Mr. Hendrickson
12-15-2009, 01:20 AM
EWE AWAKENING 5
versus THE ONE & 2
special referee BLADE LAVIGNE
for EWE IRONMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The alarm went off at five'oclock in the morning like it normally does. Trent sits up in the bed and rubs his eyes. It's been a very stressful last month. He looks over at Anna and smiles as he rolls over to her and kisses her. Trent sits back up on the bed putting on a pair of pants, then his slippers. Trent lastly grabs his shirt, he throws it on as he walks into the bathroom and closes the door. He waits till the door is closed to turn on the light; wifes order. He looks in the mirror as he continues to rub his eyes. Trent opens the medicine cabinet and takes out the toothpaste. After brushing his teeth, brushing his hair and using the toilet Trent turns off the light and heads back into his room. He slowly creeps across the floor to his door. He opens it slowly; knowing it sometimes squeaks. Then makes it into the hallway and now its onto the basement for an early morning weight session. Weights first; Then eating, has always been Trent's motto. Makes him work off what he ate before bed and what he will eat this morning. Trent spends forty-five minutes hitting the weights hard before even slowing down. He then heads up for a power drink and light breakfast. Carbo loading is at dinner time, bulking up for upcoming appearences.
Trent is about to finish with his breakfast when his son running into the kitchen. Eric has more energy than he can expence in one day. He jumps onto his dad who uses him as a weight. Trent then sets him on his lap as he finishes eating knowing Eric would want something full of sugar; lucky kid Trent thought. Trent puts Eric on his seat as he puts his dish in the sink and grabs a bowl and spoon for Eric. Capt'N Crunch. Trent pours a small bowl of cereal and milk, this seemingly made Eric's day as he dug in as fast as the bowl hit the table. Trent smiles as he grabs a cup of coffee. Trent walks over to the big bay window and looks out across his back yard, watching the sun rise. Mark is next to come into the kitchen, slowly. He walks over to the coffee pot and pours himself a cup of coffee before sluffing off back toward his room. Soon after Anna comes into the kitchen holding Alivia who lights up when she sees her Daddy. Its been a good month since he's been home;; this is a special day for the family. Since last month he and Joshua haven't talked much over their fight. Sometimes you have to suck it up and break down the wall. Joshua is suppose to come over today as well with Rebecca. Trent smiles as he sees Mark coming back into the kitchen with a smile on your face.
Mark, Anna and Trent begin to talk about what has happened over the last month. The conversation is very light, sometimes with tears but absolutely no anger. Mark leaves the kitchen when he hears little Jessica Rose. Anna and Trent continue talking as Eric finishes up eating his cereal and running off to watch Spongebob. Trent has Alivia on his lap at the table as she eats some cherrios off the table. Anna and Trent enjoy a cup of coffee and each other's company. Now we move on.
It is now mid afternoon. The James' family and Blazers are sitting in the living room watching some television when there is a knock on the door followed by a door bell ring. Trent gets up and goes to the door and there stands Joshua and Rebecca. Trent moves out of the way as they enter the house. Eric runs up to Joshua and jumps into his arms. Eric tells his Uncle he's missed him. Trent smiles as he closes the door behind his brother and his fiancee. Anna comes into the scene and asks Rebecca if she'd be willing to help her with something. They walk toward the kitchen leaving Trent and Joshua standing there silent. Mark tells Eric to come back into the living room so his uncle and father could talk. Joshua puts Eric down as he runs back into the living room. Trent walks toward his den with Joshua following. They enter Trent's Den and Joshua closes the door behind him. Trent walks over to his now converted liquor cabinet and takes out a Iced Tea and Lemonade. He offers one to Joshua but he says no. Trent shrugs his shoulder as he walks over to his favorite chair and sits down. Joshua sits on the couch across from him. The two men stay silent for a bit until Joshua breaks the ice.
How much longer are we going to go on like this Trent? This is the longest time we've gone without talking. I'm not a fan of this.
