[Roxi Johnson]

 My life has never been easy, or ordinary. As much as I’d like it to be.

I never asked for it to be easy, to that extent, I’m just like everyone else. Like everyone else, I have my share of issues, and problems. Some days, I don’t want to get up out of my comfortable bed, sleeping next to my beautiful wife. Some days, I don’t want to hit the gym, or do yoga, or sit myself down to watch videos of my upcoming opponents. Some days I want to pig out and eat an entire gallon of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream and binge watch a Friday the 13th marathon. I have the same problems facing each and every one of my friends, fans, and family.

But obviously, given who I am, and what I do, I have my share of… other problems. I have gun-toting henchman trying to mow me down. I have criminal empires that threaten the safety and security of the general population to worry about. I tackle huge issues so that the rest of the world doesn’t have to. I risk like and limb on an almost daily basis whether I’m in the ring or out of it. And my only solace is the fact that all of you, can rest easy at night, because you know I’m out there. It’s a fairly simple situation, like many of us face. Fight, or flight. But, I’d like to think we’re a combination of both.

Some of us run from trouble, we’d like to forget that the world isn’t the friendliest place. Some don’t want the burden of a greater responsibility, because let’s face it, we all have our own problems, and our own problems sometime snowball into bigger problems if we don’t take care of them. Or, they can overwhelm you, by coming at you all at once. Or, sometimes, just sometimes, your problems can get beyond your control. These are the types of people I strive to make feel as comfortable as possible. I’m here to make sure that you don’t have to face those problems. And, if you do, I make sure you never face them alone.

And I’ve never asked anyone to love me for it.

I’ve never asked for your adulation or praise. I don’t require the money or fame of being who I am. I do what I do, because it’s the right thing to do. Because someone has to. Someone has to be the other half.

The other half face our problems head on. They stand and fight, because they don’t complain, or let their problems keep them from doing what they need to do. In fact, most of the time they want more. Those people with this dominant side. In this person, there are no excuses, hard work is their motivation, the one thing they look forward to seeing every day.

But, there’s a real skill in picking the battles in which to fight, and which to avoid. And sometimes, I envy you guys for having a lot more options than I do.

No, sometimes, I’m much rather not fight the giant robot or the assassin for hire with pinpoint accuracy. I would like to leave that to someone else. But I can’t. That’s what I do. It’s the life I chose, my decision, no regrets. I’m not looking for sympathy, or for you to hear what I’m saying as a complaint, or a call for attention. I am who I am. I have my own problems, but, I just try and stop my problems before they become your problems.

Because, I know I do you want you to have them, nor do you. Trust me. I have a crazy person threatening my family, I have a supervillain threatening to capture me and attack my friends, and inside me there’s an entity that have brought for a love of bondage, and it may turn me into a sexual predator if I don’t get it fixed. And I tackle that kind of stuff before lunch most days.

In short, I’m just your average, ordinary… superhero.



{We open on a long road, where a limo is pulling up. Inside the limo, Roxi looks less than pleased about what’s about to happen. She uses her tablet to talk to Keira.}

Roxi – Tell me why she picked this place again?

Keira – The Playboy mansion? Why not?

Roxi – Because we literally can do this anywhere.

Keira – Jenny’s…. like that sometimes.

Roxi – No, she just knows how much I dislike that I have to see her for this.

Kiera – It’s working, isn’t it?

Roxi – I think our late night sessions are quelling the urges way more than she is.

Keira – At least you get to see the Playboy mansion!

Roxi – But I don’t want to see it.

Keira – It’s like… the Grand Canyon, or the Mt. Rushmore, you should see it once in your life.

Roxi – Keira, this isn’t a historical landmark, this is one step up from a soft core porn studio.

Keira – That’s just where she is. She’s got a lot of connections there.

Roxi – Whatever. I just hope this goes quickly.

{The limo pulls up to the gates, stopping.}

Roxi – Look like we’re here. I’ll talk to you soon.

