{Our scene opens at the Palm Eastern Cemetary, as displayed by the concrete sign, as Roxi talks a walk that is familiar to her. She sees other mourners on her path, but eventually she finds what she is looking for. The grave of her friend.}
MISTY O’MALLEY
BELOVED MOTHER, WIFE, DAUGHTER, & SISTER
{Roxi takes a breath and sits down beside the grave, maintain her composure for now.} Roxi – It's been a long time.
{Roxi sighs.} Roxi – I've been doing this too often lately, dealing with old ghosts. I just did this a few weeks ago with another friend and... it just seems I’ve lost so much already, but it just... feels right to be here.
{Roxi turns away from the headstone, dropping her head and breathing deeply.} Roxi – It's been way too long since I came by and I apologize for not doing this more often. But you know how hard it is to see something you never wanted to see if your life, much less keep coming back to it, right? I mean, maybe you do. I don’t know because I... never got the chance to ask you before. But it’s not like I expected this to be happening right now.
{Roxi takes a moment to wipe her eyes as they have tears welling up in them.} Roxi – At least you can give me some credit for not breaking down right away this time... right? I know, I know, you would be telling me right now that I didn’t have to come here and I don’t, you’re right, but I wanted to give you some space, I know you weren’t like... the most social person, but I don’t want to leave you alone for too long. It means a lot to me, to be able to come here, regardless of how you may think about it.
{Roxi chuckles, almost through tears, but she wipes her eyes again.} Roxi – I swear one day this will get easier. I just... I came to talk to you because I think you should maybe know how things are changing. And to... uh, thank you for last summer and your assistance. I know you were looking out for me, and I appreciate that help.
{Roxi pats the gravestone and rubs on it like it was a person’s shoulder and back.} Roxi – But anyway, Nate is... he’s getting big and every day he does or says something that amazes me. He does ask about you from time to time and it’s not getting any easier to tell him that you’re busy. It does seem odd that he remembers you from pictures but he does. But, I think that just speaks about how big of an influence you were. A lot more people remember you than you think. I know, I know, you would be just fine without all the attention, but I’m just saying you deserve it.
{Roxi takes another deep breath and shrugs.} Roxi – Owen is... Owen is getting even bigger and cuter every day and I’m super jealous of you for that. He’s gonna be breaking hearts for a long, long time. His dad, well... Look, I try to stay out of O’Malley’s business too much. I try not to judge him for his own choices. I can’t make them for him and I know at times he struggles with it. I just... out of respect for you, I look out for Owen. Now, I know O’Malley wouldn’t put Owen in any danger, but I feel like it’s my duty to make sure. That’s really all I’m trying to do. I just look on from afar and just keep an eye out. Hopefully, I’ll get to see Owen again soon, but I just wanted you to know, that despite everything, O’Malley is... a good father. There was some bumpiness there with some legal stuff, but O’Malley cares. He does.
{Roxi again wipes away some tears before leaning back against the headstone.} Roxi – It's gonna be the 300th episode of Climax Control soon and it got me thinking that it just isn’t the same without you being there. I know, I know you moved on and everything but still, it’s your house just as much as anyone else’s. I just want you to know that. Christian asked about matches and well... for a moment there, I almost forgot you were gone and I was going to say your name. Because it would have been the best thing. But... obviously, you can’t make it so I had to go another route. But, I just know that, I know that some way, you’ve always been there, and you’re always watching. And I want you to know, that I’m going to try and do my best to put on a show to honor you, because you are my friend.
{Roxi slowly stands up, before hunching over, dry heaving for a moment, and then just out and out crying for about a minute. She slowly straightens back up, and takes a deep breath. Before turning back to the grave.} Roxi – I... I’m always going to be there for you, my friend. I’m gonna get out of here before I spend all day here, rambling on like an old gossipy woman. I miss you. I love you. And... like always, if you ever need anything, I will never be too far away. I will see you again... one day.
{Roxi waves to the gravestone before departing, the scene fading.}
"I'll always be there. Always. It's not the powers. Not the cape. It's about standing up for justice. For truth. As long as people like you are out there, I'll be there. Always."
- Superman (Action Comics Vol 1 840)
Hello SCW,
It has been a while since I came before and honestly, it has been a refreshing to have time to think and prepare for what’s to come. I do want to apologize to Myra Rivers for not making any statements about our upcoming championship match, but then again, I don’t think words need to be said in order to demonstrate how huge this match upcoming actually is. For now, just know that I have not forgotten nor am I overlooking Myra Rivers by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, I am very much looking forward to that match and I am excited to see what lies ahead. But that is a little bit away, and my focus is right now on Climax Control #300.
