May 6, 2020
Wonderland Ranch
Morning
Don woke up and felt something on top of it. Turns out that something is actually someone as he saw strands of blonde hair in his hands. He then saw an adorable sight on top of him. A sleeping, smiling Liv Morgan, nuzzling her cheek at times against Don's chest.

Don melted at the sight but he tried to fight with willpower. Much as they are friends and getting to know each one, he would not want to have her feel "poking down south." So he calmly tries to wake Liv up, despite the adorable sight.

Don: Gionna.... - rubs her clothed back -

Liv just grunts sleepily while nuzzling her cheek on Don's chest

Liv: - sleepy voice - Don't let go of the hug.... pweeze? - moves her leg on Don's waist -

As Liv feels something hard touch her knee and stomach, she blushed in her sleep and slowly opened her eyes.

Liv: Do.. Donny? 

Don: Gionna

Liv breaks the hug and blushes as she rolls to her side of the bed

Liv: Donny, why...was I on top of you?

Don: Well, last night you were having a bad case of night terrors

Liv: Oh... - blushes - 

Don: But not to worry, I just held you in my arms until you calmed down. Nothing more than that. - blushes too -

Liv saw that both of them were a blushing mess and felt a poke down south regardless of Don trying to stop such occurrence. She tested the waters and made a snide remark

Liv: At least you can now brag to your friends that we slept on the same bed - giggles -

Don: Liv, I really don't think that will go down well ... - blushes - like you'd think

Liv: Hey, with me it's believable - giggles - Come on Donny, time for breakfast (mind: I so felt a poke on my knee earlier and for sure his hands were on my back)

Liv walked a bit and Don cannot help but see her jiggling and shapely butt move about. He knew she wanted space after Enzo and then followed suit right after. 

As Don did some morning stretches, he saw that Liv preparing some breakfast as she prepared some scrambled eggs and some bread. 

Liv was about to prepare the morning drinks as she brought out some tea and water and asked Don.

Liv: Donny, what do you want with your breakfast? Coffee, Tea, Milky?

Don's mind: Your Milky....

As Don entertained that thought, he shook his head and said

Don: Well, I always wanted to taste fresh milk

Liv: Fresh milk? - looks at Don confused -

Don: Farm Fresh milk! Like the ones from the cows

Liv: Ohh! - giggles - silly me. Alright, bear with me as I don't like milk but I got bottles here in case of guests.

Don and Liv had breakfast and shared some small talk with a giggle here and some funny, wacky story of the past there. Once they have finished and let one another wash up in turns, Liv saw the caretaker arrive and knew that she will leave to the caretaker the farm. 

As Liv was about to leave her home at Wonderland Ranch, Piggles, Spirit and Nala began to approach their owner and whimpered. Liv was caught in an adorable furry trap but petted each one and reassuringly said

Liv: Awww I'm gonna miss you guys. Don't give the caretaker problems okay?

Piggles, Nala and Spirit responded by nuzzling against Liv's legs and grunting happily. Liv took a long last look at her fur friends as she stepped into Don's rental car.

Don: Are you sure they will be okay?

Liv: Oh, they'll be fine. The caretaker has already gotten used to Piggles. Nala and Spirit well some work but those two are good girls.

Don: Alright, still not used to being around animals.

Liv: Oh Donny, you will in time - giggles - 

Liv's mind: Hopefully, with me too....

Don: Oh, is it okay if I place the milk and the eggs at the backseat?

Liv: Oh yes! Your first farm experience - smiles -

Don: - smiles back - yeah. Let's hit the road.

time skip to Monday Night Raw
May 11, 2020
Arena
Monday Night Raw

Don was stretching as he was preparing for the semi-finals of the Tag Team Tournament. He then saw Cedric look at him strangely.

Cedric: Bet you had a good time after Raw huh?

Don: Uhh - clueless - what are you talking about?

Cedric: Really bro? 

He then shows Don his phone, which showed Liv's Instagram of Don petting Piggles and Spirit with the caption.

yaonlylivvonce: New Friend! Good boy City Boy Donny! @DonnyPC93 😁

Don was mortified as he tried to keep his Social Media presence down to a minimum to radio silence. 

Don: Ced - shaken up - how did she find out what my socials was?