Kiera – Okay, I love you.

Roxi – I love you too.

{The driver exits and let’s Roxi out. Jenny is waiting for Roxi right inside the gates.}

Jenny – Good, you’re here.

Roxi – Let’s just get this over with.

{The gates open as Jenny hugs Roxi, and Roxi begrudgingly returns the favor. Jenny throws her arm out Roxi and leads her around.}

Jenny – I was beginning to think you weren’t going to show.

Roxi – Jenny, you know why I’m here. Let’s just…find a room, and get this show on the road.

Jenny – Relax, there’s time for that. I didn’t bring you all the way out here just for that. I wanted you to see the Mansion.

Roxi – I’m fine.

Jenny – Did you know this place is 6 acres? It has a zoo! There are Spider-monkeys and everything! I’ve been here twice, and I don’t think I’ve seen all of it!

Roxi – That’s nice.

{Being given a forced tour, Roxi grows more annoyed by the moment as Jenny spouts random facts about the mansion. Since she’s wearing a special badge around her neck, Jenny has unlimited access to the Mansion. She drags Roxi almost everywhere before they finally stop.}

Jenny – See, that wasn’t so bad, was it? This place is amazing.

{Roxi looks around the hallway}

Roxi – It stinks like sex.

Jenny – Now, you’re speaking my language.

{Jenny takes Roxi by the hand, leading her into a room with a heart shaped bed. Roxi resists.}

Roxi – Seriously?! Jenny why are we doing this here? We could just as easily have done this in a hotel.

{Jenny puts her finger up to her lips, silencing Roxi for the moment. Jenny carefully closes the door, and gets a frown on her face.}

Jenny – Shh! They’ll hear you!

{Jenny begins running her hands up Roxi’s body, stroking her hair as Roxi looks disinterested.}

Jenny – Come on Rox, it’s something that has to be done.

Roxi – That’s what this is Jenny. Business. I’m not taking any pleasure in any of this.

Jenny – I can tie you up if that helps.

{Roxi’s face turns bright red with anger, as Jenny slyly smiles.}

Roxi – Shut up Jenny! I never wanted to go through with this! Keira said it’s the only way, and you’re making a game out of it this!

{Jenny’s face now turns red, and she speaks in a hurried, angry whisper.}

Jenny – Listen to me! I am risking my own health for you right now! Not to mention my baby! Your god-child is in my womb right now. And I am doing you a favor, taking back something that I never wanted inside me again! So let me have this! Let me at least, get a little satisfaction out of this!

{Jenny’s words burn through Roxi as she stares in silence. Roxi then places her hand on Jenny’s shoulder to comfort her.}

Roxi – Okay, I’m sorry. But could you not make this so erotic?

Jenny – That’s how lust works Roxi. You should know that by now.

Roxi – Just… get on with it. I really don’t want this thing in my body anymore.

Jenny – Very well.

{Jenny resumes running her hands on Roxi’s head and body, Roxi simply standing there, reluctant to do anything. Jenny grasps Roxi’s hair, and pulls her in for a deep kiss. Roxi’s hands and arms instinctively reach up, and she pushes Jenny away. Roxi looks down, breathing heavily. Jenny smirks a tiny bit.}

Jenny – I was wondering how long it would take you to come out. Now… come to mama..

{Roxi looks up, a wild look in her eye as she takes almost a leap forward to rush Jenny, and kiss her feverishly. Pushing Jenny back onto the bed, Roxi tears at Jenny’s outfit, digging her nails into Jenny’s flesh so hard that blood starts to run. Jenny and Roxi make out passionately. Roxi no longer in control of herself. She rips the spaghetti strap on Jenny’s top, trying to get her clothes off. Jenny’s eye go wide as she has to forcefully push Roxi away.}

Jenny – That’s enough!

{Roxi doesn’t adhere to this warning and goes to move back in, Jenny has to shove her back again.}

Jenny – I said that’s enough, Lust!

