Finn's P-O-V

I waited for Bayley to come out but it was taking her too long.

I knocked at the door.

'Pam, I already told you, I'm not going anywhere without you.' I said.

'Mommie open the door..' Ferris joined.

And finally the door opened. Pam came out with puffed eyes.

Was she crying?

'You're crying?' I asked holding her hand but she looked away.

'N.. No I'm not.' she said looking away.

Is she mad about me taking Ferris' side?

'Pam!' I placed my hands on her shoulders and made her look at me. 'What's the matter? Are you mad on me? Look, I'm sorry if..' she cut me off.

'Fergal.. No. It's not about you. It's just that I'm not feeling well and..' I cut her off by placing my finger on her lips.

'Ssshh.. I know something's bothering you Pam and you aren't letting it out. Tell me Pam.' I said cupping her face tenderly.

'Jaddy!' Ferris' voice made me realize that we were actually three people inside the room.

Pam shoved my hands off her face immediately. She's a little a too concerned about the public display of affection especially when it concerns Ferris.

'Well Ferris.. Do one thing. You go find Aunt Mercy. We are coming.' I said.

The arena was our second home and everyone loved Ferris. So, I wasn't much worried.

'No. You aren't telling him to go alone, are you?' Pam objected.

'Bye Jaddy. Bye Mommy!' Ferris said skipping out.

'Ferris..No.' Pam shouted running after him but I caught her.

'Relax. He's safe. They all know her and there are securities too. I need to talk to you alone.' I said.

Pam shook her head restlessly. 'No. He.. He'll..' she kept on muttering.

I wasted no time and planted a kiss in her lips. It's not that I just wanted to shut her up but I wanted to kiss her too.

Pam resisted initially but eventually gave up as her lips synced with mine. She moaned through the kiss and wrapped her hands around my neck deepening the kiss. I pulled her closer by her waist and slammed our mingled bodies against the wall. My hands soon went under her shirt and that's when I felt a push on my chest.

Fuck!

I slowly pulled away, our foreheads still resting on each other.

'I think we were getting a bit carried away.' Pam said panting. 'This is where we work, remember?' she said.

I nodded with a chuckle. 'Yes but I still love you.' I pecked her lips once again making her smile.

'Now tell me, what is it that's bothering you?' I asked taking her hands in mine.

Pam bit her lips and shook her head. 'Nothing.' she said.

'Come on Pam, you seem to forget that I'm your best friend too and I understand what's going on with you by a mere look. Now, tell me, what's going on?' I asked.

Pam looked at me wide eyed and attempted to open her mouth but closed it again.

'I.. I don't know. I just feel so scared. About you, about Ferris, about us.' she said looking deep into my eyes.

I sighed with a smile. 'And that's it?' I asked. She blinked.

I smiled and wrapped an arm around her. 'You fears were mine just the day I gave you that promise ring and as long as we're together, you have no fears to face babe.' I said.

Pam smiled with a nod.

'Now, come let's go. Ferris must be annoying Sasha.' I said making her giggle. I love when she's happy.

****

I took Pam's hand in mine as we walked to the catering.

'Where could he be?' Pam asked looking around.

'Don't worry! Renee said she saw him going towards the catering. He must be there.' I consoled.

Pam nodded though she was still tensed. We walked near the place where they kept the kid's stuffs looking for Ferris.

'Not here I guess.' I said looking around but then I felt the grip around my hand tightened. I looked at Bayley surprised who was looking to her right and at approximately 30 feet, there was Ferris with Baron Corbin.

'Ferris!' Pam screamed letting go off my hand and ran towards the direction like a crazy woman.

'Pam wait!' I went after her.

Baron's P-O-V

I paced around the catering. Do I want to eat something? NO. Was I invited by a friend? NO. Do I have anything to do in here? NO. Then what is the reason I'm here? Hope. It was hope running in my mind. It was getting me allured. It gave me vibes..it said I'd meet him again..here. Ferris, my son would be here. I felt it. I remembered the last two times we met. He was in the catering. He'd never here today too. May be, he loves those juices I spilled accidentally.

A strange anticipation lurked inside me. The excitement in my body and mind was driving me crazy. I couldn't sleep the nights since I saw him and knew he was my flesh and blood. He is a responsibility I sacrificed three years ago for someone I loved more than my life. Perhaps, I was right or may be wrong. But, it made her happy and that was enough to pain in my own heart craving a glimpse of fatherhood.

Fergal proved to be a great father, that's all I heard. Bayley was happy too. Ferris, Fergal and Pamela were a happy family but what about the natural rights? Don't I have any right on my son? Am I doing justice to my son by hiding myself from him?