You know, I apologize for what has happened between us Joshua, but I needed to stand up for what I'm doing for my family. You may not understand everything that i've done but you don't need to. I've done everything I can for my family. I've fought through injuries, I've fought through illnesses as well. Hell I've fought in two different countries in a matter of a day. I'm doing what I think is right even though sometimes I doubt i'm doing everything I can. Did you even know I have been struggling with my addiction to alcohol?
Trent, everyone could see you were an alcoholic. We bit our tongue because we all knew if one of us would've said something you would've flew off the handle.
Someone should've said something. It was taking everything I loved and pushing it away from me. I would sit in my hotel room and drink myself to sleep on the eve of my matches. I stopped training. I stopped calling Anna and the kids. I stopped caring. You know what that is like for me Joshua? Its painful knowing what I did and what I had become because of my addiction to alochol.
Sometimes, Trent, you need to figure things out for yourself to truely make an impact big enough to help you through your hard time. You finding out what you've become was exactly what you needed. Now the next step is fixing what you broke between you and Anna. You and I both know Anna loves you with all her heart. After all the shit you two have gone through in the last two years this is something that could've ended it all. You know that don't you?
Obviously I do Joshua. I have many fences to mend but first I need to know I am completely over my addiction.
Trent, you'll never be over the addiction completely. You have that kind of personality.
Last week in Austria when I was sitting in the locker room after my match I seen a bottle of booze on the floor left by two other wrestlers. I wanted to pick it up and finish it off. It took all my power not to do that. I said to myself one more drink, it won't hurt. Just one more.
See that right there Trent. That is the mountain that you will continue to climb everyday of your life. Without Anna, your kids and family there you will fall back to the bottom. You will then look up and wish you wouldn't've done what you did. You need all the support you can get to break the cycle. You need to step away from the ring until you have this under control. You know that is what needs to be done.
I can't and you know that. I have too much going for me right now inside that ring. I've gained the respect of the locker room, well most of it. I've become a double champion. I hold a championship in two of the three companies I am working for. DO you see where I am going with this? I just can't up and leave because I am an alcoholic. I need to work this out while I am on the road as well as here. There are just as many temptations here in St. Paul, Minnesota as their is in England or hell even Georgia.
You know what Trent, sometimes you need to an epic fall from grace before you even realize you need help. I don't think you've hit the bottom yet but if you want to then go for it. When you reach your limit I won't be there to help you up. I am here for you now, but not then. I can't see someone else I care for go through that again, not now.
With that said Joshua looks at his brother once more and gets up. He walks to the door and opens it looking back once more and shaking his head. He heads out of the den and closes the door behind him. Trent just stares blankly at the door and can't believe what his brother just said to him. He won't be there for him when he reaches the bottom. What kind of brother is that Trent thinks to himself. Trent open a drawer on the side of his chair. He pulls out a flask and puts it onto his desk. He stares at it and then opens it. Trent inhales the aroma of the alcohol within and just as he is about to take a drink there is a knock on his den door. Trent hurries and puts the flask back into his drawer. The door opens just as he does this and in walks Mark. He walks in and closes the door behind him. He stands near the door before walking over to the once liquor cabinet and grabs himself a water. He looks into the mirror and begins to talk.
I know I am not your father or anything Trent. I know that you've probably heard enough about what we've noticed over the past few months with you but I want to tell you something.
Mark turns around and walks over to Trent and sits down.
