Scene One: The Tearful Goodbye

When: Friday morning, early, about 7 AM
Where: Candy and Marcus Cage’s house, Las Vegas, NV


**The scene opens up at the home of Candy and Marcus Cage. The sun was rising and the skies beautiful. From the outside you can see Marcus Cage loading up their car with the last suitcase and heading back to the house. Inside the living room stood their young, long time friend, Gracie Lopez. Standing in front of her was Candy, holding Fluffy in her arms. Her eyes full of tears as she spoke to Gracie.**

~CANDY~: Her food is in the cupboard above the fridge… we had to put it up high so she couldn’t sneak into it. And her treats are in there too. No matter how much she whines, don’t give her more than 2 between meals or she will get an upset tummy. She takes a nap around 2 in the afternoon, and she loves to get brushed when she wakes up. It’s her favorite.

~GRACIE~: Got it.

~CANDY~: You are welcome to any food we have in the house. We have a pool out back you can use. Fluffy loves to swim, but don’t let her stay in too long or her fur will get all tangled.

~GRACIE~: Sounds good. You guys have a fun weekend. I got this. Fluffy will be in great hands.

~CANDY~: I know. It’s just so hard to leave her…

**Candy held Fluffy up so they were face to face.**

~CANDY~: You are gonna have a really fun weekend with Auntie Gracie. You behave and be a good girl, ok?

**Fluffy whimpered a little bit and licked Candy’s cheek**

~CANDY~: I know, Fluffy. I don’t want to leave you either, but I have to. They don’t let pets on the boat, and after I tried to sneak you on the other day and they caught you, they are checking my bags really thoroughly now.

~MARCUS~: We gotta go,Candy. It’s about a 4 hour drive from here to Los Angeles and it’s 7… we only have 5 hours and we still gotta allow time to gas up the car, and time for them to check you in and everything. Remember, Christian wants you all checked in by noon. We can’t be late.

~CANDY~: Ok.

**She handed Fluffy to Gracie, who cradled her in her arms. Fluffy began to whine and whimper, trying to get back to Candy. Marcus reached out and scratched Fluffy behind the ears.**

~MARCUS~: It’ll be ok, Fluffy. Auntie Gracie will keep you safe while we are gone.

~CANDY~: I promise I will call you, and you can have Auntie Gracie call me anytime you want, ok.

**Fluffy whined a little, but wasn’t trying to escape Gracie’s arms anymore.**

~CANDY~: I love you Fluffy… see you in a few days.

**Candy kissed Fluffy on the forehead before turning and walking out the door, tears in her eyes.**

~MARCUS~: Thank you, Gracie. I was gonna stay home with Fluffy, but Candy really needs me on that ship with her. She is just as upset and shaken over the whole kidnapping thing as Fluffy is… if not more.

~GRACIE~: I get it. It was a traumatic experience and they both are experiencing a little separation anxiety. I’m just glad I got out of my house for a few days.

~MARCUS~: Like she said, you are welcome to anything you want. Make yourself at home. We just ask no company over.

~GRACIE~: Company? Who would I invite? Maybe my dad or Jenn.

~MARCUS~: Those guys are ok. Enjoy yourself, relax, swim… Fluffy pretty much entertains herself. Her toys are in the basket next to her bed.

~GRACIE~: Understood. Have fun, get on the road before she changes her mind.

~MARCUS~: Good point.

**He patted Fluffy one more time before heading out the door. They got in the car and started to pull out of the driveway while Gracie stood in the doorway holding Fluffy, waving goodbye.**


Scene Two: Checking In

When: Friday, about 11:30AM
Where: Cruise Ship Check In


**The cameras open up to the cruise ship, where you could see it docked. At the bottom of the ramp was a table set up with a worker who was checking people in. In the parking lot you see Marcus Cage and Candy walking across the parking lot with their bags.**

~MARCUS~: Hurry up, it’s almost 11:30. We don’t know how long check in will take.

~CANDY~: I’m hurrying as fast as my little legs can carry me

**They get up to the worker at the table. They put down their suitcases and Candy starts searching for their tickets in her purse.**

~CANDY~: Hold on, I got our tickets I swear!

~WORKER~: No problem, Ma’am. Can I get your names so I can locate you on the list?

~CANDY~: I’m Candy, and this is my husband Marcus Cage.

**The worker looks confused or in thought for a moment as he looks over the list. He then nods.**

~WORKER~: One moment, Ma’am. I need to call down my manager.

~CANDY~: Is there an issue?

~WORKER~: My manager can explain. Please continue to locate your tickets.

**The worker pulls out his phone and walks a few steps away and makes a phone call. Candy continues to look in her purse. Marcus, however, looks suspicious.**

~MARCUS~: I wonder what that was about?

~CANDY~: What what was about?

~MARCUS~: Why does he have to call his manager down to check us in?

~CANDY~: I don’t know. Maybe that meanie head Violet told them lies about me so they won’t let me on the ship?

~MARCUS~: That would make sense. She has done everything possible to avoid you since the day she attacked you, even signing the contract for this match. I wouldn’t put it past her to try and cause trouble for you getting on the ship to try and avoid the match.

~CANDY~: You really think she’d do that?

~MARCUS~: Yes, I do. She attacked you, avoided you, sent her sister to handle things in her place… I wouldn’t be shocked if she tried something low like this.

**The worker came back to the table.**

~WORKER~: My manager will be here in a moment. Please wait over here until he arrives.

~CANDY~: Ok… but I just wanna say if Violet said bad stuff about me, it’s totally not true!

~WORKER~: I can’t discuss the issue with you. Did you locate your tickets?

~CANDY~: Oh, yeah!

**She hands the 2 tickets over to the worker and turns back to Marcus.**

~CANDY~: I should call and check on Fluffy.

~MARCUS~: She’s fine. She’s with Gracie. Plus, you just called a half hour ago… don’t bug the poor girl. If there’s an issue, Gracie will call.

~CANDY~: You’re right

**A moment later, an older man came down the ramp with 2 other workers following him. He approaches Candy.**

~MANAGER~: Are you Candy?

~CANDY~: That’s me.

~MARCUS~: What is this all about?

~MANAGER~: I apologize for the inconvenience, but due to an issue with you attempting to board with an unauthorized pet earlier in the week, we have to check all your bags thoroughly before you can board the ship.

~MARCUS~: This is stupid.

~CANDY~: It’s ok Marcus. I tried to break the rules earlier this week, so I understand. I can even video chat with Fluffy to show you she isn’t here. She’s home in Las Vegas with a friend of ours.

~MANAGER~: That’s won’t be necessary.

**But it was too late, as she had already started to video call Gracie. Gracie answered, she and Fluffy were sitting on the couch watching TV, Fluffy was curled up napping on her lap. Gracie whispered.**

~GRACIE~: Hi Candy.

~CANDY~: Hi Gracie! How’s Fluffy?

~GRACIE~: She’s doing good. She fell asleep on my lap 15 minutes ago and I don’t wanna wake her up.

~CANDY~: No problem! I just need you to show her on the video chat to show the boat people I’m not trying to smuggle her on again.

**Gracie nodded and moved the phone to show the furball napping on her lap. Candy turned her phone to the manager**

~CANDY~: See??? She’s not with us.

~MANAGER~: I understand that, however I still need to check your bags.

~CANDY~: Fine. But be quick? If I’m not fully checked in within the next 15 minutes my boss is going to be REALLY mad at me!

**The manager nodded to his other 2 workers, who took the luggage one by one and opened them, checking for the contraband pooch. This took a few minutes before they were finished.**

~MANAGER~: Thank you for your patience, enjoy your stay on the Sun Princess. My men will take you and your bags to your cabin.

**The manager nodded to the two men with him and headed up the ramp. The two men followed, bags in hand, followed then by Candy and Marcus.**


Scene Three: Violet is a Meanie Doo Doo Head!

When: Friday, late afternoon, about 4pm
Where: The deck of the ship


**The cameras cut to the deck of the ship, poolside to be exact. Candy was reclined back in a deck chair, wearing her bright pink 2 piece swimsuit. Her hair was down and wavy, but held out of her face by a pair of sunglasses placed strategically on her head. She was holding up her phone, and talking into it.**

~CANDY~: Who's a pretty girl? Who's a pretty girl? You are! Yes you are!

**Pussy Willow walked up to her with a confused look on her face.**

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Who are you talking to?

~CANDY~: Fluffy! She was sad and missed me so her pup sitter video chatted me! Say hi!

**She turned the phone towards Pussy who waved and spoke slowly**

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Uh… hi Fluffy…

**Fluffy, on the screen, barked. Candy turned the camera back.**

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Uh… Candy? Is this a bad time? I can find you later to do the interview for your match this weekend…

~CANDY~: No, it’s ok. It’s time for Fluffy to go potty anyways.

**She looked back into the phone**

~CANDY~: Goodbye, Fluffy Wuffy. You be a good girl for Auntie Gracie! Go potty like a good girl. Love you!

**Fluffy barked and whimpered a little before the call was disconnected. Candy put her phone down and stood up. She grabbed a cute wrap and tied it around her waist. She stood up and slipped on her matching pink flip flops as she got up to Pussy.**

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Did you want to change first?

~CANDY~: Nah. I’m gonna go swimming when we are done. It’s no big deal.

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Alright.

**She motioned for the cameraman to come closer to her. Once they are in shot, Pussy begins the interview.**

~PUSSY WILLOW~: I’m standing here with Candy, who is in a very interesting match this weekend against the woman who ended her 6 month title reign, Violet Amelia Holt. Now, Candy, this match is more than just a match to you, right?

~CANDY~: Of course it is! It’s more than just a fight in the ring. Violet is a meanie doo doo head and I am gonna beat her up!

~PUSSY WILLOW~: A meanie doo doo head?

~CANDY~: Yeah! Cuz I can’t use the REAL words of what she is cuz they are not nice at all.

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Ok… so this all started the week after she beat you for the title? Care to elaborate?

~CANDY~: Yeah. So she did something that people have been trying to do for like, 6 months right? Beat me for the SCW Bombshell Roulette Title. And yes, I was sad I lost the belt. But she did amazing and I was sincere in throwing the celebration for her. Not many people would do that kind of thing. But I did. And she got mad at me and attacked me. Then, wouldn’t even face me to explain why.

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Do you have any idea why she did it?

~CANDY~: Marcus says it is cuz she is jealous of me. Because I’m prettier than her, nicer than her, I have more and better friends than her, and I have a handsome husband who loves me. And that makes sense. I have everything she wants and she doesn’t, and that makes her sad, which makes her mad.

~PUSSY WILLOW~: That actually makes sense.

~CANDY~: And she was so jealous and sad and mad that she couldn’t even stand to be face to face with me. I guess I can’t be too mad about that, ya know? But kidnapping Fluffy? THAT'S JUST UNFORGIVABLE!!!

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Yeah, I gotta admit that was a little… extreme. How is Fluffy doing?

~CANDY~: Better now, but still not 100%. She has a little bit of separation anxiety and stuff. She doesn’t leave my side and gets really scared when she can’t see me. But the vet said that should fade with time. She was so traumatized by that night. She wasn’t physically hurt… which is good because I would KILL if some one hurt her.

**Candy’s face looks very serious all of a sudden.**

~PUSSY WILLOW~: Really?

~CANDY~: Yes. Fluffy is my bestest friend on the planet, and anyone who would hurt her is a … well a really bad person. Like the worst. And I will go to the ends of the earth for her.

**As soon as she finished saying that, her husband, Marcus Cage, came running up in shorts and a tshirt, hugging her from behind.**

~MARCUS~: One of the things I love about this woman. She has a huge heart and will fight for those she loves.

~CANDY~: That’s right. When I see Violet, I’m not gonna hold back. She doesn’t stand a chance. I’m so mad at her…

**Candy started getting upset. Marcus, instinctively, scooped her up in his arms.**

~MARCUS~: Excuse us…

**He turns around and throws Candy right into the pool. She emerged laughing.**

~CANDY~: MARCUS!!!!

**He stands there, proud of himself, laughing. She reaches out her arm to have him help her out of the pool, but she instead pulls him into the pool with a huge splash! The scene fades out with both of them laughing.**

 Scene One: Candyland!

Where: Candy and Marcus’s house
When: Thursday Afternoon


(The scene opens up with Candy in the kitchen of her home. She was wearing an apron and going back and forth from the counters to the stove, busy at work making something.)

CANDY: Where did I put that Vanilla Extract?

(She looks around and spots it, grabs it, and pours a little in a bowl in front of her and starts stirring. Marcus walked in the room and sniffed the air, letting out a sigh)

MARCUS: MMMM You making cookies?

CANDY: YEAH! Cookies and brownies and cupcakes! I got a party to plan.

MARCUS: A party?

CANDY: Yeah, it’s for the show this week, and it’s a surprise.

MARCUS: Make an extra batch of the cookies… you know how much I love your cookies.

CANDY: I can do that! Chocolate chip?

MARCUS: My favorite.

