Sean was trailing behind her, calling her name, and trying to keep up but she sped along in a frenzy until she reached the garage and nearly ran to the car tossing her back in the back seat. Moments later Sean caught up and did the same. She had no intention of leaving him behind, she just wanted to put as much space between her and the arena as possible. As he got into the car, she looked over at him in desperation.
(Michelle): Can we go home please, I know I said I wanted to stay and see more of the city, I’m sorry, I can’t. I just…I just want to go home. I’m sorry. You don’t have to come, just drop me at the airport, I don’t want to spoil your plans.
Sean looked at Michelle as if that was the silliest thing she could have suggested.
(Sean): Of course we can go home, babe. You know I’m on your side, right?
(Michelle): I’ve made such a mess of things, such a mess. Jeremy and Sarah…they probably never want to speak to me again and the fans…they…..
She begins to tear up.
(Michelle): Everybody’s mad at me! I only wanted to help…I know what he’s done, horrible things but…he’s not that person anymore, I really believe that Sean I really do. He’s like Erica, it’s probably why she was drawn to him…the mental disability thing…it’s not his fault.
She looks at him as if she’s desperate for him to believe her.
(Michelle): They would have hurt him, like really hurt him…you know they would have. Sarah’s had this weighing on her since last year and poor Jeremy, Matt means the world to him. He said he’d never wrestle again…is that true? Is that true Sean? I thought… I thought he just needed time away, surgery but Jeremy was so….so enraged. I’ve never seen him that way.
The tears are fully flowing now, she grasped at answers everywhere, her head was spinning, and she just didn’t know what to do. Sean instantly shuffled in his seat next to her, wrapping a comforting arm around her shoulder and gently pulling her into him.
(Sean): Hey, hey, hey, sshhh. It’s ok! I don’t know what’s going on with Matt, I’ve not spoken to him a whole lot since he and Jeremy became official. And you know what? If they can’t understand where you’re coming from, that’s their issue. Maniac…I know he’s done despicable things since we returned to TV but if there’s anything you’ve taught me since all this craziness happened, it’s that two wrongs don’t make a right.
She looks up at Sean, a little confusion on her face, and a tinge of relief that at least he was on her side and saw that people deserve compassion. God said “Love your enemies and pray for them” isn’t that what she was doing?
(Michelle): What do you mean you haven’t spoken? Did something happen? Is it because they’re……you know….gay? I’m struggling a little with it myself, but I pray on it every day…I really do, the bible seems clear, but yet…it isn’t so in reality. Matt’s been there for all of us all these years, I might not even be here if he hadn’t supported me and believed in me. He…..I’m sorry, I’m getting off topic…I do that…ramble sometimes.
She sighs, looking back over at the arena entry door they just exited from.
(Michelle): What am I going to do? Should I call them, they probably don’t want to talk right now. I don’t want to come between you guys. I’ve dragged you into this mess now too. I’m sorry.
(Sean): No, no, nothing like that with Matt or Jeremy! You know what young love is like, they’ve just been enjoying each other so I haven’t spoken to him, nothing sinister! I think we just need to let sleeping dogs lie for the moment; let things cool off. And nothing will become between us, I promise; you haven’t dragged me into anything. I’m on your side one hundred percent and I always will be.
She leans over putting her head on his shoulder, but quickly was aware of herself and pulled away hoping he didn’t notice too much. His words helped just a little but she still wanted to get away from here. She tried to change the subject to one less overwhelming as she wiped her eyes.
(Michelle): Is it true they signed they guy from the Zoo? I couldn’t believe he was here, I know he invited us to that expo but I had no idea it was here at the arena yesterday morning. I should have paid more attention when he told us to grab a flier. He was such a nice guy, I wonder why he wants to wrestle…it’s so different from his work with the animals.
Sean manages a smile, absentmindedly playing with Michelle’s hair.
(Sean): Yeah, apparently, he put that Tobias idiot in an armbar and Wisdom hired him right after!
(Michelle): He did? Oh Tobias….he’s….different. I tried to introduce myself to him last week, but he just looked me up and down, made a funny face at me and walked away. It was awful, I thought maybe my breath smelled or something, I did just come from catering and had a snack but I don’t think that was it. He was just…rude. Well, I’ll be sure to try and see our Zoo friend next week. I feel so bad, I don’t remember his name.
Outside the garage we see more people outside starting to flood out of the arena.
(Michelle): Can we go? I’m sorry…I don’t mean to be a nudge…I just…
She squirms uncomfortably in her seat. He can see how anxious she is and still obviously distressed over the evening’s events. Sean pats Michelle’s leg assumingly but he’s mindful he doesn’t want to make her uncomfortable as well and pulls his hand right back.
(Sean): Of course. Wanna go straight to the airport?
She nods...
(Michelle): If you don't mind. I don't have anything at the hotel, I can check-out on my phone.
She sighs looking out the window as the car starts and Sean pulls away from the garage. There are fans outside that see them and everything comes right back center stage as they're spotted and the car is blocked at the street, a swarm of fans confronting not Sean, but Michelle shouting at her in the vehicles as she hides her face as if running from the paparazzi and their cameras.
(Fan): Traitor!
(Fan): You sanctimonious bitch!
Another is right at the window pounding on it at her.
(Fan): Didn't give a shit when your boyfriend there was fighting Fallen for you did you, why is Jeremy any different? Huh? Answer me!
She cringes turning her face in away as the guys slams his hand against the window. She was actually scared and gripped Sean's arm tightly. It looked like he was about to step out the car putting it onto park just as security rushes up clearing the crowd from blocking the exit. The officer taps the hood of the car indicating that it's safe for Sean to leave, but a fan throws a cup of beer at the passenger side window and Michelle yelps and jumps in her seat. The liquid and foam streaks the window as they continue yelling at her.
(Fan): Mary Poppins Goody-Two-Shoes!
(Fan): You're brainwashed!
(Fan): Go back where you came from!
Michelle is in tears, shaking and has Sean's arm gripped like a vice.
(Michelle): Sean....please…
It takes every fiber of his being for Sean not to get out the car and beat the ever-loving shit out of the “fans” abusing Michelle but he sees the state she’s is in and puts the car into drive, turning the car in a circle, creating a plume of smoke from the tires against the tarmac and the car screeches off out of the parking lot as the scene fades to black.
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