Cedric: Well.... I may....not have - murmurs - snooped and given Liv your Instagram handle

Don: - shocked - YOU DID WHAT?

Cedric: Again, that shot was assisted. You should have asked to follow her...

Don became hysterical and worried.

Don: Ced, you're a mad man! Don't you get why I am not so active on social media?

Cedric: Well, does this have anything to do with that family problem you have....

Don: Dear God, Dear God, Dear God... - pacing around -

Cedric: Donny hey! - puts his hands on Don's shoulders - Relax. Do you...happen to be seeing someone apart from Liv?

Don: No I don't!

Cedric: See nothing to wo....

Don: But my family must not know that their only heir to the business is once again being disobedient.

Cedric: What's the worse that can happen? It's not as if from here they can still ground you.

Don: They will have their ways to send me back 

Cedric: Oh man, M knows this right?

Don: He knows the story.

Cedric: Look man, I know I just became a parent now with Swole but I suggest you clean up your act. I'm not gonna tell you how but this mess you got yourself into evading them. The day will come when you have to face them, fess up and reassure them that this is the path you've wanted. Liv just did you a solid and helped your parents maybe not worry. Think of it that way. Alright?

Don: Well.. - surrenders - fine.

As they talked and Don calmed down, in came Liv, skipping and bouncing around with Ruby. Liv saw Don relax and she greets her friend with

Liv: Donny! - giggles and goes near him - See my post?

Don: Sorry bout that Liv. I saw through Cedric's Instagram. I will follow you back in a bit.

Liv: Yay! - bouncing and clapping - Was it a cute post? - smiling -

Don: Yup, quite cute but...listen Liv. Why the need to tag me?

Liv: Of course! Why should I not tag my new friend? That will be silly and mean! 

Don: You do know of my family history, right?

Liv: - saddens - oh yeah. But Donny, you will have to face them and they have the right to know...

Don: On my own terms. - now will you excuse me, I need to breathe first

Don walks away without any other word. Cedric and Ruby were shocked while Liv stood there crestfallen.

Liv: Did I...do something wrong?

Cedric: No! It was me. I will go talk to him to make sure you two clear the air. - runs after Don - Donny wait up!

Cedric leaves as the Riott Squad remain with Ruby having to keep Liv upbeat.

Ruby: G, do you know what he was saying about his family?

Liv: Dori, all he has told me so far is that his being here was not told to his parents. He has had it hard back then when he was living with them. I thought...when I tagged him, it was a means to reassure them that their son was safe and sound and seen as genuinely happy. I thought I helped....

Ruby: G... Well, we don't control the emotions of others. Tell you what, we will find a way for you two to talk. How does that sound?

Liv: You think...he will still want to do anything with me?

Ruby: Gionna Jene Daddio, if you think him protecting you from drunks that one time, shielding you from prying eyes to have privacy as you cried, joining you on days and nights out as well as even accompany you to the farm make you doubt that he wants to still do anything with you, then I don't know what else will?

Liv: - giggles - You always know what to say Dori.

With the Hurt Business
MVP had finished talking with his stablemates after going through the plans for tonight. The continuation of the Tag Team Tournament, Lashley scouting potential challengers for his US title and Shelton gaining momentum in his task to be the number 1 contender to Drew McIntyre's WWE Championship. 

MVP noticed Don's uncharacteristic silence and stern responses as he and Cedric pulled him away first while Lashley and Shelton had to prepare themselves.

MVP: Donny, protege, you can tell me what's wrong.

Cedric: Donny, if this is about having Liv follow you through me, it's my bad. Please man. We're doing this for your own go....

Don: You don't control me. You don't know who you're poking with revealing my whereabouts. 

MVP: Donny, your parents have to know sooner or later how you are. As a parent, trust me, you can't lie forever. You can't hide this from them. 

Don: If they don't accept this, then they will force me back home. And I can't stand that again. Being made to do what they want and disregarding my choices.

Cedric: Donny, look. I don't want to add on to this but you walking on Liv earlier hurt her hard. Come on man, don't be treating her like that. Not after you helped her with her farm.

MVP: Or shared meals together and protect her from drunks.

Don: - breathes - look. I told Liv this. I will deal and talk with them on my own terms and time. 

Cedric: All well and good but you really hurt Liv. 

Don: Well she, like the rest of you, should know until where you can cross in my own life.

