Chapter 1

Ever since Betty was a little girl all she could remember was being in or near a wrestling ring. You see, she had been taken in by her uncle Al and his wife when her parents had died suddenly in a car accident. Her uncle Al was the only living relative that she had and he and his wife had gladly taken her in. She loved her uncle Al and he was the only father she remembered. She was only 5 when she went to live with her aunt and uncle.

She remembered him taking her to the gym with him as he worked out and she would also accompany him when he had to wrestle.

Both of them were devastated when Al's wife passed away right after Betty graduated from High School. Al needed time to himself so he convinced Betty that going away to college was the best thing for her. She refused at first, but he insisted, so off she went to school. He on the other hand immersed himself in wrestling which took him all over the world and he really didn't have time to think about his loss. Between performances, autograph sessions and traveling, the only time he had to think was when he arrived at the different hotels and really, by then he was so tired that he would pass out as soon as his head made contacted with the pillow.

Betty was now returning home from college after having graduated at the top of her class with a degree in media arts and a minor in photography.

When she had called her uncle to let him know that she would be arriving in a few days, he informed her that he would not be at home as he was involved with a project where he was being filmed. He told her that the first two series of "Tough Enough" shows were such a hit that he would have to do a third.

"But Uncle Al. I miss you. I haven't seen you in a while and I thought it'd be nice if you had a home cooked meal again" Betty said over the phone. "I could really use a home cooked meal" he said. "I have an idea, why don't you come out here where I have to be for the taping. Who knows, I can talk to Mr. McMahon and maybe you could get on the camera crew" He added. "You would really do that for me?" Betty asked. "Well, you are my family and honestly, I can't have you trailing after me like you used to do as a child, so maybe working on the crew would be the best option" Al replied with a smile on his face as he remember how she would walk behind him like a lost puppy.

"So where are you going to be?" Betty asked. "We start taping in Florida in two weeks, but I have to be there tomorrow to get everything prepared for the arrival of the athletes" Al replied. "Great. I'll meet you there tomorrow. Pick me up at the airport at 4:00 p.m." Betty told him. "I love you Unc" Betty added. "Love you too baby girl" Al replied remembering that that was what he would call her when she was little.

Betty made her travel arrangements as she packed her video and photographic equipment in her carry on bag. She went to the bookstore and sold the books that she would no longer be needing and went to the pizza shop and brought herself a couple of slices as she returned to her dorm room for the last time.

Two days later she was on a flight to Florida. She loved flying and she remembered the times she went with her uncle to such places as New York, Pennsylvania, California and Texas. She would travel with him most of the time as her Aunt was not able to take care of Betty due to the illness that claimed her life a few years ago. 'Enough reminiscing'. Betty said as she shook her head and came back to the present.

As Betty stepped out of the plane she saw her beloved uncle standing by the railing. She would recognize him anywhere with his pony tail, mustache and goatee. "Hey Unc" Betty yelled as she ran to him. He had a huge smile on his face as he picked her up and twirled around with her in his arms.

He finally put her down and kissed her on the forehead like he used to do when she was a little girl. "I don't believe how much you've grown" he said as he held her at arms length. "And I don't believe you started to get laugh lines around your eyes" Betty said as she kissed him the cheek.

The walked out of the airport arm in arm, got into his car and took off towards the apartment that WWF had rented for his use during the tapings of Tough Enough 3. "This is nice" Betty said as she dropped her bag off near the door. "Yeah, it's not exactly home, but it will do" Al said as he placed her suitcase near the door also. "I told them that I would need two bedrooms because you would be here with me and they agreed to it. I've taken the room on the right so you have the one on the left" he said as he brought her suitcase into the bedroom.

