A couple weeks after California*

Tommy and Bayley had a great time spending a week in San Francisco. He had no idea what went on there as neither did Bayley, she was also new to the area since she spent most of her life in San Jose and Texas.

The couple became tourists as they ventured through the city day by day. He bought them tickets to go see a show downtown, which they enjoyed.

Most of the time in the mornings, they would wake up and have breakfast with her parents. Bayley's parents were getting to know Tommy more and more each day as they would pick his brain.

More and more Bayley would watch her boyfriend get more comfortable around them which was perfect since she was really in love with him.

With the families getting along with one another, that made Bayley believe that Tommy was the one. Even though she's been through an engagement before, she thinks that he is mister right.

She has no idea how Tommy feels about her. After their first date he already fallen in love with her.

To this day he thanks Donte for making him go on a blind date with him. If he never went then he wouldn't have met his happiness.

Now, Bayley and Tommy were on the final day of being in California. She had some stuff planned as he had the night ready with one thing.

She took him around to all the wineries, it was great. Since dating Bayley, Tommy has found a new look at alcohol. Instead of just drinking it to forget his problems, he now actually takes sips and enjoys the work.

After the taste testing, they had lunch then went on a run through some trails outside the city.

With almost killing Tommy on some side workouts during the run, both went back and freshened up as the night was peaking in.

The couple took off into the evening. Bayley was expecting him to take her to dinner, but Tommy had other plans.

As the sun set, they pulled into a harbor where a seaplane sat at the end. It surprised Bayley as they got ready and jumped in. The couple were flying over the San Francisco area as the night life was coming alive.

Bayley took multiple photos of the outside area, then selfies to match.

They landed back at the harbor twenty minutes later and they were off once again.

Bayley then had the idea to take a little trip to see the beautiful Golden Gate Bridge at night. They pulled up and sat outside for a while, just enjoying each others time while watching the night life come alive.

Before they left, she got a selfie of them sharing a kiss with the bridge behind. Bayley wanted all these romantic photos so she can share them to the world when they're ready.

Even though there are now fan accounts making edits about them already.

Bayley didn't care if the fans saw them out and about in public, as long as they're together then she's fine with it.

When it was time to leave her parents, she was sad since this was one of the best times shes had with them since joining WWE.

Her parents said their goodbyes and left the couple at the airport.

As much as Tommy had a great time, he was ready to be home. With traveling to Las Vegas to San Francisco for two weeks, he just wants to spend time on his couch, with his lady while watching a movie.

Back in Texas*

Friday night*

Tommy still hasn't been back on live recordings after his brutal attack from Extreme Rules. His character was playing it off as he was severely injured after the beating he was handed by Anthony and eventually his own girlfriend.

WWE has announced his return for next weeks episode of RAW.

With Tommy and Bayley*

The couple had returned to Texas the night before, and even though they were exhausted from the travelling over the past couple weeks; Tommy still had plans with her as soon as they got home.

At a nice restaurant*

There sat Tommy across from his nicely dressed girlfriend, Bayley as they were enjoying their food.

Laughs and little cracks of chuckles could be heard from their table as more stories poured out of both parties.

Tommy: I swear. I raced my dad when I was fifteen.

Bayley: What was the outcome?

Tommy: I won, but he told my mom and she grounded me for two weeks.

Bayley: You were fifteen and driving? How is that legal?

Tommy: Who said it was legal?

That made her laugh once again before a waitress walked over and refilled their drinks.

Since Tommy is getting back to being on live television, he's also back on his diet.

He made an exception for tonight since they haven't gone on a dinner date, the dress up kind of date.

Tommy: That was around the time my parents then split. Family went this way.

He pointed to his left and she got the gist, they then continued to eat before she brought up something.

Bayley: You know, I'm sad that Leah and I have to move out.

Tommy: What was the reasoning behind them kicking you out?

Bayley: I guess the landlord is selling the house, so we're shit out of luck- or I should say I am.

He then swallowed his food and had to ask.

Tommy: Just you? Aren't you and her moving in somewhere else? That's what you told me.

Bayley: Guess plans change. She's moving in with her new boyfriend.

Tommy: Woah, woah. She never told you?

Bayley: puts down napkin* Told me last night.

That shocked Tommy as he quickly put down his fork and had to ask,

Tommy: She just now told you this? You two are moving out this weekend?

Bayley: I think I already know that Tom.

She rolled her eyes and sighed a little since she was stuck.

Bayley: I've thought about moving somewhere outside of Dallas.

Tommy: You're telling me this now? Pam, you'll be fine.

Bayley: How do you know?

Tommy: Because. You and Flex can come live with me.

He kept looking at her as she rose her head up, then had a smile on her face.

Bayley: Really? You want us to move in?

Tommy: How could I let my girl and a dog like Flex live in some apartment? That dude needs a yard to run around in.

