*We open in Antonio's office within his home, however it isn't Antonio that sits in the seat behind the big oak desk. Maniac is without his face paint and has his hair slicked back as Antonio usually does and is of course wearing one of Antonio's suits as to make sure he looks the part. He is about to be on a video conference call with the board of directors of Romano Enterprises and quickly fixes his tie before they call. Even though he wasn't a fan of them Maniac took one of Antonio's Cuban cigars out of the box he kept them in on his desk and the guillotine he used to cut the tip. He put the cigar in his mouth then struck a match, warming up the tobacco by rotating the foot of the cigar around the flame. Maniac sucks in the smoke gently, savoring the flavors in his mouth for a few seconds then blows out. The sudden tobacco rush not only calmed his nerves but his annoyance aswell, he has yet to hear from his lawyer or Erica and had no idea what was going on or where she was. Maniac is suddenly broke from his thoughts as the monitor in front of him beeps as the video call he has been waiting on comes in.*
Maniac: Show time...
*Maniac takes another hit off the cigar and answers the call.*
"Antonio": Members of the board, I'll make this short and sweet. I request this video conference because I wanted to let you all know that I have been in contact with my brother Santino and we currently talking and working out any and all issues that we may have. So there will be no longer any talks of a hostile takeover, it's back to business as usual gentlemen.
*The board members all break out in cheers and excited chatter amongst themselves and Maniac ends the video call. He leans back in the chair, continuing to smoke on the Cuban cigar. After a few moments Maniac leans back up and picks up the phone, he dials a number and waits as it rings. Sam Harris picks up on the other end and Maniac laughs.*
Maniac: Sammy my boy, how's it going, We all good?
Sammy: Yeah, we're good.
*Sammy picks up a cattle prod and sticks it through the cage, zapping Santino who screams in pain through his gag but it's loud enough for Maniac to hear which brings a smile to his face.*
Maniac: Excellent my friend, I'll see you two soon. Play nice now...
*Maniac laughs and as he goes to hang up he can hear Santino screaming through his gag as Sammy tortures him with the cattle prod as the scene fades.*
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On camera
*The scene opens in the basement of Romano estate, Maniac sits in front of the big screen TV watching a replay of the Hans vs. Stu-E match from Helloween Harvest. As he watches he takes a drink of his jack and coke that's in one hand followed by a drag off his cigarette that's in the other. HWA Intern Roderick Sterling nervously approaches Maniac with Greg ready behind the camera.*
Roderick: E...excuse me Maniac can I get a moment?
*Maniac glances back for a moment then back at the TV.*
Maniac: Of course Roddy my boy, come have a seat.
*Maniac pats the empty spot next to him on the couch which Roderick gladly takes.*
Roderick: Roderick Sterling here filling in for Mandy Banks while she's out on assignment. I'm with Maniac in his home as he finishes watching the match between Hans Von Richtoven and Stu-E Price from our most recent Pay per view Helloween Harvest, Maniac you asked for this time what's on your mind?
*Maniac smiles and rubs his chin then takes a drink from his glass before answering.*
Maniac: Well Roddy I'd first like to give a shout to Stu-E for his hard fought victory over Butch's German lap dog Hans Von Richtoven. Stu, congrats on the win and I do apologize for Erica's untimely appearance. She wasn't suppose to come out until after the match but you know how women are Stu, impatient and always gotta do things their way.
*Maniac laughs and takes a drag off his cigarette.*
Maniac: I do hope this doesn't hinder any further conversations or any business we possibly conduct. Consider this your invitation, come to my house and let's chat. Bring Laney if you like, I'm sure her and Antonio's son Angelo would get along just fine. Now, speaking of your opponent from Helloween Harvest...
*Maniac finishes his drink and sets the glass down on the table beside him. He takes another drag off his cigarette and continues.*
Maniac: Hans, those were some pretty good attempts to piss me off but just like you do when it comes to pleasing Vanessa you failed. Try and avoid the truth all you want Hans but everyone knows that if it wasn't for your butt buddy being the co-owner of the HWA always covering your ass you'd be in some hot water right now. Not only would you be paying for the mistakes of your past generations and what they did to the Jews but also what you've done to poor Erica and now her mother. You manipulated and used Erica and then used Butch and his connections to come up with false facts backed by false paperwork to lie and manipulate her mother into believing you and going against her own daughter. I should be mad at Erica's mother for betraying Erica like that but I'm not, I'm mad at YOU Hans because this is YOUR fault just like Vanessa aborting your child.
*At this point Roderick is sitting there with his mouth hung open. Maniac notices and simply laugh.*
Maniac: I'm sure Mandy told you kid, if you're gonna interview me be ready for anything.
*Still staring in shock, Roderick simply nods. Before Maniac can continue his cellphone rings and he pulls it from his pocket, looking at the screen he smiles before answering.*
Maniac: Hammond i've been waiting for your call, have you spoken to Erica?
*Maniac listens as his lawyer fills him in.*
Maniac: I see, I'll handle it.
*Maniac hangs up his phone and gets online to watch Erica's latest promo. His heart breaks for her as he watches the pain and anger dance back and forth on her face.*
Maniac: *sighs* Erica my dear, I hate to see you in such pain. Come to me, let your Maestro help you. Do me a favor though, leave the...baggage somewhere else would ya? We have much to discuss so I'll see you soon.
*With that Maniac motions that this is the end of the interview and Roderick stands, thanks Maniac for his time and heads to leave as the scene fades to black.*
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