The next morning,
Josh and Charlie woke up to a knock on the door and of course since Ripper still had a key to the front door let himself in and yelled, "Hey! Anybody alive in this place?" Charlie laughed a bit as did Josh.
'Time to wake up, My Red Queen.' Josh whispered into her ear.
'I know. I just wish we could cuddle a little longer My Ace.' She kissed him, got up, put her clothes on as did Josh with his clothes and Ripper came to the room door and knocked.
"Hi...Whoa. Um." Ripper immediately did an about face and looked at the hall as Charlie barely had her jeans on, and Josh barely had his shirt on. "Sorry folks." He blushed like crazy. Josh chuckled and motioned for Charlie to approach him and she knew what he was getting at.
"Daniel." Charlie said putting a hand on his shoulder. "It's okay. Really."
"I'm not sure Josh would say so." Ripper replied.
"Daniel. As long as you understand that Charlie is mine and Dana is yours, you should have no problem with me."
"I understand that. I do. But..."
"But nothing Dan. I know that you walking in here was just to let us know that everyone is ready to head to the airport and head to the next Raw and besides. Your getting married in a week or two, so I should be the last person to be mad at you. Daniel. I'm your best man and I know that you walking in here was an accident."
"He's right Dan. Dana's a lucky girl. And you are a lucky guy."
Ripper turned to look at Charlie and Josh who were all ready to go. And were looking at him. "I know I'm a lucky guy." He smiled. "But I still can't believe that a girl or woman like Dana, has chosen a man like myself to be her boyfriend, father to our soon to be born boy/girl, what really impresses me to the bone, is that she said 'yes' when I asked her to marry me."
"You know what we think Ripper?" Josh asked. Ripper shook his head.
"We think that the reason Dana, said yes when you asked her to marry you. Is because aside from the fact that you first met each other in NXT, you stood by her when she had all those hardships with her career, personal issues and even when she was brutalized by Rousey earlier this year. You. Were right beside her as you always were. That is why she said yes to your proposal of marriage, why she chose you to be the father of her child, you are the reason she's so happy." Charlie smiled as she saw Dana come into the room. "Isn't that right, Dana?"
"Yes, it is." Ripper smiled as she approached her fiance. "I love you, Daniel. And I want us to be a happy family." She rubbed her barely showing belly. "And I knew then, when I was part of NXT and you were part of the main roster. That you were the man for me. You were there whenever I had problems with my career, family emergencies, personal issues. You always would be there with a tissue, a shoulder, anything you thought or knew would help, gave me the feeling of being safe and sound with you. When you came back earlier this year, and rushed me to the trainers office and I woke up from being knocked unconscious. Do you remember what you said?"
"Hey, beautiful." Ripper smiled as he wrapped his arms around Dana's waist.
"That's right and we made out right there in the trainers office after a little hug or two." She kissed Ripper. "You and I are going to be great parents to our little one. But the one thing I can't help but be excited for, is when we walk down the aisle, take our vows and be married."
"Yes, and I'll have the most beautiful wife in the state and possibly in the country." Dana smiled and kissed him again.
"As heartwarming as this scene is. We have a flight to catch." Josh said trying to contain a smile and giggle. Ripper and Dana smiled at each other before they left the room and headed downstairs. As Charlie and Josh looked around the master bedroom, "Well, let's get going Charlie, honey."
"Yeah. Your right. And by the way," Josh looked at his girl. "My parents are expecting me for Christmas this year. Although I was thinking you and your sister and Sean would like to come with me to my parents place for Christmas."
"That would be great, honey." Josh smiled.
"Yeah. I can just see how my parents will react when they see you instead of Seth."
"Can't wait to see their reaction, but as memory serves. They loved me."
"Not the word I'd use but close." Charlie smiled as she and Josh headed out to the car and they all headed to the airport and caught a flight to the next Raw event.

During the flight, Dana and Ripper were looking over their wedding plans. They finalized their plans and even moved up the wedding date to the 10th of December.
Sean and Anna were looking into apartments in Tampa, Florida. And were even making plans to move in together by the beginning of the year.
Across the aisle from Sean and Anna. William and Sasha were cuddling and making plans to visit her family in Boston, Massachusetts for Christmas.
Penta and Rosa either read or just took a nap.