When I was about your age and Chris was about Erics I was having personal problems, moreso work than personal I guess. I turned to the answers which were supposedly at the bottom of the bottle. I had enough of the bad news you know. I believed nothing was going to work out for me. My marriage was in shambles. My career was headed no where fast and I just hit bottom with everything. I believed that liquor was the answer I needed. That I needed to drown myself into what I drank to escape the bad that seemed to surround me. You know now that i've been sober for twenty years I still look back on what I did and I am upset with myself. I left my wife to care for Chris. I stop caring about my career and in the end I lost everything I went to school for and worked for. My marriage ended only four years after I started drinking only a few years after that I lost my wife and I was forced to care for this child I didn't know anything about. I had to become the man he needed in his life. I had already hit bottom so the only way was up. You understand Trent. Sometimes we need something to snap us back and make us a better person, a better man. I wouldn't trade my time with Chris for anything. I wouldn't do what I did to him to Jessica Rose either. She is the only piece of my family left now. You see Trent everyone has secrets. Everyone that loves you has hit their bottom or will hit their bottom sometime. But you can keep pushing everyone away because when you need them they won't be there. And trust me Trent you will need them, every last one of them. Your brother for his Strength and Courage. Your wife for her Love and Honesty. Your Children for their Warmth and Unwavering Affection for their father. And myself and Rebecca because we've been where you are now. So from one addict to another don't forget where you came from and where you can go. You and only you can realize when you hit bottom, it is your duty to seek those who are willing to help.
Mark and Trent look at each other before Mark gets up off the couch. He looks at Trent and is about to walk out when Trent stands up and walks over to him giving him a hug.
Mark, you're like a father to me. Thank-You.
Mark shakes his head as a smile comes across his face and a tear wells up in his eye. He walks out of the den leaving Trent standing there looking at the ground knowing what he has to do. Trent walks over to the table next to his chair and takes out the flask. He walks over to the liquor cabinet which has a sink attached. He opens the flask and then pours out the alcohol. A smile comes across his face as he does this. Trent then puts the flask in the garbage before getting a bottle of water out of the fridge and walking back over to his chair. He turns the television on about his fireplace, flipping through the channels and lands on ROH Wrestling. He begins to watch it. Trent turns off the television when the ROH event is over. He looks over at the clock, 2pm. He gets up out of his chair and heads out into the living room where Alivia, Eric and Jessica Rose are playing. He lays down on the floor and begins to play with them. Joshua and Rebecca come into the room and sit on the couch and watch Trent interact with the kids. Trent plays with the kids for a few hours until dinner is made and finished. Everybody enters into the kitchen and have dinner. Honey Glazed Ham, Red Potatoes, Cream Corn and hot fresh made bread. One of Trent's favorite dinners. The conversation is light as it usually is. No one brings up anything about what has been happening as dinner is a time to reflect on the day and enjoy each other's company.
After dinner and getting the kids into bed the adults all sit down in the living room. The conversation is full of laughs and some tears. It lasts a few hours before Joshua and Rebecca had to leave. Trent and Anna walks them to the door. Joshua and Trent hug and and nod to one another. Anna and Trent head back into the living room where Mark is just getting up saying he is headed to bed to get some sleep. They all say goodnight and then it's just Anna and Trent. The two of them sit down on the couch next to one another. This is when their conversation begins.
Honey, before you can say anything I got something I want to get off my chest. I've been a horrible father and an even worse husband to you. I let my addiction get the better of me, I let it control me for far too long. I know I've said it before but I am sorry. I honestly didn't know it had gotten that bad until I was in Germany. What I did to that hotel room was irresponsible. What I did to you in that time was reckless of me. I care way too much for you and the children to lose you.
Trent over the past few months I've seen a steady decline in your affection toward myself and our children. I honestly thought a lot of it had to do with your hectic wrestling schedule but when I found out it was because of the alcohol I almost left. Remember what I told you when we first got married? That if your drinking got any worse I would leave. I almost did Trent, I was close to leaving but in doing so I would only make it worse for you and I stayed. I knew sooner or later you would hit the bottom and then you would seek help. When you can home last night I knew you were on the road to recovery because it was the first time in months you showed me true and pure affection. I've missed that and I am glad to have my husband back.
Anna, I never left I just lost my way. I never thought it would've gotten that bad, I thought a few drinks now and then wouldn't be so bad. Then a few drinks became many, and then many became too much. I'm glad that you stayed by my side even though I gave you many reasons not too.
