The scene fades to join Logan Neilson and Ally Wilkinson inside of their apartment in New York; Ally is looking out of the window at the Empire State building, admiring the festive red, white, and blue lights in honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday... Logan is sitting on the couch watching Mexico defeat the United States on the DVR having missed the actual match on his way home from Los Angeles... Ally leaves the window and checks the oven, pulling a dish from the oven, a light grin comes across her face as she smells the meal she has prepared. She sets the dish down on the oven to cool and turns off the oven before making her way over to the couch. She walks up behind Logan, wrapping both her arms around him from behind, leaning her head on his shoulder and she exhales with a little hum.
Ally, "Thanks again for letting Talon have dinner with us... it really means a lot to me."
Logan looks up at her and smiles, before turning off the TV.
(Logan): I know. It's fine, really, I don't mind. I reacted rashly last night.
Ally giggles as she playfully slaps him on the back of the head.
Ally, "You're damn right you did... gosh..."
Ally smiles and kisses Logan on the cheek before going back to the kitchen and pouring a glass of water for herself, and opening up a beer for Logan.
(Logan): Ally?.... What time did ye say he was coming round? Ye wanting a hand with anything?
He sits and twiddles his thumbs as she comes back through with his beer.
Ally smiles again as she motions towards the dining table...
Ally, "It's pretty much all ready to go... and he should be here any mi..."
Right then the door bell rings. Ally swallows hard, looking at Logan with a bit of nerves going.
Logan looks her a smiles, encouragingly. She sorts her hair a bit and gives out a sigh and approaches the door. As Logan walks behind, a less warm look on his face now as Ally opens the door to reveal her brother Talon.
Talon is dressed in jeans and a royal blue and white nWo t-shirt. He is holding a bouquet of flowers in his left hand and a card in the other...Ally smiles brightly as she hugs Talon around the neck... Logan watches closely as Talon comes into the apartment... He seems a bit uneasy as well, but as he looks around the apartment Ally breaks the ice and speaks.
Ally, "Talon, want a beer?"
Talon, "No thanks, water will be fine... how's the baby?"
Ally goes and pours a glass of water as she replies...
Ally, "it's doing good so far... how are you?"
Talon grins and looks over at Logan as he replies...
Talon, "Oh I'm great. Big win last week; bigger win coming up next week..."
Logan rolls his eyes, deciding not to bite at Talon’s wind up attempt.
(Logan): Ahaaa... Brilliant banter.
Ally, reading the sarcasm in his tone shoots him a look before handing the glass of water to her brother.
(Logan): Guess yer looking forward tae Declarations then? You and Eddie got some exciting plans nae doubt.
Talon smirks and nods as he rubs his hands together.
Talon, "Always... you know how it goes... of course I might have a pretty big announcement to make after the show that will really shake things up...."
(Logan): Hmm exciting.
This time Ally misses the sarcasm as she's too nervous, making sure things are ready in the kitchen.
(Logan): That's if yer in any state tae be making announcements.
Talon nods; enjoying the banter underlying tension.
Talon, "I'll be fine... I'm sure. So Logan, how did you like my choice of match? I figured we might as well give the people their monies worth right?"
Logan cracks a smile and tips his beer towards Talon.
(Logan): You can bet on it. I might let you win one of the falls tae keep it interesting
Talon's smile grows broad as he leans back on the couch.
Talon, "Funny, I was thinking of throwing one your way; ...but then I thought it might be even better to just sweep it..."
Before the boys can continue, Ally comes back into the room and changes subjects.
Ally, "Talon, is this card for me?"
Talon shakes his head.
Talon, "No; it's for the baby, but you can open it up..."
Ally opens the card and suddenly her eyes grow wide... she looks up at Talon in shock...
Ally, "Talon... you didn't have too..."
She looks over at Logan as Talon smiles.
Talon, "It's a trust fund... by the time the baby's 18 or 21... it should come in handy."
Ally hands the two million dollar check over to Logan. as she runs over and hugs her brother once more.
Logan takes the cheque in hand and looks at it, stunned into momentary silence.
(Logan): Aye... Thanks. This is amazing.
He cracks a smile.
(Logan): Guess yer not such a piece of shite after all....
Talon raises an eyebrow as he lets out a little scoff.
Talon, "Oh no, I am... I just have to make sure someone looks out for the kid. Thinking about the future."
Logan bites his lip slightly but is unable to let Talons comments go.
(Logan): I can assure ye someone will be looking out for... my... kid. Dont worry about that.
Talon nods and looks at Ally who is clearly uneasy about the entire conversation.
Talon, "...I told you..."
Ally nods almost taken back by seeing whatever it was coming to fruition. She hesitates for a minute, looks at Logan and then speaks up uneasily.
Ally, "Let’s eat..."
