Post by gabegriffin on Feb 13, 2013 11:26:24 GMT -5
Scene opens backstage Thursday night, the camera is following Gabe as he nears the locker room. Cami James rounds a corner and almost bumps into Gabriel.
Cami: Whoops, oh there you are.
Gabe: Yea, where you looking for me?
Cami: Of course, Saw you win wanted to tell you congratulations.
Gabe: Thanks, I really appreciate it. You know you've been so awesome the past week.
Cami: awww thanks, you've been a real sweety yourself.
Gabe: Yea, you remind me of someone I used to ...um... adore. (Gabe continues to smile but something about his countenance changes.) Thanks again and tell Emi I am routing for her. I will see you later.
<Gabe smiles as he walks passed Cami and into the locker room to change...Sometime later...>
Gabriel sits alone outside that night. He is in a park with the remains of a six pack by his side. The cold wind blows hard against him as he shivers slightly trying to ignore the brisk night air.
<Gabes thoughts>
On a night I have been working so hard for you would think I would be all ecstatic and hyper. All I can really do is think about her and how proud she would be. That night, oh so long ago it feels like an eternity away. Life was different my goals were different.
It was the end of our freshman year, Ginny and I were still inseparable, they say growing up as a twin means you have a friend for life, and it is true. At least for Ginny and myself.
It should have been me, Ginny knew how much I liked Jessica and she rode with Mike that night. It was supposed to be me in the car with Mike when the drunk driver hit the car mere seconds after we passed through. She had so much more potential. SO much spirit and kindness. I know she would be proud of that.
Here I am wallowing in memories, and why? Because I a new friend reminds me of my sister. Oh well heres to life.
<Gabe continues to drink a few more before the image fades to black.>
<Monday morning>
Gabe walks into his training gym and begins getting ready. Steve, Gabes personal trainer, is already there warming up.
Steve: Morning Gabe, you ok. You look like shit rolled over.
Gabe: Yea I'm fine. Caught a bug over the weekend but got nursed back to health. I'm still a little sluggish but I will be fine after a good workout.
Steve: Good. You got Ian Andrews this week, not going to be as much of a rollover as your first match. Got any ideas on how to approach him.
Gabe: Yea a few. Cami said she would Call, said she would keep me company and watch film on him later, which will help.
Steve: Oh really? You and Cami...<Gabe interupts>
Gabe: No we are just friends, nothing more then scouting work. She is young and not very experienced, but she has a good mind and picks up on things very quickly. Not saying I am Mr. Experienced but between the two of us I feel confident we can have a plan in place.
Steve: Great well lets get to work on some warm ups and I want to work on a few wear down grapples today.
Gabe: Great, oh tomorrows practice needs to be short, I have an interview or promo thing tomorrow afternoon.
<Gabe and Steve work for a couple hours on various things before Gabe calls it quits for the day. Scene ends with Gabe dressing and leaving for the night.>
Scene opens with Gabriel on the phone standing alone in a lobby..>
Gabe: No, Yea I said, wait. I can't get out that way until later. I am supposed to be meeting Tim Bowers....... Haven't met him....Oh Really well that's good to know. Wait I got to go I see him now. Thanks for the heads up. <Gabe puts the phone away and waves to Bowers who gives him a half hearted smile.>
Bowers: There you are. You ready for this, cause I don't have the time to waste, I mean lose, on more then one take.
Gabe: Sure thing, just tell me what you want and I will answer.
Bowers OK Great as long as we know how valuable my time is we will be OK.
<Gabe frowns at this last comment but doesn't respond>
Bowers: I am here with New superstar, (giggle) , sorry sorry. That ones on me.
Gabe: You know I get that you feel like your all high and mighty but give a little respect man.
Bowers: Respect, you ha vent earned any respect.
Gabe: Watch it, I may be a true rookie here in the MPW, but I have worked harder then most just to get here.
Bowers: Look I gotta do this interview so sit down
<Gabe stands up cutting off Bowers.>
Gabe: Look you arrogant prick. This interview is just about over. You can take this last quote down. This Thursday night I have Ian Andrews as my opponent. He has his application accepted and will learn what it means to be enrolled int eh school of hard knocks. Understand this your application is still pending so I would watch my attitude.
Ian this Thursday its you and me, two new comers to the MPW. I expect you to bring your A game, I expect you to bring your new friends as well. I am not worried about either. This Thursday you will be taught a few new lessons. What you think you know wont matter. Its My time now.