(He kissed her on the forehead)

MARCUS: Want to hit the practice ring later to practice for your match? I’ve read up about this “Maki” person and I don’t really know what to think.

(Candy opened a bag of chocolate chips and dumped them in the bowl and stirred some more, looking confused towards Marcus)

CANDY: What do you mean?

MARCUS: Well, she is unlike anyone you have ever faced from what I see. She claims to be possessed by a demon…

(Candy stopped stirring and looked at Marcus)

CANDY: A… a demon? Like a really really bad guy? Like… evil?

MARCUS: Yeah. It’s strange, but you need to watch out. You never know what a crazy person like this will do, they can “change personalities” in an instant.

CANDY: That’s kinda creepy…

MARCUS: Yeah, so I wanna make sure you are prepared for anything.

CANDY: I’m always prepared for anything! I was the Roulette Champion for six months, never knowing what kind of match I was in for until moments before. So I am kinda good at being prepared for anything

MARCUS: You got a point. I’m gonna go take Fluffy out to potty, you keep cooking those delicious cookies.

CANDY: OK!

(Marcus smiled as he exited the room. Candy looked around for something.)

CANDY: Now where did the other bag of chocolate chips go? This isn’t enough.

(She started looking around, and opened a cabinet. She saw it up on the top shelf, beyond her reach.)

CANDY: Darnit! I can’t reach it.

(She crossed her arms and pouted for a moment before grinning as an idea clicked in her head. She climbed up onto the counter and got to her feet, able to reach it. She grabbed the bag of chocolate chips and dropped them onto the counter. She then takes a step back and loses her balance, falling! She lands on the floor and the back of her head bounces off the ground! She lays there, her vision blurred, and the wind knocked out of her. Things start to go black for a few seconds. When she opens her eyes, she starts to look around. She is in a strange room, surrounded by lots of little kids that she doesn’t recognize. She sits up and looks around, confused.)

Kid 1: Candy? Are you ok?

CANDY: Yeah… I think I hit my head.

Kid 2: Well, duh. You fell from the sky and landed right here.

Kid 3: We thought you were dead!

Kid 1: But you saved us… you scared away the wicked witch!

(She furled her brow, looking confused.)

CANDY: What?

Kid 2: Yeah! You saved us from her! She was trying to steal all our candy and sweets, and you saved us! You’re a hero!

CANDY: I… need to get home. I have cookies in the oven. And Fluffy will be worried about me.

Kid 3: Fluffy?

CANDY: My dog…

(Just then, as if on cue, Fluffy ran into the room and jumped in her arms, and began licking her face. Candy giggled and got to her feet and saw that she was wearing a gingham pattern dress similar to that of Dorothy in “The Wizard Of Oz”... except it was pink and white instead of blue and white. Her hair was down and in partially braided pigtails. She held Fluffy in her arms and looked around, scared.)

CANDY: Fluffy… I don’t think we’re in Las Vegas anymore…

(Fluffy barked in agreement. They were then cut off and distracted by a twinkling sound. In a flash of light appears Bella Madison… dressed as the good witch… in a big, pink, puffy dress with lots of tulle and sequins all over it. Candy’s jaw dropped.)

CANDY: Bella?

BELLA: It is I, Bella, the Good Witch of the North.

(She stopped suddenly and looked down at her dress and then back at Candy with an annoyed look on her face.)

BELLA: Really?

CANDY: YOU LOOK SO PRETTY!!!

BELLA: I look like sparkly cotton candy…

CANDY: PRETTY sparkly cotton candy!

BELLA: Anyways…  I heard we had a visitor from another land, and that you scared off the Wicked Witch.

CANDY: That’s what they said happened. I was just baking cookies and fell and woke up here. I really need to get home. I got cookies in the oven, and a match coming up. I really can’t stay.

BELLA: Well, if you want to go home, you should go and see the Sorcerer.

CANDY: The Sorcerer? Isn’t it the Wizard?

BELLA: Only if you want a copyright strike. Here, in Candyland, we have The Sorcerer. All you gotta do to find him is to follow the Pink Sequined road… really? Pink sequined road? Here… these shoes will lead you in the right direction.

(She waved her wand and some glittery, pink flip flops appear on Candy’s feet. Bella face palmed)

BELLA: Pink glitter flip flops? Well… it’s definitely different. Now, follow the road and go see the Sorcerer. He can get you home in time to face Maki.

CANDY: You know Maki?

BELLA: Yes, and you will need all the help you can get. Now, go. I gotta go change… this tulle is gonna give me a rash on my… butt…

(She waved her wand and disappeared in the same puff as earlier. Candy looked around and started to slowly follow the pink sequined road ahead of her. She continues on until she ends up near a field. In the field, was a scarecrow. She sniffed the air.)

CANDY: This isn’t your normal field… I think it’s licorice!

(She stepped into the field and reached for one of the plants when the scarecrow turned its head towards her)

SCARECROW: Hey! Get out of my field!

CANDY: OHMYGOD I’m so sorry, I didn’t know this was anyone’s field. I just love licorice and could use some energy on my way to see the Sorcerer. I need to get home to my husband…

SCARECROW: Say no more. Help me down, and I’ll help you get to the Sorcerer.

(Candy helped the scarecrow down, and for the first time she got a look at his face…)

CANDY: Marcus?

SCARECROW: Nope, I’m the scarecrow. Been up there protecting these fields for so long… but no one ever stops by to see me. I think the Sorcerer is this way…

(He pointed in a direction and they started walking that way. They start going through a forest. Candy looks at the trees and sees that it isn’t normal apples on the trees… but candy apples! She gets excited and picks one from the tree and takes a bite.)

SCARECROW: You gotta be careful with that sugar. You don’t want to get a tummyache.

(She put the apple down and heard a muffled sound. They both followed the sound and they found a tin man stuck!)

TIN MAN: Help…

(Candy looks around and finds an oil can, and oils his joints. He begins to move, and she looks at his face and recognizes him…)

CANDY: Malachi?

TIN MAN: No… I’m the Tin Man. Apparently because I have no heart.

CANDY: But… how are you alive if you don’t have a heart?

TIN MAN: Uh… magic?

(She smiles and nods in agreement.)

CANDY: I’m on my way to see the Sorcerer so that I can go home. Maybe he can help you.

TIN MAN: Give me a heart?

CANDY: No… make it so you don’t rust again!

TIN MAN: Works for me. Let’s go.

(They start off down the road when some one dressed as a lion jumps in front of them. She looked at them and giggled a little bit.)

CANDY: DYNAMITE!!! I HAVENT SEEN YOU IN FOREVER!

(The person stopped and looked down.)

LION: You made me the cowardly lion? Seriously?

(She shrugged)

CANDY: It’s my dream… I’ll make people whoever I want.

TIN MAN: At least you aren’t a heartless can of soup…

(He looks over at the scarecrow and points and laughs. The scarecrow just shrugs.)

LION: So let’s get this over with and get to the Sorcerer… This suit is hot. My butt is sweating.

TIN MAN: Gross…

(They all link arms and start off skipping down the road, Candy with a huge grin on her face. Suddenly, some eerie music begins to play and in a puff of dark smoke and out walks a woman dressed as a witch.)

WICKED WITCH: You made me the witch???

CANDY: ALEXIS! HI!!! I haven’t seen you in forever!

WICKED WITCH: You made ME the witch?

CANDY: You are the only one I could think of who could pull off that cool look. It really goes with your hair!

(She smiled as some one dressed up as a flying monkey jumps into the scene. He stands up.)

MONKEY: HAHA ALEXIS IS THE WITCH!

WICKED WITCH: YOU ARE A FLYING MONKEY!

MONKEY: WHAT THE HECK!?!?!?!

CANDY: Would you guys stop it? I gotta go see the Sorcerer. I gotta get home before my cookies burn in the oven so I can then get in some practice for my match!

(Fluffy jumped out of her arms and ran over to the witch, and promptly peed on her feet. Everyone started laughing except the witch, who started screaming.)

WICKED WITCH: I’LL GET YOU MY PRETTY! AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO!

SCARECROW: Yeah… no…

WICKED WITCH: I’M MELTING! I’M MELTING! OH WHAT A WORLD WHAT A WORLD!

(The witch then melted into a puddle as Fluffy wagged her tail proudly. The Monkey ran off yelling “I’M FREEEEEEEE” until he was out of sight. Candy looked at the three around her.)

CANDY: Now… let’s go see the Sorcerer. I gotta get home.

(There were bright lights. In front of them lit up a bright ball with an unrecognizable face.)

SORCERER: Oh, my dear Candy, you have done Candyland such good. You scared off one wicked witch, and then beat the other. Is there anything I can do to thank you?

CANDY: Well… I need you to send me home. To Las Vegas. To my husband and my family and friends and my fans.

SORCERER: Is that what your heart truly wants? Because I sense some fear in your heart.

CANDY: Well, I am a little scared to face Maki in my next match. She is new and people say she is a demon and possessed and stuff. And that’s evil and scary.

SORCERER: But you beat the Wicked Witch. You are already one of the bravest people in Candyland. You have never let fear stop you before.

CANDY: You’re right! How do I get home?

SORCERER: You’ve had the ability to go home all along. Just tap you heels together and say “There’s no place like home” 3 times with your eyes closed and you’ll be home.

CANDY: That’s it?

SORCERER: That’s it.

(She tapped her heels together 3 times, and closed her eyes.)

CANDY: There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.

(Everything went black again.)

MARCUS: Candy? CANDY!

(She could hear Marcus’s voice faintly and it was getting louder. She felt Fluffy licking her face as she slowly opened her eyes. She was laying on her back in her kitchen, with a concerned Marcus leaning over her.)

MARCUS: Candy? Are you ok? Can you hear me?

CANDY: MARCUS!!! IT WORKED! I’M HOME!

(She started to sit up, but Marcus helped her sit slowly. He leaned her against the cabinets and crouched by her.)

MARCUS: What do you mean “you’re home”??

(He went to the freezer and started filling a baggy with ice.)

CANDY: I had the weirdest dream! I went to Candyland and ate licorice. I met some people… Alexis was there, and Eddie… and Dynamite… even Malachi and Bella were there. And you… you were there!

(Marcus held back a slight chuckle as he handed her the ice pack for the back of her head.)

MARCUS: Oh?

CANDY: Yeah! You were a goofy scarecrow, and Malachi was an aluminum foil guy… and Dynamite was a lion!

MARCUS: A lion?

CANDY: YEAH! Eddie was a flying monkey, and Bella was a good witch while Alexis was a bad witch.

MARCUS: Like the Wizard of Oz?

CANDY: Kind of… only BETTER! It was Candyland!

MARCUS: I think we need to get that head of yours checked. Don’t want to risk you going into your match against Maki with a concussion or anything. You must have hit hard.

CANDY: I was up on the counter getting more chocolate chips and I lost my balance.

MARCUS: Ok… come on… we are going to the hospital.

(He helped her to her feet.)

CANDY: And the Sorcerer taught me that even though Maki is evil and a demon that I shouldn’t be afraid! I’ve never let fear stop me before, and I won’t let it stop me now. I hope I’m ok to compete this weekend.

MARCUS: We will see. Let’s go…

(He helps her out of the room as the cameras cut to black.)

 Scene One: SUPER CANDY AND THE FLUFFINATOR TO THE RESCUE!!!

Where: In the Hotel
When: Friday afternoon, about 3PM


*The scene fades in on Friday afternoon, about 3pm, in the room where they had set up for Candy to do. Marcus Cage and his wife, Candy, were in there. Marcus was sitting in a chair, playing a game on his phone. Candy was getting all her supplies ready for any of the roster members who would need hair care today. She got her shears and combs all set and then plopped down in the stylist chair. She let out a big sigh as she plopped, loud enough to catch his attention.*

Marcus: I know that sigh, and that face, what’s wrong?

Candy: I’m tired of this lockdown, All I do is go from home to here and back home and then a match and then repeat. It’s kinda boring.

Marcus: I get it, but things are changing. Slowly.

Candy: Too slow.

Marcus: Just focus on doing people’s hair, and your matches. You’ll be fine.

Candy: I do have a super big match that I’m so excited about this weekend.

Marcus: I know. You have not stopped talking about it for almost 2 weeks now.

Candy: I can’t help it! I’m so excited! And I want to be a part of Team Hero SO BAD!

Marcus: I know you do. So you go out there and you prove why you belong at their sides. And not as a sidekick. You are not a tagalong, or an afterthought, to the heroes. No… you are no one’s sidekick.

Candy: But… sidekicks are cool too! Like Robin! He gets to fight all those bad guys with Batman! Or what about Tails? He is Sonic the Hedgehog’s sidekick and he can fly and everyone loves him! Or what about Yoshi to Mario? Everyone loves that cute dinosaur! He’s my favorite too! And don’t forget about everyone’s favorite Wocky.

Marcus: Wocky?

Candy: YEAH!!! The big furry guy in Star Wars! RAWWWWWWWR

*Candy does a hilarious “impression” of Chewbacca… but it sounds more like she is just trying to gargle. Marcus holds in a chuckle.*

Marcus: Oh… Chewbacca the WOOKIE.