{Roxi stops in her tracks, her breathing slows, and she seemingly snaps out of a trance.}

Roxi – Jenny? Are you okay?

Jenny – Oh, thank god it’s you.

{Roxi notices Jenny’s now disheveled clothing, and the blood on her shoulders.}

Roxi – Jenny… you’re bleeding.

Jenny – I’ll be fine.

Roxi – What the heck happened?

Jenny – Lust…

Roxi – Jenny… Am I doing this to you?

Jenny – No, Lust is. It’s almost like it’s getting stronger inside you, I probably should tie you up next time.

Roxi – Quit it. I’m serious Jenny.

Jenny – So am I. Roxi, I don’t know that Lust wants to come back to me. I can only take so much out of you, but… I don’t know if it’s making any difference.

Roxi – So, I’m stuck like this? I’m going to be a wild sex maniac at the drop of a hat?

Jenny – Honestly, I don’t know. This is the bed method, I mean… other than, you know.

{Roxi’s eyes shut as she realizes what Jenny is talking about.}

Roxi – No. That’s not happening!

Jenny – I understand, but safety is becoming an issue here.

Roxi – I’m sorry. I can’t control it, once you rub the lamp, the genie comes out.

Jenny – Very funny. I’ll think of something more…secure… the next time.

Roxi – Right… Let me help you clean up.

{Roxi grabs a towel and wets it in the nearby sink, helping Jenny wipe off the blood on her shoulders. A few minutes later, Jenny leads Roxi out of the Mansion, and back to the limo.}

Jenny – Take her back to her hotel.

Driver – Yes ma’am!

Roxi – Jenny… Again, I’m really sorry.

Jenny – Relax, you just owe me a new top.

Roxi – Very funny.

Jenny – I’ll… I’ll see you next week.

Roxi – Yeah.

{Jenny closes the limo door as Roxi fully enters. The limo drives away, as Jenny looks down at her stomach, worried.}


Yeah. Jenny is helping me fix my little problem.

But, while I have my problems, It’s my job to help you all, any way that I can.
I have told anyone, and everyone that if they ever need me, for anything, I would be there. I pride myself on things like that. I made myself available for all who need it. It’s not something I just put out there to be nice, or to gain friends, or acceptance. It’s because I genuinely care about each and every person. It’s my job to protect you, to keep you safe, and every time I see anyone in trouble, or upset, or angry, or anything to that effect, it affects me. I don’t want that for you. I want you to be happy.

All of you, are my first priority.

An ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, someone to give you support, or understanding, anything. That’s me. When I tweet things like “I love you all.” It’s from my heart. Because without you, there is no me.

I notice that now, I have basically become everything that Delia isn’t. There was no grand plan to point that out, I never needed to. I am her polar opposite. You want a picture with me? Just ask. An autograph? Any time. I am people person. She clearly is not. We’re so opposite that we almost go all the way around and touch on the opposite side. That’s one of the reasons I need to beat her. I need to beat her for myself. My own pride remembers losing to her, and it stings. It hurts because it’s my fault more than anything.

I underestimated Delia. I really, really did. I didn’t really take her seriously, and I paid the price with a loss. The fact that I did everything BUT get my hand raised, makes it all the more frustrating. I should have beaten her, and I figure I would have, if not for my own lack of focus. I can’t blame anyone for that loss other than me now. Sure, it’s easy to deflect that to Angelica, heck, I did it. And you know what, I was wrong. It’s my fault. On that night, I was not good enough.

But now, after all this, there is still a chance to make this right…



{Roxi returns to her hotel, where Keira is waiting. Roxi opens the door and Keira turns and smiles.}

Keira – How did it go?

Roxi – I don’t want to talk about it.

Keira – Did it at least help?

Roxi – I’m not sure anymore. I think… I think I’m hurting her.

Keira – What?