Schools in session Welcome to Beat-U
<Gabe walks off angrily with Bowers looking a bit timid after his tirade.>
Cami: Whoops, oh there you are.
Gabe: Yea, where you looking for me?
Cami: Of course, Saw you win wanted to tell you congratulations.
Gabe: Thanks, I really appreciate it. You know you've been so awesome the past week.
Cami: awww thanks, you've been a real sweety yourself.
Gabe: Yea, you remind me of someone I used to ...um... adore. (Gabe continues to smile but something about his countenance changes.) Thanks again and tell Emi I am routing for her. I will see you later.
<Gabe smiles as he walks passed Cami and into the locker room to change...Sometime later...>
Gabriel sits alone outside that night. He is in a park with the remains of a six pack by his side. The cold wind blows hard against him as he shivers slightly trying to ignore the brisk night air.
<Gabes thoughts>
On a night I have been working so hard for you would think I would be all ecstatic and hyper. All I can really do is think about her and how proud she would be. That night, oh so long ago it feels like an eternity away. Life was different my goals were different.
It was the end of our freshman year, Ginny and I were still inseparable, they say growing up as a twin means you have a friend for life, and it is true. At least for Ginny and myself.
It should have been me, Ginny knew how much I liked Jessica and she rode with Mike that night. It was supposed to be me in the car with Mike when the drunk driver hit the car mere seconds after we passed through. She had so much more potential. SO much spirit and kindness. I know she would be proud of that.
Here I am wallowing in memories, and why? Because I a new friend reminds me of my sister. Oh well heres to life.
<Gabe continues to drink a few more before the image fades to black.>
<Monday morning>
Gabe walks into his training gym and begins getting ready. Steve, Gabes personal trainer, is already there warming up.
Steve: Morning Gabe, you ok. You look like shit rolled over.
Gabe: Yea I'm fine. Caught a bug over the weekend but got nursed back to health. I'm still a little sluggish but I will be fine after a good workout.
Steve: Good. You got Ian Andrews this week, not going to be as much of a rollover as your first match. Got any ideas on how to approach him.
Gabe: Yea a few. Cami said she would Call, said she would keep me company and watch film on him later, which will help.
Steve: Oh really? You and Cami...<Gabe interupts>
Gabe: No we are just friends, nothing more then scouting work. She is young and not very experienced, but she has a good mind and picks up on things very quickly. Not saying I am Mr. Experienced but between the two of us I feel confident we can have a plan in place.
Steve: Great well lets get to work on some warm ups and I want to work on a few wear down grapples today.
Gabe: Great, oh tomorrows practice needs to be short, I have an interview or promo thing tomorrow afternoon.
<Gabe and Steve work for a couple hours on various things before Gabe calls it quits for the day. Scene ends with Gabe dressing and leaving for the night.>
Scene opens with Gabriel on the phone standing alone in a lobby..>
Gabe: No, Yea I said, wait. I can't get out that way until later. I am supposed to be meeting Tim Bowers....... Haven't met him....Oh Really well that's good to know. Wait I got to go I see him now. Thanks for the heads up. <Gabe puts the phone away and waves to Bowers who gives him a half hearted smile.>
Bowers: There you are. You ready for this, cause I don't have the time to waste, I mean lose, on more then one take.
Gabe: Sure thing, just tell me what you want and I will answer.
Bowers OK Great as long as we know how valuable my time is we will be OK.
<Gabe frowns at this last comment but doesn't respond>
Bowers: I am here with New superstar, (giggle) , sorry sorry. That ones on me.
Gabe: You know I get that you feel like your all high and mighty but give a little respect man.
Bowers: Respect, you ha vent earned any respect.
Gabe: Watch it, I may be a true rookie here in the MPW, but I have worked harder then most just to get here.
Bowers: Look I gotta do this interview so sit down
<Gabe stands up cutting off Bowers.>
Gabe: Look you arrogant prick. This interview is just about over. You can take this last quote down. This Thursday night I have Ian Andrews as my opponent. He has his application accepted and will learn what it means to be enrolled int eh school of hard knocks. Understand this your application is still pending so I would watch my attitude.
Ian this Thursday its you and me, two new comers to the MPW. I expect you to bring your A game, I expect you to bring your new friends as well. I am not worried about either. This Thursday you will be taught a few new lessons. What you think you know wont matter. Its My time now.
Schools in session Welcome to Beat-U
<Gabe walks off angrily with Bowers looking a bit timid after his tirade.>