When they arrived in Nashville, Tennessee which was early afternoon the day of Raw,  they grabbed their carry-on luggage from the overhead bins and from baggage claim, we took different cars to the hotel and the arena. Charlie, Josh, Ripper and Dana in one. Sean, William, Sasha and Anna in another and by themselves were Rosa and Pentagon Jr..
They drove to the hotel for a moment, checked in, went to their rooms, did a quick shower, and repacked their arena bags and all together in a stretch limo headed to the arena for the arena. Sasha was sitting on William's lap, Anna was sitting in Sean's lap, Dana sitting in Rippers, Charlie almost looked like a toy doll sitting in Josh's lap. Rosa and Penta just talked about their plans for Christmas.

When they arrived at the arena, they filed out of the limo, starting with Sean and Anna, followed by William and Sasha, Ripper and Dana (even though she's not a competitor for the foreseeable future until the baby comes), Charlie and Josh, Penta and Rosa bringing up the proverbial rear.
Ripper and Dana went to Hunters office to tell him that they moved up the wedding date by a few days. So they would have do without Dana and Ripper as he told Hunter that they would have to deal without him until the baby was born. Hunter understood and agreed to give Ripper his paternity leave after TLC. But for tonight. He would stay backstage with Dana and would do an interview/promo for his match at TLC against Rey Mysterio since Rey wasn't there tonight as he was scheduled to appear at a benefit event in his home state of California. Which this would be the last promo for TLC, because next Tuesday would be Rippers wedding day.
Anna and Sasha would be doing a promo on Anna's submission match against Bayley, the Twins were scheduled to go after the Raw Tag Team Championships at TLC and would be facing The Revival tonight as a sample of what to expect at TLC and it was up next.
But the one match the fans were looking forward to the most at TLC was the recently announced match between Josh 'The Ace' Edwards against 'The Big Dog' Roman Reigns with the contract signing would take place tonight with a match between Pentagon Jr with Rosa in his corner against Roman immediately following.
So the boys won their respective match against the Revival which everybody was shocked about considering both teams were evenly matched in skills and teamwork.  But the two people that weren't shocked were their girls.
"Well, by the end of TLC next Sunday, the WWE will have new Raw tag team champions." Sean grinned.
"Yeah and both of them are two giants." Anna smiled.
"And one is a monster in the sack." Sasha grinned evilly as did William as he leaned in and kissed her.

Ripper did a respect promo in his and Dana's locker room saying how much he respects Rey and is going into TLC with every respect in the world for Rey but when the bell rings. All the respect he has for him won't save Mysterio from the brutal beating he's going to give him at TLC.

During Bayley's match against Charlotte right after Rippers respect promo. Anna and Sasha stormed the ring and started beating the hell out of both Charlotte and Bayley. By the time it was over, Anna had Bayley in the Guillotine Choke as Sasha tossed Charlotte out of the ring. And performed a Cloverlear Pain on Bayley's right leg. Causing the former Hugger to tap out frantically. After a few refs came out and made the ladies break the hold they had on Bayley. They did but not without taking the Smackdown Women's title with them. Draped over Sasha's shoulder.

At the contract signing for Josh's match against Roman for TLC started quite civil until. But ended up being an all out brawl after the contract was signed. Josh even threw Roman against the ropes and nearly took out Roman's entire midsection with a ferocious spear. Josh left the ring with the signed contract in hand as Pentagon Jr came out to the ring with Rosa in tow even a ref following them. True it wasn't really a fair fight with Roman still on the ground still feeling the effects of the monsterous spear he recieved from Josh. But Penta being the fair wrestler he is allowed Roman to gather his thoughts and what was left of his ribs and after a six minute commercial break the match started and even with hurting ribs. Roman put up a good fight. Penta flew all over the ring and hit Roman with a swinging DDT, hurricanrana, a monkey flip from the corner which caused Roman to land on his ribs.
Penta soon performed an apron hurricanrana and when he and Roman got up, he tossed Roman and waited until Roman got up, then performed a slingshot shoulder tackle which inadvertantly turned into a spear. Roman tried to rally with a few basic jabs and crosses even did a perfect Superman Punch but his ribs quickly took the steam out of him. Penta ran to the ropes behind Roman and did a reverse shining wizard to the back of Roman's head and picked him up and performed Fear Factor on the 'Big Dog' and went for the cover and the win. When the bell rang Penta stood up and was joined in the ring by Rosa who applauded and eventually led Penta backstage.  The days and nights following, the Coalition filmed promos to be aired the following week on Raw and Smackdown. Even Charlie filmed for a last minute put together match against Natalya for the Raw Women's Championship at TLC.