Her smile grew bigger as he continued to warm her heart.

Tommy: Plus, I was going to ask you in a couple weeks.

Bayley: Really!?

Tommy: You've stayed over multiple times, it feels right. Why not make it permanent?

Bayley: I love you so much.

She then leaned in a bit over the table, Tommy did the same and she pulled on his tie to make their kiss more passionate.

In Bayley's eyes, she's in love with the guy she will marry.

The love couple were head over heels for each other, so after dinner they went on a walk in a park nearby. There was a lake that they stood in front of and watched multiple birds floating in front of them.

Moonlight reflecting off made the moment more special.

After a little bit to themselves, Tommy took Bayley back to his house so they could figure where most of her stuff would go.

In every room in the house there was something of her's to put in there.

Bayley felt like she was putting a stop to his personal life, but he reassured her that it was ok.

Tommy was all for her moving in with him.

The couple then finished off the night with eating ice cream and watching a movie.

Bayley then went back to her house and that left Tommy in his single man's home.

Tommy: Well, couple more days of having the house to myself.

He sighed, smiled and went to bed later into the night*

Saturday morning*

Today was a special day. Today was moving day for a special one. Tommy and Bayley's relationship was moving ahead in the right path as she would be moving in with him.

He could tell that she loved the idea as they were going over plans were to put everything, then he would throw in some stuff they can replace with her stuff.

It would be a long process to get her in completely, but he's willing to give it time.

Alarm*

Tommy didn't waste any time getting up early this morning. As soon as his alarm kicked off, he turned it off and jumped out of bed.

He didn't bother working out this morning since the move would be one in itself.

While getting dressed in his workout clothes, his phone went off at his bedside table.

Once he looked over he got chills as his side was still the same, but the other side of the bed was empty with a new bedside table to match the room.

Before he knows it, that side will be filled.

Tommy walked over and unlocked his phone to see a message from his girlfriend.

Pam❤: You ready for this?

He immediately replayed to her with something that could cheer her up.

Tommy: I've been waiting for this day since I kissed you.

Text sent. He smiled and pocketed his phone while walking out of his bedroom. Tommy made his way downstairs and outside of the side door that opened into the garage.

There sat his truck, one thing he needs today. He grabbed his keys, opened the garage door and backed it out.

What he was really doing was backing up to a trailer that he had for when he moved to Texas for the first time.

Tommy: C'mon, don't be stubborn.

As he said that, the latch cover slammed on his finger. He sighed and took his time trying to hook it up to the hitch of his pickup.

After a long battle, he finally locked it in and was ready to set everything up to packot full.

Tommy grabbed a raggedy blanket that's been in his shed since he left for New Japan. He laid it down and across the floor of the trailer before locking the doors.

He sat in the drivers seat, and was thinking to himself.

His life was moving, he was growing up quickly. For when he was getting arrested as a kid and racing to avoid his family, he never thought of ever having a life. There was no thought of a girlfriend, career, nothing. Now he was getting ready to move in the love of his life and start a new beginning.

Tommy: Let's go get our girl.

He started the truck back up, put it in drive and slowly drove out of the driveway with the trailer.

It wasn't long as he drove down the road and pulled up to a house that had a "For Sale" sign in the front yard.

There was only one car in the driveway, that was Bayley's. No sign of Carmella atleast for now?

Tommy pulled in front of the house, parked the truck and jumped out.

As he walked up the driveway he saw boxes sitting outside of the front door. Then came outside was an exhausted Bayley with her hair up, wearing a tank top and exercise tights.

She put a box down in front of him with a puff.

Bayley: exhales* Perfect, this one box is extremely heavy-

Tommy: And you need a strong man to carry it?

Bayley: No, I need someone to help me get one side.

She saw his frozen face turn into a frown which made her laugh as they started to get to work.

It was just the two in the morning as Carmella had already moved her stuff and was in Orlando.

Later into the afternoon*

Bayley and Tommy have been working on the house all morning and early afternoon.

The couple were already worn out by lunch time. Tommy wasn't hungry and Bayley skipped it to continue to work.

While she was taking boxes to the front door, Tommy would pick them up and organize them by weight in the trailer and his trucks bed.

This went on for hours, and they needed a break.

Tommy saw his girlfriend walk out with another box and a new outfit.

Tommy: Now you're in a crop top with red leggings?

Bayley: I found these. This was the outfit I've been hunting for.

Tommy: Well, since your dressed. Want to have a break?

Bayley: immediately sets a box down*

Tommy: laughs*

He watched her let get hair down and grab a snap back.

Bayley: Ok, so what are we doing?

Tommy: I saw your fridge, it was clean.

Bayley: We threw everything out after the last tour. Can't let things go to waste.

Tommy: True, but you're going to need groceries. How about we go shopping? Then we can come back after?