Betty followed him in and liked what she saw. The bedroom was furnished nicely. It had a queen sized bed, a dresser, night tables, a phone and even a television set with cable. It had it's own private full bathroom. It also had a balcony. "Unc, this is great" Betty said as she turned around and hugged him. "It's nice, but I hope you don't decide you want my room" Al said. "Why? What does your room have that mine doesn't?" she asked as she stepped out the room and walked into his. Her eyes grew wide as she looked around. His bedroom had a king sized bed and everything hers had, except that his room also had a Jacuzzi in it.

He saw where she was looking and looked back at her. "I need that for soaking after having to go through the exercises that I'm put through on those tapings. I told Vince that if the room didn't have one, not to rent it" Al said.

"Hey, I understand Unc" Betty said. "My room is just fine".

They brought the rest of her things to her room and then decided to go grocery shopping so that Betty could cook.

After dinner they decided to watch a movie in the living room. Betty was leaning her head on his shoulder when she fell asleep. 'This is great' he thought to himself. 'I still have the ability to put her to sleep'. He picked her up, brought her to her bedroom and placed her on the bed. He took off her sneakers and pulled the blanket up and covered her with it.

Chapter 2

Betty started working with the video crew and pretty soon was doing all of the tapings. The interview segments on the first show had gone well and all the contestants had already been chosen. They were in the middle of training (about the 6th show) when her life turned upside down. Usually every other show one of the WWF Stars came in and worked out with the contestants.

She was dressed in her usual casual jeans, sneakers and t-shirt with her favorite baseball cap on backwards as she stepped out of the video room without first checking the hallway outside. As she stepped through the door she bumped into an immovable object and wound up on the floor. "I'm so sorry" a male voice said to her as he reached down to grab her hand and help her up. "No, it's my fault, I should have looked where I was going" Betty said as she reached for the hand without looking.

Once she was on her feet she looked up at the person standing in front of her and what she saw took her breath away. She had not seen this wrestler before. She had left for college before he had made it big and she really didn't have much time to follow wrestling with her part time job and her studies.

In front of her stood a bronzed god with a smile that would melt your knees in a second. He had a broad chest and eyes that mesmerized you. "Are you okay?" he asked in a low pitched sensual voice. Betty opened her mouth but nothing would come out. She was still staring at him. He raised an eyebrow quizzically and asked again "Are you okay?" "I'm fine" she whispered as she stared into his eyes.

"Rock. Glad you could make it buddy" Al said behind them as he clapped the Rock on the shoulder. He looked over the Rock's shoulder and saw that the Rock was still holding Betty's hand as he looked at her. "I see you met my niece" Al added. "Your niece?" Rock said as he looked at Al and then back at Betty all the while holding her hand. "Yep, she just graduated college and now is back to live with me" Al said as he came around and put his arm around her. 'Not if I can help it' Rock thought as he let her hand go and gave her a final look over his shoulder as Al walked him off into the arena area.

Betty just stood there in the hallway with a thousand thoughts racing through her mind. The first thing she thought about was if he was married. She would have to pump her uncle without him realizing that she was so that she could find out all the information that she could about this man who was now fascinating to her.

She walked away to the camera room to get her video camera and all she could think about was his smile.

She grabbed her camera and walked out into the ring area and started setting up. She looked around to see if he was still there, but she didn't see him. She saw the contestants come in and sit down so she knew they would start shooting the segment soon. She busied herself with the wires and lighting. She was so engrossed in what she was doing that she didn't notice he had come out of the dressing room until she heard the gasps from the female contestants. She followed her line of vision in the camera lens until she spotted him walking by the contestants and coming to stand by the ring.

She had to control herself so she wouldn't shake the camera as she panned onto to him and he smiled. He still had not noticed that she was the one behind the lens so he turned his attention to the contestants and started talking to them, but he keep on looking around unnoticed to see if he could see her. He didn't make it obvious, but he was going to have to have a talk with Al before he left. He wanted to find out if she was seeing anyone and if it would be okay with Al if he asked her out on a date.

Chapter 3

After the segment was finished Rock went back into the dressing room that he was using and changed out of the jogging pants and cut off t-shirt that he had used in the ring. He showered quickly and then dressed in his black pants, Gucci shoes and red and yellow brama bull shirt. He stepped out of the dressing room with his gym bag on his shoulder.

