The next few days found Katia trying to put things back the way they were. She couldn't help occasionally letting a few tears streak down her cheeks. She managed to keep her daughter happy, but eventually called a sitter. She spent her evening curled on her couch with a glass of wine, trying to forget everything and failing miserably. She flicked through the channels, stopping as Monday Night Raw. Without her consent, her arm lowered as Randy's theme came on.

Randy kept his face stoic as he moved towards the Authority, but he was a mess inside. He needed to find a way to bring Katia and Kaelyn into his life. He'd already spoken with Hunter and Stephanie regarding the matter, but they had asked him not to quit just yet. Now, he was supposed to challenge Rollins yet again.

Seeing him walk up to the ring, all predatory glare and stalking movements, Katia felt a fresh wave of sadness roll over her. He looked so good, and it broke her heart to remember what she'd said to him. She hadn't wanted to kick him out, but he had been so ready to throw his entire life away. Katia wasn't going to let him do something so stupid on a whim. The show cut to commercial, and she started through the channels again.

Randy finished his little speech and dropped the mic at the foot of the Authority. He turned to go, to the cheers of the crowd. He'd just told them he would be leaving for a short while, much to the unhappiness of his bosses. They hadn't had him scheduled for matches for a month or two anyway; doctor's orders. Now, as he hurried to his changing room, he knew exactly where he would go.

Katia was in the kitchen fetching a container of ice cream when the knock came. She frowned, glancing to the clock; the babysitter wasn't supposed to be back for at least an hour. Shuffling her way to the door, she opened it just a bit. Roman stood on the other side, dressed in a crisp suit and with his hair pulled back. She opened the door a bit farther, confusion coloring her gaze. Next to him was Daniel, dressed similarly.

"If you guys are here to convince me to join the tour…" She let the sentence drift off into a sigh. Roman shook his head with a small chuckle.

"Not at all. We're just here to pick you up and offer to babysit." Daniel piped up, his smile growing just a bit. She looked between the two of them, growing suspicious.

"Please, get dressed. It won't take long, we promise." Roman had his own brand of puppy eyes, and there was no way she could have resisted. She nodded, opening the door to let them in and heading towards her room. They waited politely in her entryway, looking around her place in interest. Not too long later, she stepped out in a tank top and jeans, her hair pulled away from her face. Roman nodded in approval, while Daniel continued to look around.

"So, where is the little girl? He said she was adorable." Daniel asked, looking to Katia now. She was taken aback, not having expected Randy to tell them about everything in detail. She nodded, moving to grab her coat and bag.

"She's with the sitter. I'll leave a text, have her brought back." Daniel's eyes lit up and he quickly nodded. Katia couldn't help but chuckle, patting his shoulder as her and Roman headed for the door. She left him a copy of the usual sitter instructions and left, her nerves finally kicking in. She knew Randy had sent them, but she couldn't imagine why. He seemed like a more direct person than that. Roman led her to a town car, opening the door for her to slide in. The car ride was mostly quiet, though he asked her a few questions regarding how her and Kaelyn had been. She gave polite answers, and soon enough they had arrived. It was near black outside the windows, and she instinctively began to worry. Roman held the door for her, and pointed her to a dimly lit path through some trees. She looked to him, questions in her gaze.

"Don't worry. You're safe, trust me." He gave her a final pat on her shoulder before climbing back into the car. It pulled away slowly, leaving her to follow the path. She wrapped her arms around herself, ears perked for even the first sign of trouble. A glow began to show through the trees, and she moved towards it hesitantly. Katia stepped into a clearing and gave a gasp. Scattered around were mason jars with candles, giving the area a warm glow. There was a picnic in the center, and standing among it all was Randy in a dress shirt and slacks. She fought back tears, having trouble believing anyone would go to so much trouble. Randy moved towards her slowly until he stood over her, looking down at her. She could see how nervous he was, and it caused her own nerves to knot in her stomach.

"Hi, Katia." Randy fought past the worry and the fear, offering her a small smile. He took her hand, leading her to the picnic slowly as her eyes took everything in once more. "I thought, maybe, we should sit down and talk. You know, without the yelling and such." Katia simply gave him a small nod, taking a seat on the blanket and tucking her legs underneath herself. He took a seat next to her, shifting a bit to pour them each a glass of wine.

"I'm sorry, Randy." He looked at her, surprised. He hadn't expected her to apologize; he'd been the one to start the yelling after all. "I should have told you as soon as I found out, but…I was scared." She looked away.

"I can imagine…"

"No, you can't." He arched a brow at that. "Do you know what people think of the normal girl getting pregnant by the famous guy? I didn't want to drag all of us through that. And I didn't…" She trailed off, fiddling with the blanket.

"Didn't what, Katia?" He kept his voice soft, not wanting her to feel she was being pressured. She looked up, silently staring at him, studying him.

"I didn't want you to turn me away…or tell me to get rid of it." Her eyes shone with tears, and he mentally reared at the admission. Instantly, he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her to his chest. He buried his face in her hair, kissing her head gently as he felt her shake. She was right, he couldn't imagine, and he wished he'd left a better impression on her.

"I would never have asked you to do that. I would have done anything for you and Kaelyn." He rubbed her back gently, giving her a squeeze.

"Well, I know that now. But at the time, I didn't want to cause trouble." She looked up at him, struck by the hurt and caring in his gaze. He honestly wanted all of this to work out, and she had been so quick to shut him down with her own fears. He pulled away a bit, shifting around and looking down at her.

"Katia, you know how I feel. You know I would be willing to do whatever it takes to make yours and Kaelyn's lives easier." He slipped out from under her, moving to one knee in front of her. She couldn't contain the tears now, but they flowed for an entirely new reason. Randy opened a black velvet box, revealing a simple solitaire engagement ring. "Katia, will you marry me?"