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Danhausen looks at his boyfriend Hook and Hook's tag partner Jack. He frowns though because there's sadness he can see in Jack's eyes. Everyone had watched Christian and Lucha break Jack's heart and now Jack was pretty quiet backstage. Mainly Jack hung out with him and Hook. Danhausen liked it as Jack was one of the few that was nice to him.
Danhausen looks at Chuck and Trent. "Danhausen is going to find a new love for Jack.. he needs someone to take care of him."
Orange is the one that speaks up. It startles D as he thought that Orange was asleep. "D that's a bad idea."
Danhausen stands up and shakes his head. "No, it's not. Danhausen is going to find someone. They will make him smile and be happy again."
Danhausen leaves the room.
Orange sighs thinking about it.
Chuck looks at him. "He means well at least."
Orange looks at them he then picks up his phone and texts someone.
Ethan Page catches Dan backstage talking to Brian cage. "Dan NO."
Dan looks at him and blinks. His best friend Ethan being here was odd.
Ethan looks at Dan as he leads him away. "Brian is not .. Just no."
Danhausen frowns. "They told you the planhausen."
Ethan nods. "yes... I'm not here to stop you.. but I also reserve the right to veto a choice."
Danhausen grins. "Perfect... So Brian is out."
Ethan nods. "Yes, Brian is a no."
Brian just looks confused as the two of them leave. Ethan looks around the arena.
Danhausen then speaks up. "Buddy.."
Ethan's eyes go wide as he looks at the House of Black. "I think they would scare Jack."
Danhausen frowns and nods. "We can't have him scared. Darby?"
Ethan crinkles his nose. "I don't see them together."
Dan thinks and then agrees. "true."
Danhausen's eyes light up. He walks over to Max Caster. "YOU will date Jack right?"
Max Caster looks at him and blinks. "Date who.."
Danhausen nods. "You will date Jack."
Ethan watches and sighs.
Danhausen frowns. "Jack is sad and he needs a new partner."
Max frowns and lays a hand on Dan's shoulder. "You know I would make Jack happy but I am seeing someone."
Danhausen frowns. "drat."
Max smiles brightly at Anthony who blows him a kiss. Max then thinks. "Why isn't Jack asking?"
Danhausen then speaks up. "I am finding the perfect partner for him."
Max smiles gently at Danhausen. "I'll keep my eye out and tell you though if someone is perfect for the little one."
Danhausen nods and gives him a thumbs up.
Danhausen then moves and walks over to the BCC. "YUTA."
Yuta sighs. "listen Yes I joined the BCC.. but..."
Danhausen waves his hand dismissively. "You will date Jack."
Yuta blinks and looks confused. Claudio and Moxley look at the pair.
Claudio speaks up. "what?"
Danhausen looks at Yuta. "You are a good person and strong. You will keep Jack safe and love him."
Yuta looks confused and then speaks up. "Dan. What are you doing?"
Danhausen frowns. "Jack is sad... I want someone to make him happy again."
Yuta looks at his mentors and then speaks up. "Dan I'm with someone but I will make you a deal. If someone I think is worthy of your friend's time and BCC approved... We will come to you."
Moxley frowns. "What are we.. matchmakers."
Claudio smirks. "You love it."
Moxley sighs. "maybe... Ok yes. But we get to approve them."
Yuta nods.
Danhausen looks around and looks at Hobbs.
Ethan speaks up. "No... I think Hobbs has his own things going on."
Danhausen frowns. "Penta would Scare Jack."
Ethan chuckles. "Scare him might put it lightly. Plus I think Alex might be upset about his boyfriend dating someone else."
Danhausen frowns and crosses his arms.
Ethan looks up as Jack and Hook walk over. Hook looks at his boyfriend. "What are you up to?"
Danhausen grins brightly.
Jack looks very confused as Yuta, the BCC, and Max Caster are looking at him.
Danhausen grins brightly. "Just talking to people getting Monies."
Hook nods and looks confused. "Oh... Ready to go?"
Danhausen nods and grabs Hook's hand and Jack's hand. "Let's go."
Jack whispers. "Why is everyone looking at me?"
Danhausen looks over Jack's shoulder at Max and the BCC. "Dan isn't sure but we should go."
He then pulls both of them away from the crowd.
At the hotel, they get into the elevator and MJF is in it already. Max glares at them and Danhausen puts himself between Jack and Max. He then pushes Jack out of the elevator when it's their floor and Hook glares himself at Max and flips him off. Dan doesn't see Nick Comporota and he accidentally pushes Jack into him.
Jack oofs and Nick grabs his wrist.
Nick looks down at Jack. "What is this."
Danhausen grabs Jack's hand. "That was Danhausen's fault."
Nick doesn't let Jack go. "Oh don't be sorry. I think I like this."
Jack tries to pull away but the grip is like iron.
Before anyone else can react, Max grabs Nick's hand and pulls it forcefully off Jack's wrist. He then glares at him. "Let him go."
Danhausen looks shocked but before he can say anything Hook shepherds both of them away keeping himself between them and Max and Nick.
Max glares at Nick daring him to do something.
Nick scoffs and pulls away from Max. "fine have the twink." Nick then storms away.
Max looks at the trio. "You idiots need to watch where you're going."
Hook watches Max closely as Max moves to leave.
Jack speaks up. "Thank you."