I wouldn't want to take the kids away from you Trent. That's another reason why I didn't leave. I know no matter what Eric and Alivia mean more to you than anything in the world and that is why you do what you do. It's just sometimes we want you home you know. You're gone three weeks out of the month traveling over seas and throughout the states. I think Eric and Alivia need their father here more. Maybe it's something we can work toward in the future.
I will definitely try to be home more. After the New Year I will work on that, I promise.
With that said Trent and Anna's talk finishes. The two of them kick back and watch some television. About an hour into a movie Anna begins to fall asleep and she tells Trent she loves him and heads to bed. Trent turns off the television and heads into his den again. He enters his den and walks over to his fireplace and stokes the fire. He then sits down in his chair and leans back with a smile on his face.
Last week I faced a man by the name of Blade LaVigne. A man who has had a career of ups and downs. As of late he has been on a major up swing and has proven himself to be a great addition to any roster. When I found out that we would be facing one another I was looking forward to it knowing I would be in for a fight. I was also looking forward to it because for the first time in over a year I was not buzzed or even drunk. Midway through the match I was feeling a buzz and it wasn't from the alcohol it was from the match itself. This electic feeling was exactly what I have been missing and it is something I will never lose again, ever. Winning the EWE Ironman Champion was a fantastic feeling for me but retaining it free of alcohol was even better.
So now this week EWE Management is going to test me and see if I deserved this championship. This week I have to face two different competitors. Two men who've been on the losing end here in the EWE as of late, but two men who are quite simply, legends. First we have the man named 2, a man who I've yet to face but a man that I respect. He has accomplished so much in his time within the squared circle. He has done things that many of us would wish we could've been a part of. But as I said he has been on the losing end of late. He has lost what had made him a legend, his direction. You see 2 you have everything a legend of wrestling needs. You have charisma, athletic ability, personality and well you had drive. Where has that gone? Where has your motivation gone 2? I hope for your sake you find it once again so come Wednesday night you are at your best. I need you at your best because anything less would be a slap in my face and in the face of the EWE Nation.
Then there is my other competitor in this match, The One. I have the upmost respect for this man. For everything he has accomplished and for everything he has done for this business. The last time he and I faced one another I won my WPW Florida State Championship. My first singles championship in over a year. That match in my eyes was my best match, I felt as if I did everything humanly possible to win the championship that escaped my grasp a few times before. I beat him and another WPW Superstar Peter Paley. They gave me a fight without a doubt. He showed me what a true champion is about. Its not whether your on every poster advertising the championship or the show. Nor is it about all the accolades that come with the championship. But its about the heart you show everytime you step into the ring. Yes even The One showed that, even though many didn't notice this. So this match to me is a rematch. He now has a shot to take a championship from me. But I will not allow this to happen, I am not going to give up this championship to him or anyone anytime soon. This is my championship, and this is my time to shine.
Trent leans in closer to the camera. He takes in a deep breath and then clears his throat. A slight smile comes across his face as he slowly takes in a breath before speaking.
And Finally there is the special referee my opponent from last week Blade LaVigne. I am not sure why you are the referee in this match and to be honest I do not care. If you know what's good for you Blade you will do what you were hired for and thats it. Nothing more, Nothing less understood? I don't want to lose my championship because of some twisted vendetta you have, or some idea in your head that you deserve my championship. Because no matter how much I think you've improved or the level of respect for you I have you I will hurt you. Simple as that. I have no quams with you at this point so don't make your days here in the EWE hell for yourself. So in words that even a chimp can understand Blade, keep your distance and do your job. When you look back on this night you will know you did the right thing. Doing the right thing may work in your favor down the road.
So Wednesday Night when all four of us are in the same ring one thing will be for certain and that is we are going to steal the show. Hands down without hesitation I can say that. So bring your 'A' game boys because I am sober and at the top of my game.
Trent continues to stare at the camera before he gets up from his chair and heads to the door of his den. He looks back at the camera once more before turning off the light. You can see his silhouette in the door before he closes it ending the scene.
