Post by Shane Hunt on Jan 30, 2010 19:47:06 GMT -6
It's early Saturday evening, and we are in a house in San Diego California. This is the home of Shane Hunt, and his pregnant wife Marie. We are situated in the kitchen, where Marie is standing by a work surface, making three hot drinks. She puts sugar in two of the drinks and stirs each, but as she goes to put sugar in the third, she hesitates.
" How many sugars did you say you had? "
Marie shouts this, and then waits for an answer coming from the direction of the living room.
" Just one, please. "
This is the response, given in a well spoken English accent. As Marie scoops one spoon of sugar bowl and drops it into the third drink, Shane Hunt walks into the kitchen from the living room.
" Do you want me to carry them? "
Shane looks at Marie, as she nods in reply while stirring the last cup.
" You take those two, and I'll get this one for Paul. "
Shane takes both the cup handles in one hand and lifts them up, being careful not to spill any drink on the floor. He walks through the arch and into the living room, closely followed by Marie who is carrying the remaining cup. As they walk over to the big coffee table in the middle of their extravagant looking living room, we see Paul James, sitting on an armchair. He looks very comfortable in the big black leather chair. Shane pus the cups he was carrying on the coffee table, and takes a seat on a matching black leather sofa which is behind the table. Marie looks at Paul, still holding the cup in her hand.
" Did you want it now, or should I put it on the table for you? "
Paul doesn't look fussed either way, but makes a decision quickly so that Marie can sit down and take the weight off her feet.
" Shove it on the table please. "
Marie places the full cup on the table as near to Paul as she can, then sits down next to her husband. As she goes down onto the seat, she puts a hand on her stomach.
" Oh, he just kicked really hard! I think he's trying to tell me he wants me to hurry up and sit down so he isn't wobbling about. "
Marie rootles around to get comfortable, which isn't easy when there's a baby growing inside you. When she finds a comfortable sitting position, she settles down and Shane puts his arm around her. Paul leans forward and attempts to start up a conversation.
" This is a really nice house. I bet it cost you a fair bit. "
Shane chuckles at Paul's silence breaker.
" You're not kidding! It cost us a fortune, and with my leg injury forcing me to have time off from wrestling, it's proving hard to keep up with all the bills. We cope though, and we're happy, aren't we hun? "
Shane turns to Marie, who responds to his question with a silent nod of her head and a sweet smile. Shane turns back to Paul, as Paul talks again.
" Thank's for letting me stay here, mate. I know it's a couple of hours from here to Los Angeles, but it's a Hell of a lot closer than my apartment in Texas. "
" No problem. We've known each other for years, and it's the least I could do for you, Paul. "
Paul gratefully smiles at both Shane and Marie.
" If you hadn't put me up, I don't know where I'd have stayed. I don't really know anyone else in California. "
Paul leans forward and picks his drink up by the handle. He leans back in the chair again and starts to blow on the surface of his drink. Everyone goes quiet for a moment, until Marie pipes up to break the silence.
" So, how's life in NCW? Shane told me you've got a big match coming up tomorrow evening. "
Paul takes a quick sip of his drink, then answers Marie.
" Yeah, it's my biggest match so far in the fed. It's a fatal four way, and the winner becomes number one contender for the X-Division title. I can't wait to get in that ring tomorrow night and give it all I've got! "
Marie and Shane both listened as Paul told them this. Shane seems to be a bit jealous of Paul. Paul sees this in his facial expression, so decides to talk about him.
" So, how is your leg injury? The last I heard, you'd be away from the ring for at least six months. "
Instead of making Shane feel better, Paul looks to have made him feel worse. Shane lets out an unhappy sigh, then goes about answering Paul.
" I had the operation on my quad muscle, and am going to be out of action for around eight months while I rehabilitate. At the moment, I'm in a lot of pain, but I'm going to fight through it because I want to be back in that ring, kicking ass. Enough of me ruining the mood. I wish you luck in you match, because in the years I've known you, I've always thought there was something special about you. I mean, you won the TXA World championship at the age of twenty four! That's no small feat, considering the other wrestlers who were around TXA at the same time as you. "
Paul is blushing because of Shane's kind words.
" That means a lot coming from you mate. You've been in most of the major wrestling federations in America, and held numerous titles. I watched you on TV when I was a teenager, and you were the age I am now. I was already getting into the wrestling business back then, but wrestlers like you urged me to try as hard as possible to one day get into the big leagues. For you to say such nice things about me is so great to hear. Thanks man, seriously! "
" It's just as good every time someone tells me I'm partly the reason they wanted to get into the big wrestling federations. When I'm back to full fitness, you'll have to come back here and train with me in my training ring. "
Paul's face lights up with a huge smile.
" Dude! I'd be honoured to train with you! "
Paul takes another sip of his drink. Shane looks at his and Marie's drinks, then looks at Marie. She looks straight back at him.