Roxi – This time I cut her with my fingernails. Keira I’m afraid if this keeps happening, that I may do something horrible to her.

Keira – Crap…. Jenny’s the only one I know who can do this. Can’t you… I don’t know… control it a little better?

Roxi – Once it comes out, I can’t. It takes over.

{Keira stands up, and walks to the window, looking out at Los Angeles.}

Keira – I’m sorry baby. I didn’t mean to do this…

Roxi – … I know.

{Roxi walks over to Keira, who wipes away a tear with her finger as Roxi lovingly embraces her from behind, kissing her neck.}

Roxi – You did what you thought was right.

Keira – And I cursed both of us.

Roxi – Come on, don’t talk like that. Without you, I wouldn’t be here right now. You saved me.

Keira – I know you’d do the same for me.

{Roxi looks up at the window, noticing the beautiful day, and the downtown area.}

Roxi – Come on, let go into town. I saw a store I wanted to see.

Keira – It wasn’t the Pleasure Chest, was it?

{Roxi giggles as she nuzzles Keira’s neck.}

Keira – Mmm… Alright, alright. Let’s go.

{Keira turns and gives Roxi a kiss before they depart.}

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Being who I am, I have to apologize to everyone in the bombshell’s division. I said I try and stop my problems from becoming yours, and I failed you when it came to the Mean Girls, I didn’t see them for what they would become, and now, they’re problem that is out of control.

Which is why I said what I said last week.

I need the help of the entire Bombshells division. I wish I could do this alone, but the truth is… I can’t.

What I did last week, I’m still a little shocked myself. I just couldn’t sit idle while the Mean Girls walked all over everything that is the SCW Bombshell’s division. It was high time, that someone, anyone lit a fire that was here. I know most never thought it would be me. Heck, I never envisioned it would be me. But the fact I had to sit back and watch The Mean Girls sweep and collect all the championships, the fact that I couldn’t do anything to stop it, that, that right there, ate me up inside. I couldn’t take it. I know that I’m usually laid back, and I don’t take anything too seriously when it comes to wrestling, but I just have had enough. I know I was pretty intense out there. I may have gotten caught in the heat of the moment. But it’s something that needed to be said.

Now, I was all prepared to come out here this week, and wrestle to the best of my abilities, and put on a show for the men and women of our Armed Forces during this tour, like I always do. I was all set to let Misty handle Delia, since the issue is a deeply personal one. I was all set to tear the other Mean Girls apart, be it Mercedes, or Veronica and whoever else wants to jump about the high school train. I was perfectly content with that.

But obviously, things have changed.

Things have changed because I have an opportunity to hold the SCW Bombshells title

I get a chance to right a wrong. It’s not often I’ve had these chances, but this is one, I intend to make good on this opportunity. Maybe it was the speech, maybe this was in the cards beforehand. I’m not sure, but I’m not going to complain about it. It’s a championship match, so it’s an opportunity, to quell the Mean Girls party, before it really gets a chance to begin.




LATER THAT WEEK.

{Back home, Keira has slipped on her costume, tying her sash around her waist.}

Roxi – Hey!

{Keira turns to the bedroom door, where Roxi leans her head outside the door.}

Keira – Come on, what are you waiting for? Aren’t you dressed yet?

Roxi – I… Need your assistance.

Keira – What?

Roxi – I… I can’t find the key!

Keira – Which key?

{Roxi displays her hands, handcuffed at the wrist.}

Keira – Oh…. That key.

Roxi – Just help me find it!

{Keira enters the bedroom, and grabs her jeans that are on the floor. She digs in the pocket, and finds the key.}

Keira – There you go.

Roxi – Thank you.

{Handing it to Roxi, Roxi uncuffs herself as Keira smirks and walks out of the room. Roxi rejoins her moments later in full costume.}

Keira – Ready now?

Roxi – Ha. Ha. Ha. Yes, I’m ready.

Keira – Good. Race ya!

