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Title: Asterisk the 20th: The Short Answer
Post by: Mercedes Vargas on July 17, 2015, 11:58:49 PM

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John F. Kennedy International Airport
Queens, New York
[Wednesday, July 8, 2015]

[Passengers files out of the United Airlines flight that landed just after 2:00 pm. Amongst them, Mercedes can be seen with a jubilant smile on her face as the former Mean Girl is dressed in a off the shoulder pink frilly blouse that was tucked into tight fitted capri jeans. She slips on a pair of dark sunglasses in protest of the sun. John Philip Sousa's "Washington March" plays from the airport sound system and being welcomed by a few hundred fines that lined the road, Mercedes smiles broadly and starts a queenly wave with her hand.]

“Hey, are you feeling alright?”

Jorge, of course. He meets Mercedes at the airport, and he greets her sister with a concerned look. When he reached over to feel her forehead, Mercedes slaps his hand away.

Mercedes: Fantastic. Now stand back, peasant! My adoring public awaits.

Jorge: It's the jet lag talking, isn't it?

Mercedes: Whatever gave you that idea?

Jorge: Let's get your bags and we'll talk about it.

[Mercedes follows Jorge into the lobby and straight to the baggage claim where a short line has already formed.]

Jorge: How was Dubai?

Mercedes: The sea was wet as wet could be. The sands were dry as dry. You could not see a cloud, because no cloud was in the sky. And where is my reception?

Jorge: What were you expecting?

Mercedes: I don't know, a ticker tape parade, keys to the city, my own float? We just saved the Bombshells division from another forgettable reign with the Bombshell Tag Titles. Throw me a bone here!

Jorge: Might want to look about getting a therapist for you too? You got past your first title defense. Big deal. I don't think anyone cares to give you that much attention.

Going down on the escalator, with a rolling tote bag stationed at her side, Mercedes stole a glance at her watch and was mortified at the reading when she stepped off.

Mercedes: What time is it?

Jorge: 3:25. Why?

Mercedes: There's a really important thing I need to do at a certain place

Jorge: There's no hurry.

Mercedes: No, you don't understand. I have to be there at a certain time, and I'm late.

Jorge: What could be more important than spending time with your own family?

Mercedes: How about my job?

[Fade]

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Mercedes' Apartment
Queens, New York

[Sunday, July 12, 2015]

Consuela: Mercedes?

Mercedes: Not now, Consuela. I'm watching my telenovelas

Consuela: I'm bored.

Mercedes: Aw, I'm sorry to her that. Your parents will pick you up soon. That's the plan, anyway.

[Mercedes turns back to the television before grabbing her iPad nearby. She clicks on a the last match seen of The Fallen back in February. She catches her youngest cousin also watching.]

Consuela: Who's that?

Mercedes: Oh, that's Raynin, one of my opponents I'll be facing in Hong Kong this weekend.

Consuela: Why is she wearing an eyepatch?

Mercedes: You know, that's a very good question, Consuela. Could be she's blind in one eye or she think wearing an eyepatch makes her look cool, or maybe she has  second job at some pirate-theme restaurant.

Consuela: Or she likes Pirates of the Caribbean?

Mercedes: Sure, we'll go with that.

Consuela: She creeps me out

Mercedes: The Fallen aren't that bad. They mostly do night while we normal folks do days. Raynin is okay, but you'll LOVE her partner. Did you know Gothika is a vampire?

Consuela: I don't like vampires.

Mercedes: Join the club. But she's not all that bad either, once you keep your distance - and neck - away from her.

[A car horn beeps outside and Mercedes gets up and pulls back the blinds.]

Mercedes: Your parents are here.

[There is a knock on the door and Mercedes answers. As Consuela's mother takes her daughter by the hand. Mercedes waves back at her niece.]

Mercedes: Bye, Consuela. Remember, if you see The Fallen under your bed, call me first thing, OK?

Her reply went unanswered as the little girl ran outside to the ire of her parents, and Mercedes simply shrugs.

Mercedes: She'll get over it. Trust me.

[Fade.]

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Mercedes' Apartment
Queens, New York
[Present Day]

[REC•]

“This Sunday is going to be pretty interesting. I like to call it “Bombshell Championship Sunday”. Every Bombshell championship is on the line at Climax Control 120 and I have to say, I'm looking forward to this weekend. Sure, everyone will be talking about the main event, they'll be talking about the Roulette Rules match for the Bombshell Roulette and Internet Championship on the line. But we all know where the best match night will be this Sunday.”

[Mercedes holds up her set of the Bombshell Tag Team Championship at camera level for a moment, then places her title over her shoulder before looking back at the camera.]

“It's for Big Red, the Bombshell Tag Team Championship of the World. The Anti-Mean Girls, myself and Delia Darling, versus The Fallen. And oh, how the mighty have fallen. It kind of writes itself. But it all seriousness, Gothika Raynin, you two may be a very good tag team, but you're beatable. Misty and Vixen did it to end your five-month reign, Amanda and Veronica ended your most recent run. And a few teams have surprised you now and again, like Cynthia Warren and Candy Overton?”

[A raised eyebrow from Mercedes. It was a painful match to watch if you weren't a fan of The Fallen. In fact, it was probably one of the matches they would like to forget, especially as how The Sweet Nurses were defeated against the then champions, Amanda and Veronica.]

