Ok, here we go. The last chapter. It's a little bittersweet for me because I love the pairing of Chris and Trish, but I have three other stories that desperately need my attention as well. To those who have put this story on their favorite or alert list, I thank you. I hope that you truly enjoyed this story. As always, no one belongs to me.
5 years later
The buzz surrounding Wrestlemania 28 was at an all time high. Not only was it the biggest pay per view of the year, but the line up was truly what dreams were made of. The biggest match had to be the HBK vs. Undertaker match. Both superstars were retiring and they wanted nothing better than to go out with a show that no fan would ever forget. Wrestlemania was also the return of Toronto's own Trish Stratus, although the fans didn't quite know it yet. After taking six years off to try other projects, Trish finally decided to come out of retirement. She felt as though she had accomplished everything that she ever wanted to and the bright lights surrounding a wrestling ring were calling her name. She wanted nothing more than to be able to see if she still had the ability to impress her fans. She needed to know that she was still wanted in a ring. The company went through a lot to make sure that no one she was returning. She had to take back entrances and wear dark colored wigs to hide herself from the public. But standing in the back, being greeted by her peers and idols, made everything all worth it.
"Hey" Trish jumped at the sound of the voice and turned around to look at Jay Reso. Jay had a falling out with TNA three years prior and found himself unemployed. Thankfully, he had left the WWE on good terms and Vince welcomed him back with open arms and a promise of a main event spot. Jay had held the WWE Championship twice so far and was now getting ready to defend the title at Wrestlemania against John Cena. Trish was so proud to see everything that Jay had accomplished because she knew that it hadn't been easy. When Jay returned, he had a lot of personal relationships to deal with, but he did his best to deal with them in a classy and professional way. Trish reached up and gave the older man a hug.
"Hey. How are you?"
"Excited. It's 'mania. How are you?" Trish ran a hand through her hair.
"Nervous. It's been six years. Do you think they will still like me?"
"No." Trish looked at Jay with wide eyes. "They will love you."
Standing in the gorilla position, Trish felt her palms sweat. She was supposed to come down during the match and get rid of Melina. She stretched her back out as her eyes stayed focused on the television screen. She knew that everyone was waiting to see if she still had it. Truth be told, Trish couldn't wait to see if she still had it. She watched as the camera panned to Melina as she grabbed a steel chair from the sidelines and stalked towards the ring. With a wink to Dean Malenko, Trish waited for the curtain to open. It was finally showtime.
Trish ran down the ramp and had to force herself not to cry as she heard the thunderous appreciation from all of the fans. She could hear the screaming, clapping and catcalls and she felt her insides jump. She grabbed the chair from Melina and threw it out of the ring. She delivered a perfect dose of Strausfaction and then knocked Melina outside the ring so the match could continue. Keeping one eye on Melina and the other on the ring, Trish watched with tears in her eyes as the audience chanted her name. Shaking her head, Trish tried to focus on the match.
One…Two…Three…
The crowd erupted with cheers, both for the reappearance of Trish and because of the winner of the World Heavyweight Title match. Trish looked over at Lillian Garcia and gave her a wink.
"Here is your winner and NEW World Heavyweight Champion….Chris Jericho."
Trish climbed in the ring and wrapped her arms around Chris, not caring that he was sweaty. She let her hand slide through his now long locks and she looked at him with tears in her eyes. Chris grabbed a hold of Trish's left hand, admiring how her wedding ring shone under the bright lights of the arena. She giggled softly as she placed a kissed on his lips, much to the delight of the crowd. Chris walked up the ramp with his title and the girl.
The bar was packed, liquor was flowing, people were dancing, and laughter could be heard all the way out on the street. It was the annual Wrestlemania after party and it was in full swing. Trish walked through the door in a low cut red dress, with her hair pulled up. She surveyed the scene and laughed as Sara and Rebecca were trying to show Mark and Shawn the miracles of a booty shake. John, Randy and Dave sat looking around at the latest dose of Diva Search bimbos while Melina, Mickie, Victoria, and Stephanie openly glared at them. She made her way over to the table and stood behind Chris. Leaning down, she placed a small kiss on his neck, and smiled at everyone. Chris stood and pulled out a chair for her.
"Where are the kids?"