Candy: Yeah! Sidekicks are so awesome! Like Gabby to Xena? She saved Xena so many times, and she started out all sweet and nice like me and she became a …

*She whispered towards Marcus*

Candy: A bad-...butt…

Marcus: A bad ass?

Candy: Yeah… but I can’t say that. What about Donkey to Shrek? Even when Shrek was mean to him, Donkey was loyal and helped him. Or even better what about Sam to Frodo? He wasn’t to focus of the story but in the end he was the hero. See what I mean? Being a sidekick isn’t bad. It isn’t what people think. And I don’t wanna interrupt their team dynamos.

Marcus: Dynamics?

Candy: Yeah! They are so cool and awesome. I adore Roxi and Keira! They have been super super nice to me since the day I met them. They don’t make me feel stupid, or anything. They treat me like a real person. I know I’m not the brightest crayon in the toolbox… but they treat me like a real person. And Keira challenging me to a match means so much to me. She’s super nice, and it’s gonna be awesome to get in the ring with her. I don’t even care that I’m going in off a loss.

Marcus: You did amazing last week against Alicia.

Candy: I know. I did my best and she was better than me. I’ll get her next time. I just want this match this week to go good. Of everyone on the roster to give her a challenge, Keira chose me. And she says I’m her best friend! Which is so cool.

Marcus: See? Just a few weeks ago you were so worried that no one liked you. And now… you have not one… but 2 best friends on the roster who like you and support you. I don’t think they’d ever let you be a sidekick… because they know and I know that you are NOT second best. Keira wouldn’t have picked you out of everyone to give her a hell of a match.

Candy: But what if I don’t do good enough and they don’t let me be their sidekick.

Marcus: That won’t happen. You impress people every week, whether you win or lose. And I’m so proud of you. You are strong and powerful… confident and beautiful inside and out. I know it, the fans know it, and Team Hero know it. You are not the sidekick. You are a hero. And you prove it all the time.

Candy: I just wish we could kick Corina’s butt so we could all hang out and get fans back in the arenas. I wonder how Super Candy would handle the situation???

*The screen went wavy as it slowly focused in on Candy’s face, tilted, and deep in thought. We were now in the mind of Candy… and it was kinda scary… and sparkly… Anyways… The edges of the screen were faded a bit, showing this was a dream sequence. The scene stabilized in the lobby of the hotel that all the SCW stars were quarantined in. It was quiet, only a few employees going back and forth, when a young woman wearing a superhero costume jumped into the scene. Her hair was medium brown and down, in waves as it flowed over her shoulders. She was wearing a bright pink… and I do mean BRIGHT PINK… spandex “superhero” costume with a giant, extra sparkly and glittery “C” emblem on the front and a matching pink cape. Of course, sparkly and glittery boots to match, and a belt. She was wearing a matching face mask that covered her eyes, leaving the rest of her face visible. It is obvious that it was Candy… or was it?*

Super Candy: Hello, citizens! It is I, Super Candy! And I’m here with my trusty sidekick… The Fluffinator!

*She held her hands out to the side and on cue Fluffy runs into the scene wearing a matching cape and mask, with an “F” symbol on it instead of a “C”. Candy smiled as Fluffy, I mean, the Fluffinator, sat at her feet and barked.*

Super Candy: Today, me and The Fluffinator are going to battle the evil and mean CORINA! That mean old person who is keeping us all locked up and making us wear masks and get tested all the time. We are gonna take her down and fix everything! We just gotta find where she is hiding so we can bring her to justice! And then… everyone will be free and we will have saved the day! Are you ready, Fluffinator?

*The Fluffinator barked twice in agreement. In a VERY over the top fashion, Super Candy grabbed her cape and made it flutter as she raced off towards the front desk where she encountered a person working.*

Super Candy: Hello, working citizen. Have you seen the Evil Corina?

Worker: Uh… no?

Super Candy: Are you sure? Don’t make me use my superpower on you.

Worker: Super power?

Super Candy: Yeah! I am Super Candy and I am on a super secret mission to stop her and end the lock down. And if you don’t tell the truth, I’ll have to use my super truth power to make you tell the truth.

Worker: Uh… I think she went towards the elevators?

Super Candy: Thank you, hard working citizen! Keep up the good work! Let’s go Fluffinator!

*She made a super dramatic exit with Fluffy, erm, The Fluffinator close in tow. She heads towards the elevator and pushes the button.*

Super Candy: I think we are on the right trail, Fluffinator! And when we catch the Evil Corina and beat her, we can prove to everyone that we can be the perfect addiction to Team Hero!

*Fluffinator barked excitedly as the door to the elevator opened and they got in. When the door closed you could see that she was standing next to Marcus. She looked at him and smiled.*

Super Candy: HI MARCUS!!!

Marcus: Oh hello, random super hero. Who are you? Madam Pink? Lady Glittersparkles?

Super Candy: NO! It is I, Super Candy, and her loyal sidekick, The Fluffinator!

*She then leaned over and lifted her mask a little and whispered, excitedly*

Super Candy: It’s me! Candy!

*Marcus reacted the only way he could… pure shock! Like his mind just exploded everywhere! His wife was the pink, sparkly superhero in the elevator with him. Who knew???*

Marcus: NO WAY!!!

Super Candy: But you can’t tell anyone my secret identity. I don’t want my enemies to try to hurt you to get to me.

Marcus: No one would believe me if I tried.

*She smiled as she put the mask back down. They rode the rest of the elevator in silence. When they got to the top, the door opened and Super Candy hopped out. She turned around before the door closed*

Super Candy: Good day, random citizen that I don’t know and am certainly not married too!

*She winked at him, mouth wide open and totally over emoting. He smiled and nodded back as the door closed. As soon as it closed, an overdramatic scream was heard down the hallway. She looked at the Fluffinator and they took off towards it. They rush down the hall to see 2 people who look like Malachi and Bella Madison in trouble!*

Super Candy: Fluffinator! Execute operation Save The Besties!

*A woman dressed up as what can only be described as a rip off Catwoman comes into the scene. She has “EC” on the front of her costume, and her face is covered mostly with a mask.*

Bella: Help us, Super Candy!

Malachi: Only you can defeat the Evil Corina and save us all from her evil lockdown!

Super Candy: Fear not! Super Candy is here to save the day! I’ll use my superpower of truth!

*She then, in the most over acted thing ever seen, glared down the Evil Corina. She was exerting herself and Evil Corina was weakening*

Super Candy: Why are you locking us all up?

Evil Corina: BECAUSE I’M EVIL!!!

*Candy broke the gaze and dropped to a knee, weakened. She reached into her utility belt and had something in her hand. She stood up slowly and looked at Evil Corina. She held her clenched hand out and in a swift movement she opened her hand and blew! She blew a hand full of glitter all over Evil Corina! Evil Corina fell to the ground, weak.*

Evil Corina: Oh no! You’ve beaten me! How did you know I was weak to glitter?

Super Candy: That’s a secret! You’re done, Evil Corina! Super Candy has defeated you and will take her place on Team Hero!

*Super Candy put one foot on Evil Corina’s chest and did a super hero pose. Malachi and Bella hopped to their feet and both hugged her.*

Bella: Thank you Super Candy!

Malachi: You are my hero, Super Candy. If only I knew your secret identity so I could be your Bestie!

Super Candy: I’m everyone’s bestie. All in a hero’s day’s work, citizen!

*The screen went wavy like it did going into this sequence and faded back into reality, a close up of Candy’s face. She was dazed out and smiling. Marcus looked at her, confused and a little worried.*

Marcus: Uh… Candy?

*She snapped out of it and looked at Marcus with the biggest grin on her face*

Candy: That’s exactly how it has to go! Keira and I are going to have such a big match and it’s gonna be so much fun. But Super Candy would be the PERFECT sidekick for Team Hero.

Marcus: I’m sure they will be more than happy to team with you. They’d be lucky to have you. But not as a sidekick. You are no one’s sidekick. I told you earlier, you are a hero.

Candy: Yeah! I’m a hero! Just like Super Candy.

Marcus: Exactly like Super Candy.

Candy: Man, is it Sunday yet? I can’t wait to get in the ring with Keira. It’s gonna be so huge, and if I can win… that would be HUGE.

Marcus: Very huge. But remember, winning isn’t everything.

Candy: I know. You taught me that.

*She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek as the scene faded to black*

 Ooc: A special thank you to Bella Madison and Malachi for their permission to use them in my rp.

Scene One: “Back To Basics”

When: Tuesday afternoon, about 2pm
Where: The area set up for Candy and Christian to do hair at the hotel


*The scene fades up inside a room. It was set up like a small salon, with 2 swivel chairs set up with mirrors in front, and a sink for rinsing. Candy was working on a member of the backstage crew when the cameras caught up. She was doing a haircut on the brunette with a huge smile on her face. She put her scissors down and smiled.*

~CANDY~: Done! What do you think?

*The woman ran her hands through her hair and smiled.*

~WOMAN~: It feels great, thank you! I didn’t even know you did hair.

~CANDY~: Alot of people don’t. And when they find out, they assume I’m bad at it. No one looks at me and thinks “Hey, that girl can do hair!”. But then again people don’t always believe that I’m a good wrestler either. I guess I just don’t have that look.

~WOMAN~: But look at you. Reigning and defending SCW Bombshell Roulette Champion! You have been for over 100 days! That’s huge! And for your rookie year in SCW… it’s amazing. I’ve seen alot of people come and go in this company. You won the title literally only 2 months into your run here. That kind of thing doesn’t happen on a fluke. You just need to believe in yourself a little more, hun.

~CANDY~: You really think so?

~WOMAN~: Listen to me. You are too tightly wound right now. I know you are nervous about defending against Mercedes Vargas, right?

*Candy nodded softly*

~WOMAN~: And I know that Mercedes is a hell of a competitor. She has been in SCW for like 8 years, held an insane amount of titles, and beaten pretty much everyone. But you gotta remember something… she is beatable. She has lost before, and she will lose again. You gotta stop letting her intimidate you. You are just as talented as her.

~CANDY~: You are right. Facing her makes me REALLY nervous. She’s like a legend here and I’m just a rookie in this place. Everyone is gonna be rooting for her and… well… expecting me to lose. And that scares me so much. That I’ll let the fans down, but that everyone else is expecting it. I just don’t know how to approach this match.

~WOMAN~: Like any other match. You prepare the best you can, and you go out there and do your best. Can I give you some advice?

*Candy nodded*

~WOMAN~: You need to have a little fun. Get your mind off things. Go play a game or something. I know it’s limited, being stuck in this hotel or your house, but find something fun and go have a blast. You will feel so much better.

~CANDY~: Go have fun?

~WOMAN~: Yeah. Well, finish drying and styling my hair first, then go have fun.

*The woman chuckled and Candy smiled wide. She grabbed a brush and a blow dryer as the scene faded out.*


Scene 2: “READY OR NOT! HERE I COME!”

When: Wednesday morning, about 7AM
Where: The halls of the hotel

*The cameras flicker to life in the empty halls of the hotel where the majority of SCW superstars are being quarantined during this pandemic going on. The halls were empty, except for the occasional bellhops or hotel workers passing by. It was quiet… until…*

~CANDY~: READY OR NOT! HERE I COME!!!

*Candy’s light voice was heard echoing down the halls. The cameras pan and catch her leaning against the wall, her face buried in her arms. As she finishes her sentence, she drops her arms and begins walking down the hall, looking side to side.*

~CANDY~: Where are you?

*She turns the corner and sees an over excited Fluffy sitting there, wagging her tail and panting happily. Candy crossed her arms and looks down at the miniature pup.*

~CANDY~: Fluffy! You are supposed to hide! It was my turn to find you.

*Fluffy tilted her head and wagged her tail even faster*

~CANDY~: How am I supposed to have fun and unwind before my match with Mercedes if you don’t hide for me to seek?

*Fluffy growled a little bit*

~CANDY~: Don’t you take that tone of growl with me!

*Fluffy laid down and placed her head between her front paws. Candy felt bad and sat down beside her*

~CANDY~: I’m sorry, Fluff. I’m just soooooo nervous about this match. I mean, I know I have no reason to be nervous. Win or lose I am still gonna have friends who like me, and I’m still gonna be seen as a serious competitor. But… I mean this isn’t just another match. This is Mercedes Vargas! Like, one of the bestest wrestlers in SCW! I know that no one will blame me if I lose, and no one will hate me or be mad at me. But what if I don’t put on the best match with her? I feel like this is a test. Like they are testing how well I do under pressure. I mean… that makes sense, right?

*Fluffy, sensing Candy’s emotions, jumped into her arms and licked her cheek*

~CANDY~: They want to see how I do against one of the best. I’ve had an amazing debut. I won a title within 2 months of starting. And I've held it for like 4 months. I’ve beaten every challenger they threw at me, and I got to the semi finals of the Blast From the Past tournament with a partner I had never even met. I mean, that’s impressive right?

