{The scene opens up after Violent Conduct, as Roxi is in the training room, her face smeared with blood and she winces as she sits on the training table, moving gingerly as she tries to find a comfortable spot, but gasps and winces as a piece of glass stabs her.}
Trainer – We've got to get all that out of you.
Roxi – You might need a bucket.
{The trainer does end up producing a bucket as Roxi takes a few deep breathes as she looks down and sees her shirt is literally stuck to her torso, and grabs and tugs hard. An audible groan escapes her as there are plinks of glass hitting the table. Roxi winces as the trainer starts to go through her hair and start picking out the glass. After a few moments, Keira comes in, a concerned look on her face, but Roxi greets her with a smile.}
Roxi – Hey!
Keira – Are you okay?
Roxi – Well, I’ve been better, but I’m prouder of you more than anything.
Keira – Roxi, you look like hell.
Roxi – I figures as mu- OW. I figured as much.
{Roxi eyes the trainer, who has begun to pick glass out of Roxi’s head.}
Keira – I'm sorry about the loss.
Roxi – I’ll be okay. Just have to get all this glass out of my body. Hopefully, people understood what was going on out there.
Keira – You seem way too upbeat for having lost the championship.
Roxi – Because it doesn’t mean as much to me, as you completing the grand slam. Sorry I didn’t get a chance to come out and celebrate with you.
Keira – Thanks, but it’s really not that serious right now. Your health is.
Roxi – I'll be fine. Right, doc?
Trainer – I'm just a medical professional, not a doctor.
Roxi – Oh.
Trainer – But, barring some cuts and bruises, you should be okay. We just have to make sure we get a least most of this glass out, we don’t want you getting an infection.
Roxi – Fair enough. Hey, looks like I’m gonna be here a while, I’ll catch up with you at the hotel, okay?
Keira – Are you sure you don’t want me to wait?
{Roxi looks over at the small pile of glass accumulating in the bucket, then back to Keira.}
Roxi – I think we’re gonna be a while.
Keira – Alright, I hear you. I’ll see you back at the hotel then.
Roxi – I'll be alright. Go on and enjoy your moment.
Keira – Thanks. For always believing in me.
Roxi – Always.
{Keira departs, blowing a kiss to Roxi who is still being worked on as the scene fades.}
{The new scene is Roxi working out at her home gym, practicing her punches and shadow boxing, while Keira just watches. Roxi ends up hitting the ropes a few times at full speed, basically doing wind sprints to end her training day. Drenched in sweat, and then wincing as she looks down at her side and picks out another piece of glass, she leans against the ropes to catch her breath. Keira hands Roxi a towel to dry off, stepping up onto the ring apron.}
Keira – Are you okay?
Roxi – I'm good. Just a lot running through my head.
Keira – Is it about Stacy?
Roxi – Of course it is. That, what to do about the Bombshell’s title and this seemingly impending gang war, trying to find out what Heather has planned next. It’s all adding up.
Keira – You could have postponed this match.
Roxi – I could have yes, but the match isn’t something that happens every day. A match with Stacy isn’t something I want to pass up. I have wanted to do this match for a long time. It’s on my dream match list.
Keira – I know that, but now, after all that’s happened?
Roxi – The door is open Keira. Besides, before too long, I’ll be looking to have my dream match list completed.
Keira – How big is that list?
Roxi – It's pretty big.
Keira – Oh. Well... you know, I have a list too.
Roxi - I know that, but you checked off a pretty big one a couple of weeks ago.
Keira – Yeah, I finally got it. But there’s still at least one other thing I want to do.
Roxi – And I have no doubts you will accomplish that. You’ve come a long way, and I am damn proud of you.
Keira – I guess I can finally celebrate now. Maybe they’ll even put me in the hall of fame now.
Roxi – I mean, you have a pretty strong argument. Not too many grand slam folks running around.
Keira – I’m also kind of bummed though.
Roxi – Oh, why?
Keira – Because we were *this * close to holding two of the top championships at the same time. It would have been so cool. You as the Bombshell’s champion, me as the Internet champion.
Roxi – Well, if you hold onto that championship long enough, maybe we can make it a reality.
Keira – Maybe, but you’ve got this match coming up.
Roxi – Yeah...
Keira – You're not...worried, are you?
Roxi – Stacy is my friend. Of course, I’m worried about this. I’m worried about what it’s going to look like and how it’s all going to play out, and what kind of situation are we having here? It just makes me a bit nervous because I don’t want to hurt Stacy, but at the same time, I keep hearing you in my head.
Keira – Me?