PLEASE NOTE: Yes it was used in WPW, besides the shoot but it had to be used both placed due to story correctness...
versus THE ONE & 2
special referee BLADE LAVIGNE
for EWE IRONMAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The alarm went off at five'oclock in the morning like it normally does. Trent sits up in the bed and rubs his eyes. It's been a very stressful last month. He looks over at Anna and smiles as he rolls over to her and kisses her. Trent sits back up on the bed putting on a pair of pants, then his slippers. Trent lastly grabs his shirt, he throws it on as he walks into the bathroom and closes the door. He waits till the door is closed to turn on the light; wifes order. He looks in the mirror as he continues to rub his eyes. Trent opens the medicine cabinet and takes out the toothpaste. After brushing his teeth, brushing his hair and using the toilet Trent turns off the light and heads back into his room. He slowly creeps across the floor to his door. He opens it slowly; knowing it sometimes squeaks. Then makes it into the hallway and now its onto the basement for an early morning weight session. Weights first; Then eating, has always been Trent's motto. Makes him work off what he ate before bed and what he will eat this morning. Trent spends forty-five minutes hitting the weights hard before even slowing down. He then heads up for a power drink and light breakfast. Carbo loading is at dinner time, bulking up for upcoming appearences.
Trent is about to finish with his breakfast when his son running into the kitchen. Eric has more energy than he can expence in one day. He jumps onto his dad who uses him as a weight. Trent then sets him on his lap as he finishes eating knowing Eric would want something full of sugar; lucky kid Trent thought. Trent puts Eric on his seat as he puts his dish in the sink and grabs a bowl and spoon for Eric. Capt'N Crunch. Trent pours a small bowl of cereal and milk, this seemingly made Eric's day as he dug in as fast as the bowl hit the table. Trent smiles as he grabs a cup of coffee. Trent walks over to the big bay window and looks out across his back yard, watching the sun rise. Mark is next to come into the kitchen, slowly. He walks over to the coffee pot and pours himself a cup of coffee before sluffing off back toward his room. Soon after Anna comes into the kitchen holding Alivia who lights up when she sees her Daddy. Its been a good month since he's been home;; this is a special day for the family. Since last month he and Joshua haven't talked much over their fight. Sometimes you have to suck it up and break down the wall. Joshua is suppose to come over today as well with Rebecca. Trent smiles as he sees Mark coming back into the kitchen with a smile on your face.
Mark, Anna and Trent begin to talk about what has happened over the last month. The conversation is very light, sometimes with tears but absolutely no anger. Mark leaves the kitchen when he hears little Jessica Rose. Anna and Trent continue talking as Eric finishes up eating his cereal and running off to watch Spongebob. Trent has Alivia on his lap at the table as she eats some cherrios off the table. Anna and Trent enjoy a cup of coffee and each other's company. Now we move on.
It is now mid afternoon. The James' family and Blazers are sitting in the living room watching some television when there is a knock on the door followed by a door bell ring. Trent gets up and goes to the door and there stands Joshua and Rebecca. Trent moves out of the way as they enter the house. Eric runs up to Joshua and jumps into his arms. Eric tells his Uncle he's missed him. Trent smiles as he closes the door behind his brother and his fiancee. Anna comes into the scene and asks Rebecca if she'd be willing to help her with something. They walk toward the kitchen leaving Trent and Joshua standing there silent. Mark tells Eric to come back into the living room so his uncle and father could talk. Joshua puts Eric down as he runs back into the living room. Trent walks toward his den with Joshua following. They enter Trent's Den and Joshua closes the door behind him. Trent walks over to his now converted liquor cabinet and takes out a Iced Tea and Lemonade. He offers one to Joshua but he says no. Trent shrugs his shoulder as he walks over to his favorite chair and sits down. Joshua sits on the couch across from him. The two men stay silent for a bit until Joshua breaks the ice.
How much longer are we going to go on like this Trent? This is the longest time we've gone without talking. I'm not a fan of this.