*Fluffy barked, excitedly*

~CANDY~: But I’m still seen to many people here as “the silly super happy new girl with the super duper cute dog”. And I want people to see me as more than that. Which is why I have to give Mercedes the bestest match ever! And to do that, I gotta calm my nerves down. And to do THAT I gotta play hide and seek and have some fun! So… I’m gonna go hide, and you are gonna find me! Ok?

*Fluffy jumped down and spun in circles. She then buried her head in her paws and when she did that, Candy got up and took off down the hall. She turns a corner and is almost hit by the door opening. In the door frame stood Bella Madison with a coffee in hand. She had heard the commotion of Candy giggling in the hall and wanted to see what was going on. She opened the door just in time to see Candy run past giggling, and Fluffy barking as she chased behind Candy. Bella blinked a few times and looked at her coffee.*

~BELLA MADISON~: I… am gonna need something stronger than this… a lot stronger…

*The camera stopped following Candy and focused in on Bella. She stood there for a moment when Malachi’s voice was heard coming from inside the room.*

~MALACHI~: CLOSE THE DOOR! LOCK IT! DEADBOLT IT! TURN OFF THE LIGHTS! SHE WILL KNOW WE ARE HERE AND SHE WILL FIND ME.

*Bella turned around and looked at him.*

~MALACHI~: Ever since the day that I gave her a hug because of her sister… she has been extra obsessed with making me her best friend again. I just can’t take it…

~BELLA MADISON~: Better you than me…

*He reached out and grabbed her by the arm and pulled her back into the room, slamming the door. He then rushed to the door and locked it quickly*

~BELLA MADISON~: Oh come on… aren’t you overreacting?

~MALACHI~: You know her. I wouldn’t put anything past that woman.

~BELLA MADISON~: If you say so. I’m gonna go take a shower. It’s too early for this shit

*She planted a kiss on her fiance and walked off. He stood there, staring at the door. Suddenly, he feels a tap on the shoulder and he turns around.*

~MALACHI~: I’ll be right… AHHHHHH!!!!!!!

*He let out a loud scream as the camera turned, showing that the person who tapped him on the shoulder was NOT Bella, as he suspected. Oh no, it was Candy. She stood there with this huge, almost eerie, grin on her face.*

~CANDY~: FOUND YOU!!!

*Malachi looked a little freaked out.*

~MALACHI~: How did you get in here?

~CANDY~: Don’t worry about it. I’m playing hide and seek. Wanna play?

~MALACHI~: No… not really…

~CANDY~: Too bad! I’m gonna be it, and I’m gonna count to 10 then come find you ok? I’m trying to have some fun and get ready for my match. So you are gonna play hide and seek with me… right… bestie?

~MALACHI~: No.

~CANDY~: Well, if you don’t wanna play I can just stay here and we can have breakfast together and talk and play board games and then watch some tv and then we can talk about my match and you can tell me about your childhood and then…

*She paused to take a deep breath before continuing.*

~MALACHI~: NO…

~CANDY~: Hide and seek it is!

*She covered her eyes and starts counting.*

~CANDY~: ONE!!! TWO!!!

*Malachi realized she meant business and took off out of the room. He ran off to get away from her so fast that he actually dropped his wallet. She kept counting until she hit 10.*

~CANDY~: NINE! TEN! READY OR NOT! HERE I COME!!!

*She uncovered her eyes and saw that Malachi was gone. She smiled as she looked down and saw his wallet. She picked it up and put it in her pocket to give it back to him later. She left the hotel room and started looking around down the hall. She saw a hotel maid at a cart in the hall and walked up to her.*

~CANDY~: Have you seen Malachi?

~HOTEL MAID~: I… don’t think so.

~CANDY~: Dang! We are playing hide and go seek and I’m the seeker. I’m trying to find him.

~HOTEL MAID~: Wouldn’t asking for help be cheating?

~CANDY~: O...M...G… I didn’t think of that! That’s so bad of me. I’m not a cheater. I don’t cheat at games, or matches, or anything.

~HOTEL MAID~: I thought you looked familiar. You are one of those wrestlers that has taken over the hotel, right?

~CANDY~: Yeah. I’m Candy.

~HOTEL MAID~: I knew I recognized you. My daughter adores you. Do you think I can take a picture with you? She won’t believe that I got to meet you.

~CANDY~: Of course!

*The maid took out her phone and they took a selfie together.*

~HOTEL MAID~: I hope I’m not interrupting anything important.

~CANDY~: Oh no, I got a match coming up with Mercedes Vargas and I’m really nervous. So I’m playing a game to have some fun and get my nerves under control

~HOTEL MAID~: That’s a great idea. My daughter was talking about you defending your title and I just want to wish you good luck. My daughter absolutely loves you. Win or lose, she absolutely loves watching you go out there every week. You really do prove to her, and all little girls, that you don’t have to be mean and nasty to get ahead in the business, or in life. I respect that.

~CANDY~: Thank you! I’d love to stay and chat… but Malachi got a super large head start and I gotta go find him.

~HOTEL MAID~: Oh… ok… good luck!

*Candy grinned and took off down the hall. The cameras cut and opened back up in the lobby of the hotel. Sitting in a chair, reading a magazine, was Candy’s husband, Marcus Cage. He was just relaxing in the lobby when he heard a PSSSST come from behind him. He looks behind him to see Malachi hiding in a large plant.*

~MARCUS CAGE~: Malachi? What are you doing?

~MALACHI~: Have you seen your wife?

*Marcus then began to chuckle as he looked at the frantic Malachi in the plant*

~MARCUS CAGE~: She got you playing hide and go seek?

~MALACHI~: YES! I didn’t want to but she popped up in my hotel room after I shut the door. I don’t even know HOW it happened.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Yeah… she does that…

~MALACHI~: ITS CREEPY! Now she is trying to find me and I am just running around trying to stay ahead of her.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Well you better hide quickly, I can hear her coming…

*Malachi dropped out of sight and Marcus turned back around, going back to his magazine. Candy then came skipping up to him, Fluffy in tow.*

~CANDY~: Marcus? Have you seen Malachi?

~MARCUS CAGE~: Why are you looking for him?

~CANDY~: We are playing hide and go seek… and he has been hiding for like… an hour. And I can’t find him. He might be the hide and seek champion of the world!

~MARCUS CAGE~: Oh… well you do know that asking me for my help would be cheating… right?

~CANDY~: D’OH! THAT’S RIGHT! That’s what the maid told me when I started. UGH! I am never gonna find him.

~MARCUS CAGE~: I have a feeling he is closer than you think. Did you check near the pool?

~CANDY~: THE POOL! YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!

*She kissed Marcus on the cheek and looked down at Fluffy.*

~CANDY~: LET’S GO!

*She and Fluffy took off. Once out of sight, Marcus turned back to Malachi.*

~MARCUS CAGE~: You got about… 5 minutes. You might be able to make it to the elevator.

~MALACHI~: THANK YOU! I don’t know why she chose me out of everyone… but it’s just…

~MARCUS CAGE~: She likes you and Bella. I think it’s sweet. She doesn’t know too many people here, and she knows Bella. So she latched on to you guys.

~MALACHI~: But she is driving me insane… She’s nuts!

~MARCUS CAGE~: She is a person who takes everything to an extra level. Can I give you a little advice?

~MALACHI~: Please?

~MARCUS CAGE~: You wanna know why she isn’t playing hide and seek with me right now?

*Malachi looks like something just clicked.*

~MALACHI~: Yeah…

~MARCUS CAGE~: Because she already found me. See… I hid under the bed with my feet sticking out. She thinks I am just a bad hider.

~MALACHI~: So…

~MARCUS CAGE~: So let her find you. Then you will be “it”. And she will go and hide. That will buy you a few hours at least.

~MALACHI~: Why are you telling me this?

~MARCUS CAGE~: Because… whatever takes her mind off whatever is bothering her… I’m all for. Now… you probably have about 2 minutes left. You still might make it to the elevators.

~MALACHI~: Thanks!

*Malachi took off through the lobby towards the elevator. As soon as the doors shut, Candy comes running back in the picture looking annoyed. She ran up to Marcus and sat in the chair next to him.*

~MARCUS CAGE~: Did you find him?

~CANDY~: No! He’s is a really good hider! This is so much fun!!!

~MARCUS CAGE~: I’m glad you are having fun. Do you feel better?

~CANDY~: A little bit.

~MARCUS CAGE~: You still nervous about your match?

~CANDY~: Yeah.

~MARCUS CAGE~: What’s this about, Candy? You NEVER get nervous like this about your match. Is it because of how big of a match it is?

~CANDY~: Kinda… It’s a really big match.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Yes, it is a big match. But you have been in bigger matches with more on the line, and you have never been this nervous. Is this about your sister?

~CANDY~: A little bit. I was so scared. What if her brain is broken and she gets hurt again.

~MARCUS CAGE~: They gave her medicine for her seizures, so it shouldn’t happen again. She is recovering fine at home with us. You know she doesn’t care if you win or lose, she cares about you going out there and having fun. Just like me.

~CANDY~: I know but I don’t know how to handle something like this… nothing like this has ever happened to me. This whole last year has been so weird. With the fight with my parents, and then my sister, and now the quarantine…

~MARCUS CAGE~: I know, it’s a lot for you to take in. But you can’t take that into the ring with you. Remember what I taught you?

~CANDY~: Leave your troubles backstage?

~MARCUS CAGE~: Exactly. I know the stuff with your parents and your sister have been really hard on you. But you are so strong, to still go out there every week and put on the best show possible. It doesn’t matter if it’s the biggest and best name in the company, or if it’s some no name local talent, you always do your best.

~CANDY~: I try.

~MARCUS CAGE~: And that’s all anyone can ever ask.

*He reached out and held her hands in his.*

~MARCUS CAGE~: So you need to take these nerves.... The jitters… and push them aside. Go out to that ring and do what you do best. Defend that title! I mean, come on, you’ve held that title for over 100 days. I was looking over those stats sheets they send out before each show, and frankly, you got the momentum over her.

~CANDY~: I do?

~MARCUS CAGE~: Yeah, you do. They said that you were 6-2 so far this year.

~CANDY~: You mean I have won 6 matches and only lost 2 this year?

~MARCUS CAGE~: That’s right. Mercedes is 1-4 for the year. You know what that tells me?

~CANDY~: That I have more wins than her?

~MARCUS CAGE~: More wins, less losses, and more matches all together.. She may hold a ton of records over her long tenure in the SCW… but not so much recently.

~CANDY~: So… I can win?

~MARCUS CAGE~: Of course you can win! You just gotta remember that no matter what, as long as you try your best, you can be proud.

~CANDY~: That’s so neat, Marcus. I didn’t know any of that stuff. I’m really on a roll!

~MARCUS CAGE~: You truly are.

~CANDY~: And I can win this! I can beat Mercedes Vargas! What an upset that would be, right?

~MARCUS CAGE~: That it would be.

~CANDY~: I know I asked for a title defense this week, but I wasn’t expecting them to give me Mercedes. She is like a legend in this place, and I got really nervous. But I feel alot better now.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Good. You know what to do out there. Follow your instincts.

~CANDY~: I will! I will do my absolute bestest. If they are testing me, I’m gonna show em just how good I am! I’m gonna beat her. I’m gonna win.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Hell yeah you are!

~CANDY~: I’m gonna prove to everyone that I can rise to the occasion. That I can stand toe to toe with the best of the best, and hold my own! I’m actually really excited for this match now.

~MARCUS CAGE~: No more nerves?

~CANDY~: No more nerves! I’m totally ready for this. Ready to show everyone what I’m made of.

~MARCUS CAGE~: That’s what I like to hear!

~CANDY~: I let all the hype and numbers get in my head and make me scared.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Of course her numbers are impressive. If you had been in the company as long as she had, your numbers would be high too.

~CANDY~: Right! I don’t know much about her, who she is, how she acts, or anything like that. I haven’t met her. But I did read up about her a little bit. Did you know she has been in almost 60 title matches! That’s more matches than I have been in in the last 7 or 8 years.

~MARCUS CAGE~: Because you retired for several years, and then had that incident in another company where they “forgot” you were even on the roster.

~CANDY~: That was mean. But you are right. I can’t keep focusing on the numbers like everyone else does. You know what these numbers don’t tell you? They don’t tell you who some one is. They don’t tell you if they are a nice person or a meanie doo doo head. They don’t tell you what someone believes in, They don't tell you what a person likes or dislikes. All it tells you is how many times they have been in the ring. And that doesn’t really matter at this point.

~MARCUS CAGE~: That’s exactly right. You can go on and on about how many title matches you have had, or how many matches you have won, or even how many title reigns you have or hall of fame rings… at the end of the day, they are just numbers.

~CANDY~: Exactly! I’m so glad you understand me, Marcus. And I’m so happy that you know just how to help me prepare for every match.

~MARCUS CAGE~: The perks of having a wrestling legend of your own as your husband.

~CANDY~: Sure is!

~MARCUS CAGE~: I tell ya what, when you are done here for the day, we can go home, have some dinner, and then we can hit that practice ring in the garage for a few hours. How does that sound?