" Do you want your drink? "
" Yes please. "
Shane leans forward and picks a drink up in each hand. He leans back again and hands Marie hers.
" So, who are you against in the Fatal Four Way? "
Paul lowers his cup, resting it on his leg.
" I'm against Mr. Red, Jack Hammond, and Freakke. "
Shane's eyes widen as Paul names the wrestlers he's facing.
" I didn't even know Jack Hammond was still in NCW... "
Paul shrugs his shoulders. As he responds to Shane, Shane takes a gulp of his drink.
" Well he's still around, even though nobody has heard from him concerning the Fatal Four Way. In fact, Nobodies heard from Mr. Red this week either. The only people who have had anything to say have been me and Freakke. "
" Oh, that's a bit strange. What's Freakke had to say about it all? "
Paul doesn't answer for a few seconds, as he plays back what Freakke said in his head.
When he's satisfied that he's remembered most of it, he then goes on to tell Shane about it.
" He started off by revealing his new look, which is pretty cool to be honest. I'm not sure what that had to do with the match, but I'm one to talk about appearance change... "
Paul sniggers to himself, but Shane stays straight face, and Marie is too busy feeling her stomach for baby kicks.
" After the unveiling of his new look, he went on to talk about the match. He spoke very openly and passionately about his desire to win the Fatal Four Way, and ultimately win the X-Division belt. He said he wants to do it for himself, and also for the fans. I respect that, because if I do end up winning the title, I'll be doing it for the fans as well as myself. "
Shane cuts in with a sarcastic comment.
" I'd be doing it for the money. "
" Well, there is that too... "
Paul and Shane have a little chuckle together. Marie smiles and nods in approval of money being a good reason to win a title belt. Paul's laughter dies down enough for him to speak again as Shane still sniggers a little.
" Seriously though, I really want this win. I've won a few matches in a row since changing the way I think about my opponents, including one match against both Chris Cobain and Kristoff Bates. Those two have title shots tomorrow evening, and hopefully I'll get my chance at the next Pay Per View, if not sooner. "
" I have faith in you, Paul. I think you can pull off the win tomorrow, and I think you've got what it takes to beat whoever is X-Division champion when you get your shot. "
Paul drinks the last of his tea, and puts the empty cup down on the table.
" Since you've finished that, I'll show you where your room is. You can take your bags up there and get yourself in order. "
Paul likes the sound of that, and gives a nod to confirm so.
" That'd be good. I'm going to get to bed soon. I need an early night before the Pay Per View. "
Shane turns to Marie and they share a loving kiss, then he puts his cup on the table and stands up. Paul stands up too, as the scene fades.
" How many sugars did you say you had? "
Marie shouts this, and then waits for an answer coming from the direction of the living room.
" Just one, please. "
This is the response, given in a well spoken English accent. As Marie scoops one spoon of sugar bowl and drops it into the third drink, Shane Hunt walks into the kitchen from the living room.
" Do you want me to carry them? "
Shane looks at Marie, as she nods in reply while stirring the last cup.
" You take those two, and I'll get this one for Paul. "
Shane takes both the cup handles in one hand and lifts them up, being careful not to spill any drink on the floor. He walks through the arch and into the living room, closely followed by Marie who is carrying the remaining cup. As they walk over to the big coffee table in the middle of their extravagant looking living room, we see Paul James, sitting on an armchair. He looks very comfortable in the big black leather chair. Shane pus the cups he was carrying on the coffee table, and takes a seat on a matching black leather sofa which is behind the table. Marie looks at Paul, still holding the cup in her hand.
" Did you want it now, or should I put it on the table for you? "
Paul doesn't look fussed either way, but makes a decision quickly so that Marie can sit down and take the weight off her feet.
" Shove it on the table please. "
Marie places the full cup on the table as near to Paul as she can, then sits down next to her husband. As she goes down onto the seat, she puts a hand on her stomach.
" Oh, he just kicked really hard! I think he's trying to tell me he wants me to hurry up and sit down so he isn't wobbling about. "
Marie rootles around to get comfortable, which isn't easy when there's a baby growing inside you. When she finds a comfortable sitting position, she settles down and Shane puts his arm around her. Paul leans forward and attempts to start up a conversation.
" This is a really nice house. I bet it cost you a fair bit. "
Shane chuckles at Paul's silence breaker.
" You're not kidding! It cost us a fortune, and with my leg injury forcing me to have time off from wrestling, it's proving hard to keep up with all the bills. We cope though, and we're happy, aren't we hun? "
Shane turns to Marie, who responds to his question with a silent nod of her head and a sweet smile. Shane turns back to Paul, as Paul talks again.
" Thank's for letting me stay here, mate. I know it's a couple of hours from here to Los Angeles, but it's a Hell of a lot closer than my apartment in Texas. "
" No problem. We've known each other for years, and it's the least I could do for you, Paul. "
Paul gratefully smiles at both Shane and Marie.
