REC:
“So, the world seems to be thrown into chaos and anarchy….
I blame all of you.
I have always used great personal hygiene, I was part of a group called the Beauty Factory, playing my part in keeping this place beautiful, clean and ultimately free of pestilence. Unfortunately, millions of people do not share my sentiments, they rather touch each other, couch, sneeze and rub their hands over everything without cleaning and sanitizing, that is where we are now.
A Global Pandemic and the lives lost are on the hands of each and every single person who has someway or somehow spread the Covid-19 virus across countries, nations and continents. When Ebola or SARS was released into the populous, Africa was hit hard, my people suffered and none of you did anything, instead kept on with your lives like every typical self-centered fan does and acted like this was nothing more than a sham. Now the “People” are rummaging Grocery Stores, hoarding Hand Sanitizer and Toilet Paper? Canned goods are going out of style like we are going to lose power and the Zombie apocalypse is amongst us….
This is the pretentious world all of you live in and in doing so, have put me and my loved ones in jeopardy. How selfish can you be? After everything that I have done to protect this planet, to insure that all are fed properly, have a place to lie your head, pets cared for, places where you can congregate and be off the streets, I am now glad that I closed everything down and decided to stop giving, why? Every single person turned their back on me. This is a cruel world, Laura Steinbeck did not deserve to be pushed into the brink of death, where she will never be the same. The same people I helped have placed my family in danger, their nonsense and carelessness is only magnified by those who think they know it all, pretending to be in the know about a virus which could infect over 70% of the population moving forward, where the economy will crumble, stock markets will crash…
And life as we know it will end.
Now I must adjust, change the way I do things, cannot walk down runways and show off my alluring presence, stop making money thanks to the sick and those who can’t cover their mouth when coughing and sneezing. This disease was the creation off the constant lack of education 95% of you have which explains everything when fans cheer James Evans….
He’s oblivious like the rest of you.
Has the world finally reached a point of Armageddon? Will life end and everything we knew gone thanks to a few who cannot take responsibility for releasing this plague into the world? Well SCW fans, take solace in knowing this….
There is a Heaven….
And the Angels are all here.
As your next World Champion.
That may not cure the virus, at least it will fix one of many problems right now globally, making this business right again. This is what happens when you screw over YOUR Angel and Superman, the world fights.
Now please, stay home and keep your sick asses in bed.”
/REC
WHEN ANGELS FALL
CHAPTER TWO
PROLOGUE: THE DEATH OF BEAUTY
When Sienna Swann lost the World Championship back at the End of the Year Special, she was really annoyed, upset and most of all deflated because of the emotions she spent and the rollercoaster the Angel was on with the World Championship after winning the Elimination Chamber, winning the Double Jeopardy match, then being droppe3d with a bombshell that Kellen Jeffries did indeed cash in his Trios Contract to defend the belt at the Battle Royal. What incensed Sienna the most out of everything was the fact that she was told specifically by Sasha that the losers wouldn’t get a shot at the title and when she went back on her word, that opened the door for people like Syren, Owen Cruze and the eventual winner, James Evans who now holds the Championship. This alone upset Sienna, she was done trying to be somewhat understanding and political, at least in her wrestling career things had seemed to be falling apart, that was until Laura Steinbeck brokered a deal with Regan Street and her Trios Contract, able to release Jennifer Helms from her Contract in exchange for the Trios.
That gave Sienna life, for everyone knew it was now The Iron Angel who as not going to be given a chance at the World Championship. Since then Sienna has carried a chip on her shoulder, she wanted nothing more than to show the SCW that she was still the top draw, defeating anyone in her path including Katie Steward and both Asher Hayes and Ace Marshall in tag team action with her new friend, Glory Braddock, where Sienna pinned the current Adrenaline Champion and sending out a message to the promotion, she was ready to take her place back at the top of the SCW.
Sienna though had plans with the Trios, she stacked the deck against James Evans, she covered all bases to guarantee that she would walk out the winner. Sasha though attempted to tell Xiomara no fast counts, to call things down the middle and James Evans instead attacked the referee of the match along with Chris. Sienna understood James Evans was going into this, guns a blazing and nothing was going to stop him. Swann had other things going on in her life, she is also a known germaphobe, always being careful where she goes and who she touches, what was happening around the world was taking its toll on everyone and everything…
Which would not deter Sienna and Chris from their ultimate goal, being the World Champion. For now, though, leading into their showdown in Memphis, Sienna Swann started to watch the crisis build and it was time to do the hardest thing she has ever done in her life….
Close the Beauty Factory.
Beauty Factory
Los Angeles, CA.
One Week Ago
Sienna, Sierra and Xiomara were at the Beauty Factory where even before the fear of the Coronavirus plagued Los Angeles and the state of California, Sienna Swann was closing. IT was Laura’s baby; this is what brought all of them together under one roof. The memories, the shows put on, the talent that came through, it was all part of something bigger that would transcend into the world of wrestling. Sienna though was ready to shut it down, without Laura being at the helm, it seemed right. Their doors opened to so many different people of age, size, nationality and even the physically and mentally challenged. It was a way to promote the “For The People” movement and it was ruined, there were so many people that helped in the process.
That angered Sienna but she knew that this must occur, it was the only way they were going to survive and turn the page on another chapter of their lives. It was all in the memory of what a tremendous job Laura had done, building a foundation and home to so many women and men who were able to pursue a career in modeling. Wearing jeans, open toed wedge sandals and a colorful flower blouse, her long hair hanging down and nails polished a glossy finish, Sienna packs the last of Laura’s office and places everything in a box. Her younger sister, Sierra, wearing green pants, a black loose blouse and matching wedge sandals, her toenails polished black and long blonde hair hanging down brought over a few more files to Sienna, handing them to her….
Sierra: “These were in the other office; I don’t know what you want to do with them, but they seem to be important. They are model files, seems like she kept a record of all of them, including past one. Do you really want to close this place down? This was Laura’s baby. Sis, I know you’re upset but the factory employed over 500 models worldwide who will now go to other agencies.”
Sienna: “I know that Sierra, I have thought about it long and hard after I initially jumped the gun but after what happened with Chris and I at the courthouse, this just reinforces me to do so. At this point this world is too dangerous for me to be running the Beauty Factory, I don’t have the time or the energy when I need to concentrate on wrestling. These people have ruined it all for us, they are the same ones I tried to save and help. The part that angers me the most about all of this, I actually was having second thoughts, about the Youth Center, the Beauty Factory, some of the choices I had made which in turn I could have done in haste. Then this happens, I almost lose my husband, the love of my life to some stupid fool that is sick and takes everything on TV too seriously. With this Covid-19 crap going around too, maybe it is best we shut down for good, stop the spread of this. I know I don’t want it and you don’t want it, outside of my family, I could care less about them. Now come on, I don’t want to be here all day.”
Sierra: “I know you don’t, what about Laura?”
Listening to her name upset me a little because I have been trying to deal with Laura’s situation now on my spare time and not giving it the proper attention. After the shooting at the Courthouse and everything leading to Retribution, add in all this scary virus rhetoric, it seems that the world is changing right in front of us and the way we live is going to alter as well until this is gone. Scary times we live in, I don’t know what else to do. Laura isn’t even awake; it has been over three months and I don’t know how much longer she is going to be on the respirator. I am trying my best to acknowledge my sister and be very firm yet polite. She has done nothing wrong….