All these things had been playing with my head for the whole week. Those look in Ferris' eyes. They were haunting me. They made me feel full yet empty. They made me happy yet sad. They made me want to bore into them yet they made me feel like looking away out of guilt and shame. They made to want to see him happy with his parents yet crave for him. And that's why I am here waiting to have a glimpse of my son.

I sighed looking at the juice corner impatiently. I don't know if I was doing right but Ferris was my son and that's the truth. My phone beeped and it was a message from Corey.

Corey: Wanna catch up with me, Amy and Rochelle after the show?

It took me a while to remember who this Rochelle was but then.. I recalled the night of Amy's birthday. It was her over-interfering idiotic friend who smeared cake on my face.

After a lot of thought, I felt I needed to take my mind off the emotional tantrums I was facing recently. So, I replied..

Baron: I don't mind. I'll see you at the end of the show.

Corey was a busy guy and I knew that as a commentator, he won't be free till show raps up. I had a backstage segment with Kurt Angle and Kevin  Owens which was shot 20 minutes ago and that was all I had for tonight. The creatives said they are thinking of an interesting feud for me using my current position as the Constable of Monday night raw as the key. To be honest, I'm still not comfortable with my gimmick. I need to talk a lot with people for my role that even includes people I never gave a damn about and it suffocates me but I knew I had to do it if I wanted to stay here.

'Here you go little one. A Fresh-Squeezed OJ smoothie for you.' I heard the voice if the guy sitting at the counter who of course, hot me out of my stance.

My eyes traveled to his direction immediately. I couldn't help but smile.

'Thank you and my Jaddy will pai for it.' Ferris said taking the smoothie in his little hands.

I started nearing him when those deep brown eyes identical to mine fell on me.

'Baj Uncl Barnn!' he wanted to mutter but spoke out loud. He had a scowl on his face as he saw me walk towards him. His little neck was stretched up to have a look on my face, as if trying to see clearly if his bad Uncle Baron was indeed smiling at him.

I sat on my knees near him matching to his height.

'So.. You got this again! It seems yumm.' I said pointing to his smoothie. Ferris frowned and pulled away his smoothie immediately.

'Jis isn't for you.' he said.

I almost giggled at his innocence. He really thought I wanted to take his smoothie away.

'Oh no! But I want it Ferris. And you're little. You can't have all if it all my yourself.' I pouted extending my hand towards his smoothie glass.

Ferris gave me a look of annoyance. 'Feyis is not little. He is a big boy. He can drink this all and he won't give it to Baj Uncl Barnn.' he said turning away with his glass.

I chuckled at his innocent annoyance. I walked on my knees and chased him around.

'But I am hungry big Ferris.' I said playfully giving him a sad face.

Ferris rolled his eyes. Wow! He does that exactly like his mother! I scoffed.

'Baj Uncl Barnn always spild my juice. He is not getting anything. He'z mean. He is a baaj dynasau.' he said running away with his small legs, his juices spilling off his glass slightly.

'But Ferris, wait!' I ran catching upto him. 'Bad uncle Baron is sorry.' I said desperately wanting to communicate with my son.

Ferris looked up at me and gave me a thoughtful look. 'No.' he then blurted out. 'Baj Uncl Barnn is still bad. You spild my juice and shouted on me. I hate you.' he said walking annoyed striking a hammer in my heart. I ran upto him sitting on my knees and catching hold of one of his his soft little hands.

'And what can I do to be your good Uncle Baron?' I asked.

Ferris give me a frowned look. 'Why baj Uncl Barnn love Ferris now?' he asked crossing his arms on his chest still managing to hold his smoothie like a pro.

Well, I wish I could answer him.

I smiled. 'Because I told you bad Uncle Baron is sorry.' I said cupping his sweet face.

Ferris gave me a doubtful look and then let his hands fall off his chest with an expression of relief. 'Will baj Uncl Barnn give buy Feyyis skittles then?' he asked sparkling through his deep brown eyes.

A smile formed on my face. 'Is that what you want?' I asked.

Technically, it was the first thing my son ever asked from me.

Ferris nodded. 'Just a minute.' I said.

I walked up to the Candy store in the catering and picked up as many skittles as I could. Through the corners of my eyes, I saw Ferris sipping into his smoothie and watching me keenly, as if he was trying to comprehend the fact that I was changed for real.

I took the skittles to Ferris and big smile occurred on his lips.

'All these for Feyyis?' he asked surprised.

'Yes. All for my Ferris.' I answered with a smile.

Ferris held the smoothie for me and I gave him a confused look.

'You said you were hungry.' he muttered.

I remembered things instantly and couldn't help but chuckle at his cute gesture.

'Well thanks..' I said taking the smoothie and handing him the skittles.

Ferris' eyes sparkled as he tried to unwrap them but struggled miserably.  I scoffed. He then looked at at me with a sad face.