MVP: Capistrano, hey! - shouts -

MVP's voice begins to reassert that he was Don's mentor above all.

MVP: Look, I am not you but you better think of this. You've snuck away easy from your parents. You're on your own but always remember that without them, you won't be here. Regardless of how they brought you up. 

Don then felt a tinge in his heart as MVP struck a chord not just as a mentor but coming from someone who is a father. 

Don then breathed and just walked it off.. Cedric was about to walk towards Don but MVP stopped him.

MVP: If anything, he will come around in time for your tag match with the Revival. 

Cedric: Shoot! Hopefully he is able to meet up with Dash and Dawson.

timeskip before their match
Cedric finds Don all cool but silent by the crates as they were called to the Gorilla position.

Wilder: Hey Donny, you doing okay?

Dawson: You don't look so hot.

Don: I'm good.

Cedric: There you are! - walks in -

Dash: Hey - smashes his fist into his open palm - just getting ready

Wilder: Just keep calm alright?

Dawson: Whatever's bothering you, settle it after the match. 

Producer: Revival, you guys are up.

Wilder and Dawson leave as they get ready for their entrance as Cedric and Don talk things out.

Cedric: Hey Don, please. Reassure me you won't go off script tonight.

Don: Look. - slightly annoyed - if anything, mentor taught me to keep it professional out there. No personal stuff.

Cedric: Alright. But....

Producer: Hurt Business, be ready.

Cedric: Please be fine Don. For yourself, for us and Liv.

Monday Night Raw
The Revival v. Don Patricio and Cedric Alexander

Mike Rome: This next contest is part of the Tag Team Tournament scheduled for one fall!

Mike Rome: First, at a combined weight of 446 pounds, Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder, the Revival!

Byron: This will be quite the match-up as both these times are willing to dirty their hands for the victory.

Joe: Saxton, how biased can you get?

Tom: I mean, Joe come on. You of all people know how the Revival compete.

Joe: Crafty and Ring Generals. They can out wrestle these two.

Byron: This will be dirty for sure, knowing how these two teams pride in sneak attacks.

Mike Rome: Their opponents, at a combined weight of 445 pounds, representing the Hurt Business. Cedric Alexander and Don Patricio!

Joe: Here come another bunch of intelligent and ring technicians

Byron: Give me a break Joe! Both these teams fight dirty. 

Joe: Then we see if these Top Guys will have another chance or if business will still be in session.

Both teams stared each other down with Don and Dash starting off as the legal men for their teams. Dash starts by shoving Don and then jaw jacking.

Dash: We're Top Guys! 

Don then decks Dash on the jaw and begins to ground and pound one half of the Revival. Cedric and Dawson enter the ring to separate the legal men as the referee's 5 count was beginning. 

skip to the end of the match
(A/N: Couldn't think up of how to spice this up. Pardon if this will come out as anti-climactic)

After a barrage of near falls and pin fall breaks, both teams are showing signs of wear and tear. The Revival have pulled out all the stops. This did not mean the Hurt Business slacked off or took the punishment lying down. For each maneuver of the Top Guys, Cedric and Don had an answer for, but did not come out unscathed.

Dawson and Wilder just hit a pendulum backbreaker - corner elbow drop move on Cedric. The referee then counts the pin once Wilder pins Cedric.

ONE....TWO.....

Don makes the save by breaking the pin with what strength he had left. Dawson enters the ring and charges at Don. The referee then tries to instill order by reprimanding the illegal men at the time, Don and Dawson. Dawson was then able to get the better of the offense as Don was now on the corner as the Top Guys begin to set Don up for the Shatter Machine. 

As Don was about to be lifted up by Dawson, Cedric made the save by launching himself toward Wilder with a running dropkick. Wilder then bounced and hit the referee, knocking him down. Don was hanging by the ankles on Dawson's shoulder and was instead launched down to the canvas with an Alabama Slam. 

Don was neutralized for the mean time as Dawson and Wilder were able to recover in order to hit an unsuspecting Cedric with the Shatter Machine. Wilder covered Cedric but the referee was still down. 

Wilder then shouted at Cedric that it's over as Wilder sets up Cedric in a Spike Piledriver as Dawson heads to the top rope to add some force in driving Cedric down. Don was able to stop the tandem move by kicking a perched up Dash Wilder with a Big Boot, reminiscent of his mentor's Player's Boot move. 