That Sunday, the Coalition left for a three day stay in Rigby for Dana and Ripper's wedding. And like Thanksgiving. Everybody were assigned rooms to stay. The night before the wedding, Josh being best man thought it best to have just a boys night, night a bachelor party. Just a night out with the boys around a bonfire and telling what they hope the future holds for them. What they plan to do in the next few years, etc. So pretty much a campfire night.
For the girls, Charlie arranged a bridal shower which Dana's mother, aunt, niece and sister were finally able to meet her friends while the husbands went with the boys to the campfire night. The girls as Charlie put it would be able to tell stories about their marriages, what it was like when they were dating their husbands and the like.

At the campfire with the boys, James (Dana's Father), Max (Dana's Brother-In-Law) were enjoying the campfire as Josh, Sean and William made jokes at Rippers expense. Which Ripper took in good humor. Pretty soon Josh handed every one of the boys a little piece of wood and explained. "We are going to go around the campfire and each of us will tell at least one thing they love about either their wife, girlfriend and then the next person does the same." Ripper smiled as he knew what Josh loved about Charlie and it wasn't a cosmetic thing.
James went first since he was the father of the bride. "I love how patient Mary has been all these years, putting up with my hot-headed temper." He tossed his piece in.
Then it was Max's turn. "I love how passionate Heather is with whatever she does." He threw his piece in.
Sean. "The moment I met Anna. I knew that she was a real rebel. Always getting me and my brother into matches we didn't really agree to. But I love her free spirit." He tossed in his piece.
William. "Wow, As my brother, and Josh know undeniably, I have had bad luck when it comes to love and relationships. But when I met my Mercedes. It wasn't in the most traditional of manners. But, truth be told, I've always had a crush on her when she came for a visit at this years Takeover in Phoenix." Sean grinned and nodded. "We may not have had the usual introductions. But I love Mercedes' drive to be the best, her drive to be number one, like she is in my heart." He threw in his piece.
Josh. "The moment I met Charlie, which was during my short period in Canada. I knew that she would change my life. Of course it started out as a fling but. When I left Canada for Mexico. I couldn't stop thinking about her. Sean and William and even Penta knows this to be true." All three nodded at that statement. "So when WWE came calling. I jumped at it as I knew Charlie was in the company. The one thing I like about Charlie. Is her loyalty to friends and family. I mean she and my sister Anna have been best friends for years. And I hope that you all will or can be there for when I marry Charlie." They all nodded as Josh threw his piece in the fire. Then came Rippers turn since Penta stayed quiet as he tossed his in.
Ripper sauntered up to the fire and smiled. "The moment I met Dana I couldn't help but wonder what life would be like with a beauty like her. Now here I am. On the eve of Dana and I's wedding. And I just can't believe that I'm going to marry the love of my life within twenty-four hours. And the things I love about Dana, is her heart and compassion for others. She's so giving of her time but in spite of everything. She tamed a brute who only knew pain and sorrow and showed him there's more to life than pain or sorrow. But there can also be happiness. And I've found mine in her. And I can't wait to marry her tomorrow." He tossesd his in.

Charlie started the night off with games and of course gifts. But she ended the evening with a variation of the log game but instead of throwing a log of questionable size into a fire. They passed a rose around the room. And would tell the other girls either what they liked or attracted them to their husbands boyfriends or fiancé. Mary went first. "James and I were high school sweethearts. And Dana was our first child, and sometimes I wonder if we didn't treat her like a daughter. But, she and Daniel will have a long lasting relationship. Bottom line is James was always very sweet and kindhearted.  Then it was Heather's turn.
"I'm still not quite sure on how I feel about Max. I love him but there's so much mystery to him that occasionally I can get a bead on him. But. I'm not saying it's not fun with him but Dana I hope you have better luck figuring Daniel out." Heather smiled as she passed the rose to Anna.
"Josh may not like this, but I knew Sean was the guy for me. From the moment I met him. Plus he was a good source of dirt on Josh when he was part of Lucha Underground." Anna smiled. As did Charlie. "But I think what attracted me to Sean was how charitable and caring he is." She passed the rose to Sasha.
"William has been a godsend of a boyfriend. He thinks I don't notice when he puts a rose or tulip with my breakfast. I plan on repaying his kindness this Christmas because I plan on asking him to marry me. I know it's  not traditional for the girlfriend to ask the boyfriend to marry her. But with William. Everything feels so effortless. I just don't want to lose him. What I love most about William. Is his compassion. And if I spent less time on trying to get Josh and paid attention to who was around him. I might have noticed William before now." She passed the rose  to Charlie.
"The moment I met Josh, I knew I met the guy I was gonna marry one day. I'm still waiting for the day he proposes. But all in all I know he'll ask all in good time. But I'm so happy to have him back in my life." Charlie passed the Rose to Dana.
"It may not look like it. But it wasn't love at first sight. It took me a while, but I fell in love with 'The Rigby Ripper' when he came to my rescue at an NXT Takeover when Emma decided to pay me back for causing her to lose a shot at the NXT Women's Championship. Daniel was at the time we met, the most popular rebel character and had no problem being rebellious on camera, when we started dating, I had no idea it would turn into this. We'll be starting a family," she rubbed her belly. "And in less than twenty-four hours I'll be married to the love of my life and I'm so excited to be starting my new life with him."
Rosa didn't speak like Penta because she didn't feel the need to. But she did enjoy listening to all the other 'how we met' stories that were shared.