~CANDY~: That sounds perfect. Maybe you can teach me a new move?

~MARCUS CAGE~: Maybe. We will see how things go. I just want to make sure that you are confident when you hit that ring. You know how much of a difference a little bit of confidence can make.

~CANDY~: I know I know… it can be the difference between a good match and a great match!

~MARCUS CAGE~: Exactly. So what are you gonna do when you go out there for your match on Sunday?

~CANDY~: I’m gonna be confident… and I’m gonna give Mercedes one heck of a good match! And I’m gonna win, and I’m gonna keep my belt, and I’m gonna go on to Into The Void IX and defend against Violet! I’m not gonna let Mercedes intimidate me, and I’m not gonna be scared or nervous. I’m gonna show everyone why I am the Bombshell Roulette Champion, and I’m gonna show everyone on the roster and on staff just how good I am in that ring!

~MARCUS CAGE~: That is exactly what I want to hear.

*She smiled at Marcus*

~CANDY~: Now that I’m all hyped up… I may have had a few Pixie Sticks when I went to check the pool… I gotta go find Malachi! I still have his wallet!

*She took the wallet out of her pocket and held it down towards Fluffy*

~CANDY~: Can you get his scent, girl?

*Fluffy sniffed the wallet and barked, running off. Candy giggled as she chased after Fluffy. The camera cut back to Marcus, who smiled as he went back to reading his magazine and the scene faded to black.*

 Scene One: Failure

Where: Backstage
When: Shortly after her match at Climax Control 265

*The scene fades up with Candy in the back. Her hair was disheveled, her makeup had seen better days. You could see some streaks down her cheeks where she had been crying. It had only been about 15 minutes since her match, where she tapped out to Diamond, costing her team their spot in the finals of the Blast From The Past tournament. All sorts of emotions were going through her head. Sadness - for her sister. Pain - from all the abuse her body took in the match. Anger - at herself for tapping out and giving up. She didn’t know what to say, do, or even think as she just sat there on a box. Her expression was pretty blank as she stared into nothing. Fluffy came around the corner and stood at her feet, and barked a few times. Candy, however, didn’t react to the pint sized pup. Fluffy walked in a circle a couple times before curling up in a ball between Candy’s feet. One of the backstage workers came by and saw her. He walked up to her, concerned.*

~WORKER~: Candy? You ok?

*She didn’t say a word, just nodded slightly as she didn’t even look away. The normally bubbly, overexcited, extremely positive young woman was not herself. The worker walked off down the hall. He returned a minute or two later with her husband, Marcus Cage, in tow.*

~WORKER~: See?

*Marcus thanked the worker, who walked off. Marcus crouched down in front of her so he was eye level with her.*

~MARCUS~: You ok?

~CANDY~: No. I failed. I normally don’t get so sad when I fail… but I didn’t just fail me. I failed you. I failed Fluffy. I failed James. And worst of all, I failed Kat. I failed everyone.

*The tears intensified. Marcus wasted no time bringing her in for a hug as she sobbed.*

~MARCUS~: You didn’t fail anyone. I promise you.

~CANDY~: And now everyone hates me.

*He held her at an arms length and looked right at her.*

~MARCUS~: No one hates you. At all.

~CANDY~: Are you sure?

~MARCUS~: Of course I’m sure.

*From behind her walked up and into the shot her Blast From The Past partner, James Austin Mercer. Marcus motioned his head towards James, so that Candy would turn around and see him. She turned, and hung her head, speaking quietly.*

~CANDY~: I’m sorry I failed you.

~JAMES~: Don’t worry about it. You did your best.

*He placed his hand on her shoulder to reassure her. He smirked a little and nodded in her direction before he walked off. Candy sniffled a little.*

~MARCUS~: See?

~CANDY~: I’m glad to know he doesn’t hate me. I am kinda sad to know that Teams Hugs N Cuddles is done.

~MARCUS~: But it’s ok. You both still have your titles… it’s all good. Come on, let’s go see your sister. The doctors said she should wake up any day now.

*She sniffled again, nodded, and they walked towards the door.*


Scene 2: Kit Kat?

Where: At the hospital, in the ICU
When: A few hours after Climax Control

*The scene fades up to show Candy sitting in her sister’s ICU room. She was holding her sister’s hand, who was still in a coma. Tears welled up in her eyes.*

~CANDY~: So… Kit Kat… I lost. I failed you and everyone else. I know people tell me that I didn’t fail, but I know that I did. It was because I tapped out that we arent in the finals for the tournament. Marcus says its ok, but it’s not really ok. At least not to me.

*She continued to talk to her sister when the doctor came in.*

~DOCTOR~: How’s she doing?

~CANDY~: She’s still asleep. When is she gonna wake up?

~DOCTOR~: It’s unpredictable, it could be at any time.

~CANDY~: But maybe not?

~DOCTOR~: It’s hard to truly guess, since everyone is different. The good news is she won’t have to stay here for too long after she wakes up. Does she have a place to stay nearby?

~MARCUS~: Yes. Our guest room. She was on her way here to spend some of the quarantine with us. She will come into our care.

*Candy looked at Marcus, and for the first time in over a week, her eyes sparkled like nothing was wrong.*

~CANDY~: We will take good care of her.

~DOCTOR~: And it will be really important that she remains under tight quarantine. I know you have a career that you still have to go to, and you have opted out of their hotel.

~CANDY~: Yeah, I didn’t want to stay in a hotel.

~DOCTOR~: You know that you are putting yourself at risk everytime you leave, right?

~CANDY~: I am very careful. I made special masks with pink glitter and sequins on them! And, SCW checks us everytime we come and go. And I dont go anywhere but home and the hotel, so it’s ok.

~DOCTOR~: Ok, keep it like that. The less exposure the better. She will be vulnerable for a few weeks while she recovers. She had some bleeding on her brain from the impact but we were able to fix that. So its just a matter of rest. Lots and lots of rest.

~CANDY~: GOT IT! Now… wake her up! I need to talk to my sister!

~DOCTOR~: I’ve done all I can for that. It’s up to her now. I suggest you just keep talking to her, she will hear you and eventually wake up.

*The doctor nodded towards them before leaving the room.*

~CANDY~: I hope she wakes up soon. I can’t go into Blaze of Glory and my title match distracted. I think that is what cost me this week.

*Marcus walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.*

~MARCUS~: You are taking this loss way too hard. I know Kat wouldn’t want you to blame yourself. Ya win some, ya lose some. What have I told you about winning and losing?

~CANDY~: It’s not about how many times you lose, it’s about how you bounce back.

~MARCUS~: Exactly. And how do you plan on bouncing back from this loss?

~CANDY~: I don’t know yet.

~MARCUS~: Well, you should figure that out. Think about last time you lose, when you didn’t beat Sam Marlowe for the Bombshell Roulette Title the first time around. What did you do?

~CANDY~: I got a rematch, and I focused, and I tried harder and harder and then I won!

~MARCUS~: Exactly. You bounced back in the best possible way. Instead of wallowing in self pity you trained and you trained hard. And that’s what you gotta do now.

~CANDY~: You are right, Marcus! I need to bounce back in the best way possible! I have to retain my title against Bea and I need to do it in a fantabulous way!

*Marcus smiled. It was at that moment that Candy gasped*

~MARCUS~: What?

~CANDY~: SHE JUST SQUEEZED MY HAND!

~MARCUS~: WHAT???

*Candy turned her focus to her sister.*

~CANDY~: Kat?

*Kat stirred a little bit more, moving her head a little. Candy looked so excited.*

~CANDY~: Marcus! She’s waking up!!!

*The camera cut to black.*


Scene 3: Welcome Home!

Where: Inside Marcus and Candy’s home
When: The next day


*The cameras fade in and show Marcus coming in the front door of their Las Vegas home. He came in first, followed by Candy and her sister, Kat, who was walking on crutches.*

~KAT~: I totally don’t need these crutches… it’s just a small sprain.

~CANDY~: Better safe than sorry! I’m not risking you falling down and hitting your head again. I can’t handle that anymore.

~KAT~: I know you’ve been through a lot the last few weeks. With my accident, and this quarantine, and last weeks match…

*Candy leads Kat to a seat on the couch. She grabs her a footstool and helps her elevate her foot. Once Kat was sitting comfortably, Candy curled up on the couch next to her and wrapped her arms around her.*

~CANDY~: I’m just so happy you are ok.

~KAT~: I’m sorry, I feel awful, like this was the worst possible time.

~CANDY~: It’s ok. I mean, I was upset at first, especially about losing in Blast From The Past. But… the more I thought about it, the better. At least we lost on a week when the belts weren’t on the line.

~KAT~: That’s very true. And now, instead of the high pressure of a tag team match for the win of the tournament AND both titles, you don’t have to worry about anyone else. It’s one on one against Bea.

~CANDY~: Yeah, I don’t really know alot about her. I saw the video clip she posted the other day and she seems really really mean. I think she is just hoping to take my title away from me.

~KAT~: But you won’t let that happen.

~CANDY~: NO WAY!!! I like my title way too much. And she really doesn’t think I can beat her. And that’s what is gonna cost her. She is misunderestimating me. And that’s gonna cost her.

~KAT~: Misunderestimating?

~CANDY~: Yeah! Like when she thinks that I’m not as good as I am. Like, I know I’m not the bestest, but I’m pretty good. And she called me a joke. And that makes me mad!

~KAT~: I can’t say I blame you. She does seem mean.

~CANDY~: I know, right! She doesn’t seem to like me, but that’s ok. Cuz I don’t think I like her.

*Candy crossed her arms and pouted a little*

~KAT~: You don’t mean that…

~CANDY~: No… I do! She is not nice, and she said bad things about me. She doesn’t even KNOW me! She thinks I want her to fail. And that’s not true. I don’t want her to fail. But if it’s gonna be me or her, I’m gonna win… not her. She’s not gonna win because she thinks i’m easy to beat or anything like that. Cuz I’m not.

~KAT~: I know you aren’t. You are one of the best competitors in this company. Look how fast you have risen up the ranks. Look how long you have held the title. You even beat one of your friends to retain it. To me, that’s pretty awesome.

~CANDY~: RIGHT!!! Well, I don’t care what Bea says. I think she is a …

*She lowered her voice and whispered*

~CANDY~: … a meanie doo doo head!

*She spoke at a normal tone again*

~CANDY~: And I guess I gotta get in the ring and show her that she is wrong about me! People say that I don’t have the killer instinct that this business needs… but I have something better than that! I have heart! I’m dedicated, and I love what I do. When I came to SCW, I didn’t have any intentions of ever going after titles. But then, when I got my shot, it meant the world to me. And things changed. I went from just having fun, to having a booming career again! And I love it. And I’m not ready to give that up.

~MARCUS~: That’s my girl. You guys hungry? I could make some lunch.

~KAT~: STARVING! I’m ready for a nice, home cooked meal

~MARCUS~: I got you covered.

*He walked into the kitchen. Candy sat up and looked at her sister. All was right in the world again for her. She had a title defense coming up, her sister was ok and with her, she as with her best friend on the planet, and she had Fluffy. What more could a girl ask for.*

~CANDY~: I wish you could come to Blaze of Glory and watch me beat her. It would be so cool.

~KAT~: You know I would if I could. But you remember what the doctor said. He said that I am vulnerable to sickness right now, so I have to stay here. But you bet your ass I will be watching it live from riiiiiight here.

*Candy’s eyes lit up.*

~KAT~: I’m gonna watch you prove Bea wrong on everything. Just like you always do. People always think you are such a pushover and easy to beat, just because you are a nice person. You may not have a “killer instinct”, but you have something much much more important. You have talent, and you have skill, and above all else, you have heart. You will do just fine. And win or lose, just know that I am so proud of you. I’m proud to be your sister, and I absolutely love watching you in that ring. It’s almost like you are a totally different person once that bell rings.

~CANDY~: I can’t even describe it. It’s like… I know exactly what I need to do, and I do it.

~KAT~: That’s what makes you so good in the ring. Bea doesn’t know what she is in for.

~CANDY~: Yeah! It’s gonna be an amazing match, and I’m gonna prove to her that I’m champion for a reason. And I’m gonna STAY champion. For a long long time!

~KAT~: That’s my sister!

*The two shared a hug as the cameras faded to black*

 Scene One: TEAM DEATH HUG OR TEAM HUGS N CUDDLES???

When: Wednesday, 3/11, early afternoon
Where: The Merchandise Office


*The scene opens up with Candy walking into the merchandise office of SCW with a folder in her arms and a bag over her shoulder, and of course a big ass grin on her face. She walked up to one of the people and put the folder down*

DESIGNER: Can I help you?

CANDY: As a matter of fact, you can! I have a ton of sketches of ideas for merchandise for Team Hugs N Cuddles!

DESIGNER: Team Hugs N Cuddles?

CANDY: Yeah! Me and James for the Blast From The Past tournament!

DESIGNER: I was informed the team name was Team Death Hug.

