[Shane Hawthorne]

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Raindrops smack against the glass in a gym located in downtown Las Vegas. The weatherman said the rain should let up but that was just over three hours ago. As the rain continues to fall, Jimmy Andrews steps out from the men's locker room wearing dark blue gym shorts with a lime green stripe down both sides. He is preparing for his upcoming bout with Ben Jordan and Evie Jordan. Jimmy knows how well Ben can be inside the ring thanks to a little insight from one of his mentors. He has watched a lot of footage and knows just how much work Ben puts into his wrestling. Jimmy moves toward the side where racks upon racks of free weights. As he strides across the linoleum floor, his good friend Char Kwan walks out of the girl's locker room with her blue violet hair in a sharp ponytail with a pale goldenrod tank top and slate grey yoga pants.

Char: Jimmy!

Char screams his name as the lights in the gym continue to flicker on and off thanks to the storm outside.

Jimmy: I'm over here.

Jimmy calls out while waving his right hand into the air. Since Jimmy stood six feet six inches tall, it was easy for Char to spot him whether the gym was well lit or not. Char waves back as she slinks across the same floor. She stops a little to do a swan like dance as Jimmy just shakes his head.

Jimmy: Do you really think it's necessary for you to break into a dance right now?

Char tilts her head back as she smiles.

Char: I think it's quite necessary for a dance break. After what we did for thanksgiving, I believe we earned the right for a dance break.

Char chuckles as Jimmy shakes his head slightly before picking up a thirty-five pound bar bell. Char shrugs her shoulder while looking through the bar bells. Jimmy watches Char as she studies each weight while running her hand over every single one of them.

Jimmy: What are you doing Char?

Char pokes her tongue out slightly while continuing to move her hands over each bar bell.

Char: I'm looking for the one weight that will be the perfect weight for this workout.

Char continues doing it as Jimmy is trying very hard not to get upset with her. He knows she's not into the weight training but without a wrestling to train in this was the best they could do.

Jimmy: Just pick up a weight Char. We really need to workout so we can be truly ready for Climax Control.

Char leans up when her phone vibrates in her pocket. She pulls it out as a picture of Beverly comes across her phone. A big smile forms on her lips as Jimmy looks at her.

Jimmy: Char, we don't have time for......

Char: What you talking about Jimbo? We always have time to talk with our friends. Especially when they are doing some fun things.

As Jimmy sighs, the scene quickly switches back to the Gold Casino in Las Vegas as Jack Stewart is starting to tear down from the celebrity poker that was held this past Sunday. As he is doing so, Beverly is sitting over at the bar sipping on a gin and tonic while scrolling through her phone.

Jack: Are you going to give me a hand?

Beverly jokingly claps her hands while keeping her eyes solely on her phone screen.

Beverly: Not right now Jack, I'm about to talk to Char and Jimmy. Besides, shouldn't we be getting out of here? I mean we need to be getting to Climax Control.

Jack and a couple of their friends are trying to move some items back as Beverly converses with Char. The scene switches back to Jimmy and Char in the small gym in Las Vegas.

Jimmy: Char, we really need to get some training in before getting to Lake Tahoe.

Char waves her hand back at him while sharing a laugh with Beverly. Jimmy is slowly beginning to get a little frustrated as he puts back the bar bell. He sighs while walking over towards Char.

Jimmy: Well, this isn't going to work.

Char: What's not going to work?

Char asks while lifting her eyes up towards him.

Jimmy: You obviously aren't ready for Evie Jordan. So we might as well call it off.

Char looks at Jimmy.

Char: I think we are ready for those two. We don't need to kill ourselves over training when we just need to know a few things about both of them.

Jimmy rubs his chin.

Jimmy: I just might know someone who can help us out.

Char: Really, who?

Jimmy smirks.

Jimmy: You'll find out.

Char finishes her call with Beverly as the two of them head for the front door.
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The next day, Jimmy Andrews and Char Kwan are sitting outside a cafe in Lake Tahoe. Char had ordered them both a French vanilla latte as Jimmy periodically checks his phone for a text message.

Char: Are you sure he is going to be here?

Jimmy nods his head.

Jimmy: He told me last night that he would be here and I believe him.

Char doesn't look to thrilled as she pulls over her jacket trying to keep the cool breeze from touching her skin. Jimmy looks up and down as he hopes that this meeting doesn't come back to bite him.

Char: I don't think he is......