" If you hadn't put me up, I don't know where I'd have stayed. I don't really know anyone else in California. "
Paul leans forward and picks his drink up by the handle. He leans back in the chair again and starts to blow on the surface of his drink. Everyone goes quiet for a moment, until Marie pipes up to break the silence.
" So, how's life in NCW? Shane told me you've got a big match coming up tomorrow evening. "
Paul takes a quick sip of his drink, then answers Marie.
" Yeah, it's my biggest match so far in the fed. It's a fatal four way, and the winner becomes number one contender for the X-Division title. I can't wait to get in that ring tomorrow night and give it all I've got! "
Marie and Shane both listened as Paul told them this. Shane seems to be a bit jealous of Paul. Paul sees this in his facial expression, so decides to talk about him.
" So, how is your leg injury? The last I heard, you'd be away from the ring for at least six months. "
Instead of making Shane feel better, Paul looks to have made him feel worse. Shane lets out an unhappy sigh, then goes about answering Paul.
" I had the operation on my quad muscle, and am going to be out of action for around eight months while I rehabilitate. At the moment, I'm in a lot of pain, but I'm going to fight through it because I want to be back in that ring, kicking ass. Enough of me ruining the mood. I wish you luck in you match, because in the years I've known you, I've always thought there was something special about you. I mean, you won the TXA World championship at the age of twenty four! That's no small feat, considering the other wrestlers who were around TXA at the same time as you. "
Paul is blushing because of Shane's kind words.
" That means a lot coming from you mate. You've been in most of the major wrestling federations in America, and held numerous titles. I watched you on TV when I was a teenager, and you were the age I am now. I was already getting into the wrestling business back then, but wrestlers like you urged me to try as hard as possible to one day get into the big leagues. For you to say such nice things about me is so great to hear. Thanks man, seriously! "
" It's just as good every time someone tells me I'm partly the reason they wanted to get into the big wrestling federations. When I'm back to full fitness, you'll have to come back here and train with me in my training ring. "
Paul's face lights up with a huge smile.
" Dude! I'd be honoured to train with you! "
Paul takes another sip of his drink. Shane looks at his and Marie's drinks, then looks at Marie. She looks straight back at him.
" Do you want your drink? "
" Yes please. "
Shane leans forward and picks a drink up in each hand. He leans back again and hands Marie hers.
" So, who are you against in the Fatal Four Way? "
Paul lowers his cup, resting it on his leg.
" I'm against Mr. Red, Jack Hammond, and Freakke. "
Shane's eyes widen as Paul names the wrestlers he's facing.
" I didn't even know Jack Hammond was still in NCW... "
Paul shrugs his shoulders. As he responds to Shane, Shane takes a gulp of his drink.
" Well he's still around, even though nobody has heard from him concerning the Fatal Four Way. In fact, Nobodies heard from Mr. Red this week either. The only people who have had anything to say have been me and Freakke. "
" Oh, that's a bit strange. What's Freakke had to say about it all? "
Paul doesn't answer for a few seconds, as he plays back what Freakke said in his head.
When he's satisfied that he's remembered most of it, he then goes on to tell Shane about it.
" He started off by revealing his new look, which is pretty cool to be honest. I'm not sure what that had to do with the match, but I'm one to talk about appearance change... "
Paul sniggers to himself, but Shane stays straight face, and Marie is too busy feeling her stomach for baby kicks.
" After the unveiling of his new look, he went on to talk about the match. He spoke very openly and passionately about his desire to win the Fatal Four Way, and ultimately win the X-Division belt. He said he wants to do it for himself, and also for the fans. I respect that, because if I do end up winning the title, I'll be doing it for the fans as well as myself. "
Shane cuts in with a sarcastic comment.
" I'd be doing it for the money. "
" Well, there is that too... "
Paul and Shane have a little chuckle together. Marie smiles and nods in approval of money being a good reason to win a title belt. Paul's laughter dies down enough for him to speak again as Shane still sniggers a little.
" Seriously though, I really want this win. I've won a few matches in a row since changing the way I think about my opponents, including one match against both Chris Cobain and Kristoff Bates. Those two have title shots tomorrow evening, and hopefully I'll get my chance at the next Pay Per View, if not sooner. "
" I have faith in you, Paul. I think you can pull off the win tomorrow, and I think you've got what it takes to beat whoever is X-Division champion when you get your shot. "
Paul drinks the last of his tea, and puts the empty cup down on the table.
" Since you've finished that, I'll show you where your room is. You can take your bags up there and get yourself in order. "
Paul likes the sound of that, and gives a nod to confirm so.
" That'd be good. I'm going to get to bed soon. I need an early night before the Pay Per View. "
Shane turns to Marie and they share a loving kiss, then he puts his cup on the table and stands up. Paul stands up too, as the scene fades.