would relay information to him when the time would come up.

9am*

As the sun was shining straight through the curtains, and a missed alarm went off for the third time.

Alarm*

Tommy slowly opened his eyes to see his bedroom was pretty light up from the morning sun.

His windows were open and the Orlando wind was blowing in, fresh air filling the room.

He was slowly waking up, he came to as Tommy felt something in his arms.

Looking down, he saw the black haired women laying in his arms.

Both arms were locked up, and his head was spinning.

He doesn't remember what happend last night, but could figure out how it ended which had him uneas.

Ariel wakes up*

She was moving around a little until she woke up and looked up, straight at Tommy with wide eyes.

Ariel: Oh uhm.

Tommy: Yeah..

Ariel: I didn't expect.

Tommy: I didn't either.

They continued to look at each other until he heard his phone go off once more.

That was the sign to get up, and figure out what happend.

Him and Ariel got out of bed, got changed and looked at each other.

Tommy then sat her down before going out of his bedroom.

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

Tommy: ...

Ariel: I don't know what's gotten into me. I just miss you, alot.

Tommy: Ariel, we know we can't do this.

Ariel: Tommy. I loved you. I think we can make this work.

Tommy: C'mon, don't do this.

She got it in her mind that he didn't want it to start again. So after a little talk down to reality and she accepted that it was over for good.

Tommy peeked his head outside of his bedroom and didnt see the other two. So he walked Ariel out and downstairs to the front door. He watched her put on her shoes and he walked her outside to her car, but just before she was about to leave; She wrapped her arms around the back of his neck and hugged him tightly.

It caught Tommy off guard, but he returned the favor.

When they let go, she got in her car and drove off emotional.

With Tommy*

He walked back inside where Alex and Anthony were downstairs in the kitchen.

Both were eating breakfast and watching what Tommy was doing.

He then saw them smile at him, which means they know. So he had to get it over with and walked into the kitchen to join them.

Alex: So, is Ariel back in the picture?

Tommy: No.

Anthony: Sounded like you two had a good time.

Tommy: Oh god. I didn't know she was even coming over, and if you can see..

He pointed back at the living room where there were multiple bottles of liquor on the table.

Tommy: One thing lead to another, and then she's walking out the next morning.

Alex: So that was a one time thing?

Tommy: I'm assuming so. I didn't plan on this happening since Donte and I are going on a double date tonight.

Anthony: Woah.. hold on now. When was this planned?

It was now time to explain a little, but not give too much information.

Tommy: All I can say is I got to help a brother out. And since I'm basically the only single one in the group, I stepped up.

Anthony: I'm single.

Tommy: I mean, c'mon. Seems like you are getting things started.

Anthony: Alright. Ya caught me.

They all laughed and hung around the house a little.

Then, both men were off and out of the house. Alex took Lexi out on a movie date while Anthony caught up with a couple friends that were formally in WWE.

That left Tommy home, alone.

That night*

Donte and Tommy have been in contact on what's going on tonight.

Him and Carmella were basically setting him up on a blind date, but making it a double.

With Tommy*

Donte told him to dress up a little since the dinner was formal.

After ten minutes, Donte messaged him.

D: Hey man, you ready?

Tommy: Let's roll.

D: Drive down here and we'll pick up the girls in separate vehicles.

Tommy: Aight, be down in five.

He put his phone away, grabbed his keys and headed out the door to his Corvette.

That was his first purchase when he came back into the states.

Tommy got in, fired it up and headed down the road to Donte's house where he was waiting outside.

He got into his car, and Tommy followed behind him to Carmella and Bayley's house.

5 minutes later*

The guys pulled up to the nice house and pulled into their driveway.

Donte jumped out of his car quickly with flowers and walked to the front door.

He waited to ring the bell when Tommy walked up behind him.

Donte: Ready?

Tommy: Ring it.

He did and they waited, but it wasn't long as Carmella's sister came and opened the door.

She let them in and walked them through the house until they reached the living room where they saw the women.

Donte: Wow.

Carmella: Aww, are these for me?

Donte: Of course.

He handed over the flowers as Carmella hugged him.

Tommy then stood there, looking at Bayley as they've never met before. That's when he met her eye to eye, and couldn't look away.

Carmella: Oh! Pam, let me introduce you.

Donte: Allow me. Thomas, meet Pamela.

Carmella: Pam, meet Tommy!

Tommy: Pleasure is mine.

He reached his hand out, and she grabbed it as a handshake was given.

