I've been making a lot of mistakes lately. As a person who is very detail oriented, that stings. It pains me that I underestimated an opponent. Gothika beat me two weeks ago, ending a pretty long streak of winning. But losing was inevitable. I know enough that I'm not going to win every match. But the fact that I demand so much from myself to just get beat like that, it leaves a mark.
Not to mention the fact that she bit me.
She bit me.
She bit me! What is that!? What has the world come to, when you have to resort to biting to win a match? What kind of a crazy person are you Gothika? Are you completely insane. I could catch something now. Something like Rabies or Tetanus. This in an outrage. I could be diseased beyond all cures. Add to the fact that I have to now sunbathe with gauze on, and possibly wear a sweater on the beach is totally cramping my style. But, I can at least take a little solace in the face that at least I've been through worse.
The fact that you beat me isn't something I take lightly Gothika. It's something that I took a hard look at and came to the understanding that yes, I took you lightly two weeks ago. That will NOT happen again. No this time I have fully prepared for you. The only thing now is the fact that this is a mixed tag team match.
Last time Simon and I were a team, we did lose, but I think that our team is one that can easily get over that loss very quickly. We do have the edge of teaming at least once before this match goes down. And we did, in my opinion have a great match against Odette and Gabriel. Hard to beat them on our first try, but we did come close. I know Simon is eager to make up for his loss and the loss of the world title, just as eager as I am to make up for that loss Gothika...
I will not underestimate you again. I will do everything in my power to prevent myself from becoming a vampire.
I can't believe I just said that out loud.
I have never backed down from a challenge, and I'm not about to start now. I am the bombshell's champion for a reason, and if you want my title, come and get it Gothika.
[ Roxi is getting dressed in her apartment. Andrea sits on the couch watching TV. And also Vision is around talking with them. ]
Roxi - Where is it?
Vision - What?
Andrea - What are you looking for?
Roxi - A belt.
Andrea - Check the hamper.
Roxi - Never mind. I found it.
Vision - What does she need a belt for?
Andrea - She has a date.
Vision - Really?
Andrea - Yup.
Vision - With who?
Andrea - Some guy she met online.
Vision - Hasn't she ever seen Megan is Missing? This could be really bad.
Andrea - She can take care of herself.
[ Roxi emerges from the other room ]
Roxi - I heard that you two.
Vision - Sorry.
Andrea - Well look at you all sexied up.
Roxi - Shut up, Angel.
Andrea - I'm just saying, you look nice.
Roxi - I don't want to hear it. I'm just wearing a shirt and some jeans. It's not that big of a deal.
Andrea - I think you're blushing.
Roxi - Shut up!
Sydney - So, where are you going?
Roxi - This is one of those "get to you know you" dates, so we're just going to...Denny's.
[ Andrea cocks an eyebrow at Roxi ]
Andrea - Denny's? Really?
Roxi - What's wrong with that. I'm a simple girl, I don't need to be wined and dined on the first date.
Andrea - Is that, you don't need to be wined and dined on the first date, or you don't need to be wined and dined on the first date to get your pants off?
[ Roxi shoots a death glare at Andrea ]
Roxi - I will kill you.
Andrea - It's just a joke.
Roxi - Whatever.
Andrea - Seriously though, Denny's, that's pretty cheap.
Roxi - I know, but it's a comfort thing. It's to break the ice.
Andrea - I don't know.
Roxi - Well, what do you think Vision?
Vision - I don't know about this Rox, You barely know this guy.
Andrea - True.
Roxi - I...I talked to him online, and he seems like a nice guy.
Vision - That's the start of every online predator story.
Roxi - Vision, I am a superhero, I can take care of myself.
Andrea - Not when you're all roofied up.
Roxi - Shut up, Angel.
Vision - She has a point, Roxi. I just think that this date could end up being a bad idea.
Roxi - I can't believe you guys. I meet a guy, I happen to like him, and you guys turn him into the worst person ever.
Vision - We just...don't want you to get hurt. That's all.
Roxi - I'll be fine. But, if you're that worried, I'll keep the communicator open for you.
Vision - That would certainly make me feel better.
Roxi - Fine.
Vision - Thank you.
Roxi - Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date.
Vision - Good luck.
Andrea - Later, come back soon so we can watch The Magic School Bus on Netflix.
[ Flash forward to Roxi meeting Ted outside the Denny's. ]
Ted - Hey.
Roxi - Hey.
Ted - …How are you?
Roxi - I'm okay, you?
Ted - Great. You uh, ready to get something to eat?
Roxi - Sure.
[ They enter the Denny's and eventually sit down to eat. ]
Ted - So, uh, How've you been?
Roxi - I'm good, we...we kinda went over this already.
Ted - I'm sorry. I guess I'm just nervous.
Roxi - It's okay. I don't bite.
Ted - Yeah. *chuckle* Well, uh, what do you do for a living?
Roxi - I'm a pro wrestler.
Ted - Really?
Roxi - Yeah.
Ted - No way. Someone as pretty as you?
Roxi - I know, it surprises some people, but it's the truth.