{Keira takes off out the window, away before Roxi can get there.}

Roxi – This is not fair! You can practically fly!

{Curiously though, as Roxi makes it out the window and fire off her grappling hook to catch up, she finds Keira has not gotten far, and it just…stopped.}

Roxi – That was hardly a –

Keira – Shh!

{Keira looks around, her eyes darting across the night sky every few seconds… Finally she stops. Her eyes fixed on the nearby construction site.}

Roxi – What is it?

Keira – She’s over there.

Roxi – What? Who?

Keira – Your imposter. Or whoever that woman is.

Roxi – How do you know that?

Keira – I can feel her. Sin, can feel her.

Roxi – Keira, if that’s true, I don’t want you to go near this fight.

{Keira turns to Roxi, a look of disbelief on her face.}

Keira – Excuse me?

Roxi – Keira, last time, you killed one of those guys. You can’t do that again.

Keira – I’m going with you, and that’s all there is to it, come on!

{Keira takes off towards the site, Roxi scrambles to keep up.}

Roxi – Keira! No!

Keira – I’m going to end this!

{Keira is soon at the site, Roxi not far behind. Roxi scrambled to get in front of Keira, stopping her from advancing by placing both arms on either shoulder.}

Roxi – Keira! I said no!

Keira – Get out of the way, Roxi.

Roxi – Keira, you can’t do this! Not this time!

Keira – How much longer are you going to let her torment us? I can end this in 5 minutes!

Roxi – Because I have questions that need to be answered!

Keira – This woman is taking things from us Roxi! Enough is enough! Now move!

Roxi – Keira, you have to listen to me! You are not going anywhere. You are my responsibility! I am NOT going to lose you over this woman! I’m not losing anyone, anymore! You are too important to me, to even be here!

{Keira can hear the tremble in Roxi’s voice, her breathing, heavy and frantic.}

Roxi – I just… can’t lose anyone else.

”Lady Bedlam” – And the Oscar goes to…. Mrs. Roxi Johnson!  And the crowd goes wild!

{Roxi turns, as she can now feel Keira’s anger rising just touching her. The imposter appears standing on the construction elevator.}

Roxi – You…

”Lady Bedlam” – Yes. Me.

Keira – Get out of the way, Roxi. Now!

”Lady Bedlam” – Aww Kitten, you just don’t understand. Roxi here, is just trying to save your worthless life. But, she’s only delaying the inevitable.

Roxi – SHUT UP! THIS ENDS NOW!

”Lady Bedlam” – Oh, actually, it’s not even close to that. Boys!

{On cue, more of the super soldiers show up. Four of them form a semi-circle around Roxi and Keira.}

Roxi – I suppose it’s useless to tell you to leave now…

Keira – I’ll take care of them, you go after her. I’ll give you some time, but when I’m with them, I’m coming for her!

Roxi – Keira, please be careful.

Keira – Shut up and go!

{Roxi turns and runs towards the soldiers, but jumps over them, as the imposter hit the button for the elevator. Roxi dives in as the door closes.}

”Lady Bedlam” – Some partner you are, leaving your wife to fight your battles!

Roxi – Shut up!

{Roxi gets to her feet, and as the elevator rises, the two fight in the contained space. Every blow is either blocked or deflected inside the elevator, neither able to gain the edge. Roxi is then able to push the imposter back, and pin her against the inside of the elevator.}

Roxi – I should kill you myself!

”Lady Bedlam” – You already tried once.

Roxi – What?!