*Candy shook her head.*

CANDY: Nooooooo … that’s not a nice name. Death Hug doesn’t make you think warm, fuzzy thoughts. Now… Team Hugs N Cuddles make you think of… hugs… AND CUDDLES!!!

DESIGNER: Well, we kind of already have a prototype shirt waiting for approval from management… I could show it to you if you want?

CANDY: If its the one that James showed me on Twitter… that just won’t do.

DESIGNER: Why not?

CANDY: Not enough glitter… and sparkles…

*She paused for a moment and looked like she was thinking real hard.*

CANDY: Ouch… I got a brain pain…

*She then looked like an idea hit her, and she perked up.*

CANDY: TEAM GLITTERSPARKLES!!! THATS EVEN BETTER!!!

*The worker just raised an eyebrow, showing a little irritation at being distracted from her job.*

CANDY: Well, I have some ideas. See…

*She started taking out various pieces of paper from her folder and laying them on the desk. They were pictures of shirts that were mostly drawn in crayon, and had glitter glue used to make the designs. The worker rubbed her temples in frustration.*

DESIGNER: Look, I just make the designs and then send them to my manager for approval. If you have ideas you can go to them. I have stuff to do… And you should be focusing on your big match instead of some stupid shirt.

CANDY: See… that’s where you are WRONG! I am trying to get some shirts made so that we can be UNIFIED out there. Be a TEAM! We need a team shirt! A proper one! One with glitter, and sparkles, and PINK! LOTS OF PINK!!! So that when we go out there our opponents KNOW we are a team and that they don't stand a chance

DESIGNER: Well… I am pretty sure they understand the concept of you two being a team.

CANDY: And we won our last match as a team… so it’s time to make this official! So are ya gonna help me make a shirt or not?

DESIGNER: I’ll see what I can do. Go somewhere else and focus on your match… I’ll get some shirt designs drawn up when I have a moment. Just… for the love of god… go be anywhere but here, ok?

CANDY: OKIE DOKIE ARTICHOKIE!

*Candy then skipped out of the room, a huge smile on her face. The scene faded to black*


So… this week is a bit different! My title is on the line, but so is James’s. I know he just won his title and isn’t ready to lose it yet, and neither am I. I LOVE being the Bombshell Roulette Champion! It’s so much fun, like, all the time! You never know what is gonna happen! And that’s the same this week. You don’t know who is gonna win, who could lose their title… it’s all left up to chance and that’s kinda scary. What if me and James have issues as a team this week? Not like that would happen cuz Team Hugs N Cuddles are super awesome and the best! And, I got a good partner in James. I trust him in that ring, like I have never trusted any tag partner other than Marcus. I know he is gonna do what he has to do, and he knows I will too.

But… Denise is a bit of a confusing person. One minute she is calling me names, and the next she says she respects me. Now, I know I’m not the smartest crayon in the tool shed… but I’m not stupid. I know that people who respect each other don’t call each other names. It just doesn’t work that way. So, I don’t know what to think of Denise. I guess I’ll just have to see how she plays things out in that ring, won’t I?

And Jake… well he seems nice. He really wanted to team up with me in the tournament. It didn’t end up working out but that’s ok! Sometimes things happen the way they are supposed to, even if it isn’t what you want. But like I said, it’s ok! Because that’s just how things are.

I am so excited to go out there and have this match. It’s going to be a super duper amount of fun! Now… if only we could settle on a team name!

#TEAMHUGSNCUDDLES





OOC: I'm sorry this rp is not up to par. I have been dealing with a family emergency all week, a loved one is at the end of their multiple year fight against cancer... and about to lose their fight... so i'm sorry i just couldn't get into a "Candy" frame of mind this week

 Whit dae ye pure techt Ah gab funay?

*The funny part? She understood exactly what he saying, even through the thick accent and dialect.*

CANDY: You use funny words. It makes me giggle. But I really need to focus on my upcoming match now that I found my pot of gold.

SCOTTISH GUY 3: Whit kin' ay match?

CANDY: A wrestling match!

SCOTTISH GUY 1: Ye arenae a wrestler. ye dornt seem loch a fighter’

CANDY: But I am! I’m one of the bestest! I’ve been a wrestler for a long time. I love it so much. 2 weeks ago I fought a good friend of mine in a big scary cage match. I even have some scars to prove it. My husband says they are my battle scars and I should be PROUD of them!

*She rolled up her sleeve to show where she had a few stitches on her arm that were healing from the match with Bella. All the guys hooted and hollered, wanting her to go on.*

CANDY: It was a hard fought battle that I won! And I’m a champion! It’s the coolest thing. Now, I’m in this thing called the Blast From The Past tournament. I get teamed up with some one random and fight other random teams. It’s so cool! I drew like the bestest partner I could have hoped for. Austin James Mercer. He’s a champion too! So we are, like, a perfect team! I’m so excited to team up with him. He was supposed to go on this hunt with me but I think he was busy. But that’s ok! I know we will have great chemistry in the ring. Even though I’m NO GOOD at chemistry! But that’s ok!

*The guys gathered around her seemed to be having a good time listening to her ramble on. Marcus had walked in at about this point and just stood near the door, watching her glow and talk.*

CANDY: And Our opponents this week… one of them is the person I beat for my title, her name is Sam.

SCOTTISH GUY 2: A lassie named Sam?

CANDY: Yeah! But she’s kinda nice. She beat me the first time we fought. We fought in a Garland Match. It was Christmas time and it was SOOOO much fun! So I was so excited when they wanted us to have a rematch. Then I beat her to win my championship! It was the bestest day in my career in a long time! I am so happy to be back in the ring.

SCOTTISH GUY 4: An' whit abit th' bloke?

CANDY: O’Malley? I don’t know who he is. But when I hear his name all I can think of is O’Malley the Alley Cat!  And I love cats! But not as much as I love doggies!

SCOTTISH GUY 1: Arenae ye woriat abit th' randomness ay thes match.

CANDY: NO WAY! That’s what it means to be the Roulette Champion! I never know what kind of match I’m going to be in. And I trust my partner out there. When you are part of a team it is SUPER important for you to trust the other person! I am SO EXCITED to enter this tournament!!! It’s going to be such a big thing. I just hope I don’t let my partner down.

SCOTTISH GUY 2: Ah dornt hink ye coods lit anyain doon.

CANDY: Thanks!

SCOTTISH GUY 1: Bartender! a pint fur th' quine!

*The bartender nodded and brought over a large glass of beer, Candy looked at it, her eyes wide.*

CANDY: That’s a LOT of apple juice!!!

*Marcus sprung into action, before she could take a sip, as the scene faded to black.*

 Scene One: The Bad Thing Happened

Where: Backstage, Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida
When: Moments after Bella yelled at Candy on Climax Control 260

*The cameras catch up in the hallway as a crying Candy is seen running down the hallways. She turns a corner and stops, leans her back against the wall, and slides down to a sitting position. She was sobbing pretty heavy as she clutched the shirt she had made for Bella in her hands. A few stagehands walked by and just looked at her, not saying a word, as they moved on with their days. She continued to sob as she heard a voice down the hallway calling her name. She cradled her knees with her arms and sobbed quietly. She knew it was Bella looking for her, but right now, she didn't want to be found. The voice went the other direction, and she heard another familiar sound... the bark of her little pup, Fluffy. The barking got louder and louder, and was followed by a voice.*

MARCUS CAGE: Go find her, Fluffy. Find Candy...

*The concern in his voice was strong. He saw what happened and knew that she needed him right now. But he didn't know where she was. Fluffy's bark was getting louder and louder, and the sound of her nails on the flooring could be heard. Fluffy turned the corner and saw Candy,and jumped into her arms and immediatly began to lick her face. Marcus wasn't far behind her. As soon as he turned the corner and saw Candy sitting on the floor, in tears, and wasted no time sitting down next to her,and wrapping his arms around her. She rested her head on his chest and just cried.*

MARCUS CAGE: Are you ok?

CANDY: NO! Bella hates me, she yelled at me, and she threw the shirt I made her on the ground.

*She continued to cry. He held her tightly.*

MARCUS CAGE: I saw what happened. What do you wanna do about it? Do you wanna go beat her up?

CANDY: No.

MARCUS CAGE: Do ya want me to go beat her up?

CANDY: No.

MARCUS CAGE: Do you wanna go get ice cream? With extra sprinkles? That always cheers you up.

CANDY: No.

*He let out a small sigh. Usually, ice cream always cheers her up. He knew this was huge.*

MARCUS CAGE: So, what do you want to do?

CANDY: I want to go home.

MARCUS CAGE: Ok, let's go get your stuff and head back to the hotel.

CANDY: Not the hotel. Home. Our home.

MARCUS CAGE: Ok. So first we gotta go back to the hotel, and then I'll get us on the first flight back to Vegas. How does that sound to you?

*She sniffled and nodded her head. He released the embrace and stood up, helping her to her feet, when the camera faded to black.*


Scene Two: Broken

Where: The home of Marcus Cage and Candy, Las Vegas, NV
When: Tuesday, Feb 4th. Late morning,about 11AM

*The scene fades up in the living room of the home of Marcus Cage and Candy in Las Vegas, NV. The living room was decorated beautifully, and had a wall that contained souveniers and memorabilia from both of their careers. Sitting on the couch was Marcus Cage, with Fluffy curled up next to him. He was scrolling through his phone when it rang and he answered it.*

MARCUS CAGE: Hello? Hey Dynamite!

*It was his best friend, and tag team partner, Dynamite. He put it on speaker phone and went back to playing his game while he talked*

DYNAMITE: I was just calling to check up on Candy. How's she doing? Any better?

MARCUS CAGE: Nah, man, she's still not doing so good. Ever since Bella yelled at her, she's been mopey and sad. Nothing cheers her up. It's... well it's nothing short of heartbreaking. I've never seen her like this in all the years I've known her. And there's nothing I can do to get her out of this funk.

DYNAMITE: Awe man, that's rough. Wish there was something I could do to help.

MARCUS CAGE: I don't think there is. I've tried everything. She just sleeps, and when she isn't sleeping she lays around in bed looking sad. She only comes out to go to the bathroom and sometimes eat. But that's only when I kinda force her to eat. She's barely talking, even to me. I just... I don't know what to do.

DYNAMITE: You know Candy, you have to let her handle this in her own way. She will bounce back, she always does.

MARCUS CAGE: I know she is stronger than she thinks but... I miss my wife. The bubbly, hyper, overly positive woman that I love. It's like... it's like she's broken. Bella broke her.

DYNAMITE: I didn't think anything could break that woman... this must be bad.

MARCUS CAGE: It's so bad...

*Marcus lowered the phone and looked towards the other side of the room when he heard footsteps. He looked over to see Candy standing there. She was wearing sweatpants and an oversized shirt, no makeup on, her hair was all knotted up and looked like it hadn't been brushed in a few days. She just stood there and looked at Marcus.*

CANDY: I'm not broken. I'm just sad. And not like "some one ate the last M&M" sad. Like, real sad. Bella hates me.

MARCUS CAGE: Dude, I gotta let ya go. I'll call ya later.

*He hung up the phone and set it on the arm of the couch. He got up and walked over to Candy embraced her.*

MARCUS CAGE: She doesn't hate you. No one hates you. Come on, sit down.

*He guides her to the couch and sits next to her.*

MARCUS CAGE: You think Bella hates you?

CANDY: Why else would she yell at me like that. You heard her. We aren't partners, we aren't besties. I annoy her and drive her crazy.

MARCUS CAGE: And you got hate out of that?

CANDY: Yeah. Who else would throw a gift from some one on the ground? One that the person spent a really long time making. You don't do that to people you don't hate.

*Her eyes started to well up. But Marcus was just glad she was talking. This is the most she has said since they got home.*

MARCUS CAGE: No one hates you. You and I both know that you are a little bit... hard to handle at times. You are easily excitable, and a handful sometimes. But that's not a bad thing at all. You just see the world differently than everyone else. And that is a good thing. You see the pure, the positive, and the best in everything and everyone. Not everyone is like that. Bella, well, she just isn't used to being around you all the time and just didn't know how to handle it and make you understand that she just needed some down time. She and Malachi needed some time to themselves. She's not the little kid you used to know. She's grown up now, and she's going for your title.

CANDY: Maybe... I should just give her the title if that's what she wants. I'd rather have Bella as a friend than be a champion.

*Candy hung her head low. Marcus gently put his hand under her chin and raised her face up towards his.*

MARCUS CAGE: I know that you'd rather have a true friend than a title. One of the many things that I absolutely love about you. You have your priorities straight. You know what is important in life. And I know Bella too, and she would not want to win the title that way. She has a sense of pride that I think exceeds even her own mother's. She has a lot to prove, and would hate to see her first title reign tainted with a technicality.

CANDY: You're right.

MARCUS CAGE: Of course I'm right.

CANDY: If Bella wants this title she is gonna have to fight for it!

MARCUS CAGE: Atta girl!

*Her face started to light up for the first time in days. Marcus smiled as he watched her demeanor change*

CANDY: What better way to show Bella that she can't treat me that way than to beat her to retain my title? Thank you Marcus!!!