As Char is trying to say something negative, a large commotion happens near the side entrance as Jimmy turns his head. A smile forms across his lips as a well dressed man is standing amongst the large crowd. Jimmy stands up and waves his hand.

Jimmy: Uncle Travis!

He shouts as Travis Nathaniel Andrews works his way through crowd. He smiles while holding his arms out to his side.

Travis: Hello my boy.

Jimmy hugs his uncle as Char looks dumbfounded. She doubted Jimmy that his uncle would show up. Now that he is here, she has no clue on what to say.

Jimmy: Uncle Travis, you remember my friend Char Kwan.

Travis nods while holding out his hand.

Travis: I never forget a beautiful face. How are you my dear?

Char just shakes his hand while stammering over her words. Travis chuckles as he pulls his chair out and takes a seat at the table.

Travis: So why did you call Jimmy?

Jimmy looks at his uncle.

Jimmy: We need your help. On Sunday, Char and I will be facing Ben and Evie Jordan for the first time.

Travis tilts his head.

Travis: I see well I'm not sure how helpful I can be. I didn't have the best of luck against Ben myself. The guy is so good in the ring it's almost scary. No matter what he is doing, Ben will always be a threat.

Jimmy rolls his thumbs.

Jimmy: Uncle, we are not sure how to fight someone with the talent he possesses. We are lucky to even be included in this point system.

Travis: Jimmy, you need to have confidence in your own abilities. Otherwise, you are just opening the door for Ben to light you up. Trust me on that, I know what it is like to face him when the pressure is on. I believe you can do what I couldn't. I believe you can defeat him.

Jimmy looks at his uncle.

Jimmy: You really think so.

Char leans forward just a little bit.

Char: What about me?

Travis smiles.

Travis: You both are extremely talented in your own ways. I believe you need to stop letting everyone tell you how to be and just be yourselves.

Char sighs as Travis looks at his watch.

Travis: Well, I best be on my way.

Char: Wait, are not going to help us with Ben and Evie?

Travis shakes his head.

Travis: No. I did my time and now it's up to you two to figure things out on your own. You guys have proven your worth and I believe you will do it again.
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With that said, Travis stands up and walks out of the cafe. Jimmy sits there for a moment before pulling out his phone. He motions for Char to come sit next to him. She gets up from her chair and sits next to him. Jimmy touches the camera app on his phone and switches it to video. He silently gives the count before pressing the record button.

Jimmy: Hey guys and gals, thank you for joining us on our newest vlog. As you can see Char and myself are sitting at cafe in Lake Tahoe. It is pretty chilly where we are sitting but the scenery is magnificent.

Char leans into the shot.

Char: Some of you might be wondering, why are we in Lake Tahoe? The reason is because we are competing at Climax Control against two top single wrestlers. The wrestlers being Ben Jordan and Evie Jordan also known as Evie Baang. Jimmy and I are still trying to figure out how we can survive this match. Some might say, we don't stand a chance due to our status as low level superstars.

Jimmy nods his head.

Jimmy: That may be true but I believe we can do the unthinkable. Ben Jordan is a phenomenal wrestler with talent that goes for days. I understand that he will take a mile if given an inch. That won't be the case when he faces off against me. I am confident that I can match your intensity. I am confident that I will do what my uncle couldn't do during his career. That being the one Andrews to beat you. Now, I will not underestimate you. I know you are extremely dangerous but I am ready to prove that I am just as dangerous.

Char grins.

Char: Ben Jordan is a well respected wrestler in the locker room. His wife Evie Jordan is somewhat respected. He in ring accomplishments aren't something to sneeze at but her attitude is what ruins everything she tries to do. I get it Evie. You want everyone to like you but you go about it the wrong way. Unfortunately, this isn't going to be a night you are going to like. Mainly because the Asian gamer is going to show you just how tough I am. I am ready for whatever you will throw at me.

Jimmy: Char and I are looking forward to this contest. Our last match was against those Metal Maniacs which we defeated. So we know what is like to work together as a unit. We wonder if you two can develop that chemistry that makes a great team. We know how well your chemistry is outside the ring. However, I don't see your chemistry as a team. It takes a lot to trust someone with your career. It's a good thing, Char and I trust each other. We are ready to go the distance. Are you ready? We are ready for a fight. We are ready to prove that we aren't just nerds. We are ready to prove it.

So Ben and Evie, we are prepared. See you on Sunday.