CONFESSIONS: PART 1
Sunday May 24th
Unaired Footage From Climax Control
After being pulled apart from a brawl with Alicia Lukas at ringside and led backstage, Bobbie Dahl is on a rampage. She’s absolutely furious and wants nothing more than to break free and bulldoze through everyone and everything to try and find Alicia and make her lay for what she just did. Several security guards are blocking her way, however, and she is NOT happy about it.
Bobbie: IF YOU DON’T GET OUT OF MY GOD DAMN WAY I’LL—
Christian: You’ll do what exactly, Bobbie?
Christian Underwood appears on the scene, ready to put an end to Bobbie’s tirade. She’s standing there, fuming and red in the face. Christian stares at her, arms folded as he is not intimidated by her outburst.
Bobbie: These assholes can’t block me forever! Alicia wants to paint me the bad guy?! I won’t let her!
Christian: What’s the matter? Don’t like a taste of your own medicine, sweetheart? You’ve attacked Alicia multiple times in recent months, as well as other Bombshells. I’d say you had it coming.
Bobbie snarls. She tries to step forward, bit the security guards continue to surround her and block her way.
Bobbie: That had NOTHING to do with Alicia and everything to do with that insensitive fat-phobic bitch, Bea! But Alicia wanted to protect HER?! It’s bullshit!
Christian: You settled whatever issue you had with Bea in the ring during your match. You beat her. Your actions afterward were NOT necessary. I suggest you end this little tirade of yours now or you’ll suffer the consequences.
Bobbie smirks, testing him.
Bobbie: Oh yeah? How’s that? Feeding me another three week suspension?! Other people have done worse, but everyone seems to have an issue with me!
Christian: Oh it won’t be three weeks this time, and it most certainly won’t be a suspension. If any further punishment needs to be handed down, you’ll be on the unemployment line, Bobbie.
Bobbie’s jaw drops. Christian now smirks at her.
Bobbie: You can’t be serious?!
Christian: I don’t think you want to test me and find out just how serious I am. I used to have a lot of admiration for you, Bobbie. The last several months? Not so much. I suggest you settle down, go back to the hotel and save all your frustration for your match against Alicia.
Bobbie is still shocked as Christian turns and walks away. Bobbie’s fists are clenched tight and she closes her eyes, taking in several deep breaths as she tries to calm herself. When she feels she is calmed down enough, she opens her eyes and tries to head towards the locker rooms. But the security guards block her again.
Bobbie: Can I at least go to the locker room to get my stuff?!
The head security guard is about to respond when a gentle and familiar voice behind them is heard. Bobbie looks past and is surprised to see Artie there.
Artie: I actually was allowed to get your stuff for you. I...I hope you don’t mind.
Bobbie smacks her forehead and lets out a growl.
Bobbie: Uuugghhh...Artie, what are you doing here?!
Artie: Well...I’m not one to give up, so...I’m choosing not to listen to you ordering me to go home.
Artie steps through the line of security guards, insisting he will be fine. He stands directly in front of Bobbie, holding her bag of belongings.
Artie: I think you’re done here for tonight, so I can take you back to the hotel.
Bobbie: I’m capable of going myself, thanks!
She reaches out to him, trying to take her bag, but he pulls it back, refusing to give it to her.
Artie: I know you can, but you’ve been avoiding me since I’ve been here and I want you to listen for once. I want us to have a conversation. No arguments.
Bobbie glares at him, shocked he would try and force her into a conversation she didn’t want to have. She didn’t know what he would do if she disagreed, but it was becoming more and more clear that he wasn’t giving up so if he wanted to talk, she would let him. It doesn’t mean she would do the same. She folds her arms across her chest and rolls her eyes.
Bobbie: Well I guess I have no choice, do I?
She turns and storms off towards the exit and Artie has to quickly follow after her. The security guards disperse soon after and the scene fades.
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Back At The Hotel…
Bobbie and Artie have just made it back to the hotel, but it didn’t take them very long. The Saxon Hotel is just a short distance away from The Staggs Dungeon, so they didn’t have a very long drive. But despite the short amount of time, Bobbie’s demeanor had changed drastically. She was no longer scowling, nor did she have her arms folded like a pouting five year old. She was much calmer, but also remained quiet.
As they entered the elevator, Bobbie was expecting to be led to his room, but she was surprised when he hit the button for the very top floor- where she wasn’t aware of any rooms.
Bobbie: Uhh, Artie…
Artie: I know what I’m doing. We could both use some fresh air, so we’ll go up to the top floor and then go to the roof from there. Less stairs…
She raises an eyebrow.
Bobbie: The roof? You know how high this building is, right?
Artie: Yeah, I do.