Roxi – I keep hearing you saying “Don’t hold back” “Give me all you got!” and I want to honor that, but I also think about how, Stacy is not you. It’s different for us.
Keira – You know how to exercise the proper level of restraint. You wanted this match; Stacy wanted this match. You know what has to be done, but you also know that this is not the end of the world. This is for you, and for her. You need to relax, and just... enjoy it.
{Roxi smiles and nods at her wife, agreeing with her.}
Roxi – You're right. This is for us. And you know what, I’m going to enjoy that.
Keira – It's best that way.
Roxi – Look at you, coming up with some good advice.
Keira – I have my moments.
Roxi – You do.
{Roxi and Keira exit the ring, and walk back upstairs to see Nate, who is practicing his handwriting in a book as Elizabeth oversees him. He carefully traces over letters as Roxi comes by and kissing him of the head.}
Roxi – How's my little genius doing?
Nate – I'm writing!
Roxi – I see that. What are you writing?
Nate – I'm practicing my words.
Roxi – And what word is that?
Nate – It's uh... uh...
Roxi – You can do it.
Nate – D..D-R...E...
Roxi – You're almost there. Sound it out.
Nate – E-A..M... Dr...Dre...Dream.
Roxi – Very good! You are so smart.
Nate – I have dreams Mommy.
Roxi – Are they good dreams?
Nate – Sometimes. Sometimes they are scary.
Roxi – We all have bad dreams sometimes. That’s okay. But if they are good dreams, or nice dreams or fun dreams, those are the best dreams.
Nate – I have good dream. Of Ice Cream and puppies.
Keira – That's my boy.
{Roxi shakes her head.}
Roxi – You dream of Buster?
Nate – Sometimes. Buster is always there.
Roxi – Well, he is your dog. He loves you very much.
Nate – I love him too.
Roxi – I remember when you were a tiny thing and he would never leave your side. He watched me and Mama change you, feed you, and every step you’ve taken, he’s been right there. Huh Buster?
{Buster barks, jumping into Roxi’s lap so she can pet him.}
Roxi – You've been a good boy. Except when you jump. You know not to jump and you did it anyway. Huh?
{Buster barks again.}
Roxi – Yeah. You know.
{Roxi gently puts Buster down, giving him eye contact, and so he sits down, still close enough to Nate to act as his guard dog, but out of the way.}
Roxi – Good boy.
Keira – I suppose I better get dinner started.
Roxi – Sounds like a plan to me.
{Keira pulls out some pots and pans to start setting up.}
Roxi – You decided that quick?
Keira – We have a giant Ham. I figured I’d just make that.
Roxi – Fair enough.
Keira – Now... what do you guys want?
Roxi – Har har... very funny.
Nate – Mama’s silly.
Keira – Mama loves you.
{Roxi whispers to Nate.}
Roxi – Mommy loves you more.
{Nate giggles.}
Keira – I heard that.
{Roxi and Nate high five as Keira starts the dinner as the scene fades.}
“Old song, Brainiac... you wouldn't know it... I get by... with the help of my friends!”
- Superman (Superman: The Man of Steel #9)
Hello SCW.
I supposed I should be in a more annoyed and angry mood. Yes, I just lost the SCW Bombshell’s championship, and that, sucks. I very much enjoyed being champion, and it feels just...wrong that is in the hands of Masque, but that’s the way it is. It feels like people got their wish and the title isn’t around my waist anymore, but that’s okay. I said from the beginning that I didn’t stop the Rapture, I merely postponed it, But, if nothing else, I feel that now, people should no longer fear Masque, don’t turn your tail and run because she has the championship now. No, you should stand up, and step up.
I would very much have liked to have a third match with Masque, but the timing is not correct. It feels like there are other things at play here, and my pursuit has been halted for now, but it is only for now. As I’ve said many times, the Bombshell’s championship is very important to me, but it is not the most important thing to me. That, is the health and well-being of my friends and family. And well, what has recently come up, it important to me. Because how often am I going to be able to check off a match I’ve always wanted to have? The stars have aligned for me to have this match, so yes, I have to respectfully bow out of that fatal four-way match, and for now, someone else can continue to fight for the Bombshell’s championship. I held that title for six months, and I am very proud of that. But right now, there are more important things to me that are taking place.
And that brings me to one Stacy Jones.