"Hey Rock, whatcha doing next?" Al asked as he came up to him. "Nothing really. I was just going to go home and order some take out" Rock replied. "Nix that" Al said. "I'm officially inviting you over for a home cooked meal" he said as they walked over to the camera room where Betty was putting the video camera away for the night.

"Don't tell me she works these too?" Rock said. "Who do you think taped you today and made you look so good" Al said jokingly. Betty turned as they entered the room and stopped in her tracks. 'Oh my goodness, there is that GOD again' she thought to herself.

"Betty, I invited Rock over to the house for a home cooked meal. I hope you don't mind" Al said. "Not at all Unc" Betty replied as she stared into the face of the Rock. 'I could cook for that man for the rest of my life' she thought to herself. And if she had the chance she was going to do it, starting tonight.

"Let's go then" Al said as he put his arm around Betty and she walked out of the building between the two of them. 'I could get used to this' she thought as she looked at the Rock from under her eyelashes. 'Damn he is fine' she thought as they got into Al's SUV. She sat in the back and Rock rode shotgun. This gave her an opportunity to get close to him between the two front seats. When she did she almost fainted. The nice smell of his cologne assaulted her senses and she though she would have to kiss him right there in front of her uncle.

She moved back on her seat and laid her head back as the images started flashing through her mind of him putting his arms around her and kissing her passionately. She pinched herself to bring herself back to reality.

Chapter 4

They arrived back at the apartment and as they entered Al asked Rock if he wanted a beer. Betty excused herself and went into her room to shower and change. She dressed in her comfortable sandals, jogging pants and cut off t-shirt and went into the kitchen to start dinner. Rock and Al were sitting in the living room looking over the tapes of the segments that had already been taped. They were commenting on the contestants and their abilities. Rock excused himself after a few minutes and came into the kitchen as Betty was turning the roast. "Need any help" he asked as he stood against the door frame. "No, I've got it" she said as she turned around and once again they were facing each other.

"Can I get you another beer?" she said. "Sure" he said as Betty reached into the fridge and grabbed an ice cold beer. She opened it and handed it to him as she took the empty bottle from him. They were standing so close to each other that all he had to do was bring his face down a few inches and their lips would have connected. The temptation was so much that he pulled away at the last minute. "That smells great" he said. "Anything I can help you with?" he asked. "Nah, I've got it" she said as she turned away on weak knees and started pulling out the silverware. She walked out to the dining room and proceeded to set the table.

Rock went back into the living room and sat on the chair near Al. "you like her don't you" Al whispered as he looked over at Betty as she set the table. "What gave you that idea" Rock said. "Come on Duane, I'm not blind. I see the way you guys look at each other. To answer your unasked questions, no she isn't seeing or going with anyone, and yes you have my permission to ask her out". Al said with a sly smile.

Rock looked at him and shook his head. "Don't hurt her though, cause if you do you'll have me to deal with" Al added. "Oh believe me, if she'll go out with me, I plan on making her the happiest person alive" Rock replied.

Betty poked her head into the living room. "Hey guys, If you're hungry, dinner is ready" she said as she stepped back into the kitchen and brought out the roast and placed it on the dining table.

Al and Rock walked into the dining room and sat down. Betty brought the bottle of wine with her and she sat down. Rock was to her right and Al to her left. Rock offered to open the bottle as Al carved the roast.

After dinner, they sat a few minutes and talked. Al said he was going to go try out the Jacuzzi and for Rock to make himself at home. He left and the heard him close the door to his room. Betty started packing the dishes in the dishwasher as Rock brought them in from the dining table. She put the leftovers away as she knew that sometime during the night her uncle would get up and have some.

They retreated to the living room with their wine glasses and the rest of the bottle. Betty sat on the sofa and curled her feet up under her as Rock sat on the chair next to her. He stretched out his legs and they were trying to decide what to watch on the tube.