Now, I’m not really one to really brag about anything, but as the record books will show, I am one of only two people, much less Bombshells, to have actually wrestled on The 100th, 200th and now 300th shows. I am actually kinda proud of that accomplishment, it shows that I have stood the test of time and I have become a stalwart here in SCW. The only other person is Zuri Chastain, who is now having her retirement match on CC300. So, I do wish her the best. But with everyone who has competed in SCW, to basically be the iron woman of SCW is something I hold very dear. But more to the point, to be able to share the ring with the 3 people I get to share it with, makes it much more special than it already is.
When Christian first asked about CC300, there was only one person I had in mind to try and wrestle on that night, and that was Amy Marshall. It did get me thinking about what could have been. And how, there is an emptiness that my friend Misty isn’t here, and she would have easily been my choice. But the fact is... she isn’t here anymore. But the consolation prize of facing Amy Marshall is just as good. Heck, I am here in SCW, because of Amy Marshall, she was here before me, and knowing about her and wanting to test myself against her brought me here, and I can tell you right now, I do not regret that choice in the slightest. Amy has proven herself to be one of the best ever in SCW, and through all of out up and downs and going all over the place, she has become one of my dearest and closest friends. We haven’t always seen eye to eye, but at the end of the day, she has always brought out the best in me, and I hope I did the same for her. We won feud and match of the year just a few years ago, and it has given me fond memories and made us both better at the end of the day. So when the chance to possibly wrestle her again came up, there was no hesitating.
Now, I may have uh... struggled with my wording on asking for a match, but that’s just how Amy and I are. It’s just some fun and games because we are so close. I mean, you have to fight fire with fire sometimes, especially when your friend runs an adult entertainment company and.. Uh... some other stuff having happened, but it’s all in good fun. But I was thrilled to have Amy accept and make the match one more time, because Amy obviously has gone through some changes. Being a mom changes the way you do things, and I don’t have any regrets about taking the time off to watch my son grow up. That was one of the happiest times of my life. And I saw it in Amy’s eyes when she brought Beckett around to visit. It’s that look of pride and accomplishment that doesn’t happen all the time. That look was there, and I am proud of Amy and so thankful she is my friend, and even more thankful that I get a chance to step into the ring with her at least one more time.
But then, the fun doesn’t stop there, does it?
No. In fact, there’s a couple of other dance partners. My wife, Keira, and Jessie Salco. Now, Jessie has my respect as a wrestler, and as a fighter. She has never stopped fighting and competing no matter the odds or the stipulation. It’s that kind of determination that got Jessie where she is today. But as much as I want to, as much as feel like I should let it go. As a mom, insulting and threatening my son is still a sore spot. Now, since then, a lot of time has passed and that doesn’t bother me as much as it used to. I know that Jessie was frustrated with things and trying something different, and that was the result. The reason I bring it up, is because now, it is in the past for me. I’m over it, and once I got an actual chance to sit down and really speak with Jessie, she ended up being one of the most down to earth people I know. And to understand her frustration was very key for me, and I am very appreciative to hear from Jessie, and well... when Keira suggested that she, along with Jessie be added and made this a tag team match? The fit was absolutely perfect.
I am sorry to Jessie for getting her wrapped up in some Team Hero off the wall shananegins that resulted in a trip to the hospital, but that was something I wanted to avoid all the same. But now, that’s over, everything that did happen with Jessie is now water under the bridge, now it’s all about this match, on CC300 and doing what Team Hero and the Metal and Punk Connection do best. Now, as far as who the better team is, I think the answer is pretty obvious, but at the same time, I’m ready to prove it one more time.
Team Hero, no matter how long we don’t tag with each other, we’re family, we’re a couple, we are never far apart and we have the bond to be as good at any time as we were before. I have no doubts that if there was a bombshell’s tag team titles still, we would be holding them again. Team Hero changed the game, and both Jessie and Amy know that. And now, as CC300 approaches, it is just another opportunity for us to show just how good Team Hero is, was, and will be.
But that, is just an added bonus, the real treat, is having 4 friends, in the ring giving it their all, just one more time, for now. I want all 3 to know that I love them and this is the most excited I’ve been for a match in a long time. I am so looking forward to doing this match, and... you know, coming out on top just one more time as well.
I cannot wait. Team Hero, vs. The Metal and Punk connection.
Let’s do this.
See you all there.