Max looks back at him. "Stay away from him. No one wants to see you hurt more."
Jack nods and holds onto Dan's hand tightly.
Danhausen's eyes light up. Dan has found who.. but how.
Danhausen walks backstage the next week. He had snuck away to find Jack and then also to come up with a plan.
Ricky Starks looks up from his food when he sees Dan. "Hey, you looking for Jack?"
Danhausen nods.
Ricky motions. "Jack went to go talk to someone that way."
Danhausen nods and walks down the hallway. This doesn't seem right to Dan since why would Jack go alone anywhere? Dan stops when he hears a soft cry. Dan walks over and looks down the hallway. Nick has Jack pinned against the wall and his hand down Jack's pants. His other hand is over Jack's mouth holding him in place.
Dan screams in anger and runs forward. Josh woods though knocks Dan down before he can reach the other two. Josh smirks at Dan. "Now now... I think your friend is having fun."
Dan snarls as he's held down. "LEAVE HIM ALONE."
Josh smirks. "I can't play with you which is a shame. Hook would kill us."
Dan struggles and then there's a rush. Moxley grabs Josh and slams him hard against the floor raining fists down on the man. Dan gasps and then moves away. Ethan had Dan and pulls him away to a corner.
Dan then whispers. "Save Jack."
Ethan points and Max and Claudio had pulled Nick away from Jack. Jack is crumpled in the corner curled up away from where Max is making Nick pay.
Claudio gently pulls Jack up and leads him over to Dan and Ethan. Dan opens his arms and holds Jack tightly in his arms.
Claudio and Ricky then pull Max away from Nick.
Rick speaks up. "Max you'll kill him."
Max snarls but lets them pull away.
Moxley looks around and wipes his hands on his pants, the blood smearing a little. He would happily kill these guys but Claudio and Ricky were right. "I suggest you two... leave and don't come back."
Max pulls away and then walks over to Dan and Jack. "I told you to stay away from him."
Dan speaks up. "Danhausen thinks this might not be the time." Dan can feel his shirt getting wet from the tears from Jack.
Ricky frowns at Max and then kneels down and gently rubs Jack's back. Max stops and then looks at them. There is a worry in his eyes and a strong protective look as well.
Moxley motions to Claudio and Claudio jogs away to get Dan's friends and Hook.
Nick then speaks up. "You would think the twinks friend who is trying to pimp him out would like this."
Jack whispers. "what.."
Nick smirks. "Dan was trying to find you, someone, to drill you. So.."
Yuta's foot connects with Nick's gut. He was already tired of hearing this.
Jack looks at Danhausen. "what.. is he talking about."
Dan looks guilty, did he cause this? "Danhausen was trying to find you, someone, to protect and be with you. To make you not sad."
Jack looks embarrassed but also he holds Dan tightly. His brain caught up. "You didn't cause this.. this was him."
Moxley nods. "This wasn't you Dan.. this is a piece of shit looking for an excuse."
Hook and the Best friends burst onto the scene. Hook looks ready to kill but Moxley points to Dan. Hook wraps his arms around Jack and Dan.
Max finally speaks up. "Let's get them to the locker room. Apparently, I have to keep this one safe. Moxley..."
Moxley smirks. "oh trust me... The BCC will make sure these guys leave and Tony won't miss them."
Max nods and then moves He helps Jack up. Jack looks nervous but Max keeps an arm around Jack's waist as Hook leads Dan away to the locker room.
Yuta smirks and looks at Moxley. "BCC approved?"
Moxley rubs his jaw and then nods. "BCC approved. Max would have killed them."
Claudio smirks. "though Max might be more annoying with a cute boyfriend."
Moxley laughs. "true. But who wants to keep watching Jack looking like a kicked puppy."
Yuta grins happily that they agree with him. Maybe he was learning something.
Orange opens the locker room door and Max leads Jack in. Jack is holding onto Max tightly. Hook leads Dan in and mutters.
"I'll kill them if I see them again." Hook states.
Max looks at Hook. "Me and you will."
Dan looks at Max.
Jack looks up at Max. "thank you.."
Max nods and then looks at them. "I should go."
Dan speaks up. "No... you stay."
Max goes to say something but then he notices Jack isn't letting him go.
Max finally sits down and pulls Jack to his side. "Fine."
Hook raises his eyebrow. MJF is letting Dan and Jack boss him around.
Chuck eyes everyone in the locker room. "you know... We need a bigger locker room."
Orange nods. "We do. Kris will be back soon and she needs room."
Trent smirks. "I don't mind this though. It's cozy."
Max mutters. "I'm not moving into your locker room."
Jack lays his head on Max's shoulder as Max keeps rubbing Jack's shoulder. He also is holding Jack tightly to him.
Danhausen watches and then whispers to Hook. "Max will make him happy right?"
Hook looks at his boyfriend.
Max speaks up. "what are you talking about?"
Danhausen grins. "You will keep Jack safe and happy. You are his new boyfriend."
Max sighs and looks at Dan. "You know Jack gets a say in this right?"
Danhausen smirks. "Nope"
Jack speaks up. "I don't mind seeing where this will go."
Max stops and then presses his nose into Jack's temple and whispers. "You better be sure."
Jack looks at Max and nods. "I'm sure."
Max kisses Jack's temple and then settles with Jack on the couch.
Danhausen nods. "Danhausen should be a matchmaker more often."