Post by Daniel Matthews on Apr 13, 2009 9:17:57 GMT -4
(The scene opens up in Daniel Matthews' home again. This time, Daniel is sitting at his kitchen table. He is dressed in typical jeans, and a black FFP t-shirt. As he sits there, we hear some movement in the kitchen. Erika now appears, with a two plates. Both plates have a piece of lasagna on them. She walks over, and sets one plate in front of Daniel. Now she takes a seat to his right. He looks deep in thought as Erika sits, and begins to eat.)
Erika: Hey, what's wrong?
Daniel Matthews: Just thinking.
Erika: About what?
Daniel Matthews: Everything. These past couple of weeks have been crazy. First, Veronica gets screw over by Matt, then you show up, out of the blue. You tell me you're done with Brad. Then I come home and have to almost murder him after seeing him with his hands on you. It's just been crazy.
Erika: Are you okay though? You aren't unhappy with me here, are you?
Daniel Matthews: No. No no no, it's not that. It's just been crazy. Friday night I ended up walking away the winner of my handicap match, which I truly wasn't sure I could win. And now, I have to go on to face Devon Thomas at All Torn Up, for my World Title. Devon is a superb athlete. I know him and I will tear the freaking house down. We've done it before. We'll probably do it again.
Erika: I bet you go in there, make short work of him, and retain your title. Daniel, you're the best. You really are. That's why you've got that World Title.
Daniel Matthews: Thanks Erika. I appreciate it. Hey, Brad get the papers yet?
Erika: Yep. He got them over the weekend. He actually tried to call me a few times, but I ignored the calls. I've got nothing to say to him. I'm done. And I know he wouldn't dare come over here, not after what he said to him last week. That was so awesome. You taught him a lesson. I really hope that he will never put his hands on another woman again.
Daniel Matthews: Probably not. I've seen trash like that...they never change.
(Just now, there is a knock at the door. Erika looks up cautiously, thinking it could be Brad. But she's releaved to see that it is FFP backstage interviewer Courtney Storm. Daniel gets up and opens the door.)
Daniel Matthews: Hey Courtney, how are you?
Courtney Storm: Hey Daniel, I was wondering if I could get an interview.
(She peaks around Daniel, and sees food on the table.)
Courtney Storm: Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize you were eating. I'll come back later.
Daniel Matthews: No, you're fine. Come on in and take a seat. No problem at all.
Courtney Storm: Are you sure? I could always come back.
Daniel Matthews: No, it's fine. We can do the interview here. It's fine, trust me.
(Daniel pulls a seat out for Courtney, and she sits down. Daniel sits down where he was sitting before she came.)
Courtney Storm: Well Daniel, Mr. World Champion...Sunday night is FFP's first pay per view...you will be main eventing the show, with "The Promise" Devon Thomas, putting your World Title on the line. How do you feel?
Daniel Matthews: I feel great. I just came off of a victory in a handicap match, involving Devon. I know he'll be bringing his best at All Torn Up, so I'll bring my best as well. I think it's shaping up to be one hell of a match. Maybe the best in FFP history. I am very proud to be the FFP World Champion, and will be just as proud to successfully defend the title in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Courtney Storm: Do you think that there is a possibility that Devon can defeat you, and take your title away?
Daniel Matthews: Oh yeah, most definitely. Like I said, he's a superb athlete. And it's pro wrestling. Things can always go wrong. Things can always go crazy. There's always a chance I can lose. But I will be at the top of my game, and I will pick Devon apart, like I have always done, and walk out victorious.
Courtney Storm: Alright, well let's get more personal. I think everyone at home watching this, knows this young lady right here...
(Erika gestures toward Erika.)
Courtney Storm: What's up with you guys? What's going on?
Daniel Matthews: What do you mean?
Courtney Storm: I mean. We've seen her going through an ugly divorce. We've seen you fighting by her side, protecting her. We've seen you guys celebrating after your victory Friday night at Redemption. We are just wondering, what's going on with the two of you.
(Erika looks interested to find out what Daniel's answer will be.)