'Give that to me.' I said and Ferris' smiley face was back in a jiffy.

I tore it for him and handed it to him with a smile.

'Thanks you and you can have the oyange juic.' he said after much hesitation.

I chuckled. 'No Ferris. I'm not hungry anymore. You can have both.' I said pinching his cheeks.

'Really?' he asked with a smile.

'Yes. Really.' I said sitting on my knees before him watching Ferris throw the skittles on his small mouth.

I was never ever happy out of small things like this. But, today I felt I was a father and a smile on my child's face was the most precious thing in my life. I smiled as I realized.

'Whatcha watchin?' Ferris asked munching a number of skittles.

'Nothing..uhm..Ferris I was thinking that since I gave you skittles and you agreed to give me the smoothies, can we be friends?' I asked with a beating heart.

Ferris gave a thoughtful look again. 'Will you give me more skittles then?' he asked.

'Yes and more of orange juices as well.' I added in a desperate urge to get closer to my kid.

Ferris smiled. 'Promise?' he asked.

'Promise.' I said.

Ferris nodded. 'You are Feyyis friend from now.' he said like a king declaring a mendate.

I giggled like a girl. 'Thanks a lot Ferris. Now, can bad Uncle Baron get a hug?' I asked opening my arms just like his mother used to.

Ferris frowned shaking his head in no and making my heart thump. 'But, guj Uncl Barnn can.' he smiled big getting me surprised by his smartness.

I smiled through my heart as Ferris jumped into my arms. I grabbed him tighter as all those emotions hit every bit of my soul. I wanted to hold him tighter if possible and never let him go. Ferris, my son, my flesh and blood.

'I love you Ferris.' I whispered in his eyes.

'Ferris..' a loud yell reached my ears and my heart jumped immediately recognizing the voice.

We broke the hug and my eyes fell on a crazed Bayley rushing towards us with panic and displeasure written on her face.

'Mommy!' Ferris said perhaps, surprised by her appearance.

Bayley reached us a threw me a dirty look for a split second before yanking off Ferris' hand off mine and snatching him towards her.

'I told you not to roam around in the arena!' Bayley said throwing a death glare towards her son for no reason.

I saw Fergal appear beside her.

'Mommy I was just getting the orange smoothies and..' Ferris tried to explain but was soon cut off by Bayley.

'But didn't Daddy ask you to go to Aunt Merci. Then, what are you doing here among strangers Ferris.' she asked her son with the last part obviously directed towards me.

'Excuse me!' I had to barge in. 'He was only..' I tried to defend my son but.. .

'And I suppose I was talking to my son Corbin.' Bayley cut me off giving me an angry glare. My hands balled into fists.

'Wait! Was he with you... Baron?' Fergal asked confused by the whole thing. This was first time we spoke in three years...me, Bayley and Fergal...

'Well yeah. Little Ferris was getting a smoothie when we met and then I bought him skittles to burn the little hitch we had for past few weeks. That's all.' I said with a shrug not too eager to explain myself.

Fergal gave me an awkward nod but Bayley's eyes frowned as she turned towards Ferris with a look of disapproval.

'And how many times did I ask you not to take things from strangers, huh?' Bayley gritted her teeth slapping Ferris' hand and dropping the skittles onto the floor. Ferris jumped in fear and shock.

How could she..?

'Pam..!' Fergal chimed as he saw the fear and remorse in the eyes of Ferris who was in the verge of tears.
'Why are you shouting on him?' Fergal said going to Ferris' aid who broke down holding Fergal's hand.

Ferris was crying! Now, that boiled my blood.

'Fergal, I really don't understand why your wife is making such a big deal out of the small matter. Has she gone crazy for real?' I spat angrily looking at Fergal while sparing small glances to his wife.

Bayley looked at me widening her eyes and her jaw clenched. 'You mean, parents watching their kids with a guy who has been in the prison for last three years is not a big deal?' she asked with venom in her tongue.

Fergal whose attention was towards Ferris now looked at his wife in disbelief.

I, on the other hand, looked away and I could only scoff on that. Even responding her statement would be a foolish thing to do considering the truth of the matter. I wish they knew better..

I turned around and started walking away.

'It's okay. It's okay.' I heard Fergal mutter patting the back of a crying Fergal. 'Pam, I think we should head to the hotel now.' I heard Fergal's voice.

I shook my head walking towards my locker room.

I just hope Ferris stops crying and the same smile I saw few minutes ago stays on his face for ever.

*******

'Just one more shot!' Amy argued as Corey tried to get it away from her. 'No baby! You already had enough.' he said.

'Mhm.. No..' she said. 'Get off me asshole.' she mumbled continuing to go for the vodkas.

