Scene One: Destiny…
Location: New York City, backstage at a Hall of Fame Ceremony she was hosting
When: Unknown Date, early evening.
(The scene opens up in the back of an arena. People were scurrying everywhere, lots of production people wearing masks trying to get everything in order. Candy was sitting at the hair and makeup table, with Baby Ruby in her carseat sat up on a chair next to Candy. Candy was putting on some lipstick when she heard her sleeping baby begin to coo and babble in the seat. She turns her head and is greeted by the sparkling eyes and adorable smile she loves so much.)
Candy: Well, good morning sleepy head. I hope you had a good nap. You have a bunch of people who want to meet you. Yes you do…
(She started talking in the baby voice. Everyone knows the voice I mean.)
Candy: You are such a lucky little girl! You have so many Aunties and Uncles who just can’t wait to see that smiling face of yours.
(Ruby started reaching out and looking around.)
Candy: Oh don’t worry, sweety. Daddy had to take Fluffy and Hero out to potty. He’ll be back before ya know it. Let’s get you out of that seat, huh?
(She takes Ruby out of the seat and holds her on her hip when she hears a slight squeal from down the hallway, followed by a very familiar voice.)
Bella: MAL! Candy has the baby and she’s awake! HURRY UP!
(The voice was none other than her dear friend, Bella Madison. She then heard an annoyed Malachi in the background.)
Mal: Go on without me…
Bella: Oh just shut up, smile, and say something nice to her about the baby. Got it?
Mal: Do I have to?
Bella: If you want to have ANY fun tonight… yes.
Mal: Damnit…
(They walk up to Candy, who is very excited to see them.)
Candy: BELLA! BESTIE MAL! I’m so glad you guys are here… and just in time! Ruby just woke up from her nap and she is SUPER smiley and happy.
(Bella’s face lights up when she sees the baby.)
Bella: Oh look at how beautiful she is! Both of you. God, Candy, you are glowing. Motherhood looks amazing on you.
Candy: Awe, thank you Bella. It will look amazing on you too, some day.
(Bella smiles kinda coyly and side glances over at Malachi a little bit.)
Bella: Some day.
(Bella turns her focus on to Ruby with a soft smile)
Bella: Can I?
Candy: Of course you can!
(She handed Ruby to Bella, and Ruby was all smiles as Bella held her. Ruby reached out and grabbed a handful of Bella’s hair.)
Candy: You remember I told you about your Auntie Bella? This is her. She’s nice, we like her.
Bella: Auntie Bella? God I love the sound of that.
Candy: And this grumpy looking thing next to her is Uncle Mal… he’s kinda cranky so you gotta be careful with him.
(Bella stifled a giggle, Malachi did not look amused.)
Mal: I told you already… I’m not Uncle…
(Bella stomped on his foot and he screamed out as he started to jump up and down a little bit. Ruby started to giggle.)
Candy: Uncle Mal is funny, huh Ruby?
(Ruby then started reaching out for Malachi. Malachi took a step back and shook his head.)
Mal: Nope… I don’t handle babies.
(Bella speaks through gritted teeth)
Bella: HOLD… THE… BABY…
(Malachi let out a defeated sigh and took Ruby and held her under her arms, roughly half an arms distance from his face. She was giggling like crazy and reaching out, trying to grab his face)
Bella: So… how long are you guys in town?
Candy: Oh, we are here for the whole Destiny week! Can’t miss any of the action!
Bella: Ah, gonna be back just in time for Into The Void.
Candy: Yeah. I don’t know how you guys do all the back and forth between here and there all the time. I mean, between Me, Marcus, Fluffy, Hero, and Ruby… it takes like a week just to pack! Who knew that babies need so much stuff!
Bella: I can only imagine. Did you hear that they sent out emails letting people know who they are booked against for Into The Void?
Candy: Yeah, I got the email this morning. Who is Azurill Webbing?
(Bella chuckled.)
Bella: Azurine Vebbins.
Candy: That’s what I said.
Bella: She’s pretty new. She’s had like 2 matches. She won her first one, oddly enough against the same person you won your debut match again… Apple Coren. I actually beat her last week at the 300th episode.
Candy: OHHHHHHH ok!!! That’s actually pretty cool!
Mal: Uh… um… what’s she doing?
(Candy and Bella both look over at Malachi, still holding her about half an arms length from him. She had a funny look on her face. Candy giggled a little bit.)
Candy: That’s her “boom boom” face.
Mal: Boom boom?
Bella: I think it means…
(Before Bella could finish the thought, a farting noise was heard. Malachi held her out at a full arms distance away now.)
Mal: I THINK I BROKE IT!
(Candy laughs and takes Ruby back from Malachi)
Candy: Awe, Ruby, did you poopy on Uncle Mal?
(Ruby let out the cutest giggle.)
Candy: Oh boy that’s a stinky one… I think she likes you, Malachi. I should probably go get her cleaned up… it was great to see you guys. I hope we can hang out again before we leave?
Bella: I’d love that. And I’m sure Cam and Alanah would love to meet this cute little stink bomb. Their hormones would go ballistic.
Candy: Sounds perfect! Uh, if you see Marcus will you tell him I’ll be right back?
(She picks up the diaper bag and walks off down the hall with Ruby towards the bathrooms. Bella looks over at Malachi.)
Bella: Haha you got pooped on.
(With that, the scene faded to black.)
Scene Two: Feels Good To Be Home
Where: Candy’s living room
When: unknown
(The scene fades up with Candy sitting on her couch with her laptop on her lap. The view to be seen is simply Candy on the webcam. She smiles and waves as she starts to record.)
Candy: HI GUYS!! I’m so excited to see you all. I’m back home now from New York. Baby Ruby did AMAZING on her first road trip. She loved meeting so many people. Thank you to everyone who took the time to meet her. But now that I’m back, I gotta focus on my match for Into The Void. See, I get to face this new person whose name is Aquamarine Webster… no that’s not right…
(From off Screen, her husband Marcus could be heard. He kind of popped into view holding Ruby for a second.)
Marcus: Azurine Vebbins.
Candy: That’s what I said! What a unique and interesting name! Never heard one quite like it. But it’s kinda cool cuz Azurill… we have so much in common! We debuted against the same person, Apple Coren… and won! How cool is that! It’s like destiny and fate saying we should be besties!!! I know I know… I have a lot of besties already. But it’s ok! You can have as many besties as you want!!! I guess we’ll see out there in the ring. I hear your pretty good! You had a match with Bella last week, and she said you kept her on her toes. So I just wanna wish you good luck out there!
(Candy waved as she turned off her video stream, sending it to black)