You know, I apologize for what has happened between us Joshua, but I needed to stand up for what I'm doing for my family. You may not understand everything that i've done but you don't need to. I've done everything I can for my family. I've fought through injuries, I've fought through illnesses as well. Hell I've fought in two different countries in a matter of a day. I'm doing what I think is right even though sometimes I doubt i'm doing everything I can. Did you even know I have been struggling with my addiction to alcohol?
Trent, everyone could see you were an alcoholic. We bit our tongue because we all knew if one of us would've said something you would've flew off the handle.
Someone should've said something. It was taking everything I loved and pushing it away from me. I would sit in my hotel room and drink myself to sleep on the eve of my matches. I stopped training. I stopped calling Anna and the kids. I stopped caring. You know what that is like for me Joshua? Its painful knowing what I did and what I had become because of my addiction to alochol.
Sometimes, Trent, you need to figure things out for yourself to truely make an impact big enough to help you through your hard time. You finding out what you've become was exactly what you needed. Now the next step is fixing what you broke between you and Anna. You and I both know Anna loves you with all her heart. After all the shit you two have gone through in the last two years this is something that could've ended it all. You know that don't you?
Obviously I do Joshua. I have many fences to mend but first I need to know I am completely over my addiction.
Trent, you'll never be over the addiction completely. You have that kind of personality.
Last week in Austria when I was sitting in the locker room after my match I seen a bottle of booze on the floor left by two other wrestlers. I wanted to pick it up and finish it off. It took all my power not to do that. I said to myself one more drink, it won't hurt. Just one more.
See that right there Trent. That is the mountain that you will continue to climb everyday of your life. Without Anna, your kids and family there you will fall back to the bottom. You will then look up and wish you wouldn't've done what you did. You need all the support you can get to break the cycle. You need to step away from the ring until you have this under control. You know that is what needs to be done.
I can't and you know that. I have too much going for me right now inside that ring. I've gained the respect of the locker room, well most of it. I've become a double champion. I hold a championship in two of the three companies I am working for. DO you see where I am going with this? I just can't up and leave because I am an alcoholic. I need to work this out while I am on the road as well as here. There are just as many temptations here in St. Paul, Minnesota as their is in England or hell even Georgia.
You know what Trent, sometimes you need to an epic fall from grace before you even realize you need help. I don't think you've hit the bottom yet but if you want to then go for it. When you reach your limit I won't be there to help you up. I am here for you now, but not then. I can't see someone else I care for go through that again, not now.
With that said Joshua looks at his brother once more and gets up. He walks to the door and opens it looking back once more and shaking his head. He heads out of the den and closes the door behind him. Trent just stares blankly at the door and can't believe what his brother just said to him. He won't be there for him when he reaches the bottom. What kind of brother is that Trent thinks to himself. Trent open a drawer on the side of his chair. He pulls out a flask and puts it onto his desk. He stares at it and then opens it. Trent inhales the aroma of the alcohol within and just as he is about to take a drink there is a knock on his den door. Trent hurries and puts the flask back into his drawer. The door opens just as he does this and in walks Mark. He walks in and closes the door behind him. He stands near the door before walking over to the once liquor cabinet and grabs himself a water. He looks into the mirror and begins to talk.
I know I am not your father or anything Trent. I know that you've probably heard enough about what we've noticed over the past few months with you but I want to tell you something.
Mark turns around and walks over to Trent and sits down.
