It's been a week of preparations for Rhea's next fight against Charlotte. Training, podcasts, interviews—she's been doing everything she loves. But Jay is starting to get bored, unable to join her in any of it. Being home with her is more than great, but he belongs out there. No chain could hold him for long, not back then, and not now.
Orlando, Florida
3:16 AM*
The alarm started blaring, and Rhea, without hesitation, turned over and smacked it off. She sat up, rubbing her face, while the blonde-haired princess beside her did the same.
Jay: (yawning) Well... good morning.
Rhea: (rubbing her face) I dunno how good it is, but yeah.
Jay: I think it's pretty good.
Rhea: Why's that?
Jay: Because I know you're gonna kick her ass, and that's a pretty good reason.
Rhea: (smiling) Oh, stop it.
Jay: (chuckling) Come on, they'll be here soon.
With that, they got up, and Jay started helping her carry everything downstairs.
Jay: (looking around) And... that should be everything.
Rhea: (scratching her forehead) Seems so. Anyway, thank you.
Jay: (yawning) Sure.
Rhea: Baby, go to sleep. I can handle the rest from here.
Jay: Nah, I'm good. Besides, I'm not even sleepy.
Rhea: Yeah, I can totally see that. Haha.
Jay: (smiling) Okay, maybe a little.
After their usual playful banter, a car pulled up outside.
Rhea: Oh, they're here.
Jay: (picking up the suitcases) Let's go.
He carried her suitcases out and loaded them into the trunk. She pulled him in for a hug.
Rhea: Thanks. Now go get some sleep, okay ?
Jay: (pulling his head away) Sleep? Do I look like I need it?
Rhea: Uh, yeah.
Jay: Damn...
Rhea: I can see right through you.
Jay: (kissing her) I... know... and... that's why I love you.
They said their goodbyes, and the car disappeared into the night. Jay went back inside, sitting on the living room sofa. He glanced at the clock: 4:03 AM. An idea crossed his mind. He headed back to the bedroom, let the dogs in, and they immediately jumped onto the bed. As they got cozy and fell asleep, Jay picked up his phone and went live on Instagram.
Jay: (smiling as he adjusts the camera) Hey, what's up everyone? It's... like 4 in the morning here, and I'm wide awake for no good reason. Figured I'd hang with you all.
The chat immediately flooded with excited comments.
@user1: Jay! We missed you!
@user2: Good to see you, bro! How's everything going?
@user3: Up at 4 AM? You crazy, man!
Jay chuckled, rubbing the back of his head.
Jay: Yeah, I know. I should be sleeping but... you know me, can't sit still for too long.
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