When the plane finally landed at their destination, Nora let out a sigh of relief.
Trish, with a playful smirk, poked her and said, "Oh come on, Nora, it wasn't that bad."
Nora shot her a skeptical glance, raising an eyebrow. "Okay, miss, I'm gonna take up all the room and nap on my sister's shoulder the whole time," she replied sarcastically.
Trish rolled her eyes, stifling a laugh at Nora's witty retort. "Alright, Miss Sarcasm, let's go find the others and sort out where we're staying," she said, extending a hand to help Nora from her seat.
After what felt like an eternity at baggage claim, Nora finally stretched, feeling her body crack in protest. "Are you okay, Nora?" a voice called from behind her.
She turned to find Jeff standing there, a knowing smile on his face.
"Trish slept on me the entire time, so when I tried to move, I was trapped," Nora grumbled, her frustration evident.
Jeff couldn't help but chuckle at the memory of his own long flight. "Well, at least you didn't have to deal with Matt and Lita," he replied, amusement dancing in his eyes.
Nora shook her head at Jeff's remark, laughter bursting forth. "Yeah, I'm actually glad I didn't witness it," she admitted while gathering her things.
Jeff chuckled in agreement. "I'm glad you didn't either; it's a sight that should remain unseen by anyone." Their laughter echoed in the terminal as they followed Trish out of the airport.
As they made their way toward the rental cars, Nora playfully nudged Jeff, "I take it you're avoiding Lita and Matt?" Jeff grinned, saying, "You know it." Together, they loaded their belongings into the rental car and drove off to the hotel.
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As they pulled into the hotel, Nora let out a sigh of relief that seemed to lift the weight off her shoulders.
"I'm so ready to take a nap," she declared eagerly, prompting a couple of amused snorts from Jeff and Trish. "It won't be a long nap, Nora," Trish reminded her, noticing her sister's daydreamy expression.
Nora looked at Trish, her brow furrowing in confusion. "Why wouldn't this nap last for a few hours?" she asked, a hint of desperation in her voice.
"We need to get to the arena as soon as possible."Trish answered, Nora responded with a loud groan of disappointment, her hopes dashed.
Nora's groan echoed in the air, prompting a chuckle from Jeff.
"You could always take a nap in the dressing room when we get there," he offered, his tone light-hearted. As they stepped into the hotel,
Trish chimed in, "Jeff's got a point. We need to review the matches we have on Thursday and discuss the storylines too."
As Nora eyed the pair, a question bubbled to the surface. "Do you think it's safe?" she inquired, her voice tinged with anxiety.
Trish and Jeff were making their way toward the elevator after checking into their rooms, and a quick, meaningful exchange passed between them.
After a moment, Jeff nodded, as if confirming something with Trish.
He then turned to Nora, offering a reassuring smile. "You should be fine. If not, you can wait for one of us," he said, trying to ease her worries.
Nora absorbed Jeff's words and nodded slowly. "If you both think it will be safe, I suppose I don't need to worry," she replied, feeling a sense of relief.
As they exited onto the floor lined with hotel rooms, Nora unlocked her door and glanced back at her friend and sister. "How much time do we have until we must leave?" she inquired.
Trish, just next door,"We have about 30 minutes to unpack everything."
Desperate to keep her composure, Nora let out a loud groan and collapsed face-first onto her hotel bed.
Jeff leaned against the doorframe, amusement dancing in his eyes as he observed her antics. "You'll be getting a nap soon," he said with a hearty laugh.
Nora sighed heavily, rolling onto her back and gazing at the ceiling, her frustration palpable. "I want to nap now," she whimpered, her voice tinged with desperation.
Jeff shook his head, a teasing glint in his eyes. "It's a 45-minute drive; you can nap on the way there."
Sitting up in her bed, Nora turned to Jeff, who leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed. "Fine," he said, breaking the tension as he stepped away. "Come on, let's get some food down in the lobby."
Nora's face lit up at the word 'food.'
"Yeah, food sounds great!" she exclaimed, hopping out of bed and striding toward him.
"So you're not tired anymore?" he inquired, raising an eyebrow.
As they entered the elevator, Jeff teased her, prompting Nora to reply, "I'm still tired, but when you mentioned food, my hunger kicked in." Jeff chuckled, the sound echoing in the small space as the elevator doors closed.
