(Vanessa): Well what do you expect me to do sit back and let something happen to him?
(Mom): That’s exactly right. You’re the one always telling us how okay you are, and not to worry, that all that stuff on tv comes with the territory of being in the business. Hans is a man, he can fend for himself.
(Vanessa): I’m not doubting Hans’ ability in the least, but you don’t understand how Senester operates. He’s always got some scheme up his sleeves and when he says he’s going to do something you can take it to the bank, because he will deliver in the end.
(Mom): Well you don’t have to fight him. That’s between the two of them, and there’s no need for you going in that with that girl beatin’ on each over some man. And what you’re talking about doing….well….we don’t want you caught up in all that again.
(Vanessa): Ally just had a baby. Her life has been turned upside down by her backstabbing brother and now we’re being forced into the ring together in this absurd situation. I don’t want to fight her ma, but I will do whatever it takes to make sure that Hans is okay.
(Mom): You don’t have to do this. You wouldn’t be in this situation if you had listened to me. Those people cause nothing but trouble. If he needs help he can call some of his Nazi friends, he doesn’t need you.
(Vanessa): Do you think Hans cares about if I need him or not. The fact of the matter is that he’s always been there whether I need him or not. He’s always protected me, stood up for me, and now this is my chance to do the same for him.
(Mom): Look at what you’re doing Vanessa. You go in there with that girl and say you do win…then what. Han’s gets a free-pass for the night? What about next week? What about the week after that? I heard what that man was saying to him, he’s hell bent on making an example of him so all you’d manage to do is delay it, and get that Logan boy permanently fired in the process.
(Vanessa): I don’t want to be responsible for Logan losing his job. I didn’t ask to be.
(Mom): It doesn’t matter what you want, that’s what it turns out to be. Now, I’ve heard all I’m going to hear about it. I won’t have you gallivanting around putting yourself in harm’s way for some man and that’s that!
(Vanessa): This isn’t your life mother, it’s mine, and if you haven’t noticed I’ll do with it what I want. I’m getting in that ring, and I’m fighting Ally to protect Hans whether you, he or anyone else likes it, and I’ll do whatever it takes to win. I’ve got my gear, and first thing in the morning I’m continuing my training.
(Mom): Don’t you sass me young lady. I said No….don’t you dare go to them. You hear me missy?
(Vanessa): I don’t have a choice, I can’t ask Hans for help with this, he wouldn’t understand. He can’t know about this. I have to do this for him, he needs me and he’d do the same for me.
(Mom): Vanessa! I’m your mother, and I’m telling you No! You hear me?
(Vanessa): I love you ma, I’ve got to go…I’ll talk to you later.
Vanessa hangs up abruptly with her mom and then starts dialing a number. The phone rings and a voice soon answers.
(???????): Does my caller I.D. deceive me?
(Vanessa): It’s been a long time and believe me it gives me no great pleasure to make this call, but I need a favor.
(???????): We’re listening.
(Vanessa): I need to win a match, and I need you to show me how to do it……
Vanessa hesitates as the next words come to her lips, tears in her eyes that she fights back.
(Vanessa): …..by any means necessary.
(???????): Be here in the morning…we’ll be waiting.
The phone clicks and Vanessa sits down with her hands in to her face. She looks over at her laptop on the dining room table and MSNBC has an article on its homepage about Ally and Logan training.
(Vanessa): I’m sorry Logan….I’m sorry Ally….but I can’t lose this match…I just can’t.
At the same time another phone is ringing with a number being dialed for the very first time. There is no answer and we soon hear the voice of Hans von Richtoven on his voicemail followed by the beep.
(Mom): Ummm….this is Vanessa’s mom. I uh….well you’ve got my little girl into a heap of mess and you’ve got to stop her. This is your fault boy and if something happens to her, so help me God I’ll come and get you myself. She’s going to train with those Dante’s Inferno heathens….Belial and Duriel. I don’t want her mixed up with them again especially over you….so if you do care about her as she claims then you keep her out of this match you hear me boy? This isn’t her fight it’s yours. Well…that’s all I’ve got to say so….uh…yeah!
She hangs up as the scene fades to black.
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