The next day at noon on the dot, 'The Rigby Ripper' Daniel Boyce, and Dana Brooke, were finally married and the reception was held at their home and was spectacular in every way possible.
That night Ripper turned to his bride and grinned as she got in bed with some difficulty. "Well, how does it feel to be my wife, Mrs. Boyce?" He asked.
She grinned, "It doesn't feel real yet. I feel like I'm caught in the middle of a dream. Make no mistake, I'm very happy to be your wife. And I'll be even happier after TLC this Sunday. Because you'll be home full time for the next seven and a half months to help me through the pregnancy."
"Well, one thing down, I married you. Now all there is to do. Is get our little one into the world. I've never been as happy as I am now. If I was, I can't really remember it." He cuddled up with his new bride.
"Are you sure you want me to stay home while you go to Minneapolis for TLC?"
"Yes, my dear. Cause I'll be heading straight home after TLC. And I want my bride to relax and enjoy the time to herself she has before I come home and help her through her pregnancy and there's not one thing to say otherwise."
"Ohh, okay." She grinned as Ripper kissed her cheek.
"Goodnight, my darling." He kissed her and wrapped his arms around her. She smiled as she rested her head against his as they both fell asleep. 

With William and Sasha. They just finished a nice hour and a half round and William held his Blueprint Boss tightly against him. "Mmmm. Nothing like a wedding to get everyone to feel all lovey, dovey, and," She giggled as William kissed the top of her head. "Frisky."
"Well, the way you looked in your bridesmaids dress was irresistable." He smiled as he squeezed her tightly against chest. "In fact if everything goes well for Christmas with your family at your mom's place in Boston. I may make our holidays even happier with one, important, question." She grinned  as she wrapped his left arm around her waist as he kissed her forehead before falling asleep. Sasha's mind was abuzz with visions of William proposing and then of her trying on or wearing different dresses and it skipped ahead to her in a beautiful wedding dress. Eventually she fell asleep in her boyfriend's arms.

Sean and Anna were cuddled up close together asleep, and Penta and Rosa were in separate rooms. Penta was sleeping in the gym, while Rosa slept in in the yoga/pilates room that Dana designed herself.

Meanwhile with Charlie and Josh, they were finishing up a hot and passionate three and a half hour round. "Mmm, that was amazing baby. As always." She turned her head to the right and kissed him as he turned his head to the left when their lips met.
"You weren't no slouch either darling." He smiled.
"Well, Sunday is TLC and most of us have matches. You, me, Anna, and the Twins. Penta is on standby if no one shows up to do the pre show or the kick off show. But the match that has everyone's attention is your match against Reigns."
"And your match isn't going to be a bed of roses. But I know you'll beat Natalya. Just like I know Anna will beat the hell out of Bayley and the Twins will be the new Raw Tag Team Champions. Ripper will win his against Mysterio."
"And I have every confidence that my Ace will beat Reigns." Charlie grinned as she turned her head to the right and Josh turned his head to the left and kissed his Red Queen full on the lips. They quickly fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next morning everyone woke up, made their own breakfast and then after packing for the flight to Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ripper kissed Dana goodbye, crouched down and kissed her stomach. "I'll be back straight after TLC and you won't have to lift a finger. Because I'll be taking care of you. And I can't wait to finally have time with my new bride and our incoming little one."
"I'll hold you to it." Dana smiled as she kissed Ripper. "Just be safe."
"I will Dana darling."