Sienna: “Laura is still in the hospital and you have seen her, Sierra. She is not waking up anytime soon, she is still on the respirator and we don’t even know how she is going to be if she wakes up. I love Laura like our own mum, there is no denying it, but at some point, we must let things go and hope for the best. I will sell this building, allow someone else to occupy it and see what happens from there. Maybe they will open a new modeling agency, give those girls a chance again. After what the People did to me, after what happened at the courthouse, how the SCW has treated me and defamed my character? Honestly, I really have nothing else to say about it. I am not running some operation that is going to be a service to anyone that wants to make it in the fashion business and behind my back they whisper what a bitch I am, not happening. Anyway, I have rambled enough, we need to finish up here, I honestly would feel more comfortable back at the house, I don’t want to be walking around the general population if we don’t need to be.”
Sierra: “Sis, we are going to be fine, I am more worried about mum and dad. We are healthy, our immune systems are strong.”
Sienna: “MY child’s isn’t, he’s just a little baby.”
Sierra: “Point taken; I just want you to know that I am here for you no matter what. After hearing about the shooting, I was scared shit-less. You almost gave mum a heart attack. I am glad you’re okay.”
Sienna: “Thanks Sierra, that means a lot coming from you, sweetie. These days it seems like I don’t know who is out to get me anymore. They labeled me the villain, so I might as well play the part, right?”
I could tell that Sierra didn’t agree with me on that, same with Xiomara, they both thought I should continue the “For the People” movement and show them all that it was not a sham. Much as I wanted to prove them different that was not the point, I don’t think they fully understood the hatred and the angst I had for the general public right now, including and most importantly the SCW. She sighed a little but nodded her head, Sierra wasn’t going to argue with me or if I was right or wrong….
Sierra: “I understand. I’m going to grab the last few boxes in the office, so we can get out of here.”
Sienna: “Thank you, I really appreciate you helping me.”
Sierra: “No sweat…. Well I am sweating because it is hot in here and…. Yeah TMI…. Be right back.”
Letting out a slight giggle, I did appreciate my sister’s sense of humor, her and I had a rocky start quite some time ago but since then it has really become a relationship that I cherish and one I couldn’t see myself without. Sierra was becoming a rock for me, the reminder that life isn’t always so bad long as you surround yourself with good people. As I started to finish placing the files and grabbing the footage on the zip drives from the computer, my iPhone starts to buzz, looking at the screen, it was the hospital. I quickly answer it, feeling my chest sink in a little…
Sienna: “Hello, this is Sienna.”
Voice: “Sienna, this is Dr. Allen over at Cedar Sinai, how are you?”
Sienna: “I am fine, Doctor Allen, is there something wrong with Laura?”
Dr. Allen: “Actually, that is what I was calling you about since you are the emergency contact, Ms. Steinbeck has woken up.”
My eyes widened, hand started to tremble, the news simply overcame me that I had to sit down for a moment and calm down, collect my thoughts and digest this information. I took a deep breath and finally was able to put words in my mouth…
Sienna: “She is awake? IS she….. alright?”
Dr. Allen: “Ms. Steinbeck is responsive, but I need you to come over as soon as possible, please.”
Sienna: “I will be there within the hour, thank you Doctor.”
Dr. Allen: “You’re welcome, see you soon.”
Soon as I hung up, I sat there for a moment in silence. Looking around at the Beauty Factory, the great memories I had, the love of this industry, it was all a huge part of being the Heavenly Angel. Laura Steinbeck saved my career, she brought e back up when I was blackballed, she gave me the opportunity to be something great, becoming a top model in the industry and win a World Championship in wrestling. She sacrificed so much for me that I was willing to do whatever it took to make sure that she was okay. I took a deep breath just as Sierra brought in the last of the boxes….
Sierra: “What is wrong? You look like you’re ready to be sick.”
Sienna: “It’s Laura.”
Sierra: “Oh no…. oh my God, not Laura…..”
Sienna: “She’s not dead.”
Sierra: “Oh… well shit why didn’t you say so, I was about to fall on this dirty floor and cry. What is it then?”
Sienna: “She is awake.”
My sister’s eyes were already big, but it was the biggest I have ever seen. She knew right there that we were going to load the rest of these little boxes up and head to the hospital, finally to see Laura, knowing that she is awake and coherent, it was the start of a good day it seemed and I haven’t had too many of those lately. It was time to get out of here, I don’t know how Laura will react to me closing this, guess it is time to find out.
Cedar Sinai Hospital
Los Angeles, CA.
Thirty Minutes Later
Sierra and I made it there fast as we could. We wanted to make sure that Laura was alright, having plans today, we dropped all those the minute I was given the phone call. On our way there I had called Chris and Xiomara, I didn’t expect my husband to come, he was taking care of Nathaniel, Xiomara though was there to greet me. She seemed to have already been talking to the doctors….
Sienna: “We made it fast as we could. Sierra drove, had I driven we would still be stuck on Wilshire BLVD.”
Xiomara either didn’t find my joke very funny, she was in a pissy mood or the Doctor told her something that maybe we didn’t want to hear. I braced myself best I could, trying to stay calm and genuine, the last thing I wanted was to cause a panic or myself have a nervous break down and pass out right on this hospital floor. I was already nervous coming here thanks to the virus; I spend way too much time in hospitals. Taking a deep breath, I expected the worse and turned to Doctor Allen….
Sienna: “What is going on Xio? Doctor?”
Dr. Allen: “Laura is awake, she is aware of her surroundings, there is still some confusion to where she is right now, it will take some time to get her physically back to speed but after numerous tests, it seems like Ms. Steinbeck not only suffered an overdose, she had a stroke during that episode.”
Sierra: “Wait… what?”
Sienna: “Doctor, a stroke? What do you mean? What does that mean for Laura? I mean a stroke, is she okay? I don’t understand?”
Xiomara: “Calm down munequa.”
Sienna: “I am trying to stay calm Xio, but I need to know the severity of this whole situation! I thought she had accidental overdose, that is what was diagnosed, how did we not know that she had a stroke?’’
Dr. Allen: “We ran tests. They had come back negative but remember we always said that we would not know the extent of the damage until she had awakened, and we could see based on her motor skills and brain functions. We have a better idea of what Ms. Steinbeck is suffering from, what we do not know is to what extent and if it will ever return.”
I was confused, which only angered me more. Trying to stay calm, I took a deep breath, I could feel Sierra’s hand on my shoulder, trying to comfort me, Xiomara was there too, they were huge support. Both cared deeply for Laura, she was like a mother to them too. I finally was able to look at the Doctor right in his eyes…..
Sienna: “What is wrong with Laura? Tell me everything, do not sugar coat it, do not give me the best-case scenario, I want the truth and nothing more. Tell me right now, what is wrong with Laura?”
Dr. Allen: “She has some paralysis in her face, and legs, she also has problems putting words together which is a result of the lack of oxygen her brain had for a long period of time. I am being honest here, this could be temporary, or it could be permanent, right now it is too early to tell. I know that this is not the news you wanted to hear, but at least she is awake. We are going to keep her here for the next week or so and….”
Sienna: “No, you’re not.”
Dr. Allen: “Excuse me?”
Xiomara: “Sienna?”
Sierra: “Sis… what’s up?”
I had my reasons why I was taking this stance and being defiant. I loved that woman too much to see her spend another night in the hospital. I was not going to keep here there any longer especially with this virus happening, that was not going to happen. She needed to come home, I wasn’t about to put her in a home or have her live the rest of her live in places like this…..
Sienna: “She is coming home with me.”
Dr. Allen: “Ms. Swann….”
Sienna: “That’s Mrs. Cannon.”
Dr. Allen: “MY apologies, Mrs. Cannon, she is in the recovery stage right now, we need to monitor her for at least a week to make sure that there is no more dangers and that she will be able to live at least a normal life. The more we know the, better you do as well.”
Sienna: “I understand that and while I appreciate the sentiment, I am taking her home. Xiomara, take care of the release papers for me, please sweetie.”