{The imposter hits a palm strike to Roxi’s chin in her moment of confusion. Roxi stumbles back against the other side and continues to deflect or block any strike, her confusion and anger growing. Finally, the elevator stops, as the imposter kicks Roxi in the ribs to knock her back a steps before exiting onto the roof. Roxi continues her pursuit, tackling the imposter to the ground, but the imposter uses Roxi’s momentum and weight to her advantage, rolling and avoiding blows with Roxi on top. Roxi is able to gain the mount position, but the imposter grabs both her wrists to avoid any more blows. As the two struggle for the advantage, the imposter responds with a headbutt right to Roxi’s nose. Roxi clutches her nose in pain, and the imposter is able to knock her off. Roxi regains her feet, still shaking out of the cobwebs,. The imposter then produces a knife from her belt, and plunges that in Roxi’s rib. Roxi cries out as she collapses in the fetal position, blood trickling out of her costume as she clutches her ribcage. The imposter stands up, and dusts off her hands.}

”Lady Bedlam” – Well, that was fun. But, as you can see, you’re not match for me.

Roxi – Is… this where… you monologue me to death?

”Lady Bedlam” – Now would be a good time, but no, I’m simply going to watch you bleed out.

Roxi - Why…. Why are you doing this… who… are you?

”Lady Bedlam” – I would think you knew by now…

Roxi – A clone…

{The imposter kicks Roxi in her already hurting ribs in anger.}

”Lady Bedlam” – How DARE you! I should kill you right now! But, it’s more fun to watch you suffer. And after all I did for you.

{Roxi looks down at her wound which is still seeping blood. Her light-headedness is only getting worse.}

Roxi – … W…. What?

”Lady Bedlam” – I am not you. I couldn’t be you. You are pathetic. Always trying to hide what you are. Trying to be more than you are. You aren’t a superhero. You’re not even a good person. After what you did to me… I HATE everything about you.

Roxi – I… didn’t…

{Another brutal kick.}

”Lady Bedlam” – YES YOU DID! You robbed me of everything! I had a life. A career. I was going to be somebody, and then you… you took it all away! No, I’m not you. But I will destroy you, and everything you are. Because you made me this way!

{Ripping off her mask, the imposter is revealed to be….}

Roxi – C…C…..Cla….Claire…?

Claire – You left me to die. What kind of hero leaves her BEST friend to die?! Huh?! Tell me!

Roxi – Cla…Claire… I… I tr…

Claire – I SAVED YOUR PATHETIC LIFE! I SAVED YOU, AND YOU LET ME DIE ROXI!

Roxi – NN… No…

Claire – You took away my life, so… I’m returning the favor.

Roxi – ….h… How?

Claire – That fire… That damn fire! You left me there. Harold saved me. He took me in when you had given up on me. You thought I was dead! But you just MOVED ON to something else! You let me die, and forgot about me! You were NEVER my friend.

{Clare angrily reaches down and snatches Roxi’s mask off her face.}

Claire – THIS is your friend. It’s what you use to hide! To hide your shame! Look at me now Roxi! Tell me how you tried! Tell me how you FAILED!
Roxi – Cla… Claire… I … I really… I.. wanted… to save you…

{Another kick. Roxi retches up blood.}

Claire – But you didn’t! You got everyone else out but ME! Harold saved me. He was the one who gave me new life! And you GAVE UP ON ME!

Roxi – No… I… I… didn’t.

Claire – LIAR! You always lied to me! Just like Harold. That’s why I killed him too. And now, I’m going to complete taking my life back from those who took mine!

{Claire begins to move on, but the elevator door flies open, and Keira is standing, a little worn down, but as soon as she sees that Roxi is injured, Her face turns red.}

Keira – Get AWAY from her!

Claire – Oh look, someone else, coming to save you! You must be so proud.

{Claire stands up, and turns and runs. Keira gives chase, but Claire hits the edge and jumps off, and showcasing amazing jumping, she makes it to the next rooftop. Keira stops at the edge, but turns back as Roxi slowly gets up.}

Keira – What happened? Are you hurt? Who was that?

Roxi – I… That’s Claire…

{Roxi drops to her knees still clutching her ribs, and let’s out an almost inhuman sorrowful yell! She slams her fist into the ground in anger.}

Keira – Are you….Hurt? Where’d she get you?

Roxi –….