"Hey Betty, I'm going to be in town for a few days and was wondering if you would like to go out with me, maybe to a show or something" Rock said as he looked at her. "That would be fun" she said. "But it'll have to be Friday or Saturday as the rest of the week I'm busy in the evenings and Sunday is my day to spend with my uncle Al" she said. "Okay, how about I pick you up on Friday at 8:00 p.m. and we go to see a show" he added. "That sounds like fun" she said. Okay, I hate to cut this short, but I've got to go home and read a script" he added as he got up and grabbed his gym bag. Betty walked him to the door. "Tell Al I'll call him" Rock said as he reached for the doorknob. "I will" Betty said as she stood near him. He turned slightly around and looked at her again. He couldn't believe that she had agreed to go out with him.

"I'll see you then on Friday" he said as he leaned down and kissed her softly. Betty had all she could do not to throw her arms around him and kiss him back. He pulled away, opened the door and stepped out without another word. Betty closed the door as she heard him walk away. When Rock reached the elevator he pressed the down button without looking back. He got on and leaned against the wall of the elevator as he rested his head back on the wall. He knew that if he didn't leave after he kissed her he was bound to pick her up in his arms and take her into her room and they would not be seen again for at least a week and he didn't want to ruin his friendship with Al by doing something stupid like that, but he knew that it was bound to happen.

When he reached the lobby the doorman hailed a cab for him and on the trip back to his house all he could think about was Betty and how much he wanted to continue kissing her until he couldn't kiss her anymore.

Chapter 5

Al came out of his room wearing a robe, with his hair wet as Betty was putting the dishes away from the dishwasher.

He stood in the exact same spot that Rock had stood not long before, near the entrance to the kitchen. "You like him, don't you" he said. Betty was in the process of pulling out a few plates and almost dropped them when she heard him say that. She placed the plates on the counter and turned to her uncle. "Yes" she said as she looked her uncle in the face. They had always been able to talk honestly. "Come here Baby Girl" he said as he opened his arms to her. She came to him and he embraced her as she put her arms around his waste. He kissed her on the forehead as she leaned her head on his chest.

"He's a good man and he will make you happy if you give him a chance" Al said. "But uncle . . ." Betty started. "No buts. You give that man a chance. He is a good man and he would never hurt you. He's been through a lot, just like you have. It's about time that both of you were happy. And if it's meant to be with each other, I'm all for it" Al said.

"Uncle Al what kind of relationship was he in before" Betty asked. Al pulled her with him and walked her to the living room. He sat on the sofa as she sat down next to him. She leaned her head on his chest as they spoke.

"Well, he was involved in a long term relationship that didn't last after a while. He really loved her and had his heart broken for it. He vowed he would never let that happen to him again. He's dated a lot of women, but never really got involved with them. To him they were one night stands or nothing at all. I knew as soon as I saw the two of you together that there was a certain chemistry between the two of you. I hadn't seen that look in his eyes since before he broke up with her. I have a feeling that you are going to make him forget all about her." Al said, all the while rubbing her shoulder absentmindedly.

"What if it doesn't work out" Betty said, not really wanting to think about it, but knowing that it could happen. "Don't even think about that. I know him better than he knows himself and that look gave him away. He asked me if it was okay for him to ask you out, so the man is serious" Al replied.

Al looked at his watch and said. "Now, leave those dishes there till morning and go to bed. I know you are tired" he said as got up from the sofa and pulled her to her feet. He started walking her towards her room. "You know me too well" Betty said as they reached her bedroom. "You have a good nights sleep Baby Girl and I'll wake you up in the morning. I want to take you shopping as I think it's time you got a few new things" he said. Betty kissed him on the cheek and then entered her room and laid down on the bed.

She heard him close the door to his bedroom as she laid there. All she could think of was the Rock and what it would be like to have him hold her to him and feel the warmth of his body on hers. She fell asleep hugging herself.

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