Ted - That's...crazy.
Roxi - What about you?
Ted - Oh uh...I...It's stupid.
Roxi - What?
Ted - I'm actually kind of embarrassed.
Roxi - It's okay.
Ted - I don't know.
Roxi - C'mon...
Ted - I...uh...do children's parties. I'm a clown.
Roxi - Really?
Ted - Yeah...
Roxi - That's cool.
Ted - You think?
Roxi - Yeah, you're like a modern day Bozo.
Ted - Who's Bozo?
Roxi - ....
How can you be a clown and not know who Bozo is? That is...not right.
[Flash to later on in the date, where the two laugh over drinks.]
Ted - So, Who's your favorite James Bond?
Roxi - Roger Moore.
Ted - Really?
Roxi - Yes.
Ted - Why?
Roxi - I like his movies.
Ted - You don't like Connery?
Roxi - I like Connery.
Ted - But you said you like Roger Moore
Roxi - I know. You asked my favorite
Ted - I know, it's just an interesting choice.
Roxi - Why? It's a matter of personal preference.
Ted - I know, it's just that not many people would choose Moore.
Roxi - I'm not many people.
Ted - No kidding.
Roxi - What's that supposed to mean?
Ted - Nothing, it's just you. You're different.
Roxi - I know that much. You're tone indicated something different.
Ted - No, I was just agreeing.
Roxi - You sure?
Ted - Yes.
Roxi - Good.
You know, I'm beginning to kinda like this guy. But I guess I should get to know him a little more.
Roxi - Why aren't you eating?
Ted - I've lost my appetite
Roxi - This was your idea.
Ted - I know.
Roxi - You were hungry when we came in here.
Ted - I know, I just don't like my tuna sandwitch to have this much mayo on it.
Roxi - So send it back.
Ted - Nah.
Roxi - So, you're just going to sit here and complain about and not eat it, or send it back?
Ted - Yes.
Roxi - Why?
Ted - I don't want to seem difficult.
Roxi - Difficult? What, is this going on your permanent record or something?
Ted - No, but I don't want the chef spitting in my food like in "waiting."
Roxi - We're in a Denny's.
Ted - That doesn't mean anything.
Roxi - Sure it does, I would expect that from some place like Chili's but not here.
Ted - Don't act like it doesn't happen
Roxi - I'm sure it does, but not as often as you'd think.
Ted - It could happen.
Roxi - Yes, I'm sure that that chef is waiting for just one more guy to complain, and BAM!
Ted - Could be.
Roxi - Just... send it back.
Ted - No.
Roxi - What?, are you afraid of making a scene? That's the problem with people today, everyone is so scared to say anything. If more people stood up, we wouldn't have this problem.
Ted - I think plenty of people stand up, but I just think standing up for a tuna sandwich with too much mayo is a bit extreme that's all.
Roxi - So, what isn't too extreme?
Ted - Steaks. Too rare, not rare enough.
Roxi - So beef hold more value than fish?
Ted - No. And the fish isn't the problem in this case, it's the amount of mayo.
Roxi - But still, both of these two items are prepared incorrectly, as in not to you're liking. But on of these things you would instantly send back, and the other, you would not?
Ted - Like you said earlier, personal preference.
Roxi - Touche'
[ Roxi arrives home later Andrea is still in the couch. ]
Andrea - Welcome back. How did it go?
Roxi - He's a nice guy.
Andrea - And...
Roxi - And what?
Andrea - What happened?
Roxi - Nothing...
Andrea - Nothing?
Roxi - Yeah.
Andrea - Lame.
Roxi - What did you think was going to happen?
Andrea - At least something.
Roxi - Sorry to disappoint.
Andrea - So, what's he like?
Roxi - He does children's parties. He's a party clown.
Andrea - So he's a like a Bozo the clown.
Roxi - That's what I said.
Andrea - Funny.
Roxi - But he didn't know who Bozo is.
Andrea - What?
Roxi - I know.
Andrea - How can he be a clown and not know who Bozo is.
Roxi - I was thinking the same thing.
Andrea - But otherwise?
Roxi - I think it went well.
Andrea - You going to see him again?
Roxi - Yeah...I think so.
This was a good night. I think I finally found a guy who is genuine, and good, and a great guy. Well, I guess Herman won't get jealous if Teddy takes his place for a while.
Wait, did I just call him Teddy?
...I think I like this guy.
Later that week
[Focus in on a Roxi, unchacteristically clad in a Long black dress, complete with low cut top. Several pieces of jewlrey on her arms and fingers. Gold earrings in. She checks her wrist watch. She begins peering at the menu. Our focus shifts to her date, Ted Sullivan, as he saunters in. His short black hair unkempt for whatever reason, and he has, 5 O‘clock shadow. White dress shirt, blue sportcoat, matching blue pants. He curiously looks around, seraching for someone. ]
Roxi - Ted?
[He continues looking as she calls out. Finally they lock eyes.]
Ted - Roxi?
Roxi - In the flesh.
[Ted makes his way over to the table. Roxi stands to meet him. They hug.]