Logan doesn't take his eyes off Talon as they settle into their seats at the dining table. Ally walks off to the kitchen once more to bring the food and Logan leans across the table towards Talon.
(Logan): I know what yer doing arsehole, trying tae turn her against me, it's not gonnae happen. She might be blinded by the fact that she really misses ye but she's no' stupid. She won't trust you as easy as ye think.
Talon looks at Logan with a surprised look on his face.
Talon, "I don't know what you're talking about Logan. I simply pointed out that you're acting just like I said you would..."
Logan thumps his fist onto the table.
(Logan): Cut the crap Wilkinson. You knew I would act like this, especially after the stunt ye pulled in that parking lot with yer wee sidekicks. I'm sure I could tell her all about that and ye wouldnae be so f*cking welcome, so enough of yer bullshit good guy act!
Talon calmly puts a hand up, as he replies in a very overly calm tone.
Talon, "Logan; I already told her about our little altercation in the parking lott... she also understands that what happens in the HWA is a completely separate animal from out here... I've told her I will not lay a hand on you unless its during events or unless previously engaged by yourself, and she knows that as long as she stays out of the ring I will never lay a finger on her again..."
He pauses as he cuts into the steak on his plate...
Talon, "...this isn't all about you Logan; don't be so vein."
Logan mumbles as he focuses his attention on the food on his own plate, the only dephierable words from his more being "yak hunt"...
He raises his fork as he chews his food before speaking but Ally comes back a broad smile on her face, under the impression they have been getting along.
(Ally): How's the food? I've been rushing about today, hope it's okay.
She takes a seat and picks up her cutlery.
(Logan): It's delicious honey. Talon was just about to tell me what he had in store for Bryan Deas. You know, the retarded man from H-W-A?
Talon looks over at Logan and tips his glass...
Talon, "Well played..."
He finishes the bite and washes it down with sip of water as he looks over at Ally.
Ally, "So whats going on with Deas?"
Talon, "Nothing new... he's running around throwing out challenges and talking about things as if he's some dominant world beater."
Ally looks at him and giggles.
Ally, "So why not just beat him?"
Talon, "...not worth the time. Besides, last time I faced him, AC James KO'd me with a chair and dragged his unconcious body over me..."
Ally, "So you've never beat him?"
Talon looks at Logan and shoots him a glare.
Talon, "No... I havent"
Logan chuckles to himself causing Ally to look at him funny.
(Logan): Sorry I was just thinking of something else.... something funny... ahhh good times.
(Ally): Are you drunk?
(Logan): No!
(Ally): Stop being weird then.... we have a guest.
She grins, enjoying the opportunity to take her brothers side again.
Talon looks at Ally and smiles, and again cuts a glare at Logan before standing up…
Talon, “Ally, Thanks for having me tonight, but I’m going to go ahead and head home. Its obvious that Im not welcome here and that Logan doesn’t want us to fix things… so how about you just call me later this week…
Ally jumps up out of her seat and protests as Logan smiles.
Ally, "No you cant go!"
Logan looks down at his food and plays with it as Ally goes over to reason with Talon.
(Logan): Oh no, please don't go, I insist, in fact stay all night, stay forever.
His sarcasm soon turns to a hint of regret as he sees how upset Ally is.
(Logan): Ach....f*ck.... Talon...
He gets up himself and follows through to next room where Talon is headed for the door.
Ally is trying to stop him from leaving, but it seems to be for not... Talon leans over and hugs her tight.
Talon, "I love you sis; call me when we can just sit and talk..."
He turns his glance up to Logan.
Talon, "Well; you're getting what you want; enjoy your dinner... I'll see you at Declarations..."
Talon kisses Ally's forehead lovingly as he walks out of the apartment.
Ally, visibly raging, turns and faces Logan but before she can say anything he cuts in.
(Logan): He's not leaving because of what I said. He's leaving hoping you'll blame me. I'm not gonna feel guilty so ye can be as angry as ye like. Ye know fine well it takes more than that tae make him sulk like that. He's playing ye against me.
Ally almost shaking with anger.
(Ally): I don't care!! You couldn't just let me have this one thing!
(Logan): He wasn't here for you!!! He was here tae get under my skin! It's not a coinsidence we have a match this week! I'm just trying to protect you from the heart ache when you realise this.
Ally screams at the top of her lungs as she puts both hands on her head.
Ally, "Its not always about you Logan! This was for me! Me and OUR baby! You just had to start that shit! ...I...I...I gotta go..."
Ally grabs her purse and storms out of the apartment building as the camera cuts back over to Logan.
He is standing mouth open, in two minds whether to go after her or not.
(Logan): I...I....But he.... he.... shouldn't be such a pussy.
He stands a moment longer looking at the door hoping Ally will come back through it as the scene fades to black.
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