Xiomara: “Are you sure, mami maybe you should listen…”
My head quickly spun around, looking at her for a moment, she knew how serious I was. Nodding Xiomara I accepted my plea and command. She had turned to the Doctor who I understand was totally against it, I get that, I really do but this is MY decision and Laura Steinbeck is coming home with me…..
Xiomara: “Let’s not make a scene Doctor, shall we get this done?”
Doctor: “I am totally against this.”
Xiomara: “Duly noted, please?”
He wasn’t happy and honestly, I didn’t care. Xiomara led him down the hallway, she was getting all the paperwork ready, when I turned to Sierra….
Sienna: “Make sure he doesn’t give her any trouble; I’m going in to see Laura.”
Sierra: “Okay sis.”
As Sierra walked over to Xiomara and Doctor Allen, I made my way into the room, it was nice to see Laura awake, she turned and looked at me, seemingly like she had seen a ghost. I smiled, so happy to see her, walking up and holding her weak hand….
Sienna: “I was so scared that I would never get to see you again. Please don’t do that to me. I love you Laura.”
Laura: “Dar… darling…. “
As she spoke, I could see only half her mouth moving, her voice seemed a bit muffled, this was not the gorgeous Laura Steinbeck who was the queen of fashion. I needed to be her for her, this was breaking my heart, I don’t know how I can ever get used to this….
Sienna: “Yes Laura?”
Laura: “You…. Should have… let me die.”
MY eyes widened, as she turned away from me.
Oh my God…
She did try to kill herself.
CASABLANCA
Sienna didn’t expect this to happen, Laura had been in and out of consciousness for the better part of three months, the respirator kept her alive and many thought she could be brain dead and never recover. That was not the case when Sienna had received the phone call, rushing to the hospital and seeing Laura awake, the problem was Laura was not the same, her brain had lost too much oxygen, it caused some stroke symptoms and it seemed like she was having a hard time speaking, and having full function of her extremities. The Doctor didn’t know if she would fully recover, leaving it as a trial by time basis, hoping that one day she could indeed make the full recovery. Sienna didn’t know what to do, Laura obviously need assisted living, she wouldn’t be able to do things on her own. Sienna was caught in a tough decision, this woman did everything for the young South African, she even stuck her neck out on the line. Laura did have two daughters, Reese the youngest and Lennox, the oldest. Sienna wanted to reach out to them, ask for help, it was their mother, anything that they could do to assist, it was a task Sienna was struggling inside with. She wanted to take care of Laura, make sure that she was okay, but didn’t know how much she could bear seeing her because deep down she knew that Laura was trying to end her life and failed, instead now she is here, challenged physically and mentally to the point that not even Swann could deal with….
Or could she?
Sienna Swann Home
Hollywood Hills, CA.
The Following Day
Lennox and Reese had come over. They were both there as Sienna was outside, sitting down under the covering of her living room set by the pool. She wore a black summer dress and flip flops, her hair hung down. Lennox was in jeans, thong sandals and a tight white halter top, her nails polished a matte red and long brunette hair hanging down. Reese had on a long summer yellow summer dress, her sandy blonde hair was up in a half ponytail, sandals and pink polish on her nails. They both looked hesitant when walking outside and sitting across from Sienna, she poured wine, the hand sanitizer was on the table in case…
Reese: “How is she?”
Sienna: “Well, I wish that you could see yourself, but she doesn’t want to see either one of you. Laura is a proud woman and she has always thought about her eternal beauty first and foremost. I asked you two here because I need help.”
Lennox: “She doesn’t want to see us, huh? Okay, I’m out. It is bad enough that I had to leave my self-quarantine to come here and risk catching that germ warfare the Chinese released out into this world but if I drove all the way here to see my mother and find out that she doesn’t want to see me, then I have wasted my fucking time. Ciao, bitches.”
I really can’t stand her. As Lennox started to get up, I had enough, standing up with her, I blocked her path and stood face to face, I could smell her kiwi strawberry lipstick, that was how close I was to her…
Sienna: “Let me explain something to you, Lux before you decide to storm out of here like the brat you are. I know that Laura made some grave mistakes that drove your brother to kill himself, that is something she will never forgive herself for and doesn’t expect you two either to do so, but right now she needs her daughters more than ever, I need you two. She is on the road to recovery and we are hoping that she gets there sooner rather than later but I don’t need the fucking attitude sweetie or your ridiculous conspiracy theories. The virus is not in this home and if you catch it it’s because you are a dirty skank.”
She didn’t like tat very much, her jaw dropped open. Lennox was a beautiful girl with a shitty attitude, I never understood why she was always like this, part of me thought it was all show, trying to act tough and be someone that she really wasn’t. She needed to hear this, Reese was a lot more understanding, I liked her a lot though her lifestyle was a little too free spirited for me. I was waiting for Lennox to back down, she didn’t so I stepped back some, I realized getting to close to her could be a danger to my health….
Lennox: “I don’t have cooties.”
Sienna: “How do I know where you have been or if you ever wash your hands.”
Lennox: “Really? I have the nicest hands and feet here.”
Sienna: “No you don’t, I do. Now sit the fuck down.”
Lennox: “You think that I am going to let you talk to me that way and I am going to be alright with it? Do you know how long we have waited for mom to call us?”
Sienna: “For her to call you? Lennox, you had plenty of time to call her, you could have come and visited, you two didn’t even have the decency to call her at Christmas, you and Reese didn’t even know she was in the Hospital until a week later and did you go visit her? DID YOU!?”
Lennox: “I tried….”
Sienna: “You tried!? My ass you tried sweetie! You never once bothered to go and see her, not one time so don’t stand there and act like you care. The ONLY reason you have any care for your mom is because she has money and you’re hoping to get the piece of the pie, right?”
Lennox looked annoyed, she turned and sat down. There was more to her attitude and hatred toward Laura that met the eye, I really didn’t understand how deep it was rooted, I get that they blame Laura for their Brother’s death but come on…..
Sienna: “Did I strike a nerve?”
Lennox: “No, you’re just being a bitch. I sat down to prove you wrong, that it is not about the money. You don’t; understand because my mother was exactly that to you and not us, you didn’t see her push you away for the fucking fashion industry so I am sorry if you do not understand where WE are coming from and why we feel this way. You make us out to be these terrible daughters, we are not that so stop that shit. We basically had to raise ourselves, it had nothing to do with our mom, she was either gone off to Paris and we were stuck with random babysitters or weird people that worked in the fashion industry taking care of us or she was passed out, sawing logs on the couch after her fifth martini watching Casablanca over and over again. She wasn’t that to you, Sienna. She was actually a motherly figure, someone that cared about you and all she wanted was to see you succeed. Where she failed in us, she tried to fix in you so I am sorry if I am a bit jealous and every time you talk about her like she is some great woman, it makes me sick.”
That was a lot for her to reveal but I was appreciative of it. She was actually opening up and helping me understand better why they hated their mother so much. Laura was a wonderful woman to me but apparently, she wasn’t the best mother. I wasn’t going to argue any of that fact, instead I merely wanted their help in everything including Laura who was confined to a wheelchair and always stared out sliding glass door of the room made for her upstairs. I looked at Reese….
Sienna: “What about you? Since Lux is putting everything on the table, do the same. I know you have been pretty open with me but how do you really feel Reese? I need to know; I want to know so that way I can plan ahead and know what the hell I am doing with your mother.”
Reese: “Lennox is right about how she treated us, it wasn’t fair, we felt like outsiders, we were not important in her life, and it hurt. It’s hard for a little girl to have to experience it, why we had to go and stay with strangers, this is what pushed Brody to suicide. We were able to hold it together, but in the end, I don’t have a relationship with my mother or even my sister.”