She blinked, still confused, but just looked away not saying another word. The elevator made the trek all the way up to the top floor and when the doors finally opened, Artie let her step out first. The exit door that led to the stairs to the roof were just a few feet ahead and Artie followed behind her as she approached the door.
Bobbie: You’re not going to, like, push me off the roof, are you? Because…I’m sure no one would blame you if you did.
Artie lets out a laugh but he shakes his head.
Artie: No, of course not. Other people might be tempted, but not me.
Bobbie shrugs but asks no more questions. They make the trek up the last floor and to the door leading to the roof. Artie holds the door open, allowing Bobbie to step out first. She’s reluctant, but walks out anyway. Artie drops her duffel bag between the door and the frame so the two don’t get locked on the roof.
Bobbie: Hey, don’t close that door! I don’t want to get...locked out…
She trails off as she turns and sees that he has already thought of that possibility before she could warn him. She lets out a laugh and then scratches her head.
Bobbie: So...uh...you want to tell me what this is all about? I mean, if I’m not going to plummet to my death…
Artie sighs and shakes his head. He studies Bobbie for a few moments before cracking a bit of a smile, albeit a confused one.
Artie: What is going on with you, Bobbie? Everyone else is just angry with you, but you have me really confused.
Bobbie: Confused about what, exactly, Artie? There’s nothing to be confused about. I told you to go back home to Illinois anyway…
He scratches his head.
Artie: Confused about what? Confused about this! Less than thirty minutes ago you were a raging lunatic at the Staggs Dungeon and now you’re so...calm. And you refuse to talk about anything. You used to know you could talk to me about anything.
Bobbie: Nothing is going on, Artie. I’m just letting all this crap with Alicia get to me, and you’re thinking there is more to it. Quit trying to make it into something it’s not.
She wasn’t being completely honest, but she made it seem as believable as she could. At least she hoped she had. Artie wasn’t accepting that answer, though, and he pressured her more.
Artie: You’re holding something back, Bobbie. And I don’t know why. Just talk to me. Please. I can tell that the Bobbie we all know and love is still in there. I’m looking at her right now.
Part of her wanted to just wrap her arms around him and never let go. She wanted to break down and beg him to take her back, but she couldn’t. Not yet. Not until she was sure it was safe...for both of them.
Bobbie: Can’t you just accept that, right now, I’m not that person? It may seem like I am, but I’m not. You don’t know how much I wish I was, but I’m not. And I honestly don’t know if I ever will be.
That was the truth. In the span of one year she had gone from being her bubbly fun loving self, the woman who just had fun with life without a care; to being the angry backstabbing version everyone had witnessed the last few months. She had lost friends because of it. She had pushed away her family. And her reputation might very well be ruined. But Artie could tell she was trying.
Artie: Again, I’m not so sure I believe that. You’re fighting something, and a part of me thinks I know the answer, but maybe I don’t. I just don’t know why you want to do it alone.
Bobbie: Why wouldn’t I? I’ve already pushed everyone away, including you. I’ve given you every reason to hate me, and your mother does. Everyone in SCW thinks I’m a coward, among other things. Why would you want to help me? They’ll just target you and call you stupid for doing it.
Artie shrugs.
Artie: So? They thought I was stupid anyway just because your bigger than me and how different we are. But we never cared before. You’re not beyond help, Bobbie. You’re not past the point of no return.
Bobbie stares at him for a few long moments, trying to think of anything to say. But she couldn’t. She was lost for words. She turned around and walked over to the edge of the roof, looking down below. She almost regretted that because of how high up they were.
Bobbie: I don’t know what you want me to say, Artie. I’d love nothing more than to fix the mess I’ve made, but I can’t do it right now.
Artie thinks for a moment, trying to process her words. He slowly walks up behind her, closing the distance between them.
Artie: But you won’t tell me why. Just tell me why.
Bobbie: Because I don’t want to hurt you anymore than I already have! I haven’t even figured out how to control my emotions right now, and I’m sick of hurting you! This doesn’t make any more sense to me than it does to you so just let me figure it out on my own! Haven’t you had enough?!
She spins around as she yells at him, losing her temper once again. He’s not bothered by it, though. Not anymore, and he shakes his head.
Artie: Not really. I miss you, Bobbie. I miss the fun we had together. Maybe we could just...start slow? I...I could come out to the ring with you for your match against Alicia. You’re going to need some support for that.
She laughs and shakes her head.
Bobbie: No, I don’t. Besides, you’re not going to want to witness what she’s going to do to me.
Artie: You say that like you’ve already lost. You don’t think you can beat her?
Bobbie: Oh I know I can beat her. But it doesn’t mean she’s not gonna beat my ass anyway. And people think she’s going to. I’m just sick of it!