Rochelle was laughing hard at the amazing film going on at the bar counter and I could only shake my head in disgust.

'They are cute, right?' Rochelle said walking near me sipping into her red wine.

'Only if they were born among the animals.' I muttered making her chuckle.

Nobody spoke and all we could see was Corey trying to seize the newest drink from his wasted wife's hand while she stopped him by grabbing his dick in front of everyone at the bar, some of who cheered and some laughed and I don't even remember why I agreed to come with them at the first place.

'Disgusting!' I muttered.

'Well...are you always like that?' Rochelle asked smiling at me.

'Like what?' I asked raising my eyebrows.

'Like...' she paused. 'A social rebel or someone who tries to present himself as a mythical lone wolf.' she quoted with her long pointed fingers.

I scoffed. 'Never thought of it before and nobody dared to ask either. I urge the same to you too.' I said not interested in the chicky conversation she was trying to put up.

Rochelle realized that perhaps and walked away.

But then...

'Oh no Amy!' Corey cried as his wife threw up on the dance floor. Reluctantly, I ran to the floor knowing my smartass friend and his dramatic wife would put on more drama in here if I didn't.

'Easy!' I said as we picked the blabbering Amy up. Corey was panicking hard. Rochelle splashed some water on the face of Amy as we took her near the car the four of us...I mean me and Corey...shared in this city.

Of course, I was the designated driver and Rochelle took the passenger's seat. The crying and moaning couple sat behind.

'Baby please don't faint. Keep kissing me.' I hard Corey say and of course that was followed by a lot of cringe worthy moans.

Rochelle who was quite thrilled and unbothered was now pretty uncomfortable as well. I scoffed looking at her.

I'm not new to such scenarios but I guess she was.

We stopped at the hotel and I helped Corey get Amy out of the car or rather I helped them both out of the car. The four of us went inside the elevator to get to our rooms at the twentieth floor.

'Mhmm.. The kids have tests tomorrow. I wanna wish'em good luck..' Amy said leaning to her husband suddenly getting enlightened about the fact.

'I know baby. Don't worry, I'll call mom and ask if they're doing well.' Corey said holding his wife with an arm.

'Sooo cool..' Amy said pecking Corey's lips again.

This time I saw Rochelle cringe.

I couldn't help but enjoy the fact that I wasn't the only one to feel it.

As the floor arrived, I wasted no time getting out of the elevator.

'Call me if you need anything.' I said to Corey and rushed to my allotted room without sparing a second glance.

10 minutes later...

I increased the AC and took off my shirt and the horrible constable jacket I am supposed to flaunt these days. That was more relaxing!

I sighed sitting on the edge of my bed and soon my mind drifted to the incident at the catering earlier tonight. Ferris' Cute smile, his sweet annoyance, his half Irish accent, the delight on his face when I got him the skittles and finally...the moment I  embraced my little son in my arms were all creating an emotional trance within me.

I wanted to see him more, know him, hold him but after today, I knew one person that'd be the chief barrier in my way... Bayley. She didn't want her son to associate with me, a murderer, a convict, an outcast.

It seemed she was angry on me but why?...especially when I should be the one to hate her guts.

Knock knock!

I heard knocks at the door. I sighed getting out of the trance and opened the door to see.... Rochelle!

'You?' I asked frowning in surprise.

Rochelle was fiddling with her fingers and looking at me with slight hesitation. My eyes traveled to her gaze and I realized I was shirtless.

Girls I tell you..

'um.. Baron.. You remember when we agreed upon the two hotel rooms belonging to you and Corey and we decided that you and Corey would be sharing one and the other would be shared by me and Amy?' she asked sheepishly.

Oh fuck!

I almost forgot.

'Oh yeah. Wait! I'm gonna call Corey and..' Rochelle cut me off as I was about to go out and knock the door two rooms away from mine.

'I guess it's not the best idea Baron.' she said hopelessly.

'What do you mean?' I asked.

'They are...well...quite busy and they didn't even lock the door.' Rochelle said.

I can't believe these two.

'What? Man! Are they even human beings?' I muttered in annoyance.

Rochelle chuckle. 'Can't agree with you more on that one.' she said.

I shook my head. 'Now what about you?' I asked remembering her crisis.

Her face fell. 'I don't know myself Baron. I don't know any of the girls in here and..' she sighed. 'I just don't know.'

I frowned giving it a thought and I had two options.

One... Let her stay in my room awkwardly for the night.

Two... Call a woman from the roaster and ask her to let Rochelle stay for the night on her room... Of course, by demeaning my ego and speaking to people I barely speak with.

So, I made my decision.

******

Cliff hanger!

What do you think would be Baron's decision?

Btw, I'm still kinda confused about the Corey-Amy-Carmella scandal. You think it's true?