Author's Note: This is a sequel to my story "SOS: Rescue Me". Thank you everyone who stuck with me over my "summer break".

Disclaimer: I do not own WWE, Raw, Smackdown, ECW or any of the stars or their names. :(

September 08. 2008

Chapter 1 - Reunion at Raw

"Hey girl - are you there yet?" Izzie's voice crackled cheerily over the cell phone speaker.

Teddie smiled. "Yeah, I am."

"Figures," Izzie teased. "You're always early!"

"And you're always late!" Teddie retorted.

The friends laughed.

"Soooo...how was Texas?" Izzie prodded.

"Great!" Teddie responded with enthusiasm. "Hot, but wonderful."

"Any hot guys down there?" Izzie quizzed curiously.

"Haha," Teddie chuckled, "There were a few."

"A few? Like...girl - do you like actually have a boyfriend now?"

Teddie burst out laughing. "No." She sobered a little. "But I was engaged."

"Really?" Izzie was surprised.

"Yeah. For two months. He was a Texas Ranger."

"Wow - what happened?"

Teddie shook her head. "He was always gone - always working. He was the sweetest, most amazing man I've ever known but when it comes right down to it, I need a guy who's always going to choose me and Gracia over his work. I'm not sure James would be able to do that with a clear conscience."

Izzie nodded, then remembered she was still on the phone. "Yeah," she agreed. "I mean, being a Texas Ranger is an important job, but you and the baby should come first."

"Mmm-hmm. So I'm still a little sad about that."

"Well, it's in the past," Izzie attempted to cheer her friend up. "Besides, you know what?"

"What?"

"I'm looking at you right now!"

"Where are you?" Teddie turned and strained to see across the parking lot.

"Blue rental - waving at you."

"Oh - I see you!" Teddie exclaimed. "Hanging up now..."

Flipping the Sanyo shut, Teddie jogged toward her friend. Izzie opened her arms and gave her friend a big hug.

"Oh my GOD girl!" She squealed, pulling back. "Look at you! You've lost weight!"

Teddie grinned. "Yep! 65 pounds!"

Izzie's jaw dropped. "How much do you weigh now then?"

"112 pounds," Teddie announced proudly. "It's all muscle too. I've been working out."

Izzie shook her head. "I can't believe it! You are going to have all the guys drooling at your feet, girl!"

Teddie laughed. "Well, not quite. I'm not Maria, you know."

"No," Izzie looped her arm through her friend's. "You're better."

Teddie laughed. "It's good to see you again, Izz."

"Likewise," Izzie smiled. "I'm sorry I was so bad about keeping in touch these last few months."

"It's okay," Teddie assured her, "I'm not so good in that area myself."

"Where's Gracia?"

"Oh, she's with my parents over the weekend." Teddie explained. "Sunday afternoon, Aidan's coming over to spend some time with her."

"Oh," Izzie grimaced. "Your mental ex?"

"He is my ex, but he's not mental," Teddie defended him. "He's made some real mistakes, but I really think he has changed."

"I doubt it," Izzie shook her head.

"No, I really believe he has this time," Teddie admitted. "It sounds strange, but he's really remorseful about the whole situation. But don't worry - there's not a chance I'm getting back together with him."

"Good."

"It still hurts to be around him," Teddie acknowledged. "But time is helping."

"And the fact that you now live over 1,000 miles away from him," Izzie added.

"Well, actually..."

"What?" Izzie sounded suspicious.

"I'm thinking of moving back to North Carolina again."

"Really? Why?"

"I want to get a job with a little more potential than my real estate job, as good as that's been."

"You're not thinking about coming back to the WWE, are you?"

"I was," Teddie admitted. "But I heard they had all their photographer positions filled."

"If you are really interested in getting your job back, I can talk to Adamle," Izzie said. "I bet he could fix you up with something."

"Well, if you really want to," Teddie grinned. "Go ahead."

"It would be so cool to have you back," Izzie enthused, "Raw is so much better since Kofi and Punk were drafted."

"I have to admit, I think Adamle makes a pretty cool GM," Teddie added.

"We've got a better assortment of divas on Raw now too. We've got Beth, Layla, Kelly Kelly..."

"And Mickie, which makes for an interesting mix," Teddie agreed. "I still don't like most of them, but I did gain a new level of respect for Mickie when she went one on one with Santino - and new distaste for Beth when she started dating him!"

"Well you should see the card tonight!" Izzie exclaimed. "It's me vs Kelly Kelly, Beth vs Mickie for the Women's Championship, JBL vs Charlie Haas."

"Oh wow! That sounds great!" Teddie agreed enthusiastically.

"No Kofi or Punk, unfortunately," Izzie said. "I know Punk especially would be glad to see you, but - get this the best match of the night: the Miz and Morrison against Rey Mysterio and Evan Bourne!"

"No way!" Teddie exclaimed.

Izzie's eyes twinkled. "I suggested that match."

"Seriously? No way!"

"Yes way!" Izzie chuckled. "With my brother gone, I have full pulling power around here. Besides, I know you like Evan Bourne and I thought you'd like to meet him."

Teddie laughed. "I don't even know him!"

"Well, not technically..."

Teddie cocked her head. "What did you do, Izzie?"

"Who me? Nothing. I just told him we talked about him."

"You devil!" Teddie exclaimed, elbowing her friend hard.

"He said he wasn't sure whether he should be flattered or scared."

"Scared? Is that what you've become, Izzie?"

"No. It's what you are."

Teddie rolled her eyes.

"I told him you had a high opinion of him."

"You did what?!"

"He said to tell you - what was it?" Izzie tried to remember. "'Merci beaucoup.' Yeah, I think that was it."

Teddie raised her eyebrows. "Now what the hell does that mean?"

"I've no idea," Izzie admitted. "But you can ask him tonight."

Teddie rolled her eyes. "I don't even know the guy. You ask him!"

Izzie shrugged. "Whatever."

She pulled Teddie toward the back of the building. "Come backstage with me!"

"What? No! I don't think I'm allowed," Teddie protested.

"You are if I say you are," Izzie insisted. "Now come on!"

Teddie shook her head, but she was laughing. "Okay, okay. You know what?"

Izzie shook her head. "No, what?"

"It's good to be back!"