When I was about your age and Chris was about Erics I was having personal problems, moreso work than personal I guess. I turned to the answers which were supposedly at the bottom of the bottle. I had enough of the bad news you know. I believed nothing was going to work out for me. My marriage was in shambles. My career was headed no where fast and I just hit bottom with everything. I believed that liquor was the answer I needed. That I needed to drown myself into what I drank to escape the bad that seemed to surround me. You know now that i've been sober for twenty years I still look back on what I did and I am upset with myself. I left my wife to care for Chris. I stop caring about my career and in the end I lost everything I went to school for and worked for. My marriage ended only four years after I started drinking only a few years after that I lost my wife and I was forced to care for this child I didn't know anything about. I had to become the man he needed in his life. I had already hit bottom so the only way was up. You understand Trent. Sometimes we need something to snap us back and make us a better person, a better man. I wouldn't trade my time with Chris for anything. I wouldn't do what I did to him to Jessica Rose either. She is the only piece of my family left now. You see Trent everyone has secrets. Everyone that loves you has hit their bottom or will hit their bottom sometime. But you can keep pushing everyone away because when you need them they won't be there. And trust me Trent you will need them, every last one of them. Your brother for his Strength and Courage. Your wife for her Love and Honesty. Your Children for their Warmth and Unwavering Affection for their father. And myself and Rebecca because we've been where you are now. So from one addict to another don't forget where you came from and where you can go. You and only you can realize when you hit bottom, it is your duty to seek those who are willing to help.
Mark and Trent look at each other before Mark gets up off the couch. He looks at Trent and is about to walk out when Trent stands up and walks over to him giving him a hug.
Mark, you're like a father to me. Thank-You.
Mark shakes his head as a smile comes across his face and a tear wells up in his eye. He walks out of the den leaving Trent standing there looking at the ground knowing what he has to do. Trent walks over to the table next to his chair and takes out the flask. He walks over to the liquor cabinet which has a sink attached. He opens the flask and then pours out the alcohol. A smile comes across his face as he does this. Trent then puts the flask in the garbage before getting a bottle of water out of the fridge and walking back over to his chair. He turns the television on about his fireplace, flipping through the channels and lands on ROH Wrestling. He begins to watch it. Trent turns off the television when the ROH event is over. He looks over at the clock, 2pm. He gets up out of his chair and heads out into the living room where Alivia, Eric and Jessica Rose are playing. He lays down on the floor and begins to play with them. Joshua and Rebecca come into the room and sit on the couch and watch Trent interact with the kids. Trent plays with the kids for a few hours until dinner is made and finished. Everybody enters into the kitchen and have dinner. Honey Glazed Ham, Red Potatoes, Cream Corn and hot fresh made bread. One of Trent's favorite dinners. The conversation is light as it usually is. No one brings up anything about what has been happening as dinner is a time to reflect on the day and enjoy each other's company.
After dinner and getting the kids into bed the adults all sit down in the living room. The conversation is full of laughs and some tears. It lasts a few hours before Joshua and Rebecca had to leave. Trent and Anna walks them to the door. Joshua and Trent hug and and nod to one another. Anna and Trent head back into the living room where Mark is just getting up saying he is headed to bed to get some sleep. They all say goodnight and then it's just Anna and Trent. The two of them sit down on the couch next to one another. This is when their conversation begins.
Honey, before you can say anything I got something I want to get off my chest. I've been a horrible father and an even worse husband to you. I let my addiction get the better of me, I let it control me for far too long. I know I've said it before but I am sorry. I honestly didn't know it had gotten that bad until I was in Germany. What I did to that hotel room was irresponsible. What I did to you in that time was reckless of me. I care way too much for you and the children to lose you.
Trent over the past few months I've seen a steady decline in your affection toward myself and our children. I honestly thought a lot of it had to do with your hectic wrestling schedule but when I found out it was because of the alcohol I almost left. Remember what I told you when we first got married? That if your drinking got any worse I would leave. I almost did Trent, I was close to leaving but in doing so I would only make it worse for you and I stayed. I knew sooner or later you would hit the bottom and then you would seek help. When you can home last night I knew you were on the road to recovery because it was the first time in months you showed me true and pure affection. I've missed that and I am glad to have my husband back.
Anna, I never left I just lost my way. I never thought it would've gotten that bad, I thought a few drinks now and then wouldn't be so bad. Then a few drinks became many, and then many became too much. I'm glad that you stayed by my side even though I gave you many reasons not too.