“It's not very often that we see The Fallen in the six-sided ring these days either. You win here, you lose there, you take an extended vacation. Lord knows had the top brass liked you enough, they'd probably would have kept the title on you two for months. Then again, we can't all be The Freakettes now, can we? As a matter of fact, the last time you actually teamed together was when you had to defend the titles against Vero and Mandy, which, of course, you lost. After that, we haven't seen or heard from you until Gothika was called in for a singles match against Keira Fisher, and that was back in June.” I don't know what kind of perks you have in your contracts, but that sounds like something I could get used to. Except taking a few weeks off isn't something I'm used to.

“Now, Raynin, I know you're still reeling from that loss to Mikah a couple of weeks ago, and believe me, it was tough seeing you fall short to her twice in two weeks. Maybe she knows something the rest of the division don't? As a matter of fact, I wonder  if she could offer me a few tips ahead of our match.”

[Mercedes holds up her cellphone and begins pounding the numbers in.]

“Hopefully she's not too busy.”

[Holding the phone up to her ear, Mercedes waits as the phone rings a couple of times before the line picks up. Just as Mercedes speaks into it, her expression changes. She's talking into Mikah's answering machine.]

Mikah's Answering Machine: Hi! This is Mikah Stephens, current holder of the SCW World Bombshell Title. Sorry, I can't get to the...

[Mercedes promptly hangs up.]

“The nerve of that woman! No, I mean, I get it. Mikah has been pretty busy since she won the World Bombshell Championship. She's got all these promotional events and meet-and-greets and interview appearances and photo-ops. You know how it is when you're successful. Could be she's having a playdate with her little one and her hubbie.”

[Mercedes begins dialing again.]

“Maybe she's free now, so I'll give it another shot. If at first you don't succeed...”

Mikah's Answering Machine: Hi! This is Mikah Stephens, current holder of the SCW World Bombshell Title. (mouths the words "yes, we know this, Mikah.") Sorry, I can't get to the phone right now. I'm too busy being more awesome than you. If you leave a message, I'll be sure to get back to you. Maybe. *beep*

“Hola, Mika! Como te va? Hey, listen, it's Mercedes Vargas, you know, the only other successful former member of the Mean Girls? Remember when you called me the Gretchen Wieners of the group in a promo that one time? (laughs) “Yeah , that was too funny. Of course, I could have just said Mercedes. I mean, how many other Mercedes do you possibly know? OK, it's a very common name and I still hate the comments I get for it. You have it easy. Who makes fun of a biblical name, right?”

[Mercedes scowls as she holds the phone away from her. She shakes her head.]

“Ooohkay, so I got cut off. These answering machines can only hold so much time. I'm going to call her right back and finish that message. So, here we go.”

Mikah's Answering Machine: Hi! This is Mikah Stephens, current holder of the SCW World Bombshell Title. (mouths the word “really” and looks somewhat disgusted as the message plays) Sorry, I can't get to the... phone right now. I'm too busy being more awesome than you. If you leave a message, I'll be sure to get back to you. Maybe. *beep*

“Hey, it's me again. Mercedes Vargas. Mercedes, your BFF, former three-time and longest reigning Bombshell Roulette Champion. I get that you probably are away from your phone right now. Maybe you turned off your phone for your flight. Makes sense. Turbulence and all that jazz. Anyways, I know you're busy cutting your promo against Amanda, but um just wondering if you any tips for me and Delia in our title defense against The Fallen? You had Raynin number a few times, so we can get together, compare notes, talk some strategy...

[When the phone cuts off again, Mercedes throws it aside.]

“Welp! Looks like I'm on my own. I don't think I'll need her help anyway. So, am I a worried about this match? Heck no, I'm not worried. Raynin, Gothika, there is a measure of respect I have for the both of you. After all, you both have accomplished something I have yet to do, and that's winning the World Bombshell Championship. But I have a feeling that too will come to pass. Management thinks that I'm more than prepared to be a contender to Mikah's championship, and I will be, when I'm good and ready.

"For now, as good as you think you are, I know that Delia and I can and will walk out of Climax Control with these titles still around our waist. Don't get me wrong, Gothika and Raynin, these titles might look good around your waists – and if you're sensing a but here, that's because there is one – BUT I think they're better safe right where they are. As much as you would love to make history again and become the first-ever three-time tag champs – something not even the SCW World Tag Team Championship has ever done – we're going to make sure you work for that right.”

[Mercedes begins losing her train of thought before her head shot up again as she almost forgot something to mention.]

“But more importantly, on that night, on 7/19, yours truly will be joining the 50-matches club. It's an exclusive who's who of Bombshells that has stood the test of time. If Misty hadn't go off and retire, she probably would have gotten those two more matches before heading out into the sunset. Unfortunately, Vixen not only broke her record, but surpassed 50 wins. And if you THAT is crazy, Amy Marshall is three matches away from breaking Vix's record of 56 matches. As if Amy hasn't already had an amazing year as it is.

“But you know what's really crazy? I will have beaten the record for wrestling 50 matches oh, say, a full four months sooner than Vixen and Amy Marshall. How about that?

"This Sunday at Climax Control 120, are the Anti-Mean Girls walking out still World Bombshell Tag Team Champions?

"The short answer, is yes."

[Fade]