Ted - It's been too long.
Roxi - We just went out not too long ago.
Ted - I know…I …missed you.
Roxi - I…missed you…
Ted - Let's eat, huh?
Roxi - Sure.
[Ted, ever the gentlemen, seats Roxi, then himself. He smiles as they continue.]
Ted - You're looking great.
Roxi - Aww, thank you. Not too bad yourself.
Ted - You don't have to tell me.
[She rolls her eyes, amused.]
Roxi - Funny.
Ted - I thought so.
Roxi - So…how’s the whole clown thing going?
Ted - Its….uh…yeah it’s great.
Roxi - Are you sure?
Ted - Yeah, kids, balloons it’s great. How’s about you?
Roxi - Well, I am about to step into a mixed tag match against a women who would probably like to injure me permanently.
Ted - Sounds hot.
Roxi - Quite the jokester aren’t you?
Ted - I try. It's always nice to catch-up, and as long as you're doing something, it's not nothing.
Roxi - I suppose.
[Roxi orders wine.]
Roxi - So tell me, with you being a famous clown and all, you've gotta have girls lining up for you.
Ted - Oh yeah. It’s great. Around the block.
Roxi - Must be nice.
Ted - It's true.
Roxi - Come on.
Ted - I do alright. I’m with you aren’t I?
Roxi - Touche’
Ted - Were you like this is high school too? All nerdy?
Roxi - No, you're changing the subject.
Ted - I told you the truth, I don't have tons of women lining up for me. I did at one point, but not now.
Roxi - I knew it.
Ted - Knew what?
Roxi - I knew in life I would end up dating a big man-whore.
Ted - Those days are over.
Roxi - I see. So why the change now?
Ted - I'm with you.
Roxi - Ah…
Ted - Yeah.
Roxi - Quite the charmer.
Ted - I’m dating a woman who could probably kick my ass.
Roxi - Probably?
Ted - Okay, completely.
Roxi - That’s better.
[ Flash to later, when the meal is over.]
Ted - So, You ready to get out of here?
Roxi - Sure.
Ted - Where do you live, I’ll drop you off.
Roxi - Oh, that’s alright. I can take a cab, it’s how I got here in the first place.
Ted - What, you have some kind of secret lair?
Roxi - Ha! That’s funny.
Ted - Seriously, I’d like to take you home.
Roxi - Oh…
[ He laughs nervously ]
Ted - Oh! I didn’t mean it like that.
Roxi - I’m just messing with you.
Ted - Oh…well…That’s…that’s good then.
Roxi - I think so.
Ted - What does that mean?
Roxi - Heh, It means you get to take me home…
Ted - Great.
Roxi - Let’s go then.
[ They both get up, and leave. Fast track to them sitting in a car outside Roxi’s apartment. ]
Ted - So, here we are.
Roxi - Thanks. I really enjoyed tonight.
Ted - I did too. I certainly hope that we can see each other again..
Roxi - I…do too.
[ They kiss. ]
Ted - Wow. That was great.
Roxi - I …yeah…
Ted - Well, I guess best of luck in your wrestling match.
Roxi - Yeah.
Ted - It sounds like a going to be tough.
Roxi - Meh, I’ve fought vampires before.
Ted - What?
Roxi - …I…Mean I’ve wrestled vampires before.
Ted - Oh, was he like a friendly Vamprie?
Roxi - Ted, have you ever heard of a friendly vampire, minus The Count from Sesame Street? Or Edward from Twilight?
Ted - What's Twilight?
Roxi - …
I think I love this man…
[ Back inside, Roxi is confronted by Andrea ]
Roxi - This again?
Andrea - Come on, details.
Roxi - There's nothing to tell.
Andrea - You know what it says to me when someone says that?
Roxi - What?
Andrea - That something happened, and there's something to tell, now spill it.
Roxi - ...What is wrong with you?
Andrea - Come on...
Roxi - Nothing.
Andrea - Now you listen to me, you went on two dates with that guy, and I set this whole thing up, then you tell me there's nothing to tell?
Roxi - I'm not in the mood.
Andrea - Well you GET IN THE MOOD!
Roxi - ...
Andrea - Well?
Roxi - Okay, okay, so we kissed, it was nothing.
Andrea - That is not nothing.
Roxi - Then what is it?
Sydney - It's something.
Roxi - No it's not. It's just a kiss.
Andrea - Alright. Alright.
Roxi - Are we done now?
Andrea - Yeah. That's all I needed to know.
Roxi - Good.
[ Roxi begins to head to the bedroom to change ]
Andrea -So, when's he moving in?
Roxi - ... I hate you so much right now.
Andrea - You love me.
Roxi - If I wasn't wearing this outfit, I would kill you.
Andrea - That's a lame excuse.
Roxi - The outfit is just more valuable to me.
Andrea - Oh, that's harsh. I'll have to tell your boyfriend all about it.
Roxi - Don't you say anything to him!
Andrea - Fine, I'm just going to use your phone to send dirty texts to him using your phone.
[ Roxi rushes out of the bedroom ]
Roxi - No!