Bobbie leans against the edge of the roof and folds her arms. Artie walks up next to her and does the same, making it a point to not look over the edge, for fear he might get sick.
Artie: Sick of what? Because a lot of people are sick of you attacking people from behind for no apparent reason.
Bobbie: I had a freaking reason, Artie! And I’m sick of everything! I don’t even want to try and explain because you wouldn’t understand. No one would. Just...get back together with Ronnie or something. She was at least good for you…
It hurt her to say those words, because she had fought with Ronnie for so long. She had fought to show the world, and Artie, what type of person Ronnie really was, and it had finally worked. But then Bobbie had turned into so much worse. She had done so much worse than Ronnie ever did. Artie stares at her, shocked.
Artie: You...You’re kidding, right? Ronnie wasn’t food for me, Bobbie. Not really. I only started dating her in the first place because of you.
Bobbie quickly looks at Artie, more confused than she has been.
Bobbie: Because of me? What the hell does that mean?!
Artie laughs awkwardly before he cracks a smile at Bobbie.
Artie: I...I was trying to build up the courage to tell you the truth, and to finally tell you how I felt. But...I had no idea what I was doing. So I kinda..practiced. I wasn’t expecting it to go on as long as it did with her, but I also had no idea how to break up with her.
Bobbie’s jaw drops. She stares at Artie, waiting for any sign that he might be making this up just to make her feel better, but deep down she knew he never would. She finally lets out an astonished laugh and looks away from him for a moment, at a loss for words. A long silence falls between them, until Bobbie breaks it with a confession of her own.
Bobbie: I...I never slept with anyone else you know. That was all a lie.
Artie nods and he looks at her.
Artie: You think I don’t know that? I know you made it up to push me away. And I let it, but not because I believed you. Because I needed a break from the craziness. In hindsight, maybe that was a mistake because you’ve spiraled more out of control since then.
Bobbie raises an eyebrow. Spiraled more out of control? She had just confessed to him that she lied about cheating on him, and that was his reaction? Oh..oh no. Calm down, Bobbie. Not here. Not now. She looks away and takes in a few deep breaths, trying to calm herself. She does not want to go off on him again. Lucky for her, Artie speaks again.
Artie: So...what now? I’ve confessed. You’ve confessed. Are things...better? Between us?
Bobbie keeps her eyes closed, doing some calming breathing. She completely ignores Artie, or chooses not to respond, as she tries to keep her emotions in check.
Artie: Bobbie? You...you okay?
Bobbie: Not now, Artie.
She opens her eyes and turns to face him. The look on her face is mixed with heartache and increasing anger.
Bobbie: I...can’t do this right now. None of what we said right now changes a thing at the moment. You just...you need to keep your distance from me. And...I need to get off this roof. I’m...I’m starting to feel sick.
She started to make a dash for the door, but Artie grabbed her hand again. Just like last week after getting stuck in the elevator with Evie. His touch brought on feelings she wanted, but she couldn’t let herself act on yet. And it killed her even more. Made her angry at herself. She yanked it away as he gave her a pleading look.
Artie: I...I can’t do that Bobbie. Not when you need someone. You need me, but you won’t admit it.
Bobbie: You’re right, I do..
Artie’s eyes light up, thinking he had finally gotten through to her. Unfortunately, no go yet.
Bobbie: I need you to stay away from me until I figure things out. I...I have to...I have to go. I have to get off this god damn roof!
Bobbie then turns and rushes back to the door. She swings it wide open, though she doesn’t need to, and picks up her duffel bag. Artie has to bolt as quickly as he can to catch the door before it closes and locks him on the roof. He watches as Bobbie starts rushing down the stairs, instead of heading towards the elevators just outside the other door. He’d give her some space, for now, if that is what she needed. Clearly the old Bobbie was still in there, and she was fighting to come back. And that was enough for him.
This week has been the week of confessions, so why not continue what I already started? Not that anyone will even care, or really understand anything I’m about to say, but maybe it’ll help to get certain things off my chest as I head into this long awaited match against Alicia Lukas next Sunday. I know her promo is airing right now, and a part of me is curious to go watch it, but...I’m not one to do that. I’ll get my shit out of the way, and then see what she has to say to me. No need to pull a stunt like Jessie Salco against Amber Ryan last week, am I right?
Six months ago I went from being a generally carefree woman who just had fun with everything, to being the most hated bitch on the roster. And it all started with one decision. When I shoved Dani Weston into the wall, re-injuring her shoulder. I’m not sitting here and making any excuses about it. Yeah, I freaking did it, but I also had a reason. A shitty reason, but a reason nonetheless. And it all ties into this craziness that’s going on with Alicia right now.