Lennox turned to Reese the minute she said that, I sensed the two sisters barely talk. I needed some answers though, I wasn’t here to play therapist. Instead I stood in silence, listening to Reese speak. She was the calmer, more mature of the two even young as she was, I think Lennox was a lot more bitter about this….
Reese: “You said that Mom doesn’t want to see us right now. Why?”
Sienna: “She is in bad shape and doesn’t want her daughters to see her in this way, that is all Reese and I am, going to respect her wishes until she is ready. What I need from you is to know if you two are willing to help me.”
Reese: “I don’t know how we could? If she doesn’t want to see us, then how could we be of help.”
Sienna: “She wants to see you, deep down inside I know that if you two walked upstairs right now that she was be overjoyed and it would make her feel better. In time we can do that, but I need you two to help me keep her memory and legacy alive.”
Lennox: “Fat chance, you closed down the Beauty Factory.”
Sienna: “Yes, I did. I cannot run it; I cannot be a part of it anymore but you two can.”
They both looked at each other a bit surprised, I don’t think they saw it coming. I had decided late last night after Laura went to sleep that I couldn’t run the Beauty Factory or that I would be willing to sell it but what I do know is that if Laura was aware that her daughters were running the place, it would give her peace of mind and at the same time, help me in the process and take something off my plate….
Lennox: “What are you saying?”
Reese: “I have no idea about fashion.”
Sienna: “Yes, you do, you’re smart, beautiful like your mother and charismatic. I want you both to take the Beauty Factory off my plate, I won’t sell it, I will transfer it to you on one condition, you keep it alive in honor of your mother and what she has done for the industry.”
Lennox: “After all of this, why?”
Sienna: “Because you two are her blood, her daughters and should stay in the family.”
Lennox stood up, I thought there was going to be another confrontation, instead she extended her hand out in a show of friendship which I appreciated but there was no way in Hell I was shaking her hand…
Sienna: “Elbow bump, I’m not shaking your hand.”
Lennox: “Ah right, bitch.”
Reese: “Okay…. So, what is the plan?”
As I sat down with Laura’s two daughters, we started to talk and strategize, it was a good conversation and I felt like we were finally starting to make progress, which is more than anything I would have imagined at the beginning of the day.
One Hour Later
Lennox and Reese had left, I felt confident about the conversation we had and the under4standing though I didn’t know how things were going to turn out. Making my way up the stairs and into Laura’s bedroom, she was sitting in the wheelchair just staring out the window. I wasn’t going to tell her daughters that like her son, she tried to commit suicide. As I walked inside the room and toward her, I placed my hand on her shoulder. Laura had barely talked or acknowledged me. Bringing her a bowl of her favorite, Lobster bisque, she hadn’t eaten since she came home from the hospital. Pulling up a chair, I sat next to her, offering her some bisque…
Sienna: “I ordered the Bisque from Julian’s, your favorite. I figured this would cheer you up a little. It’s hard, Laura I get it but please, we are going to get through this. You daughters were here earlier, they looked really good. They wanted to see you, but I told them you didn’t want any visitors. I hope that you change your mind the next time they come, so we can all talk and really get close to one another.”
She wasn’t even reacting, pretending that I wasn’t even in the fucking room. I needed to keep my calm, be patient, I understood what Laura was going through, what I didn’t comprehend was why she would try to take her own life, she was such a happy woman, so successful, beautiful, I didn’t get it. Many times, I always thought it was my fault this was happening, wondering if she did it because of me and only me? It was a thought that haunted my thoughts though I was trying to be very cool considering the situation…
Sienna: “Laura…. Sweetie you have to eat, please, take a bite….”
As I brought the spoon over to her mouth, she didn’t even attempt to take a bite. It was frustrating to say the least. Pulling it away, I pleaded with her again…
Sienna: “Laura…. Please. You must eat something and right now you haven’t eaten anything since you came home. Take some bisque, it is good for you….”
Laura: “I,,,, I don’t want…. Any bisque.”
Sienna: “Okay, no bisque. Let me make you a sandwich, or I can go pick up that Honey Goat Cheese and Beet Salad you really love, right? I’ll get you that with some of those multigrain rolls…”
Laura: “I am….. not hungry.”
Sienna: “Laura… please stop being stubborn and eat the damn bisque or let me pick you up something else. I don’t care what it is, I will go anywhere to get you food even with that COVID-19 shit out there. Please? Do not do this, it is difficult for all of us right now.”
Laura: “I am not…. Hungry.”
Sienna: “You have to eat and……”
Laura: “I AM NOT…. HUNGRY!”
She screamed, startling me as I jumped back some and spilled some bisque on my hand, burning it a little. Placing the bowl on the dresser, I took a second to recover, to keep myself from not going off the deep end, all I kept thinking about was the mistake I made in bringing her home, but I couldn’t think that way, it was not fair. I needed to walk away, heading to the bathroom, washing my hands, I tried to make sense of this, justify her behavior, why I was taking it. She was hurt, she felt alone, she was….. she was….
CRASH!
What the hell was that!? I heard something fall….
Sienna: “LAURA!?”
As I ran back into the bedroom, my hands still wet from washing them, the wheelchair had been tilted over. Laura was there trying to crawl out by opening the sliding glass door…
Sienna: “LAURA!? What the hell are you doing!?”
Laura: “Leave me… alone…..”
Sienna: “Laura! No!”
Quickly trying to help her out, she started to bite my arm as I was tucking it under her chest to lift her back on the wheelchair after I had straightened that up. What the hell was she doing!? I snapped back, dropping her, she had cut the skin….
Sienna: “What the fuck are you doing!?”
Laura: “WHY!? WHY!?”
Sienna: “Why what!? I am trying to help you Laura! I want you to get better!”
Laura: “Why…..”
She started to cry, lying on the floor, gripping the carpet. As I reached over to grab the napkin I brought with the bisque, I wiped the blood from my arm and dropped to my knees next to her. All I could do was stare at Laura, the woman I loved and admired, the reason why I had this Trios Contract, this luxury, the life I lived now and not still renting from Regan Street. I didn’t know what to do, how to handle any of it. All she did was cry, asking me why…..
Sienna: “Why? Because I don’t know what the hell, I would do without you in my life. THAT IS WHY! When I found you unconscious on the floor, my heart dropped, I sank into my chest because I thought the woman, I respected the most and saw as a mother to me was dead. Do you know how hard that is for someone like me to endure Laura!? Do you understand how difficult that will be to handle when UI would have never known the answers!? Laura…. I lied to them, I made the doctors tell the press you had an accidental overdose because I didn’t want to believe that you would actually be so selfish to take your own life and leave behind your daughters, friends, family and ME. I want to see that beautiful and empowering woman again stand on her own two feet and take the world by storm but how are you supposed to do that if you already quit? Don’t do this to me Laura…. Don’t do this…. I need you.”
My eyes started to swell up as tears trickled down my cheeks. It was too hard for me to handle, this was not the woman that I admired and grew up a fan of, this was not the woman that I wanted to be a part of the Beauty Factory, this was not the woman that taught me everything I know and built a multi-million dollar empire. All I did was kneel there and cry, lowering my head, thinking about Laura trying to kill herself and not caring about my feelings….
Sienna: “You didn’t care about me… because had you, this would have never happened. I always wanted to be like you, strong, emphatic, driven and most of all…. Powerful. This is not the woman I know. I want the minx, sitting on your couch, sipping your martini and reciting Casablanca. You always said to me…. “Here’s looking at you kid….” Just like Humphrey Bogart. Or your favorite line…. “It’s still the same old story. A fight for love and glory…”, that is Laura Steinbeck. The woman who thought about me first, who gave me everything I needed including a Trios Contract that IO promise you I will fulfill and make sure that no matter what we leave with the World Title.’