They left for the airport and boarded their flight to Minneapolis for TLC. When the flight landed it was the afternoon of TLC. After a quick drop by the hotel to drop off their bags and headed to the arena with their arena bags.

They split up soon after arriving and went their own way. The Twins, Anna, Sasha, along with Penta and Rosa headed to private locker rooms. As did Josh and Charlie. Ripper headed to his and facetimed with Dana.
"Hey, Dana darling." He grinned.
'Hey, Dani baby.'
"Thought I'd check in on my new bride."
'Ooohh, your so sweet.' Dana blushed. 'Miss you baby.'
"Miss you too, darling." Ripper smiled. "Well as I said before, I thought I'd check in before I got prepped for my match tonight."
'Well, I love you and be careful tonight. Alright?'
"No problem. After my match I'll be on my way home." Ripper smiled.
'Can't wait to see you home.'
"Can't wait to be home. Well got to go raise some hell."
'Okay. Love you.'
"Love you too baby." He smiled as Dana hung up and Ripper went to makeup to get his TLC look put on.

The first match of the night was the Raw Tag Team Championship match between the Revival and the Twin Terrors. And of course the Twins steam rolled over the Revival and won the Raw Tag Team Championships becoming the new Raw Tag Team Champions.

Then it was time for Charlie's Raw Women's defense against Natalya. Which lasted for 36 minutes and ended with Charlie slapping on an elevated Texas Cloverleaf and with growing pressure from Charlie's knee digging into her back. And the fact that Charlie concentrated all her attacks on Natalya's back. It didn't take long for the Queen of Hart's to tap out profusely. Thereby continuing Charlie's reign as The Raw Women's Champion.

Josh met Charlie at the gorilla as did the Twins, Penta, Rosa, Ripper whose match was next, Anna and Sasha as well.
After a group congratulations to Charlie. Ripper went out to di his match against Rey Mysterio and he barely won it courtesy of bringing up his knee's when Mysterio was went for the finish of 619 and delivered 'Ripper Street' which was his swinging neckbreaker. And pinned Mysterio for the win. And after a few moments of celebration. He headed to the back got a shower in and packed his arena bag and left for the hotel so he could head straight home.

Then after Ripper's match it was time for the submission match between Anna Edwards and Bayley. With Sasha being in Anna's corner and she sported the Smackdown Women's Championship that she took from Bayley only a couple weeks ago. Bayley was steamed as Anna got in the ring and Sasha displayed the stolen Smackdown Women's Championship over her right shoulder. When that bell rang Anna went right after Bayley and didn't let up for a moment. Every time Bayley tried to mount a comeback. Sasha would stand on the apron flashing the Smackdown Women's Championship in Bayley's face. When Bayley tried to perform an Avalanche Bayley to Belly Suplex. Anna reversed it in midair into the guillotine choke. Which consequently turned it into a DDT as well knocking Bayley out and causing the ref to call for the bell and declare Anna as the winner. Sasha returned the Smackdown Women's Championship to Bayley by burying the edge of it into her throat.

Then it was time for Josh's match which was promoted as a Last Man Standing match while Josh and company were in Rigby celebrating Ripper's wedding.
Josh was in his locker room with Charlie.
"Ready to go out and show Roman he's no match for the Ace?" Charlie asked.
"Yeah, I am." Josh smiled and continued. "The quicker I get this match over and done with, the quicker we can concentrate on filming the episodes of Raw and Smackdown until the beginning of next year and head to your parents place."
"Very true." Charlie grinned.
"Well, I better get to the gorilla. See you after babe." Josh smiled as he got up, hugged her and kissed her before heading to the gorilla for his match against Roman Reigns.

15 minutes into the match, Josh and Roman had thrown everything including the kitchen sink at each other since the opening bell. Power move after power move. Spear after spear and neither one wanted to give in.
Close to the 50 minute mark. Josh performed a GTS on Reigns and even delivered a jaw shattering left hook that caused Roman to fall off the stage and into a wire bed for tech. There was no movement from Roman at all. Josh smiled as he finally was able to make Roman incapable of answering a referee's ten count and was declared the winner. He celebrated wih the rest of the Coalition and once they all were back at the hotel and in their hotel rooms and most of them went straight to bed and fell fast asleep.

Josh and Charlie were awake and planning out what they would do for Christmas with Charlie's folks. Which Anna and Sean would also be attending. After discussing their Christmas plans and a really hot hour and a half round. They cuddled up close together and fell fast asleep.