*She got excited and hugged him. She pulled back and sniffed a little bit.*

CANDY: Uh... I'm gonna go take a shower...

*She kissed him on the cheek and popped up on the couch, bouncing off into the other room. Marcus grinned big*

MARCUS CAGE: She's baaaaaaaaack!

*The scene faded to black*


Scene Three: Q&A

Where: unknown location
When: Thursday, 2/6 - aproximatly 3PM


*The camera flickered to life with a shot of Candy sitting in a room. It appeared that it was being recorded on a computer, you could see her mostly from the chest up. She looked like she was pushing some buttons before letting out a big grin. She sat back a little, widening the shot.*

CANDY: HI GUYS!!!

*She waved, enthusiastically, towards the camera.*

CANDY: I just wanna say that the outpouring of love you guys have shown me the last few days has been absolutely amazing! My twitter, fan pages, emails, fan letters... all of it have been full full full to the brim with you guys telling me how awesome you think I am, and telling me not to be sad about Bella. You guys are the bestest fans a girl could ever have, so I wanted to take this time to respond to some of your tweets, emails, letters... answer some questions and just show you guys the love you show me every day! I wanna start off by saying that I am fine. I'm not sad anymore. If anything, I'm even more motivated going into this match. So let's not waste any time and I'll start with the first letter.

*she clicked on the computer and read it.*

CANDY: First one is a tweet from @TinaTheTrickser - she says "@PWS_Candy, I am a huge fan and I want you to know that I am so happy you decided to return to the ring." - AWE! Thanks Tina! "I was wondering if you have any strategy going into a match where you don't know what type of match it will be?" HMMMM

*She tilted her head and put her finger on her chin for a moment, thinking*

CANDY: How can you have a strategy when you don't know what you are preparing for? All I know is that when I get in the ring with Bella... it's gonna be different than the last two times. It's so much bigger now. The first time, it was a triple threat for a title shot, which I won. The second time it was a tag team match, which she and Not-Akuma... I mean... Malachi... won. This time... it's way different. And if she wants my Bombshell Roulette title... she's gonna have he fight of her life on her hands. I don't want her, or anyone, to feel as bad as I did when she yelled at me. And I know I'd feel like a pile of... poopy... if MY first title win was because some one just let me win. That's not what friends do.

*She clicked on the computer and pulled up another.*

CANDY: Ok our next one is an email from a fan named "Esther". She says "after what Bella did to you, I don't think I could ever forgive her if she did it to me. Do you think you will ever be able to forgive her?" Well, that's a really good question. And an easy answer too. I already have forgiven her. I won't forget, but I did forgive. It took me a few days of being sad and hurt, but I stopped and thought really REALLY hard... like this!

*She made her "thinking face", which was her with her face all scrunched up,her her hand on her chin. She then smiled.*

CANDY: And I realized something. Bella wasn't trying to be mean to me. She wasn't trying to hurt me. I get it, we are friends but we aren't Besties. Malachi is her bestie just like Marcus is mine. I get that now. I was just SO excited... and I know I can be a lot to handle sometimes... and I get overly excited... and sometimes I start to ramble... but... that's just me being me. And I thought about it, and I decided if you don't like me for me... then too bad... I don't need you to like me! Bella is really nice, and I didn't let her have any time with her bestie so I get why she yelled at me. She still didn't have to throw the awesome shirt I made her on the ground. But I get it now. And it's ok. I need to learn when to take a hint. Which is why I have an idea!!!

*She brushed some hair out of her face and smiled.*

CANDY: Bella... anytime i'm being too much, or getting on your nerves, or anything like that... just use this special safe word and I'll back off. Ok? I'm thinking we should use something fun like "Skittles" ... or "sassafrass"... OR WHAT ABOUT "CANDYLICOUS" We'll think of one.

*She giggled*

CANDY: Let's move on to the next question. This one was sent to me in the mail. It's from a fan named "Earl". Earl says "Dear Candy, I hope you won't be too sad when Bella takes that title from you. You are too pretty to be sad." ... AWE! HOW SWEET!

*She paused for a moment and it hit her...*

CANDY: HEY! That wasn't very nice! I just wanna say that no matter what, I'm gonna go out there and give Bella a great match. She deserves that. And if she beats me to win the Bombshell Roulette Title... then so be it. She earned it. But I'm not taking it easy on her! I fought too hard to win this title to just lose it right away. I know, I actually thought about letting her have it, thinking it would fix things between us. But Marcus talked sense into me. Now, I'm doing everything I can to put up a good fight. I know Bella will too. It's gonna be a great match! I know it! I hope you guys look forward to it and enjoy. Because win or lose... I'm all in! Good luck, Bella.

*She smiled and blew a kiss at the camera before it faded to black*

 *SCENE ONE* - ~"A Golden Celebration"~

~*The scene opens up in the back of the arena, mere moments after Candy defeated the reigning champion Sam Marlowe to win her first SCW belt... the Bombshell Roulette title. Sure, it may have taken her a second opportunity to do so... but she did it. The camera is following her husband, Marcus Cage, as he frantically runs down the hall towards the gorilla position, anxiously looking for Candy. As soon as she is spotted coming through the curtain, he rushes to her, lifts her up, and spins her around. He embraced her tightly, and kissed her passionately. After, he held her at an arms length and was able to utter one single sentence.*~

MARCUS CAGE: You did it.

~*Candy bounced around and squeeled a little bit, excited, as Fluffy sat beside her wagging her tail. She stood still for a moment and admired the belt in her hands.*~

CANDY: I really did it! I'm the SCW Bombshell Roulette Champion!

~*Tears began to well up in her eyes. But not tears of sadness. Tears of joy, of happiness, and even of pride. It had been many years since she held a championship of her own. It was at this time that backstage interviewer Pussy Willow came up to her with a mic in hand.*~

PUSSY WILLOW: Candy? I was wondering if I could get a few words with you after your big win?

~*She quickly wiped away the tears and smiled and nodded towards Pussy Willow. She takes a few steps to the side so they are out of everyone's way before beginning.

PUSSY WILLOW: First, I'd like to congratulate you on your impressive win out there. It's not every day that a newcomer like you impresses so much that you get yourself thrown right into a title hunt. How does it feel?

CANDY: it feels SO SUPER AMAZING!!! Like I can't even describe it. It's been so long since I have actively competed in the ring in this capacity. When I signed here, I didn't plan on going for titles for a really long time. Like, ya gotta prove yourself, ya know? I was so full of ring dust.

~*Marcus chimed in to help his wife.*~

MARCUS CAGE: Rust. The term is ring rust, sweety.

CANDY: That's what I said!

`~*Pussy Willow shakes her head a bit, Marcus chuckles lightly.*~

CANDY: As I was saying. I'm just super happy to know that I can still kick lots of butt in the ring, and the fans still love me!

PUSSY WILLOW: that was quite a pop those fans gave you out there.

CANDY: I know! I love it! And I can't wait to see what is in store for me next!!!

PUSSY WILLOW: your future in scw is bright, that's for sure. Thank you for your time, and once more, congratulations.

CANDY: Thank you so much, Miss Willow.

~*Pussy Willow walks off, and Candy looks down at her title once more, beaming with pride, as the scene faded to black*~


*SCENE TWO* ~”PUPPY PARTY!!!”~


~*The scene opens up with Candy sitting in her hotel room in Miami, Florida. She was sitting at the table, and was seen putting little cards in envelopes and putting them off to the side. Marcus walked into the scene and sat down at the table with her.*~

MARCUS CAGE: Whatcha doing?

CANDY: I’m making invitations for Fluffy’s birthday party! For all our friends.

~*She handed Marcus the guest list. He looked it over and looked a little confused.*~

MARCUS CAGE: You are inviting Bella and Malachi?

CANDY: Yeah. Why shouldn’t I? Bella is my friend.

MARCUS CAGE: Yeah, but… I don’t trust that Malachi guy.

CANDY: I don’t think he likes me...

MARCUS CAGE: I Get that vibe too. He seems like a bit of a mouthpiece…

CANDY: I don’t know, I don’t really talk to him very much. But he does seem like he doesn’t like me.

MARCUS CAGE: But that’s ok. Not everyone is gonna like you. I don’t know why they wouldn’t… but to each their own. Don’t let it bother you. Especially during your match.

CANDY: My match?

MARCUS CAGE: Didn’t you get my message? They called earlier and said you are booked in a tag team match this coming show against Bella and Malachi.

CANDY: Oh?

MARCUS CAGE: You are teaming with some one named Chris Crippler.

CANDY: It’s like he was born to be a wrestler! With a name like that!

~*Marcus chuckled a little bit.*~

MARCUS CAGE: I’m pretty sure… ya know what… You are right. He must have been born to be a wrestler.

CANDY: Why can’t I team with you? I’ve never teamed up with some one outside of you, or Dynamite… or my super close friends. I don’t know this guy. What if he is a meanie head?

MARCUS CAGE: Then I will protect you. Don’t worry. You finish up on these invites, I’m sure you have much more to do to throw Fluffy the perfect birthday party.

CANDY: SO MUCH!!!!

~*She smiled. He got up and kissed her on the forehead before leaving the shot, sending it to black.*~


*SCENE THREE* ~”Tag Team Match???”~

~*The scene fades up showing Candy looking into a camera. She had her phone recording a video to post on the SCW website regarding her upcoming match.*~

CANDY: HI EVERYONE!!! I’m Candy and I just wanted to talk you guys a little bit about a few things. First, I want to say THANK YOU for all your support while I chased that Roulette title. I am so happy to be the champion, and so excited to defend it in front of you guys! It’s so amazing, and you don’t even understand how it feels. But that’s something else I want to talk to you guys about. I know I beat Bella to earn my shot at the title… but I would LOVE to defend it against her! I love being in the ring with Bella. And that’s why I am so excited to go into this tag team match against her and Mal...Maleficent? I can’t say his name so I’m just gonna call him “Not-Akuma”.

~*She tilted her head a little*~

CANDY: I hope you are watching this, Bella, because I really really respect you. Especially in the ring. I’ve known you since you were a little girl, and you are growing up to be an amazing young woman. You are passionate like your mother, strong willed, talented… It’s really an honor just to even know you and consider you a friend. But I hope “Not-Akuma” doesn’t hate me. I know I’m a little… different… and not many people understand that or accept me for who I am. But you do. And I love that!

~*She smiled big*~

CANDY: I don’t really know what to expect from my partner. I don’t really know who he is. But I gotta trust him out in the ring. And that’s gonna be kinda weird cuz usually I team up with Marcus. And we know each other’s thoughts inside out. But this guy, Chris Crippler, I have no idea what to expect. But that’s not gonna stop me and I’m gonna do my best!!! I’m gonna go out there and give you one heck of a good match!!! And if you happen to win and earn yourself a title shot… I would be so so so sooooooo happy to defend this title against you. Anyways, I won’t waste anymore of your time. I will see you guys out there! GOOD LUCK!!!

~*She blew a kiss into the camera before it went black.*~

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~SCENE ONE~ Kat and Candy

**The scene opens up to the inside of a home. It is the home of Candy and Marcus Cage in Las Vegas, Nevada. The room was absolutely decorated to the nines for Christmas. No joke, it looked like Christmas threw up in there. There was a huge, at least 8 foot tall, pink Christmas tree decorated with silver and pink ornaments, and a beautiful silver and pink star on top. Lots of sparkles and glitter everywhere. There was a fireplace with 4 stockings hung from it, and just lights and garland everywhere. There was some faint christmas music playing in the background. The camera panned the room a little bit and showed Candy sitting in a chair, curled up, reading a book to Fluffy**

CANDY: And then he exclaimed as they rode out of sight… Merry Christmas to all, and to all, a good night!

**Fluffy barked twice as Candy closed the book with a smile on her face.**

CANDY: Are you excited for Christmas, Fluffy?

**Fluffy barked in response**

CANDY: I know! I am too! I didn’t ask for much this year, all I want is for my friends and family to be safe, happy, and healthy! That’s all I really want.

**Fluffy barked once more.**

CANDY: And maybe some M&Ms! I sure do love M&Ms! But… I did ask for ONE thing as an early Christmas present. I want to win the Roulette Title in SCW. I mean, most people there have been super duper nice to me… but others have not. Meanie head Barbie Doll tried to tell me that Santa isn’t real… but I know otherwise. I know he’s real… right?

**Fluffy wagged her tail as there was a knock at the door. Candy yelled out**

CANDY: Marcus? Can you get the door?

**She heard no answer, and they knocked again. She put down the book as she walked towards the front door. She opened it and there stood … SANTA CLAUSE! Or should I say, Marcus dressed up as Santa Clause. But Candy was just too happy and excited to notice.**

CANDY: SANTA?

**He spoke in a lower tone than normal, trying to disguise his voice.**

"SANTA" MARCUS: HOHOHO! MERRY CHRISTMAS CANDY

**Candy looked on in amazement**

CANDY: You… you know my name?

"SANTA" MARCUS: Of course I do, I know the names of every boy and girl, especially those on the nice list, like you.