Lowering my head, I closed my eyes and continued to cry, I couldn’t take it anymore, I just couldn’t. All I wanted now was to crawl in some hole and pretend that this goes away. Suddenly I felt her hand on my knee, my eyes shot open as she looked up trying to speak but the words were not coming out. I stood up and helped Laura off the floor, carrying her to the Wheelchair. Staring at her, she placed her hand over mine….
Laura: “I’m….. sorry…..”
Sienna: “You don’t have to apologize to me for anything. All I want is for you to get better, that is it. Can you do that for me? Can you promise not to fight me, not to make this so difficult? I Laura, I HATE seeing you like this, it breaks my heart but you were there for me when I was a drunk, passing out on photo shoots high as a kite on sleeping pills and you saved my life when I was the one who almost overdosed. I wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for you. For the last four years, you have protected me, sometimes at the cost of your own morality. Let me be the one this time to protect you. Allow me to return the favor….. mum.”
IT just slipped out; I don’t know why I called her mum, but she was like my mother. She started to cry, wiping her tears I gave her a huge hug, I didn’t want to let go of this moment, I had waited for her to awaken. This was not the way it was supposed to be, it is the way it is and now we have to adjust, do what we can to survive and I will make sure that Laura is taken care of and brought back to full health….
Sienna: “I don’t know why you tried to end your life, I would like to think that you being in my arms right now is enough to convince you that life is worth living because I need you in my life, it would not be the same without it….. “
The doorbell rang, I could hear Milo barking at the door. I didn’t understand how anyone was able to get in when my gates were closed. Maybe Chris left them open when he left with Xiomara….
Sienna: “I will be right back.”
Laura: “O… okay.”
Making my way down the stairs, I reach the door, there stands a man in a suit, he hands me a envelope…
Man: “You have been served.”
Sienna: “I have been what!?”
He didn’t answer me back, instead he walked off and left me at the door holding the envelope, as I looked down it said the Court of LA County. I quickly reach over to the bottle of sanitizer by the foyer, after applying, I open the letter, I don’t know where that domkopfs hands have been with he COVID-19 scare. As I grab the letter opener, I break it open, starting to read……
Son of a bitch….
She Actually did it….
Kelcey is coming after Nathaniel.
EPILOGUE: FRINGE
Her biggest fear had come true, Kelcey Wallace had finally filed for custody of Nathaniel Cannon and while that didn’t surprise Chris nor Sienna, it didn’t sit well with either one of them. Sienna especially had been terrified of this happening, there was nothing that she could have done to prevent it though her best efforts was trying to talk to Kelcey and then thinking the horrific and unforgivable thoughts of bashing Kelcey’s head in with a rock not too long ago, that is the stage it had escalated too, where Sienna even after everything that happened with Lancelot Crane, she would even think about doing it to another human being, where in the process it scared Swann, showed her that she is exactly the kind of woman that would tend to go too far in order to keep Nathaniel. He was the only thing besides Chris that kept her sane in this world, it was her anchor, she was easily rattled and even a bit brittle emotionally, the only thing she could concentrate on was wrestling and even then, Sasha made it impossible for any of this to be an escape. Nathaniel was her life, even though she didn’t bear the child it was hers in the eyes of the Angel.
Sienna Swann Home
Hollywood Hills, CA.
Later that Evening
Sienna Swann paced, a drink of Vodka in her hand. She was wearing her nightie, barefoot with her hair in a ponytail. Laura was sleeping, Sienna made sure she took her meds to help her get rest, she was out for the night. Nathaniel was already asleep in his crib. She was on the phone with her mother who could tell that obviously something was wrong with her daughter, as she was bothered by this and really didn’t have much of a chance to talk to Chris about it. He was upstairs with his son. Sienna frantically took a sip of the vodka, with only a week to Retribution, she knew that Kelcey had done this on purpose to throw her off the game….
Sienna: “She wants to take the baby, mum. I can’t and won’t let her. He is my child, I am the legal guardian and there is no way that I will allow her to take that from Chris and I, we are married now, we are the parents, I can’t believe this….”
Amanda: “Sienna, you have to relax, you need to get it together and formulate a plan. Long as they see there is stability and a loving family, you will be fine. You make a lot more than her on income, you have helped so many charities including hers, you have a beautiful home and a phenomenal support system that can only make things better for you. Sweetheart, everything is going to be okay, trust me.”
Sienna: “No… no it isn’t. Chris had a falling out with his family. I have turned my back on those stupid people, the media has crucified me, Xiomara was right, I shouldn’t have done any of that shit, I should have bit my tongue and continued this For The People crap, but I didn’t. I wanted to help them out and look at what they did to my reputation and character. They are going to use that against me, aren’t they?”
Amanda: “Sienna, you need to calm down, okay? You need to just relax and understand that we must trust the process. Just remember that this is not over until it is over, okay? I love you sweetheart, do not do anything stupid, I know how impulsive you can be. Let it play out and then if things do not go your way, then we can figure something out. Your father wants to talk to you.”
Sienna: “Okay.”
As I waited for my father to get on the phone, I continued to paste, the cold floor under my feet wasn’t so cold anymore. I was panicking, I couldn’t believe that she had the audacity to do this and knowing Kelcey, I am sure that she hired Broderick Chase for her attorney. I was losing it, so many thoughts were racing through my head from hurting her to even…..
Steven: “Sienna?”
Sienna: “Hi daddy.”
Steven: “I just wanted to tell you real week, your mum told me what happened earlier, my firm and I would love to represent you.”
Sienna: “Are you serious!?”
Steven: “Yes, would that be alright?”
Sienna: “Yes… YES! Of course, I would love for you to do so! I mean that makes me feel so much better, I do appreciate that daddy.”
This made my night, knowing that my father was willing to represent…..
Steven: “Aright, I’m going to finish Jeopardy, let me know if you need anything else and stay safe, you have plenty of hand sanitizer, masks, toilet paper?”
Sienna: “I have it all, thank you daddy.”
Steven: “Anytime, mum gives her love, love you.”
Sienna: “Love you too.”
We hang up the phone, and I drink the rest of the glass of vodka, that was my third one. I was stressed, I couldn’t believe the audacity of Wallace. I shut off the light and made my way up the stairs, I could hear Chris talking to Xiomara on speaker, stopping at the top to listen…..
Chris: “I know this, but you need to understand Sienna’s stance on this. Think of a Race Car Driver, did you know that most do not go to the funeral of another killed because it scares them so much, they tend to stop driving? That is what we have here. Sienna sees Laura and that is a grim realization of what could happen to us as we get older and it scares her to death, then we have to worry about Kelcey trying to get custody of Nathaniel in any form, all these distractions as we are ready to compete for the World Championship.”
Xiomara: “Papi, listen. We will make sure that Laura gets the best treatment. I can only imagine what Sienna is going through and what she must deal with. I talked to her earlier and she was visibly upset. Laura hasn’t been easy on her. Nathaniel, I think that long as we have the best lawyers working for us, that we will be fine. I will hire a PI, he can dig some dirt on your brother and Kelcey, then we can expose them. Retribution? Well leave that to me, Sasha can scream and yell all she wants, she can demand that I call it even, I will handle the referee duties, you let me take care of that.”
Chris: “Thanks love, I know that this is a rough time for us, but I really do appreciate everything you do for Sienna and I.”
Xiomara: “You two are mi familia, I really don’t have anyone else. Besides, it is always my pleasure to do whatever I can to help you two out, you know that. Just take care of Nathaniel and keep Sienna calm, the last thing we need is for her to panic and make a scene, ruin our chances of keeping that boy. I am already cleaning up her PR mess, with the “For The People” Movement. She is reactionary and impulsive, a lethal combination.”