I wouldn't want to take the kids away from you Trent. That's another reason why I didn't leave. I know no matter what Eric and Alivia mean more to you than anything in the world and that is why you do what you do. It's just sometimes we want you home you know. You're gone three weeks out of the month traveling over seas and throughout the states. I think Eric and Alivia need their father here more. Maybe it's something we can work toward in the future.
I will definitely try to be home more. After the New Year I will work on that, I promise.
With that said Trent and Anna's talk finishes. The two of them kick back and watch some television. About an hour into a movie Anna begins to fall asleep and she tells Trent she loves him and heads to bed. Trent turns off the television and heads into his den again. He enters his den and walks over to his fireplace and stokes the fire. He then sits down in his chair and leans back with a smile on his face.
Last week I faced a man by the name of Blade LaVigne. A man who has had a career of ups and downs. As of late he has been on a major up swing and has proven himself to be a great addition to any roster. When I found out that we would be facing one another I was looking forward to it knowing I would be in for a fight. I was also looking forward to it because for the first time in over a year I was not buzzed or even drunk. Midway through the match I was feeling a buzz and it wasn't from the alcohol it was from the match itself. This electic feeling was exactly what I have been missing and it is something I will never lose again, ever. Winning the EWE Ironman Champion was a fantastic feeling for me but retaining it free of alcohol was even better.
So now this week EWE Management is going to test me and see if I deserved this championship. This week I have to face two different competitors. Two men who've been on the losing end here in the EWE as of late, but two men who are quite simply, legends. First we have the man named 2, a man who I've yet to face but a man that I respect. He has accomplished so much in his time within the squared circle. He has done things that many of us would wish we could've been a part of. But as I said he has been on the losing end of late. He has lost what had made him a legend, his direction. You see 2 you have everything a legend of wrestling needs. You have charisma, athletic ability, personality and well you had drive. Where has that gone? Where has your motivation gone 2? I hope for your sake you find it once again so come Wednesday night you are at your best. I need you at your best because anything less would be a slap in my face and in the face of the EWE Nation.
Then there is my other competitor in this match, The One. I have the upmost respect for this man. For everything he has accomplished and for everything he has done for this business. The last time he and I faced one another I won my WPW Florida State Championship. My first singles championship in over a year. That match in my eyes was my best match, I felt as if I did everything humanly possible to win the championship that escaped my grasp a few times before. I beat him and another WPW Superstar Peter Paley. They gave me a fight without a doubt. He showed me what a true champion is about. Its not whether your on every poster advertising the championship or the show. Nor is it about all the accolades that come with the championship. But its about the heart you show everytime you step into the ring. Yes even The One showed that, even though many didn't notice this. So this match to me is a rematch. He now has a shot to take a championship from me. But I will not allow this to happen, I am not going to give up this championship to him or anyone anytime soon. This is my championship, and this is my time to shine.
Trent leans in closer to the camera. He takes in a deep breath and then clears his throat. A slight smile comes across his face as he slowly takes in a breath before speaking.
And Finally there is the special referee my opponent from last week Blade LaVigne. I am not sure why you are the referee in this match and to be honest I do not care. If you know what's good for you Blade you will do what you were hired for and thats it. Nothing more, Nothing less understood? I don't want to lose my championship because of some twisted vendetta you have, or some idea in your head that you deserve my championship. Because no matter how much I think you've improved or the level of respect for you I have you I will hurt you. Simple as that. I have no quams with you at this point so don't make your days here in the EWE hell for yourself. So in words that even a chimp can understand Blade, keep your distance and do your job. When you look back on this night you will know you did the right thing. Doing the right thing may work in your favor down the road.
So Wednesday Night when all four of us are in the same ring one thing will be for certain and that is we are going to steal the show. Hands down without hesitation I can say that. So bring your 'A' game boys because I am sober and at the top of my game.
Trent continues to stare at the camera before he gets up from his chair and heads to the door of his den. He looks back at the camera once more before turning off the light. You can see his silhouette in the door before he closes it ending the scene.
PLEASE NOTE: Yes it was used in WPW, besides the shoot but it had to be used both placed due to story correctness...