Bayley: I'm for it. Let's go.

She grabbed Flex and put him on a leash. Bayley knew a groceries store that allowed him to go in.

So they both packed into his truck and were off towards downtown.

An hour later*

Tommy was standing in the aisle with his girlfriend next to him. She was picking out her food choices while Flex was in the cart.

Bayley was putting stuff in and out of the cart, so Tommy backed up a bit and felt his phone go off.

He remembered that he asked for reinforcements when they were moving her.

Donte: Mercedes and I will be over in an hour. Is that alright?

He shot a text back at his friend taking a deep breath knowing this would go faster, or so he thought.

Tommy: Anytime is perfect. Thanks man.

He put his phone back in his pocket and Bayley was finished shopping, so he pushed the cart to the checkout line. They both put her stuff on the conveyor and watched the worker scan them.

Tommy backed up a little, snapped a photo and posted it to his Instagram story.

@tmajorswwe

"My life captured in one photo @itsmebayley"

She hadn't looked at it as the bags were put into the cart. Tommy pushed it out to his truck and watched Bayley put Flex into the truck while he packed the back of his pickup with her goods.

She came back and helped him finish until they were off and headed back to his house.

Later on into the night*

Donte and Sasha were now over helping the couple pack and move her into his house.

Most of the boxes were already packed into the back of the trailer, it was the furniture that Carmella left her.

It was a couch, a couple chairs and multiple well designed bedroom furniture.

Donte and Tommy walk pass*

Bayley and Sasha were on the floor of her bedroom, packing the little things until they saw the boys walk by.

Bayley: Thanks you two.

Sasha: Its always good to have muscles when you're moving.

Donte: Yeah yeah.

They both rolled their eyes and continued outside and packed it.

Knowing they will not be able to pack her completely in one trip, they decided to continue tomorrow.

Donte and Sasha went home while Tommy stayed with his girlfriend in her old house.

She was still in her room, and he walked in.

Tommy standing in the doorway*

Bayley: So, I'll see you tomorrow?

Tommy: Kicking me out already? You haven't been moved in.

She giggled and sat on her bed that was still left for one of his spare bedrooms.

Bayley: I figured you were tired and wanted to crash.

Tommy: I am, but we should go back to "our" house and talk a bit.

Bayley: Oh? Okay.

She stood up and grabbed Tommy's hand. He watched her lock the front door and she watched him lock the trailer that was in the driveway.

Bayley then joined him in the truck and they drove back down the road to his house.

30 minutes later*

Tommy and Bayley were sitting outside, little white dog running around while Tommy grilled for the two of them.

They both were eating light, so he wanted protein and made some steaks for the both of them.

After they finish eating*

Tommy then walked into the house for a second, then surprised Bayley when he walked out in his swim wear.

Bayley: Late night dip?

Tommy: Why not?

As he said that, he ran from the door and jumped into the deep end of the pool.

When he emerged from the water, there stood Bayley on the side of the pool watching him.

Tommy: C'mon in. The heated jets just kicked in.

Bayley: I dunno, they say you're supposed to wait after eating.

Tommy: Oh my god. Stop.

She laughed, turned around and walked into the house. He continued to swim until she walked out in her one piece.

He watched her slowly walk in as she was adjusting to the temperature.

Tommy: Oh, c'mon chicken.

Bayley: Heated jets my ass, it's cold.

As she said that, he splashed her and she quickly was frozen in shock as he laughed.

Bayley: I swear-

He did it again and she eventually got on completely and attacked him with a splash war.

The couple was enjoying this moment as the night sky was coming out.

Deeper into the night*

Tommy had a small pool side bar and fixed him and Bayley some drinks. They were enjoying the time together as they discussed alot about the move, and even themselves.

Their relationship came up multiple times and thinking they're rushing, but both reassured each other that they're ready.

A song came on that had Tommy in the right mood. He was vibing hard, moving his head further back into one jet and relaxing.

Just before he knew it, Bayley swam over and sat next to him.

She wouldn't stop looking at him which she was trying to get his attention. But he had no idea that she was looking at him.

Bayley: touches his arm* Babe?

Tommy: eyes still closed* Hmm?

She then leaned in and quickly opened his eyes as she kissed him, but she never unlocked.

Before he knew it, she sat on his lap as they started to embrace each other in another passionate kiss.

When she did eventually unlock, she butted heads with him and looked at him straight in the eyes.

There was nothing else she could do besides smile. Then she quickly got out of the pool and pulled Tommy out, which she then walked him inside and directed him into his bedroom for the night.

This would be the beginning of a new life for the couple as they were now moving onto the next steps.

Tommy is the only one that knows when the next step comes along. But that wont be for a little while.

Both are just ready to have fun and enjoy each others time living together. Time to see how each other live different lives.

END OF CHAPTER 23