Dawson rolled down to the apron due to the impact. Wilder was going to do the Spike Piledriver anyway, but Cedric countered it into a Hurricanrana to give him some space. Wilder then runs into Don as he hits the Silencer Knee Facebreaker as Cedric Alexander and Don both lift Dash Wilder in a back suplex, but with Cedric finishing it into a Lumbar Check. 

Don was getting himself ready as he saw Wilder try to rise up with one knee down still as he hits one half of the Revival with the Mercy Shot. As the referee was about to come to, Cedric covered Wilder while Don hits a baseball slide on a still downed Scott Dawson.

ONE....TWO....THREE!

Mike Rome: The winners of the match, representing the Hurt Business. Cedric Alexander and Don Patricio!

Joe: Talk about dirty plays, these guys have pulled it all of.

Byron: Guess the top guys are still top guys but they were outmaneuvered by Don and Cedric

Joe: Business was in fact in session and will still be. We may be seeing the new Tag Team Champions right now.

Tom: Let's not get ahead. We still have to see who these two will face later on tonight.

Joe: And by saying that, Don Patricio and Cedric Alexander advance to the Finals awaiting the winner of Ryder and Hawkins v. The O.C.

timeskip to end of Ryder and Hawkins v. The OC
Anderson struck Ryder to the head with a knee strike to momentarily remove him from the match. Gallows was able to hit the Gallows Pole on Curt Hawkins. Anderson was directing traffic and Gallows knew what to do. Gallows then picks up an unconscious Hawkins and props him up, setting up for the Magic Killer. As Anderson was about to hold the legs, Zack Ryder intercepts Anderson with the Rough Ryder.

This causes Hawkins to fight through the Suplex Hold by countering it into a Lifting DDT, or the Laugh Riot. Hawkins then goes to the top rope and hits the Heat Seeking Elbow on Gallows and covers him.

ONE....TWO....THREE!

Mike Rome: The winners of the match, Zack Ryder and Curt Hawkins!

Joe: Oh great, here come the woo woo idiots coming to party.

Byron: It's Woo Woo Woo, you know it! 

Joe: Shut up Saxton!

Tom: And with this victory, they will be facing Don Patricio and Cedric Alexander next week on Raw before Extreme Rules

Backstage
Ryder and Hawkins went to the back and saw Don and Cedric. Both teams then shook hands.

Ryder: Bro, can't believe we're facing you two next week!

Hawkins: Calm down Matt (Ryder), but yeah, we saw your match against the Revival and you guys are for sure will be a joy to work with.

Cedric: Thanks man. 

Don: Well, we can't wait to see it. Now if you will excuse me....

Cedric: - to Ryder and Hawkins - boys, sorry about this but until next week?

Ryder: Sure bro! Until next week.

Ryder and Hawkins leave as Don was about to walk away too. But Cedric stops his tag team partner and friend from walking away. 

Cedric: Donny please? Listen to reason. 

Don: You really had to step the boundary in trying to mean well.

Cedric: Don, please! As a friend, just listen to me.

Don: You all just had to consent to doing this.

Cedric: Patricio! Have you ever hurt a woman or a friend and just let it slide forever?

Don stood silent and held his hand to his heart. Cedric struck a chord as he saw his friend stop in his tracks.

Cedric: Please, talk this out with Gionna man. She will listen. Just let her talk and you can talk this out further to clear the air. For sure, M didn't teach you to just keep away and hurt your friends. Especially a woman as special as....

Don: - furious - Don't you dare! 

Cedric: Then I won't. But please, talk to her Don. 

Don: At my own time. 

Cedric: Alright, but don't do this at a bar. Do it at a park or something, just somewhere you two can be yourselves and not the selves you show on TV! Unless you want to sever a friendship with....

Don: Let me be first! 

As Cedric sees Don walking out, MVP sees Cedric look crestfallen. Cedric wanted to run after Don but MVP stops Cedric.

MVP: Let him figure this out on his own. We've been assisting him too much. He can think and decide for himself.

Cedric: But what if it doesn't work?

MVP: Knowing my protege, I didn't teach him to walk out and sever ties. This is a part of the operation where only those two can operate. We leave it to both Gionna and Patricio where to go from here.

