Til Death Do Us Part

Summary: After Frankie Kazarian leaves Maria and their soon-to-be born son will he be able to get her back after a certain Bobby Roode steps up to the plate?

Characters: Kazarian/Maria/Roode, Jeff/Brailiegh(OC), Mickie James/James Storm

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the stars except for Brailiegh. I wish I owned Jeff., but I don't. ::Sigh::

Chapter 1: Reunions

Maria Hardy had just arrived backstage at TNA Impact. She had come to surprise her big brother Jeff with an early Christmas gift. She held the hand of a little five year old boy as she walked slowly down the halls of the arena. The little boys name was Brandon. He was Maria's pride and joy. He was her son. He had short dark hair and freckles across his cheeks and his nose. He had soft green eyes dimples. The little boy was an adorable little sight to see. She rounded the corner with the boy and stopped at her brother's locker room. She knocked lightly on the door waiting for a response.

"It's open!" A Southern accent called from inside. She turned the knob and walked into the room smiling widely at the family member.

"Hey sis!" Jeff greeted. "Hey there kiddo!" He said next to Brandon. The little grinned and ran to him leaping into his arms happily.

"Uncle Jeff!" He laughed as Jeff played rocket ship with him. "Mommy and me got you a gift." He smiled.

"Really? A gift for Uncle Jeffy? Well I'm flattered!" He exclaimed setting the boy down and looking back at Maria.

"Haha Merry Christmas Jeffrey." She handed him the gift and he accepted it before plopping down on the couch and tearing into the gift like an overly-excited little boy. Finally reaching his gift he help it up examining it. It was a photo in a frame. It was of Maria and Brandon. Jeff frowned at the photo and looked back at his sister.

"Ria, this sucks. I see you guys almost every day and now you want me to see you guys on the days that you're not around?" He pouted. Maria laughed at the man before playfully punching his shoulder.

"You're a big jerk Jeff!" She laughed. The two carried on with their playful bickering and teasing while Brandon went back and forth between the two choosing sides. Soon enough another tapping on the door sounded and in came Bobby Roode. The laughing stopped and emotions flared in the room. A tension pulled between Jeff and Roode while butterflies twisted in Maria's stomach and uncertainty ruled over Brandon.

"Maria, it's pleasant to see you here. I heard you were wandering around." Bobby smiled lightly at her. Maria returned his smile with one of her and the chagrin rushed to her cheeks causing her to turn a slight shade of red. Jeff blew hot air through his nostrils as he stood and approached the dark haired man.

"What do you want Roode?" Jeff said. Jeff had never liked Bobby. He always got a bad feeling when he appeared. Jeff wasn't blind though. He could see that his little sister took a liking to this man, but that didn't mean he had to lay low and hide his dislike for him. Jeff didn't want Maria to have anything to do with Roode. He also didn't want him anywhere around Brandon.

"Relax Hardy. I came here to see Maria. Oh and little B-rad of course." Roode said smirking at the little boy hiding behind his mothers leg.

"Brandon." Maria scowled. "Don't be rude, speak. Use your manners, say hello." She ordered. Brandon slowly unveiled himself and waved to Roode.

"Hello Mr. Roode." He spoke.

"Aw c'mon. Call me Bobby. Mr. Roode is my dad." Bobby smiled.

"Cliche much." Jeff muttered under his breath. He received a sharp elbow in the ribs from the tiny red head at his side. He shot a look at her and she shot one back.

"So..Ria, what are you doing Christmas night?" Roode asked.

"Um nothing that I could think of actually." She said smiling.

"I thought you were coming over for dinner with Brailiegh and I?!" Jeff exclaimed.

"Like I said, nothing actually." She repeated. Her brother rolled her eyes and went to sit on the couch with Brandon.

"Great. Do you wanna go see a movie?" He asked hopeful.

"Sure, I'd love to." Maria nodded biting her bottom lip nervously.

"Cool. Well, I gotta go. We'll talk later." He said. The two exchanged an awkward good-bye before the superstar departed and left the trio to themselves. Maria leaned against the door smiling dreamily. Jeff frowned and looked at the boy.

"Your mother is so lame B-rad." Jeff said. Brandon laughed happily kicking his tiny legs.

"Shut up Jeff. Stop poisoning my kid!" Maria retorted. "C'mon Brandon. We need to go, I have to go find Mickie!" Maria exclaimed. Brandon slid off the couch and took his mothers hand and they turned leaving greeting Brailiegh as she entered the room. Brailiegh was Jeff's girlfriend of five years. She was a petite girl with beautiful grey eyes and long dirty blonde hair. Her skin was a caramel color and decorated in the spandex material that created her ring attire. She held the TNA Knockouts Championship on her shoulder and a beautiful smile on her face.

"Hey there." The two greeted each other with a quick peck on the lips. "What's Ria doing here?" She asked.

"She brought me a gift." Jeff said. "She brought me her and B-rad in a frame so I can set them up on my imaginary desk." He grinned. Brailiegh laughed at her boyfriend rolling her pretty eyes.

"Well I think that's a sweet gift. She's still coming for Christmas Dinner with us right?" She asked.