Chris: “Don’t worry. I will handle Sienna, she will be fine, it is just a rough stretch, with this, what is going on in the world, it comes a time when we just need to hunker down and figure things out.”
Xiomara: “I know you will Superman.”
Chris: “Ha ha… alright love, I will talk to you later.”
Xiomara: “Adios.”
Soon as he hung up with Xio, I walked into the room, tilting my head and sitting at the edge of the bed…
Sienna: “Nice conversation with Xiomara, If I didn’t know any better, I would think you two are really friendly……”
Chris: “Sienna…. Stop. I know you have had a long day; we all have. I promise that things are going to get better, the first thing we need to do is concentrate on Retribution, alright? Nothing more. Everything else will work itself out.”
Sienna: “Will it? You were SHOT last week Chris! Someone actually tried to kill us, and you want to stay calm? Now Kelcey wants to take our child, taking care of Laura is harder than I had ever imagined, and I honestly do not know if she isn’t going to try and kill herself again. I have this feeling she should. Now Kelcey? Oh, and let’s not forget this killer virus. What is left? Retribution? I stacked the bloody deck against James Evans, and he will probably sneak out of this as World Champion and then what!? It’s fucking falling apart!”
I said that too loud, I could hear Nathaniel crying, I quickly run to the crib and grab him, cuddling his warm little body in my arms…
Sienna: “Shhh… it’s okay sweetheart, don’t worry, mommy is here….”
Chris: “Sienna…. “
Sienna: “Yes Chris?”
Chris: “Can I have Nathaniel, please?”
Huh?
Sienna: “Why? I just want to hold him.”
Chris: “I can smell the vodka on your breath, please hand him over, just as a precaution, love.”
Sienna: “Chris I am fine.”
Chris: “No, you’re not. I know the kind of day you have had, It has been rough, I am worried about you and I don’t want you to start feeling impulsive and do something you’ll regret.”
Sienna: “Holding my child is not regretful Chris! He is MY son, or did that change?”
Chris: “Sienna? No, it didn’t change love but right now you are in no condition to hold him, please hand him over. When you sober up, then hold him all you want but I saw you put down three glasses of vodka, you’re a cheap date Sienna, it doesn’t take much.”
I was feeling just fine as I stumbled back a little, All I wanted to do was hold my son, in my arms, remind him just how important it is to be with us, I was the only mum he knew. That must account for something. They want to pry him from me. I already basically lost Laura, I have to take care of her and now this? I didn’t think Chris would react this way to me….
Sienna: “He is the only mum he knows, Chris. Nathaniel was the name I picked for him. Kelcey wants to take him from us and I won’t let her…. I will kill her first before….”
I caught myself, but it was too late. Chris sighed; I could see his temper starting to boil as I was trying to bargain with him. All I wanted was to hold him in my arms, he gave me warmth, protection, he was everything to me….
Chris: “I am going to chalk that up as the alcohol talking. Please, give me Nathaniel.”
Sienna: “I will… just let me hold him!”
Chris: “Sienna…..”
I tried to sidestep Chris, but when I did, I lost my balance and fell, Nathaniel was under me, oh my God, I crushed the baby! I crushed my son I…. I heard him crying, turning to look up, Chris was holding him in his arms, as I started to cry, lowering and covering my face, slowly breaking apart, I didn’t know what was happening to me. Laura first, then Nathaniel, everything with this virus, my parents, the “For The People” stuff, I had finally lost it and reached my breaking point. What have I done….
She is trying to win; she will never win….
I will show her starting at Retribution….
But for now, I could hear Chris walk out of the room with Nathaniel. I just lied there for a few moments before my eyes felt heavy….
And everything went dark.
SCENE FADES
REC:
“The consensus of people who think they know Sienna Swann believe that I care about nothing and no one, some bitch who worries more about her next hair stylist appointment or want color I’ll paint my nails next. If you only knew the truth about me, maybe the “For The People” Movement would have survived and I would be donating millions in aid to the countries affected by this Pandemic. Instead I’m chastised, made to look a fool, brandished and labeled a fake by not just the fans, those outside the scope of wrestling, but also my own promotion, as if they want me to legally force their hands and opt out of my contract.
My latest “stunt” as they call it didn’t fare too well among my critics, the ones who want to dish it but cannot take it. If only you could see the err of your ways, crucifying a woman that only thought about helping others and with the world coming to a stand still due to this Covid-19 virus, it is safe to say that right now?
YOU NEED SIENNA SWANN.
Retribution is one thing; the fact I was able to get the match I want and how I wanted it was all part of assumptions. Right now though with everything going on in my life and seeing Laura Steinbeck the way she is now thanks to all of you, including the ploys of trying to take away my son when this Pandemic has paused life as we know it, is both cheap and untimely. There is nothing that anyone can do to separate my family, I cannot and will not allow this disease to further hinder us while protecting my loved ones like Laura, who in her weekend state could die by this and I would blame all of you. This is the time where I would be gracious and help as many who are in need, sick and are coping with lost work, wages, having to sit home and care for their children since schools are closed, needing any type of help the government and private citizens can give them…..
And now you understand why shunning me was the biggest mistake of your lives.
We could have helped one another through this life altering crisis without even having to hold hands. Instead, your backs were turned, I had to look down in shame, realizing all I was doing was making myself vulnerable thinking you people would like and appreciate what I have done. Well now? Don’t knock on my door, look my way, ask for help, even a handout, you will not get anything from me. I rather see you wither and choke on your own spit, barely able to breath then help any of you again.
Does that sound macabre? Too much? Evil in every sense?
No, it’s truth because when one person is wiling to help and you don’t take it, what do you expect them to do when now you need it and want to look me in the face and beg Sienna Swann one more time to do it all…
“For The People”?
With your last breaths, trying to fill your lungs with air, I will do the same thing to you as was done to me…
Turn my back and walk away.”
/REC
ANGELIC ODDS
The Scene Opens….
Beale Street is a street in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee, which runs from the Mississippi River to East Street, a distance of approximately 1.8 miles. It is a significant location in the city’s history, as well as in the history of blues music. Today, the blues clubs and restaurants that line Beale Street are major tourist attractions in Memphis. Festivals and outdoor concerts frequently bring large crowds to the street and its surrounding areas. Beale Street was created in 1841 by entrepreneur and developer Robertson Topp, who named it for a forgotten military hero as the original name was Beale Avenue. Its western end primarily housed shops of trade merchants, who traded goods with ships along the Mississippi River, while the eastern part developed as an affluent suburb. In the 1860s, many Minstrel Show began performing on Beale. The first of these to call Beale Street home were the Young Men’s Bass Brand who were formed by Sam Thomas in 1867. The day-to-day management of Beale Street was turned over to the City of Memphis in an October 2012 court decision after a long legal dispute involving the city, BSDC and Performa.
During the first weekend of May, sometimes including late April, the Beale Street Music Festival brings major music acts from a variety of musical genres to Tommy Lee Park at the end of Beale Street on the River. The festival is the kickoff event of a month of festivities citywide known as Memphis In May. In 2020, in Memphis, the Beale Street Historic District and the WDIA radio station were added to the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. Here is where we find the beautiful Sienna Swann, the streets seem to be close to empty, the usual hustle and bustle of Beale Street is at a simple crawl thanks to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 that has swept the entire country and the world. This is the time for Sienna to be happy that she finally has a match that is all in her favor, if she was to lose, there is no excuse and Sienna would have no other choice but to eat crow. That is not what the gorgeous South African Beauty Queen plans, instead she looks forward to taking the World Title that was once hers and being the Champion that everyone needs. Xiomara Diaz in a black suit, open toed heels and white blouse showing some cleavage, with her hair down and nails polished black stands behind Sienna. Her husband, Chris Cannon wears a dark gray suit and black shirt no tie.