Backstage during Raw
Charly: Ladies and gentlemen, my guests at this time, the Riott Squad.

Liv and Ruby walk in frame, with Liv wearing a scowl as Ruby looking annoyed but a bit concerned for her friend.

Charly: Ladies, after a grueling match last week to earn the right who will face the Kabuki Warriors, which you two were unable to win. Who are your picks to win tonight?

Liv: - visibly annoyed - So Charly, what's it gonna take for us to be noticed here?

Ruby: Liv, come on now. I've let it go ....

Liv: No Rue! Charly, I know you mean well but what kind of a stupid question is that? Does Rue Rue here need to kick down more trash cans for us to get noticed? Do I need to steal the mic off you and throw it down again? Do I need to change my look again? To act sultry? To have glitter? To have bling on me just to get noticed?

Charly: Well uhhh....

Liv: It's time I put things and matters into my own hands. 

Liv: Watch me 

She says this with some arrogance and mischief as she leaves. Ruby looks at Charly and tells her.

Ruby: We just hope the Kabuki Warriors win. - runs - wait up Liv!

Charly looks confused and the camera segment ends there.

Skip to the last moments of Natalya-Lana v. Kabuki Warriors (Number One Contender's Match for the Women's Tag Team Championship)
Natalya had Kairi in the Sharpshooter as Asuka was about to break the Sharpshooter with a switchblade kick on Natalya. Lana however intercepted with a Roundhouse Kick but was parried by the Empress of Tomorrow with an Empress Kick to the Ravishing One.

As the referee tried to bring Asuka back to her corner, but not without finally hitting the Switchblade Kick on Natalya, Lana rolled out of the ring. The referee was focused on restraining Asuka as Lana tried to go in the ring to do a sneak attack on the Pirate Princess. This was not to be as Liv, coming from the crowd, turned Lana around and hit a 201 Facebreaker, leaving Lana down on the floor. 

Liv runs away from the crowd as Natalya is shocked to see her corner empty. Liv was admiring her handiwork as Ruby came in, reprimanding her and restraining her from doing any further damage. 

Natalya was still in shock until Kairi hits her with the Interceptor and with arrogance, climbs the opposite corner to hit Natalya with the InSane Elbow and cover her.

ONE.....TWO.....THREE!

Mike Rome: The winner and the new number one contender for the  Women's Tag Team Championship, the Kabuki Warriors.

Joe: This is just a sore loser move by Liv Morgan.

Byron: While I may partially agree with that sentiment, Lana had it coming. After she screwed over the Riotts....

Joe: No, they were handily beaten. There's a difference.

Tom: Can't call it the same when the shoe is on the other foot Joe.

backstage after the match
Liv was all smiling and skipping about until she ran into Lana, who was all livid after what had just happened.

Lana: And here she comes, the little twirp who screwed us over from our tag team title shot.

Liv: Oh wait - looks around - are you talking about me?

Lana: Don't be stupid. I saw you interfere and help the Kabuki Warriors win.

Liv: Oh honey, I could care less if they win or not. So long as - points a finger and pokes Lana's shoulder - YOU and Nattie over there don't become champs.

Lana: Oh that's how it is you petty little bitch? At least we beat your asses last week.

Liv: That was then, this is NOW. 

Lana: NOW you're about to be shown the door again, courtesy of the Best Of All Time! Right Nattie?

Natalya walks in and sees Liv and Lana make a scene.

Natalya: So you're the one who cost us OUR chance at the titles?

Liv: Wow, you graduated from the Dungeon but I didn't know they don't give out big brains.

Natalya: Real funny but you got yourself into a corner little girl....

Ruby then comes in and pulls Liv away.

Ruby: Liv! - restraining her with her arm on Liv's core - That's enough. 

Liv: Ruby! What the hell. We're known as the Riott Squad for a reason. If it's to follow the rules, then we're no less than these two BITCHES over here in front of us.

Ruby: Liv, that's enough! I'm not doing this to protect us. I'm doing this to protect you.

Lana: Listen to what she's saying, at least she knows where her place is. IN CATERING!

Ruby then became provoked and slapped Lana as Natalya began to push Ruby back. Liv climbed on Natalya's back and began to sleeper hold and wrap her legs on Natalya's waist to try to restrain her. Lana then went back to Ruby as both women were now rolling on the ground in a cat fight. The hostilities continued on until Shane McMahon shows up and reinstates order. 