{Keira touches Roxi’s back, as it moves in and out rapidly. She can hear Roxi whimpering as she tries to help her stand. Roxi just pushes her away. Roxi then stands up, looking in the direction that Claire was headed in. Roxi wipes her eyes and tries to stop herself from sobbing.}

Roxi – *sniff* We need to go home Keira.

{Keira hugs Roxi tightly. Roxi ignores the wound, which is now healing thanks to the Lust entity. Tears continue to run down her face. Keira then picks up Roxi’s mask and hands it to her. Fade as Roxi looks at her mask, and then at Keira, still crying}


As I said. I have my share of problems.

Maybe Claire was right about me. Maybe I wasn’t the hero I thought I was. I didn’t save her. I didn’t save anybody. I allowed all this to happen. It is my fault. And I have to live with that. But, as is with me, I have become accustomed to hiding my pain very, very well.

Keira and I didn’t talk for the rest of the night. I sat alone in the dark, trying to deny the reality of the situation. All this time, I refused to accept what was staring me in the face this whole time.  In the back of my mind, I knew exactly what this was. I knew, subconsciously, that it was Claire. I just was hoping, praying that I was wrong. I just never wanted to face that ever again. I hid it for so long from everyone that it became second nature.

Now, everything was coming back to bite me. Of course it was Claire. Claire knew who I was. Claire knew what I did. Claire knew where I lived. Claire knew everything there was to know about me. Why didn’t I see this?

Oh wait, I did, but I denied it.

Reality is a harsh, cruel thing sometimes.
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{The next day, Roxi is still sitting on the couch, still in her costume, having seemingly not slept. She hears Keira making noise in the bedroom.}

Keira – Roxi?

{Keira exits the bedroom, calling out Roxi’s name.}

Keira – Rox – Jesus don’t scare me like that! Have you been sitting here the whole time?

{Roxi doesn’t respond, or even acknowledge Keira’s presence. Keira sits down next to Roxi, and shakes her, trying to snap her out of it.}

Keira – Hey!

{Keira stops shaking her after a moment, as Roxi slowly turns to her, her head dropped avoiding eye contact with Keira.}

Keira – Roxi? Hey, I know it hurts, last night was… rough. I know how you feel.

Roxi – No.

Keira – What?

Roxi – No, you don’t know how I feel Keira. Claire…

Keira – That is not the same Claire that was your friend Roxi. That Claire is trying to kill you.

Roxi – Just like I killed her…

{Keira shoots back in shock.}
Keira – Roxi, you told me you tried…

Roxi – I did… And I failed! I couldn’t save her. I let her die Keira!

Keira – You can only do so much Roxi. It’s why you have a partner. You said Claire told you to go…

Roxi – And I fled. Like a coward. I wasn’t a hero.

Keira – You saved that doctor right?

Roxi – I failed Keira. I let my friend die. If I had done something, ANYTHING Claire might have lived a normal life. She would have had kids and a family! She would have been everything I wished for her… And now… she’s going to kill me.

Keira – No, she’s not.

Roxi – Keira, I can’t fight Claire. I… I deserve what she’s done to me.

{Keira stands up and uses an open hand slap as hard as she possibly can across Roxi’s face.}

Keira – Stop this right now! You once saved me from a state just like you are now, and that was after all this happened. You can’t let this, this get the better of you. You are better than this! You can’t stop this now! You, you are that light everyone looks to! They need you out there. The world needs you. Hell, I need you. You have done more for the people then they could possibly ever know, and you’ve never asked for anything in return! You do this because this IS you! And if you stop now, you’ll throw EVERYTHING away!

Roxi – …

Keira – Can’t you see what you mean to people? You’ve always been there, even in your darkest times. You’re human just like everyone else! But you have offered to help everyone else with their problems. Now, I’m going to help you get through yours, but I can’t help you, if you don’t help yourself! The Claire you knew… is dead Roxi. She died in that fire. This woman… she may look like her, and sound like her… but she’s not the same. And we…. WE need to take her down. I can’t do this without you.

