Although he was actually dressed in wrestling regalia, he was not at the moment slated for a match.  Instead, he was awaiting a cue so he could go out to the ring and speak on the microphone.

A moment later, a stagehand let him know he was up, and the tall blond man bounded out there, his thoughts consumed by what had happened the previous night.  My God... he thought.  The woman he loved had basically wanted to die because of him.  He felt horrible that he'd ever doubted Amy's true feelings for him, that he'd been too self-protective to tell her how he really felt.

Adam swallowed hard as he stepped through the curtain and out onto the stage leading to the entry ramp.  The fans erupted upon his appearance, and he couldn't help but wonder how they would react to his announcement.

The moment he stepped into the ring, he turned toward ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who graciously handed him her mic.  Then, his music was cut.

"I know you're all wondering why I'm out here - and what I'm about to say..." he began.  "And I'm sure you're all probably thinking it's going to be something to do with William Regal..."

The crowd erupted into a chorus of boos for Edge's nemesis.

"But I'm not out here right now for that...No," Adam said, raking a hand through his long blond hair.  "There is one reason, one person who is why I'm out here right now..."  His green eyes sparkled with emotion as he gazed toward the entryway.

"There is a certain woman I have to call out here right now..."  Then, thinking fast and furiously, he decided it best to call her by her in-ring name - never mind the angle in which she was currently involved with the Hardys.  "Lita - if you would please find it in your heart to join me in this very ring..."  The Canadian's voice took on an almost desperate, albeit tender, tone.

The TitanTron cut from the image of himself standing in the ring to a shot of the divas' locker room, specifically a closeup of the lovely redhead's face.  She appeared to be in shock, her hazel eyes slightly wide and mouth open in surprise.

The voices of the other divas present in the room could be clearly heard.  All the women were abuzz as they wondered aloud what was going on.  The camera moved just slightly back to show Trish Stratus at Amy's side.  The little blonde placed one friendly, almost consoling hand on the other woman's shoulder as though encouraging her.

Finally, the redhead rose from where she'd been sitting and made her way to the door.  The camera followed her as she walked down the hall on her way to the arena.

The fans cheered like crazy as the female member of Team Xtreme stepped onto the stage.  Evidently, they weren't really all that confused about what was happening.

Amy's eyes remained glued to Adam's face as she walked down the ramp and to the ring, her expression part-placid, part-confused.

She climbed the ring steps and entered the squared circle, a questioning look on her face as she came to stand directly before the blond man.

They gazed at each other, neither speaking for a beat, and Adam became aware of how quiet the fans had grown.  They really had no idea of what was going on here.

Then, raising the mic to his lips, he spoke.  "Thank you for meeting me out here..."

The redhead still looked perplexed.

"I just wanted to apologize again...and...I know not many people know this," he continued, now regarding the fans again.  "None of you know it, nor do the superstars in the back, with the exception of Trish Stratus, Jeff Hardy, Stephanie McMahon, and now also Matt Hardy, but...Well, this woman right here..."  Adam reached out with his free hand and gently placed it against Amy's cheek.  "You see, we're together...We're in love...We've been together just over a year now..."  His gaze remained locked on the redhead's, and her hazel eyes quickly filled with tears of emotion.

"You are the love of my life, baby..." the Canadian spoke softly, his own eyes welling up with tears as he gazed at her.  He moved his hand so that it gripped hers, and the redhead grabbed hold of the microphone with her free one.

"I love you, too..."

Then, casting the mic aside, the blond man wrapped his arms around her waist, and they kissed.

The fans' applause and cheers of approval was nearly deafening - but to Adam, it was like music to his ears.
 
 

~~End??