The thing is, maybe not everybody is familiar with Stacy, and that’s okay. I’m sure not everybody is familiar with me even after all this time, but this is a match I’ve had on my bucket list for a long time, and I am very happy and excited that we can make it happen. It just never seemed to be a good time for both of us, and now it is. I will tell you that Stacy is a lot like me, in the fact that she encourages more people, and uplifts more people that she has any reason to. In a business like this, where it is so easy to tear people down, Stacy doesn’t do that, and she has set a great example for everyone. And on top of all that, she’s enjoyed a ton of success everywhere she has gone. She has put her best foot forward each and every time out, and I expect that this match will be no different.
But, Stacy deserves a lot more than me talking about her, she deserves me talking TO her.
Hello, Stacy.
First, I have to tell you that it is a huge honor for me to step into the ring with you. It’s no secret that we both have had this match in our minds for some time, and now we get to actually have this match, and
I’m super excited for it. Now, of course, we’ve spoken in the past about the when and where, and SCW was able to make it possible. You’re coming here, and I have to say I am extremely humbled by the fact that you chose to come here to make it happen. You have always been a caring and supportive friend and I hope that I have been able to be the same for you. This match is going to be so much fun, but I want you to understand just a couple of things before that bell sounds and we are standing across from one another.
First, this isn’t about who is better. No matter which way this match ends up going, who wins and who loses is irrelevant to me. You get the better of me? I’ll be happy. I get the better of you, I’ll be happy. Maybe a touch happier, but again, that’s not what this is about. This isn’t about winning or losing for me. This is about being able to step into the ring with someone who I consider a dear friend and one of the best people in the entire world. And that’s not me blowing smoke, it’s a statement of fact. The mere fact that you are coming here and we are getting to do this, is a huge thrill, and I want you to know how much that means to me. More than a win, or loss could mean. Like I said, a lot of things are important, but nothing is MORE important. The win, and the loss, just happens to be what happens at the end. But this match is about the journey, and not the destination.
Second, I want you to have fun out there. Enjoy the moment we are about to create. I want to see that smile on your face, because I’m certainly going to have one on mine. I know that maybe you might feel the nerves, I will as well. I do every time I walk through that curtain. But I don’t want you to be nervous about this. I am not your enemy this match. I’m not out to hurt you, I’m not out to embarrass you, I’m out there with you, so that we can do something special. That’s what it’s about. I know your neck is a sore spot, but you don’t have to worry about me trying to injure you, or take advantage of that. That’s not what I’m about, and you know that. This is about US, having the time of our lives and the match we always wanted to have. So, I want you to be able to soak all of that in. In the immortal words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” And I don’t want you to miss this, worrying about anything. That’s what this is all about.
Now, with that out of the way, I expect your best, and I will give you, my best. This IS my home territory as it were, and I intend on defending it. I always aim to put on the show that people paid their hard-earned money to see. I aim for perfection. I chase it, even though I know I will never actually catch it.
But, at the end of the day, the main thing I wanted you to take from that little private lesson was that I was trying to make you better. It was helping you remember who the heck you are. I am happy to have helped you, I am proud of you and everything you have done. I wanted to make you better. I try to make everyone better in the ring that I compete with. So, while yes, this is a dream match, yes, we’ve both wanted this for a long time, and no, it doesn’t matter what the outcome is, and who gets their hand raised, make no mistake that this is a learning experience for both of us. This is about giving it your all.
I’m sorry, I might just be overthinking this just a little. I have had so many different emotions go through my head during this week of training and preparation, because, I’m training to face you, Stacy Jones, in the ring. My mind has been going a mile a minute recently, because I have all these different emotions, because I don’t want you to be disappointed. It feels like I’m facing a family member, and although Keira and I have wrestled, that has always been hard for me to do. And you are like family to me. I often imagined during the week that you would say the same things Keira would say.
“Don’t hold back on me.”
“Don’t treat me any different”
I want to abide by these things. I did that with Kat Jones, and she almost took my head off. But you’re not Kat, Stacy, I know that. I just take a lot of things into account, but I know that at the end of all this, we will still be friends and have shared something that will last forever. We will always have this match on Sunday, on top of being great friends.
You know how much you mean to me. You know how much I care, and I want to see so many good things for you. You have all the ability in the world, and I am damn proud to call you my friend and one of my best friends. And before the bell, and after the bell, you will still be one of my best friends, you will still mean the world to me. It’s going to be one of the coolest things to stand across from you This Sunday. It is truly an honor and a privilege that I get the share the ring with you. Maybe one day we won’t have to be opponents, we can be partners. Maybe one day we’ll do this again, or something similar. But this Sunday? That night will be extremely special.
You will get my best, my friend. I love you and I cannot wait to see you in the ring.
Let’s create a moment they will never forget.
Because I know I won’t ever forget this match.
Good luck, Stacy.
I will see you out there. 