Shane: Ladies! That's enough!

Referees came in to restrain the two tag teams.

Shane: If you two want to fight each other one more time, you will do it at Extreme Rules. Now go before I hand in suspensions.

Both women's tag teams were satisfied with the decision given by the Raw General Manager. 

Cameras Off
Producer: Cut!

Shane, the referees, Lana, Natalya and the Riotts were all smiling and laughing as they were able to finish the live segment in one take. 

Shane: Wow, I am liking this side. At least we are seeing the Riott Squad of old somewhat but with a new flair.

Ruby: Well, a bit....

Liv: Anything to get us TV time.

Lana: That was quite intense Gionna!

Natalya: Yeah G. That came from places for sure!

While they were all smiles, Bruce came in all straight faced and talked to Liv.

Bruce: What the hell was that?

Liv: I interfered, I followed the script. I did what you asked me to.

Bruce: No. This is the problem with you, you think like the little girl we picked up at a Hooters. You think that speech before interfering was what we wanted? We wanted you to outright say the Kabuki Warriors and leave. Why the need to bring up last week's events? 

Liv: Well, it helped fuel and keep the interest.....

Bruce: Are you a member of creative? You're no producer. - points to himself - I AM! So follow what I say from here on....

Shane: Now Bruce, let's not get carried away here. I okayed that segment. The Riotts need an edge and making them lose face to a team you guys just randomly threw in together isn't gonna help their stock?

Bruce: But think about the company as a whole, they want something fresh. The Riotts have failed as an experi....

Shane: And the Riotts losing is fresh for you? 

Bruce: Well, at least give Nattie and CJ here a chance....

Shane: Save it. I still have last say.

Bruce looks all pissed and runs off but leaves with a parting shot.

Bruce: You're lucky you're a McMahon. But wait till your father hears this, you will be sorry!

The Riotts were devastated to hear this validation from Bruce as to what they were to be from here on out. Liv most of all took it worse.

Liv: So....I guess this was the plan all along.

Ruby: Gionna, you heard Shane. Right Shane?

Shane: Yes, remember what I said. I'm a fan of you. No disrespect to you two, CJ and Nattie.

Lana: None taken boss.

Natalya: As I've said, it makes no sense if we get pushed. But the Riotts deserve a chance.

Lana: I can find one way or another to get my head above water. - pats Liv's shoulder - not at your expense. 

Liv felt the warmth and concern from Nattie and CJ as well as Shane. But a feeling of pain still stung in her

earlier

Liv: - saddens - oh yeah. But Donny, you will have to face them and they have the right to know...

Don: On my own terms. - now will you excuse me, I need to breathe first

Ruby senses Liv becoming all sad.

Ruby: Still about Patricio?

Liv: I don't know...I meant well. But I didn't expect for the gesture I did to cause this.

Ruby: Hey, maybe he will be more than willing to talk. At least congratulate him on his win earlier.

Liv: Alright... - sad voice - 

Cedric then shows up and Liv suddenly asks him.

Liv: Have you seen Donny? 

Cedric: Last I checked he walked out of the arena after our match with the Revival. He didn't say where he will be headed to.

Liv: - tearful eyes - Patricio......

MVP then walks in on them and puts a caring hand on Liv's shoulder.

MVP: Gionna, best we give Donny his space first. But I can assure you, he will come around. 

At a nearby park
Don was hanging around after he had gone to the hotel early and checked in. He was walking around and needing some time alone. He saw his phone vibrate and with a notification from WWE's Instagram Account

WWE: It is official. At Extreme Rules, Natalya and Lana will once again go face to face against The Riott Squad.

Don turned his phone's screen off and stared into the stars. 

Don: I just need time away. I don't want to return to that life. ....But in doing so, what life am I doing now? Turning away others who helped me feel ever comfortable. Hurting Liv in the process..... I sure hope she's okay.

Don then finally follows back Liv and sends her a DM

@DonnyPC93: Hey, congratulations on finally getting yourself a PPV match in the main card. Look, I'm sorry for what I did earlier. Do you wanna meet up at the park tomorrow night before we head out? I owe you an explanation.

To be continued