You see, Dani and I...we were kinda friends before I put her back on the injured list. At least we were starting to be, because of our mutual friendship with Fenris. She wasn’t on the active roster at the moment, and I was busting my ass to win a championship, because it’s what I wanted. It’s what I still want, but circumstances have changed, so I’ve had to change up my plans. But I kept failing. I kept getting my opportunity, and I would fail when it all mattered most, and I didn’t know what to do. Then Dani declared she was ready to make her return, and build her way back up to the World Bombshell Championship. I just...my blood started to boil.
So I put her back on the shelf, thinking it would better my chances. I wanted to go up against Alicia Lukas and end her reign. I never thought for a second that Roxi Johnson would actually defeat Alicia, so I was floored. But then Alicia made herself even more vulnerable. She let every single one of us know that she was injured. But she wasn’t out for long and she would get her title back one way or another.
No. I couldn’t let that happen. Sure, I wanted to be the one to end her reign. But, Roxi beat me to it. But I also couldn’t let Alicia stick around and bring on Alicia versus Roxi for the title again. I couldn’t let Alicia get back what she had claimed was hers, because...I was over it. I was over her! Hell, I think everyone was. We all needed a break from Alicia Lukas, so I did everyone a favor, and I busted her shoulder even more. But the reaction I had wasn’t exactly what I was expecting. Because of how I did it, everyone was still against me! Roxi included!
But my plan to eliminate Alicia didn’t work out for me, either. I thought I could beat Roxi. Hell, I came close I think. I pushed that superhero to her limits, but something was off, and I failed again. Talk about frustration overload. And ever since then the World Bombshell Championship has been bouncing around, from one Bombshell to the next, and all my bad decisions are coming back to bite me in the ass.
Including Alicia Lukas. Ain’t that right, Alicia?
You’ve finally made your long awaited return to SCW after several months on the injured reserve. You’ve fought and clawed your way back, because you’re not ready for it to be over. You’re not ready to drift back and slowly start to become irrelevant, regardless of the fact you were on Tommy Knocks’ Greatest Of All Time list. You’re back, and you’ve made it known that you want that World Bombshell title back, because it’s yours. Face it, Alicia, while you might get your return shot, your days as World Bombshell Champion are over. Because people are over you as a whole. You might be a little nicer these days, and say you respect this person or that person, but people don’t care. They don’t want to see you back at the top. They might not outwardly admit it, but they secretly want to see me beat you just to shut you the hell up and bring you down a few notches.
And I’m gonna try my damndest. I’m sick of you acting like you’re the only one worthy of being considered the best Bombshell the roster has to offer. I’m sick of you picking and choosing where your respect lies. Yeah, I busted your shoulder. Yeah, I’ve done sneaky shit since you’ve been back, but all I want is some respect of my own. Not necessarily as a person, but as a God damn competitor, but you and so many others refuse to give it to me!
So I’m fat! Sure, consider me obese, but I think I’ve proven myself more than enough in that ring to be considered a threat despite my size! Speaking of respect, you had a good amount from me, Alicia, but the second you came out and protected Bea Barnhardt, you lost a great deal. Because had she said the same things to me she did in that promo and on Climax Control, but I was still everyone’s favorite bubblebutt...Yeah I said bubblebutt...No one would have stopped me. Not even you. The fact is, you protected a fat-phobic piece of trash.
Who is going to protect you, though, Alicia? When I beat you at Into The Void, who would rush down to the ring to stop me from finishing you off? You might think there would be someone who would, but I really think you should guess again. No one is going to protect you, because they don’t want to. Because they don’t care. Don’t you get it, Alicia? People may not like me very much, but they sure as shit don’t like you either.
People don’t have to say it. I hear the whispers and the rumors. I’m not stupid. Win or lose, I know after our match that you’re going to target that World Bombshell Championship, no matter who the champion is. I know you secretly want Evie to beat Andrea, too, because you beat Evie last week so you’ve got one up on her. But do you really think Evie will let that happen again? Do you really think you can beat her twice?
Nope.
No matter who walks out as the World Bombshell Champion at Into The Void, Alicia, your chances of getting it back are slim to none. Besides, I think the competition is going to get a lot more heated after Into The Void, so your chances go down even further. Call it a gut feeling. And no, that gut feeling is not gas from my lunch, either. It’s called instinct.
I’m not running away from you, Alicia. If I were, I’d have let the back injury I suffered after my match against Dani do the job for me. But I refused to take time off, because as much as you want to beat my ass and get revenge for what I did, I’ve been wanting to face you for the past eight months. I’d say it’s too bad there’s no title on the line, but maybe it’s better this way. Just a good old fashioned slug fest.
One week, Alicia. You’ve got one week until you finally get me in that ring, one-on-one.
And I can’t wait…