**She beamed from ear to ear**

"SANTA" MARCUS: I heard that some one on the nice list was sad, and needed a Christmas Miracle. There is no one more deserving than you and your big heart, And I know that there is really and truly only one thing you want for Christmas. Your family. Now, I wasn’t able to get EVERYTHING you wanted, but I was able to get something big. But I decided to bring it early, as you really need a dose of Christmas Spirit.

**He stepped aside and behind him was standing Candy’s older sister, Kat. Candy squealed excitedly and ran and gave her sister a big hug.**

CANDY: KITKAT!

KAT: CANDY CANE!

**The two shared a big hug**

CANDY: Why are you here?

KAT: I heard about what happened with mom and dad, and I’m really sorry Candy. For what it’s worth, I support you. I can’t speak for them, but you are better off not having that negativity in your life.

CANDY: Is… is that why they didn’t come to the last two shows.

KAT: I think so, but that doesn’t matter anymore. Me and Marcus won’t let them hurt you anymore.

CANDY: But… I left three tickets… why didn’t YOU come to any of the shows.

KAT: I was out of the country with work, I just got back a few days ago and mom and dad told me about what happened… so I reached out to Marcus. I really wanna come to December to Dismember and watch you win that title. More than anything.

CANDY: OF COURSE!!! I want you there too! I’m so glad that you are here… why don’t you come in and have dinner with me and Marcus? He’s in the kitchen making some super super yummy BBQ ribs.

"SANTA" MARCUS: I see you guys have some catching up to do. I need to get back to the elves and make sure I get that list checked again!

CANDY: Thank you, Santa! This is exactly what I wanted!

**She hugged him, still none the wiser that it was Marcus.**

"SANTA" MARCUS: You are very welcome, Candy. Good luck in your next match. I know you’ll just knock em dead!

**He winked at her and walked off, out of sight. Candy had Kat come inside with her. They closed the door and walked in.**

CANDY: MARCUS!!!!!

**She led Kat through the house, heading towards the kitchen. As they got near the kitchen door, Marcus came out. He seemed out of breath, and was still wearing the santa boots! But Candy didn’t notice a thing. She was still too excited that “Santa” came to visit her at her home.**

MARCUS: What? Was some one at the door? I heard voices?

CANDY: YOU MISSED IT!!! SANTA WAS HERE???

**Marcus, of course, went along with it. He loved her sense of belief and wonder.**

MARCUS: SANTA WAS HERE???

CANDY: YES!!! And he brought my sister Kat with him. Kat wants to come see me win the title at December 2 Dismember! Can she stay in the guest bedroom for the weekend so she can come to the show? PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! IT CAN BE MY CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!!

**Marcus chuckled a little bit.**

MARCUS: Of course she can stay in the spare room. That’s what it’s for.

**Candy got excited and kissed Marcus on the cheek**

CANDY: I’M GONNA GO AND GET EVERYTHING READY!!!

**She darted off down the hall. Marcus and Kat both chuckled a little at her excitement.**

MARCUS: I haven’t seen her THIS excited in a while. Thank you.

KAT: This was all you. The Santa thing… bringing me here… You made this happen for her.

MARCUS: And then with you at ringside watching her match, and me in the back… she can’t lose. She won’t lose.  This was EXACTLY what she needed.

KAT: I agree. I know my sister, and now she can focus 100% on that match. She deserves it.

"SANTA" MARCUS: She does. She definitely does.

**The two smile as the scene fades to black.**


~SCENE TWO~ Russian Roulette!?!?!

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**The scene opened up with Candy sitting in a dimly lit room. The tone was ominous, and she looked extremely serious. The camera panned around a little and you see that she was sitting in a circle with 3 other people- Marcus Cage; their good friend and Marcus’s tag team partner, Dynamite; and a random person that no one recognized, he looked like a young kid about 18 or so in age wearing a baseball cap. The camera pans back to Candy, who speaks in a serious voice.**

CANDY: Ok guys, we are here because I have to prepare for a match, and I figured this was the best way.

DYNAMITE: Are you su…

CANDY: SHHH!!! YES! This is the best way to prepare. I am going for hte Roulette title… and the best way to prepare for the Roulette title… is by playing roulette…. RUSSIAN ROULETTE…

RANDOM GUY: I was just here delivering a pizza… I really need to get back.

MARCUS: Just… go with it. There’s a really large tip in it for ya.

RANDOM GUY: I’m gonna lose my job.

MARCUS: I’ll talk to your boss. Relax.

RANDOM GUY: Ok… but I don’t wanna die.

DYNAMITE: Don’t worry. This is safe.

RANDOM GUY: ON WHAT PLANET IS RUSSIAN ROULETTE SAFE???

MARCUS: This one… Just… go with it.

**Candy looked annoyed that they were talking.**

CANDY: I’m trying to prepare for a match here! AHEM!

**She cleared her throat and then pointed to the table in the middle of them.**

CANDY: There is our arsenal. Since I’m the one going for the title… I’ll go first.

**She reaches out and grabs a gun… she holds it up and once it is within camera view you can see that it is nothing more than a harmless nerf gun… a child’s toy. She holds it up and points it directly at Marcus.**

CANDY: Ok so … now I shoot you!

**She pulled the trigger of the nerf gun, and a small dart shot out and the suction cup stuck right on Marcus’s forehead. Candy giggled and then tried her hardest to wipe the smile off her face as the dart protruded from Marcus’s forehead.**

MARCUS: Does that mean I lose?

**He took the dart off his forehead and dropped it on the table.**

CANDY: Uh… I think so? Dynamite, it’s your turn.

**She handed the nerf gun to him, and he pointed it at Candy and pulled the trigger… nothing happened.**

CANDY: YAY! I’m still in! I’m gonna be the Roulette Champion!

**Dynamite handed the gun over to the random guy. He held it up and pointed it at Dynamite, pulled the trigger, and a dart shot out and bounced right off Dynamite’s chest. He looked down at it and chuckled a little bit**

DYNAMITE: Guess I’m out too.

CANDY: It’s just you and me, Mr Pizza Guy! And only one of us can be the Roulette Champion. I want that belt soooooo bad…

**She grabbed the nerf gun, pointed it towards the random guy and pulled the trigger. A dart shot out and bounced off the brim of his hat. Candy got really excited and started jumping up and down.**

CANDY: I WIN I WIN I WIN!!!

**She danced around the room as Marcus and Dynamite looked at each other.**

DYNAMITE: This… wasn’t very helpful was it?

MARCUS: Probably not… but it made her happy and SHE thinks it helped so… don’t tell her otherwise.

**He nodded in agreement. Marcus got up and grabbed Candy’s arm and raised it in the air.**

MARCUS: AND YOUR NEEEEEEEW SCW WOMENS ROULETTE CHAMPION… CANDYYYYY!!!

**Marcus and Dynamite cheered as she was so excited. The scene then faded to black**


~SCENE THREE~ Wrong Roulette…



**The scene opened up inside a casino. Marcus Cage was being followed by the cameras as he was looking for some one. He stops a worker to ask**

MARCUS: Hey, have you seen a woman about… this high. Brown hair, probably wearing something extremely pink and sparkly…

WORKER:: That’s pretty vague.

MARCUS: Ok uh… She’s beautiful, with amazing eyes…

WORKER:: Describes most of the women here…

MARCUS: She probably was carrying a small, fluffy, white Pomeranian who was probably dressed to match her.

WORKER:: OH HER… She’s…

**Before he could answer, Marcus heard a crowd chanting “CANDY CANDY” coming from the other side of the room.**

MARCUS: Nevermind… I bet she’s over there. Thanks anyways.

**He followed the chanting as was led over to a roulette table in the corner of the room. It was crowded, people were just crowding around to watch. At one side of table sitting on a barstool was Candy, and next to her sat Fluffy. Just as Marcus had predicted, she was wearing a bright pink dress that was accented in glitter, her hair was pulled back in a matching pink glittery headband. And, also as predicted, Fluffy was dressed to match. He watched on for a moment as Candy was truly in her element, smiling ear to ear.**

Dealer: Place your bets!

CANDY: Candy has 6 letters in it so… put it all on black 6!!!

**She moved her stack of chips to the black 6 spot with a huge grin on her face. The crowd around her cheered excitedly. The dealer spun the wheel and dropped in the ball. It bounced as the crowd watched on in amazement. Candy had her eyes closed and both hands up with her fingers crossed. The wheel began to slow, the ball bounced a little more before settling into it’s final resting place…**

Dealer: BLACK 6!

**The crowd went WILD! Candy jumped out of her seat and began jumping up and down. Marcus fought his way through the crowd and ended up next to her. He wrapped his arms around her.**

MARCUS: Do you even KNOW how much you just won?

CANDY: NOPE!

MARCUS: A single number on the board pays out 35 to 1… how much did you bet?

CANDY: I DONT KNOW!!! I JUST KNOW IM SUPER PUMPED UP RIGHT NOW!!!

**Marcus looked at what the bet was on the table… $10,000.**

MARCUS: I’m not even going to tell you… you are hyped up enough as it is.

CANDY: OK!

MARCUS: Why are you even over here playing Roulette? You don’t like to gamble?

CANDY: I have ESPN. It’s not gambling when I KNOW what the number is gonna be. I’m a psycho!

MARCUS: You mean Psychic?

CANDY: That’s what I said. I feel so lucky right now, like I could win ANYTHING.

MARCUS: So why don’t you take some of this luck, this momentum, and focus it on Sam Marlowe and the Roulette title.

**The crowd, who of course were being nosey and listening in, started to chant her name again.**

CANDY: You guys think I can beat her for the title?

MARCUS: Of course they do. Look at these people. These guys just saw you win an almost impossible game. That’s what you do, Candy. You win under insane odds. You always have. You are more than prepared for this match.

CANDY: I’M GONNA BE THE SCW BOMBSHELL ROULETTE CHAMPION!!!

MARCUS: Yeah, you are!

CANDY: Nothing and nobody can stop me! Not even the meanie head Barbie Doll.

MARCUS: That’s exactly right. Keep that frame of mind, and you can do anything you want.

**He kissed her on the cheek as the cameras faded to black**


~SCENE FOUR~ Merry Christmas To All, And To All A Good Night

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**The scene opens up to show Candy dressed in a beautiful, Christmas-y outfit. She was sitting indian style on the floor in front of a roaring fireplace. The room around her looked like christmas. She smiled into the camera as soft, instrumental christmas music played in the background.**

CANDY: Sam, I don’t really know you and you don’t really know me. But that’s ok. No one here really knows me that well. Except for Bella. But that’s a totally different story. You see, one thing you don’t know about me is my history. My story. No one here really does. And that’s a good thing. Because it brings new challenges. And that’s lots and lots of fun. I’m really excited to get a chance to face you. Being the champion for as long as you have been means you must be pretty good. And I’m excited to have this chance.

**She brushed some stray hairs behind her ears**

CANDY: I know alot of people just see me as this super nice person who is kinda dumb. And that’s ok that they think that. I may not be the smartest crayon in the light bulb box… but I know more than people think I do. See, growing up the way I did, with parents who are super super smart… and a sister who is classified as a genie… you have certain expectations to live up too. Sadly, I don’t live up to the ones my parents set for me.

**She looked sad for a moment**

CANDY: But that’s ok. Because those who truly know me, and love me, know that I am dedicated. And that I don’t give up. When I want something I don’t stop at anything to get it. And that title is nothing different. See, recently I have been in and out of the ring. When my one company closed down like 7 or 8 years ago, I went into retirement for a while. But I missed being in the ring. Wrestling makes me happy, and I just wasn’t happy sitting on the sidelines cheering for Marcus every week. I wanted that spotlight again. And I got a chance in another place but… they didn’t take me seriously. They’d go weeks without booking me… even forget that I was on the roster! But here… it’s different here! After only 2 matches I was given a title contenders match, and that was the coolest thing on the planet! And then I WON that match! Which was even better!!!

**She smiled**

CANDY: So going into this match, this is the first title match I have had in a really really long time. But ya know what, Sam? I’m not nervous. I’m not scared. Because I know what I can do in that ring, and I know that you have to be good too, or you wouldn’t be champion. I don’t really know much about you, and I’m not exactly the research type. I just know that when it comes down to it… we are going to have a good match. We are going to make the fans cheer SO LOUD!!! And that’s the most important thing you need to know about me. I won’t cheat to win. Ever.

**She tilted her head to the side a little bit**

CANDY: So I promise you one thing, if nothing else, I promise that you are going to have the fight of a lifetime against me. You want to keep your belt? You gotta earn it! Marcus says I can do anything… and I believe him! Even Santa Clause said I can do it! So whatever that wheel says… whatever kind of match we are going to have… I’m ready! I wanna wish you good luck, though. Because I think you are really pretty, and I know we are going to steal the show. Even though stealing is bad! Marcus said stealing the show is ok! And that’s what we are going to do. So I hope you are ready, because I am. I know people tend to underestimate me… and I really hope you don’t. See you at December 2 Dismember!!!

**She smiled big as she waved at the camera, as it faded toblack one final time.**