{After Roxi stands up, and goes to the window, looking down at the city.}

Keira – They need us Roxi. We protect them because too few do. You and I… especially you… you give all of them a reason. You give me a reason, and I love you for it. And they do too. If you don’t think that I don’t you, or they need you, remember what happened the last time you went away… The last time you gave up? We can’t have that again. We need you…

{Roxi turns to Keira, her eyes watering from Keira’s heartfelt speech.}

Roxi – I…. I… I know. I won’t let them down…

{She sobs as she embraces Keira.}

Roxi – *Sniff* Thank you…

Keira – Come on, you need to get some rest. You have big things ahead of you.

{Keira leads Roxi to the bedroom. Fade out.}



Keira reminded me who I was. And what I’ve been going over in this speech. I never went looking for the attention. I simply try and do my job as best I can. If I can call you a friend, if I ever made you smile, or feel better, that’s all the thanks I need.

In light of recent events, nothing that happened is going to be an excuse for what lies ahead. Nothing that happened is going to be the reason I lose my match this week if that happens. But I don’t intent to lose. I intent on crushing the Mean Girls reign on Sunday.

If my speech reached you last week, that’s great. But if it fell on deaf ears, then let my actions try and serve as more of a symbol. Even if it inspired Traci Patterson to come through in the biggest match of her career to this point, I’m okay with that. Even if she beats Delia and myself and wins the championship, I’d like to think that maybe I reached her. Maybe I had something to do with her rising to the occasion. That would suit me just fine. But in case it doesn’t, I intend to lead by example, so that the championships do not rest with one single group. Because it shouldn’t. I’m not going to tell Traci not to try, I want to have her give her all just as much as I intend to. I hope she does. I hope she’s fired up, I want her that way. Because I believe in Traci Patterson. I believe that she can be the Bombshells champion.  

But this week, this week I don’t want that to happen.

No, this time, I need to win. I need to avenge that loss, I need to beat Delia Darling, end her undefeated streak, end her championship reign, and end her dominance. I have to, for me. But not just for me. For you. For every bombshell that has ever laced up boots, put on tights and entered the SCW ring. Beating Delia isn’t just about taking the championship away, or avenging a singles loss, or even tying the record for most bombshells championship reigns. All of those things are nice. But the pale in comparison to simply being able to say, I beat her. Me.

The one she casually wrote off. The one whose judgment and choices she questioned. The one whose life she questioned. She told the world that I made poor choices, and I have, like everyone else. I’m flawed. I make mistakes. I almost lost everything with Cyrus. He made me believe things that I know are wrong. I tarnished the SCW Bombshells title because I held it when I was with him, and I let his dirty hands touch it. I owe the bombshell’s division a chance to make up for that.
She told the world I’m living in a fairy tale world. That I’ve been living a lie. I believe that being married to the love of my life, wrestling in front of you, and being considered “good” is nothing short of a fairy tale.  Fairy tales aren’t perfect, neither is my life.

But everything Delia has said, everything she has claimed to be, and claimed to be able to do, she has proven to be true.

But she’s simply done it, for her.  And that’s something I can’t stand.

No, I no longer underestimate Delia. I no longer want to argue or get into twitter wars with her. It’s beyond that now. I simply want to get into the ring and wrestle her again. I love the fact that Traci is there too, I love the fact that this is a bombshell’s title match. I love the fact that anything can happen on Sunday. And when the smoke clears, we’ll see who’s standing with the championship.

But even without the championship, the important thing to me, right now, is that all of you, despite my flaws, despite my scars and imperfections, are willing to give me the chance. If you believe in me, then that’s all I can ask for.

I may get pulled in a lot of directions. I may think with my heart over my head sometimes, I may make poor choices in life, and I may try to do too much. but, in spite of all that, I will always be here for you.

And thanks to people like you… I have everything I need to win. Thank you. Thank you for letting me be your hero.