Bayley: Nice to meet you Thomas.

They kept shaking as it was going on for quiet sometime.

Donte: So are we going to keep shaking hands, or are we going to eat?

Tommy: Oh, yeah. Sorry.

Carmella: Let's go!!

All four walked out of their house while Donte and Carmella got into his car.

Bayley followed Tommy to his, watched him open the door for her.

Bayley: Thank you.

She got in and he helped her buckle up before closing the door and getting in.

Everyone was then off and headed towards downtown Orlando.

30 minutes later*

Carmella, Donte, Tommy and Bayley were sitting at a table, at the nice restaurant in front of the city park.

It was packed, which was a good thing since they made reservations last week.

They were enjoying their time together and Tommy could see his boy get close to Carmella pretty quickly.

Him and Bayley haven't talked much, but he was hoping to get to know her better.

Donte: Alright, here's another great story. Tom and I were downtown Tokyo one night, and we were bar hoping. Now I don't drink, so I was basically making sure ol' Tom here wouldn't get deported.

Tommy: Donte was always like a big brother to me. He was always the guy I would go to seek help for.

Carmella: Aww, I never knew for you to be a teddy bear.

Donte: Only with the close ones.

They continued to talk, eat and enjoy each others time.

Throughout the night*

Donte and Carmella really hit it off together, which was a good thing since he's been looking to take her out for sometime.

While all four were walking through the streets of the sight seeing tourism spots, Donte pulled Tommy aside real quick.

Donte: Hey, can I talk to you real quick?

Tommy: Sure, what's up?

They separated from the girls and he had a smile on his face.

Donte: I'm not trying to ditch you, but Leah wants to get out of here.

Tommy: Ok?

Donte: That means it'll be just you and Pam. Are you ok with that?

Tommy: I mean, I'm still here ain't I?

Donte: That's why were best friends.

He bro hugged him and they turned around to see the girls talking.

When the guys walked back up, Donte and Carmella said their goodbyes before walking back to the car.

That leaves Bayley and Tommy, alone.

Tommy: So, what's next?

Bayley: I'm not sure, what do you want to do?

Tommy: Ladies first.

Bayley: Well..

She had an idea, and it made Tommy laugh when she said it.

Bayley: We can go bowling.

Tommy: Chuckles* Bowling? Look at us.

Bayley: Yeah, why not?

Tommy: Alrighty then.

He held his arm out, and she wrapped her arm around his as they walked back to his car.

Tommy helped her in again, joined her in the front seat and drove to the nearest bowling alley.

30 minutes later*

Tommy and Bayley were in a lane, and basically the building to themselves as they were on their fourth card.

The score was tied until a bet came up to make the game better.

Bayley: Bet I'll get a strike right here.

Tommy: Alright, bet.

She grabbed her ball, walked up and rolled it into the lane where she knocked down all the pins instantly.

Bayley jumped up and down, poking fun at Tommy as all he could do was smile and shake his head.

End of the game*

Bayley beat Tommy 128 - 119. And it was a bitter sweet victory for both.

She won the game and had bragging rights while Tommy won the night as he had a great time with her.

Back at Carmella and Bayleys house*

Tommy pulled up in the driveway, put the car in park and looked at his date.

Tommy: Pam; I'll be honest with you, since I figured that this would be a weird night. You know with a blind date set up on the spot.

Bayley: Yeah?

Tommy: But I had a really good time with Leah, Donte; Most importantly, you.

Bayley: Aww Tom, I had a great night too!

They both then got out of the car and he walked her up to the front door.

She unlocked the door and opened it, but before she walked in; Bayley turned around.

Bayley: Thank you for tonight, I haven't had that much fun in a long time.

Tommy: Neither have I. You're a fun person Pam. Maybe we could do this again?

Bayley: Is this maybe another date were setting up?

Tommy: I don't know, maybe.

He shrugged his shoulders and smiled at her as she returned it with a big smile.

Bayley: Then it's a date!

Just before she was ready to walk in for the night; Bayley turned around and gave him a kiss on his cheek.

Then walking inside and smiling at him while she closed the door.

Tommy just stood there and embraced in that moment for a while before getting in his car and sending a text to someone.

Tommy: You're the man!

D: I know.

He smiled before getting another text.

Unknown: Hey, this is my number by the way. I had alot of fun tonight Tom. Can't wait to see you again!

His spirits were sky rocketing as he wasn't even planning to go anywhere with tonight, but now he's setting up a one on one date with her.

END OF CHAPTER 5