"Nope. She's eating with Brandon and then going off to a movie with Bobby Roode and then probably sticking us with the kid." He informed the woman. Her jaw fell and her eyes widened.

"That bitch!" She joked.

"Ugh tell me about it? Where does she get off thinking she can just use us like we're her slaves or something?" He asked. Brailiegh stopped laughing and shook her head quickly.

"Jeff don't say that word! You're white, that's offensive, and now I feel bad." She exclaimed. Jeff chuckled to himself nodding slowly.

"Yea, I probably shouldn't have used that as an example."

…...

Mickie James was making out with her husband James Storm outside of catering. The newly weds had been like this ever since the honey moon had ended. Inseparable. They were so happy together and it was as if everywhere they went people envied their relationship.

"Aww, you guys look so cute together." A tiny bubbly voice said breaking up their embrace. Their heads turned and excitement flashed across the brunettes face.

"Oh my gosh Maria!" Mickie squealed hugging her friend. The two girls bounced around cheering and talking all at once. James Storm kneel down and messed with the boys hair.

"What's up kid? You excited for Christmas?" James asked the little boy.

"Santa is going to bring me a new scooter." Brandon smiled.

"Really? A new scooter! That's awesome, I want one too." James said playing with the boy.

"You should hurry and ask Santa to bring you one too." Brandon said eyes wide.

"Alright, I'll send my letter as soon as I get home. I just hope he doesn't get it too late."

"It would stink if you didn't get your new scooter Mr. Storm." Brandon said sadly.

"Yea, but hey, even if I don't I've always got something better." He said smiling up at his wife who was still reminiscing.

"My God Maria! It's been way too long girl." Mickie said looking over the beautiful red head.

"Oh how the years fly!" Maria laughed.

"You're telling me! How ya holding up honey? You're not still down about the whole...ya know.?" Mickie said trying to tip-toe around the subject. Maria sighed looking at the ground shrugging.

"I'm fine Mickie. It's almost been six years, I'll admit. It was hell at first, but I told myself that I couldn't keep living in this rut. I had to move on so I did and now I'm making the most out of life with me, myself, and my precious little boy." Maria stared down happily at her son at the last part.

"That's great. You do know that he's here tonight right?" Mickie asked.

"I figured." Maria muttered.

"Are you going to talk to him about Brandon?" James said butting in. He made sure to cover the boys ears while this conversation took place. He didn't feel it was right for the boy to hear such things.

"What for? He knows that Brandon exist and he's never once tried to do anything about it, so why try and make him now?" Maria said matter-of-factually.

"Well, that was a couple years ago Ria. Maybe now he's ready." Storm pried.

"I don't care. He can come to me if he decides he wants to be apart of our sons life." Maria said turning her nose up to the situation. James could tell that the woman's mind was made up but he still felt it was worth a shot.

"Well, I still think you give it a go Ria. He might surprise you." He said. Mickie nodded in full agreement with her husband.

"Look guys, I know what you're trying to do, and I appreciate the effort really, but I just don't think it's a great idea. Brandon and I have to go now. It's getting close to him bed time." Maria noted.

"You're not staying for the show?" Mickie asked.

"Nah, not this time. We've got lots to do tomorrow." Maria smiled.

"Well alright then. See-ya next time sweetheart." James said as he and Mickie hugged the duo.

"Take care Maria! I'll see you later little cutie." Mickie said to Brandon. He waved bye to them as he followed his mothers lead. They walked out into the brisk air fighting the cold as they made their way to the car. Maria unlocked the door, opened it, and strapped Brandon inside. She shut the door and made her way to her side.

"Maria?" A voice came from behind her. It was a soft voice. It sounded lonely and distant. She turned slowly wondering who the stranger who'd beckoned her was. She gasped placing her hand over her mouth seeing Frankie Kazarian come into her line of vision.

"Kaz?" The man smiled at her licking his chapped lips and digging his hands deeper into his jacket pockets.

"It's uh..it's been awhile. You here for Jeff?" He asked trying to make small talk. Maria shifted in her place uncomfortably. She nodded after awhile and opened her mouth to speak. "Wait. I-I know we left off on pretty bad terms, but I just need this chance to talk to you. I've got a lot of things on my mind that I need to say." He told her.

"Kaz it's late, it's cold and my son needs to be in a warm bed so he can sleep." Maria said. She made sure to add emphasis to the word my when she said it. Or rather more, spat it, at Kaz.

"Then, could we talk later? Maybe over dinner?" He asked.

"Are you serious right now Frankie?" Maria scoffed rolling her eyes.

"Maria please. I know I fucked up, but I'm just asking for a chance to explain myself." He said. He locked eyes with her and held her gaze for as long as he could. "Please." He pleaded. Maria looked away and then back at him.

"Fine. Dinner, tomorrow. I'll call you when you can come over." She negotiated. Kazarian nodded grateful.

"Thank you so much Ria. I promise you won't regret it." He said.

"Yea, I better not or I'll sick Jeff on your ass. Now I have to go...see you tomorrow."

A/N Okay so I've never really done a fanfic on Maria with anyone other than Jeff. But I think this one is coming out pretty good. Tell me what ya think! ::Credit to Wolfgirl77769:: =D