Scene One: Baby Things
Where: Marcus and Candy’s Las Vegas Home
When: 2 weeks ago, Friday March 26th. Early afternoon, roughly 2 PM.
**The scene fades up inside the living room in the home of Marcus Cage and his wife, Candy. In the middle of the floor was a pink and white baby blanket with some toys spread across it. In the middle lay baby Ruby, laying on her back. Above her was one of those toys for babies to play with while on their back, with little animal toys hanging down from it. She coo’ed a little as she batted her little hands at one of the toys. Candy laid on the floor next to her, on her side, just watching her play with a huge smile on her face.**
Candy: Can you believe it, Marcus? We’ve had baby Ruby for a whole month now and I love her sooooo much. She has really changed our lives.
Marcus Cage: She certainly has.
Candy: Makes you feel so… complete. Marcus?
Marcus Cage: What?
Candy: Is it wrong that on one hand I do want them to find a family for rubh… so she can grow up happy and healthy… but on the other hand I don't want them to find her a family because then she will have to stay with us for ever and ever???
**He smiled softly and sat down on the floor next to her**
Marcus Cage: Not at all. You want what is best for her. That is what being a parent is all about. There’s nothing wrong with that. But speaking of…
**Before he could say anything else, there was a knock at the door. He gets to his feet and answers the door. It was Tonya, the lady from the foster agency. Marcus welcomed her in and closed the door behind them. They walked into the living room where Candy had gotten up and picked up Ruby. She was holding her on her hip and Ruby was just being so adorable, smiling like crazy.**
Tonya:[/b Oh look at you, darlin’. You have grown so much.
**Tonya played with her for a moment before looking at Candy.**
Candy: So, what can we do for you? Is this a random check in to make sure everything is ok?
Tonya:[/b Uh… no. I’m here because we have a family who want to adopt Ruby.
**Candy’s face drooped almost instantly. Tears began to well up in her eyes.**
Candy: So… you are here to take her from me? NO! You can’t have her back… I love her too much… Marcus… do something.
Marcus Cage: There’s… really not much I can do at this point. It’s pretty much all done at this point, right Tonya?
**He looked at Tonya who nodded.**
Tonya:[/b All but the last signature.
Candy: No…
**Tonya reached into her briefcase and pulled out a folder with some papers in it. She held them out and handed them to Marcus, who took them and walked up to Candy with a pen in his hand.**
Marcus Cage: I know how much you love her, I love her just as much. And I don’t want her to go and live with another family either. Which is why last week I contacted Tonya and started the official adoption papers. She was able to push them through rather quickly… so just one little signature from you and it’s all done.
Candy: I… I don’t understand?
Marcus Cage: These adoption papers? They are so that WE can adopt Ruby. Officially, and permanently. Once you sign these papers, she is ours. So… what do you say… Mommy?
**Candy’s eyes lit up as the tears started to flow down her cheeks. She handed Ruby to Marcus and quickly signed the papers, handing them back to Tonya.**
Tonya:[/b I will get these filed right away. You guys are going to be a great set of parents to her. Congratulations, Mom and Dad.
**Tonya smiled as she put the papers away and lets herself out. Marcus looks at Candy and the two share an embrace with baby Ruby.**
Candy: Marcus… you are the best.
Marcus Cage: I knew how devastated you, and I, would be if we had to give her up. I see you with her and that first night, as I watched you cradle her in your arms and softly sing a lullaby to her, I knew she was meant to be OUR baby. I felt it.
Candy: I DID TOO!!!
Marcus Cage: And THAT is why we are the perfect team. Happy Anniversary, Candy.
**Marcus holds Ruby out a little bit and starts talking to her in baby talk.**
Marcus Cage: What do you think of that, little Ruby Cage?
Candy: I LOVE THE SOUND OF THAT!!!
Marcus Cage: Me too, Candy. Me, too.
**Ruby coo’s and reaches out for Candy as the scene fades to black.**
Scene Two- A Super Sweet Return
Where: The Arena
When: Friday, April 9th. Late afternoon.
**The scene opens up in the back of the arena where Pussy Willow was standing in the interview area with a mic, standing next to Candy.**
Pussy Willow:[/b Hello SCW Fans! I’m standing here with former Roulette Women’s Champion, Candy.
**Candy smiled wide and waved towards the camera.**
Pussy Willow:[/b Candy, you have been out of action for about a month, and you are making your return to the ring this weekend. Everyone is wondering what had you out for so long, and if you are ok?
Candy: Yeah, I’m ok. Better than ok, I’m amazing and perfect! I took a little time off so that me and Marcus and Ruby could be together as a family because… well.. We officially adopted her!!!
Pussy Willow:[/b That’s amazing! I’m so happy for you.
Candy: Thank you! But I’m ready now to come back to the ring and make my SUPER SWEET RETURN!!!
Pussy Willow:[/b And what a return it is! Krystal Wolfe and Bea Barnheart in a triple threat Roulette Qualifier.
Candy: I’m suuuuuuuuper excited to be able to be in a match like this. I mean, I have wanted to win my Roulette title back since I lost it… but things have been so crazy with everything going on. But… I’m a mommy now… and that means that everything I do is no longer just for me… it’s for my family. And I want Ruby to be able to be proud of her mommy. And I am gonna make her proud by winning this match and qualifying for Into The Void.
Pussy Willow:[/b Any words for your opponents?
Candy: Well, I don’t really know Krystal that much. But she seems nice. I have beaten Bea before, so I think I really stand a chance. And I’m really really motivated to win. So I wanna wish them good luck. Because this is really really REALLY important to me. And I’m in it to win it!!!
**With that, Candy skipped off down the hall, sending the scene to black**