Sienna Swann is in a white suit, peep toe gold pumps and a gold blouse, her nails polished white and long blonde hair slicked back in a high ponytail. This is her chance to screw over the SCW, the Trios Contract was that catalyst, it gave her what she needed, and she plans to take it every step of the way. The camera begins to record…
REC:
Sienna takes a second to compose herself, ready to make her mark once again with Chris Cannon by her side, Xiomara as the referee, Spirit Dansby as the special timekeeper and finally Bree Lancaster as special enforcer referee, there is even an open invitation for Glory Braddock to be there and assist. The icy blue eyes of Swann look up as she speaks in her sexy South African Accent…
“Beale Street, not the normal traffic that you would expect on a Sunday. The Corvid-19 Virus has struck fear in all the populous and now they are afraid to walk out of their homes, but not us. There is a certain confidence, a woman like me has been known for, unfortunately this virus and the Pandemic have been around a very long time, and it started in the SCW. For the last year all I have heard, seen and experience since Sasha D took over was promises that the SCW would be the greatest organization in all of wrestling, taking it from her father’s mantle, a man that at least knew talent and held his bias at the edge of his business sense. Sasha on the other hand has picked her favorites, she has her targeted ones that will never amount to anything in this company as long they don’t kiss her pimply ass. We have experienced this, the constant bias over and over, the empty promises, everything that has been said was never done and instead I was forced to make this this horrible match against a man that doesn’t deserve to be the World Champion.
Yes, I called it horrible because let’s face it, this is as one-sided as it comes but can you blame me? No, you can blame Sasha so when James Evans wants to spew out the same rhetoric, likely to cast his little threats and shadows of doubt, when his alternate personalities come to the forefront and we have his victims cheering him on, it makes me wonder exactly why we even bother with this. The match I made is ridiculous, I think all of us can agree on that. I find it funny though how the hypocrisy comes out in each and every single one of you. Oh, Sienna can’t beat James Evans on his own, oh Sienna needs help because she doesn’t have the talent?
Really?
Is this why I was the Female Wrestler of the Year TWO times over? Honestly, how much more are you going to change the narrative to fit your story? How much are we going to have to endure when the champion who holds the belt is so fragile, he can’t even stand my honest and FACTUAL opinions on Twitter? That is an easy question to answer, the Truth ALWAYS hurts. Sasha has tried to create this Utopia, where her chosen ones can roam freely around, get whatever they desire, all by asking, bitching or complaining. They are protected by the brass, coddled at every turn, promoted to the point their faces are on bananas and why? Because in Sasha’s Utopia, there is no room for the REAL talent and those that do things their way. See, James Evans like many others including Owen Cruze, Aaron Blackbourne, Peyton Rice, Selena Frost, Ace Marshall, Alistaire Allocco, The Jones Sisters, anyone named Helms, the list goes on and on, are given the season pass, they can go and do whatever they want, demand and be handed the opportunities that people like myself, Chris, Bree, Glory and a handful of others have EARNED and promised yet when it comes down to it, it’s always a lie….
Like James Evans Championship Reign.
Sasha guaranteed me Syren after Taking Hold of the Flame, instead she throws us in an Elimination Chamber that I don’t even get to face her in. Then we are thrown In a Double Jeopardy match, we really didn’t get to wrestle much either. Of course, there was the battle royal… and yet nothing. Can we not forget the many requests to face Selena Frost and Ravyn Taylor only to get absolutely nothing. What about those that cheated me out of my title at Making Things Right? Christy Matthews? Blake Mason? Again, NOTHING. Yet, Syren gets James Evans, all she must do is scream. Owen gets Ravyn, he can go yell at management and get both Chris and I at Rise to Greatness. I was told by Sasha that CLARITY…. Yes CLARITY, remember that PPV? Was the FINALE, the END of the chances for Owen Cruze, Syren and James Evans, again pure lies then uses the excuse of the Trios Tournament to mandate my automatic defense in a battle royal I was DOUBLE teamed by Selena and Owen to be taken out and the last two men were the ones I defeated and sent to the back of the line which means one thing….
Sasha’s word means nothing.
You are a pathetic woman and damn you for forcing my hand. I have taken your abuse for over a year, constantly putting me in no win situations, always trying to dirty your hands in all of my business to the point you even approached Xiomara about being the referee and calling it down the middle, I personally think it is to her discretion so take your little demands and shove them up your ass.
Xiomara is the official, and she will call it like she sees it.”
Sienna steps back a little, all fired up about the match and just thinking about Sasha really angers the Heavenly Angel who feels like she has been screwed for the last year or so. Sienna though this time has stacked the deck against James Evans for many reasons, most if not all she will reveal shortly. Turning to Xiomara, she steps up and brushes her hair back, speaking in her very direct yet sexy voice….
“I don’t have to say much, I simply wanted to reassure my stance as the referee of this match and let you know exactly what I am going to do. Sasha, pendeja, escucha me, okay? Listen to me bitch, I don’t care who you are and what power you think is held over us. I already told you and the rest of the wrestling world that I was going to call this match exactly down…. The way I see it. Referees like yours who have countless matters of time screwed over Sienna, Chris, Bree and so many others are regulated by you. Didn’t we see the referee cheat Sienna out of the World title at Taking Hold of the Flame? If I recall the officiating was compromised and did you do anything about it? No, instead you awarded Syren the title and pushed Sienna to the back of the line until giving her “rematch” in the Elimination Chamber. So now, you have the audacity to come to me and say that I need to call things your way because this time you CANNOT protect your investments, right? Instead of embracing Sienna and Chris, promoting them as THE GOLDEN COUPLE of wrestling, turn you honor no compete clauses to cowards all because Sienna and Chris’s names were on it, right?
Tell me something else, pendeja, James Evans was clearly not able to compete for the World Title according to your ruling at Clarity and still allowed him to compete in the Battle Royal, we are just supposed to accept it? Like all the empty promises and lies that have plagued this company and my two clients right here for the better part of 2019 and now 2020? Sienna makes a challenge to Selena, you grant her nothing, Selena makes a challenge to Giovanni Aries, and it is granted right there on the spot? Xander Valentine? Granted right there on the spot? This isn’t an occasional practice; this is a pattern of mismanagement AND gross negligence against The Beauty Factory. Let me tell you what I am going to do, I will referee the match as I SEE FIT. James Evans is not getting away with anything, this is not your shoddy officiating, Sasha, this is now a classic case of the shoe being on the other foot. That is all I have, Sienna.”
As Xiomara steps back, she winks at Sienna who smirks, loving her manager’s response and take. She has a valid point; at Taking Hold of the Flame the officiating was manipulated and what she did was simply let it go. Since then Sienna has had to deal with not only never getting her challenges accepted, but also watching everyone else get what she was denied. Sienna walks a little, looking around at the empty streets and smirks…
“Do you see this James?