"They finally fell asleep. I left them with the nanny." Trish and Chris had gotten married three years prior and Jess decided to give Chris full custody of the kids. Jess said it was her way of letting him know how rough it is to raise three kids and it also allowed her to start leaving out her dreams, though Chris wasn't really sure what they were. Jess never thought that Trish could actually excel at being a stepmother but she did. Plus it turned out to be good practice, because a year later, they became proud parents to a baby boy, Jason Christopher Irvine. The happy family settled into a nice home life even after Chris decided to go back on the road. Once Trish had lost all of her baby weight, she decided to join him. They bought a huge bus and made everything a family affair.
Accepting the drink from Shelton, Trish looked around and noticed that someone was missing.
"Where's Dawn?" Chris looked around and pointed towards the door. Dawn Marie walked through the door looking a million bucks in her plunging plum dress. Looking at her, no one would have ever guessed she had just given birth less than five months ago. Trish raised a hand and signaled Dawn over. Dawn reached the table and planted a kiss on Chris's cheek, congratulating him for his big win. She offered Trish a hug and took a seat next to her husband. Once everyone ordered drinks, they all settled down to enjoy a much needed "kid free" night.
"Where did you leave Matthew and Gabriella?" Trish wondered as she took a bite of Chris's steak.
"They are at Jay's mom's house." That's right. Dawn Marie Pstalies was now Dawn Marie Reso. After telling Adam the truth about the paternity of Matthew, a part of her had hoped that he would want to settle down and be a father. She had been dead wrong. Instead, he bolted from the hotel room. A week later, he wrote her letter saying that he thought it would be best if Matthew was to never know the truth about his biological father. The rejection had hurt like hell and Dawn had found herself turning to Jay for comfort. He had been the rock that she needed to get herself back together. Dawn got herself back in shape and went back to work, doing mostly indie work. She got a call from the WWE but opted not to return due to some wounds still being fresh. She was still angry at Vince for the way she was released and she still wasn't ready to see Adam. Along with her commitment to still making appearances, Dawn had settled in to a very profitable job as a real estate agent in Tampa. She ended up selling a lot of homes to a lot of wrestlers and their families.
Her friendship with Jay was growing and even though she had strong feelings for him, she had learned from before that married men were off limits. That was until the night that Jay had drove over the house distraught after an argument with his wife. He had been thinking for years that something was wrong with him because Denise couldn't get pregnant. Come to find out, Denise never stopped taking her birth control pills. When Jay found out, he was hurt and livid. He swore that his marriage was over. He had never felt so betrayed before and Dawn was there to help him. It was the least she could do after everything Jay had done for her. Once Jay and Denise's divorce was final, Jay revealed to Dawn that he was falling for her and her son. They opted to take things slow for fear of getting hurt.
When Jay returned to the WWE, his disgust for Adam was evident. He couldn't understand how a man could turn his back on his own flesh and blood. Adam was just as livid with Jay for getting involved with Dawn in the first place. He felt betrayed by his own best friend. Their relationship hit an all time low when Adam made a derogatory statement about Dawn and it got back to Jay. The backstage fight that ensued was a wet dream for the internet. Vince put them on separate brands just to keep the peace, but not before letting them battle at Survivor Series. Soon after the match, Jay proposed to Dawn. She happily accepted and after awhile, the pair was able to convince Adam to give up his parental rights so that Jay could adopt Matthew. Soon after the pair were married in an intimate ceremony on the beach. Three months after the honeymoon, Dawn found out she was pregnant. Gabriella Patricia Reso was the perfect combination of her parents. Slowly the friendship between Jay and Adam was starting to rebuild, although Jay knew things were never going to be the same. As far as Dawn, she still made it a point to stay as far away from him as she could get.
Hours into the event, Dawn and Trish had finally convinced their spouses to get on the dance floor. Their hips swayed to the gentle beat of the song that promised love and happiness. Trish couldn't help but to look up adoringly at her husband. Despite everything they had been through, Trish wouldn't have changed it for the world. She would have done everything all over again if it meant that she would be able to spend the rest of her life getting lost in those deep blue eyes.
"What are you thinking about?" Chris asked as he let his hands roam on the curve of his wife's back.
"I'm thinking that it's good to finally be home." Trish laughed at Chris's silly expression and silenced him with a kiss.
A/N: That's all folks. I do like this pairing and I have ideas of maybe doing another story or even a one-shot with them, so please stay posted. Until then I will be focusing a lot of my attention to Wasted and One Final Beer. I really to get a couple chapters out for both of them.