The streets are empty, so many people hiding in what we call a Social Distancing. Well, now it comes to ahead and before I start talking about your Championship reign, let’s have a moment of transparency here. Sasha has been protecting you since the New Years Show when you stole that title from me. You have defended that belt ONCE since winning it in almost THREE months. In the same time frame, I wrestled in an Elimination Chamber, a Double Jeopardy match and the End of the Year Battle Royal. Yet you want to call yourself a World Champion? Please, this is bad comedy. How do you justify that, James? By claiming that hollering, screaming and tweeting that you want to defend the belt more will make you look like the fighting champion that I was? I understand sweetie, keeping appearances, I get it. I called you a Paper Champion, that may have been a bit harsh, what I should have called you was a Corporate Champion, the man the company chose to keep the belt away from me. It doesn’t make one iota of a difference how many times you claim that belt was earned, it really holds no water when the cheering section you stalked and almost raped are praising your accomplishments, like the weak, victimized battered women with their purple hearts are. I expected more from them, I’m quite disappointed they support a piece of garbage like yourself. Amy Chastaine’s comments are laughable at best, always singing your praises yet she was the first to lead the charge in getting rid of you in 2016. Kennedy Street the same, see I get the reasoning of your fat wife, no one else wants her so why not settle. James your life like your career the last year is based all on lies. The promised you made, the security and janitorial work, the teaming with one of the greatest women on earth, Angelica Jones only to bring her down when she should have been beating the best all so you can climb up the ladder, this is your story.
Deception.
Therefore, Sasha is criminal, because she harbors a sick, twisted psychopath that fantasizes like the SCW version of Ted Bundy. We all know your game James; we all hear your little threats. Ready to go into war, not caring about your sins forgiven, talking about how big of a farce I am and here I look at the real fake, a man who is NOT who he says he is and how do you explain that? You were supposed to come back and show the world that you were not that same guy in 2016 and instead there hasn’t been any change yet had you gone after one of Sasha’s favorites then you would have been labeled Public Enemy #1. This is the part that makes me saddest, a charlatan in the midst, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, so quickly to point out who I am with my “For the People” Movement yet I never saw you lift one finger to help anyone.
What you have done is sneak through the cracks, Sasha is too much of a coward to police you, she has allowed for you to have your way, even injuring Syren, there was a slap on the wrist, Chris on the other hand gets suspended until he can provide a medical record? Don’t you see James, you have been given EVERYTHING on a SILVER PLATTER when you failed twice in a row against ME. That should have been the end, this was where I would still be holding the World Championship, defending it around the world. I don’t care what monstrous threats you make; I really pay no attention to your inner devil and “Abel”. This is a tired old excuse to hurt people and be the same freak you were back then.
Well, let me explain why I chose this match and the cash in.
I gave you the Thunderdome, a chance to unleash the beast. Trapped in a cage against both Chris and I. See, I heard all the talk after the Chamber and Double Jeopardy, how you were “screwed” both times yet not once did anyone say that about me at the End of the Year. If I recall, it was the Wonderland that attacked you, wasn’t it? Crawling in the opening you created. Then the Lumberjacks were involved, that was Sasha’s way of making sure that nobody interfered right? Yet each time you lose there is an excuse….
Well now I have given you none.
Here is why, James….
This contraption is the same one that Kelcey Wallace cashed in at Retribution 2017 against Bree Lancaster and William Mason. This was the same contraption in 2016 at the Halftime Superbowl show where she wrestled Ravyn Taylor for the United States Championship and Perfection lost both. I on the other hand will not, because James this match is not a handicap contest, there isn’t a huge odd that is stacked against you because according to your words…
You can beat us all at the same time.
I am giving you that opportunity inside the Thunderdome.”
Sienna turns to look at Chris who nods, she then turns back to the camera where the Angel paces a little, thinking about everything that could happen inside the cage. She gets it, she knows that James will be motivated, that he will want to show off and finally put away Sienna and Chris. That though is why she has all bases covered. Sienna’s icy blue eyes look right into the camera…
“I could have done anything with this Trios, a Gauntlet for the Gold and become a Supreme Champion in one night. I could have made a match with Selena Frost or really anyone of my choosing, even Sasha, but what is the fun in that? I wanted something that would hurt Sasha more than just physical pain, I needed to make a statement after I was unceremoniously ousted as the top wrestler in this company over and over, it was time I evened the playing field, this was not cowardice, it was the same medicine forced down my throat since that bitch took over.
I chose this Cash-in because all the times the deck was stacked against me, against Chris. How many times have you had Sasha force you into matches or deny every request you had? See, James, I am NOT Syren, I am YEARS passed her, I was always the future of this company, but Sasha couldn’t accept it out of pure jealousy. I am everything she wanted to be, even more than Selena Frost who I defeated, Owen Cruse, Allistaire Allocco, Aaron Blackbourne, the man you had a five star match with and I beat him in minutes, my superior wrestling ability, technique and as the BEST athlete in this company I will give the name THE IRON ANGEL a new meaning, as the woman who defeated and slayed the beast inside his own cage and that is PERFECT. How long have I waited? Teased this moment, told the entire world that I can defeat ANY wrestler, just ASK the Adrenaline Champion, Asher Hayes. I am in a class of my own but there is a caveat to all of this, because James, you face Bree Lancaster as the special enforcer referee. You face Xiomara Diaz as the special referee in the Thunderdome, you face the fact that EVERYONE unless I clear them is barred from ringside so it you are going to walk out as World Champion?
You are going to have to beat us all like Shas has made me do against every single one of you!
The cage is relentless, and I have made my name climbing the ladder for years. Your mentor couldn’t stop me, I sent Josh Hudson packing and I will do the same to YOU. This little storybook reign thanks to our boss, written in the check book of Sasha is OVER. Chris is in this match for a reason, and yet everyone thinks it is to help me become World Champion but ah, see James, WE are going to become World Champion and be the FIRST COUPLE to rule over this promotion where Sasha can’t do a damn thing about it because for once, I have taken it out of her hands.
Three months I said, “Fuck The People”, upset that they turned on me. What no one realized was just how much that hurt and changed my life because you see, James, it is I, it is Chris who now have turned on the switch. We are not coming into this match to gloat, we are not entering this dome for a photoshoot, we are not wrestling for show, we are coming in there to END your reign and career and if you think we are trapped in there with you?
No James, you are trapped in there with US.
I have sat back and watched my opportunities taken, I have been blackballed by the SCW, purposely held out of the Trios Tournament, and anyone that chose me would have been shunned and frowned upon. Sasha has literally thrown me to the side, wanting nothing more than for us to sit on the curb and watch the Parade of the SCW go by. Not anymore, for I flipped the script, took all the decision making and power out of her hands and into mine. There are no Glorious victories, there will be no tapping of this inner power, all the motivational quotes and speeches will mean absolutely nothing, falling on deaf ears when Chris and I walk out of the Thunderdome as the World Champions. Yes, I waited to Retribution, yes, I wanted this to end on my PATH of REVENGE for over one year I have beaten and torn down EVERY single obstacle thrown at me and you will be no different! 2020 has been marred with death, disease and catastrophe’s but one thing will change and that is I will wipe out the plague which has infected the SCW….
James Evans.
Your lore will be told for years to come and with it an asterisk, as a man who was given a third chance by the boss all because of me. She didn’t get it right the first two times, so she had to pull a fast one with the third. Inside the Thunderdome for your defiance that last few weeks will be your undoing, motivating us to further watch your hoax of a title reign that you NEVER earned, burn!
For as you look up at Chris and I, counting the last few seconds of the possession of my title? I will shove in your mouth and watch you gag on the biggest Slice of Heaven….”
Her icy blue eyes narrow, she looks right into the camera and bites down on her jaw, Xiomara and Chris looking on…..
“…. Witnessing with broad smiles on our faces, the end of the James Evans “Supreme” era crumble at our feet, one personality at a time….
With a Kiss By An Angel.”
Sienna backs up some, spreading her arms across while Xiomara smiles, Chris balls his fists up punching his hand, the Iron Angel winks….
And blows a kiss.
FADE TO BLACK
/REC
Sienna: “Jesus Fucking Christ, Xio, you can’t sneak up on people like that especially here in East Los Angeles!”
Chris: “You disappeared, didn’t know where you went, love. You okay?”
Sienna Swann 