Daniel Matthews: Erika and I have a long past. We used to date. Very serious. I thought I was going to marry her and we would have beautiful little babies together. But things change...as time goes on. So she got with Brad. They got married too quick...which I told her, and now they are finally done. I knew the guy was a jerk from the get go. Now, her and I are close friends. I'm here for her, because that's the kind of person I am. She's very important to me, and I'd never let anything happen to her. And when she starts to date again, I'll be there for her, to make sure that the guy isn't an ass, like Brad was.
Courtney Storm: So you guys aren't an item?
Daniel Matthews: No, just close friends. That's all.
(Erika looks a little disappointed at Daniel's answer to that question.)
Courtney Storm: Alright, well, any last words to Devon Thomas?
Daniel Matthews: Devon...you and I have locked it up before. I'm sure we will again. Usually we will tear the house down, and give the fans that paid their money for a ticket, an awesome show. We'll do the same thing this Sunday night at All Torn Up. Devon, this is the real deal. Main event at the first pay per view since the rebirth. It's a shot at the World Title. For old time sake Devon, let's tear it down one more time. But Devon, just remember, I am the World Champion. Remember, I am the best at what we do. That's why I have the gold around my waist. Devon, you will only be one Death Valley Driver away from the three count, and once I hit you with it, that's all she wrote. One...two...three. The winner, and still the FFP World Champion, the one and only, Daniel Matthews.
Courtney Storm: Well Daniel, thank you for your time. I am so sorry for interrupting your meal.
(Courtney stands, and shakes Daniel's hand. She turns nad shakes Erika's hand as well. Then she turns, heads for the door. Daniel stands and lets her out. Then he takes his seat at the table again.)
Erika: Did you really mean all that? Marrying me and having kids with me?
Daniel Matthews: Yeah. I thought you were the one Erika. I fell in love with you so hard. When he left me for Brad, it almost killed me.
Erika: So just friends, huh?
(Daniel kind of laughs.)
Daniel Matthews: Yeah, just friends. Why?
(Tears begin to build up in Erika's eyes. She scoots her chair out, and takes a deep breath. Then she stands, and walks away from the table, toward the a stairway leading up to her room. Daniel looks confused. He stands and immediately heads for the stairway as well.)
Erika: Hey, what's wrong?
Daniel Matthews: Just thinking.
Erika: About what?
Daniel Matthews: Everything. These past couple of weeks have been crazy. First, Veronica gets screw over by Matt, then you show up, out of the blue. You tell me you're done with Brad. Then I come home and have to almost murder him after seeing him with his hands on you. It's just been crazy.
Erika: Are you okay though? You aren't unhappy with me here, are you?
Daniel Matthews: No. No no no, it's not that. It's just been crazy. Friday night I ended up walking away the winner of my handicap match, which I truly wasn't sure I could win. And now, I have to go on to face Devon Thomas at All Torn Up, for my World Title. Devon is a superb athlete. I know him and I will tear the freaking house down. We've done it before. We'll probably do it again.
Erika: I bet you go in there, make short work of him, and retain your title. Daniel, you're the best. You really are. That's why you've got that World Title.
Daniel Matthews: Thanks Erika. I appreciate it. Hey, Brad get the papers yet?
Erika: Yep. He got them over the weekend. He actually tried to call me a few times, but I ignored the calls. I've got nothing to say to him. I'm done. And I know he wouldn't dare come over here, not after what he said to him last week. That was so awesome. You taught him a lesson. I really hope that he will never put his hands on another woman again.
Daniel Matthews: Probably not. I've seen trash like that...they never change.
(Just now, there is a knock at the door. Erika looks up cautiously, thinking it could be Brad. But she's releaved to see that it is FFP backstage interviewer Courtney Storm. Daniel gets up and opens the door.)
Daniel Matthews: Hey Courtney, how are you?
Courtney Storm: Hey Daniel, I was wondering if I could get an interview.
(She peaks around Daniel, and sees food on the table.)
Courtney Storm: Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize you were eating. I'll come back later.
Daniel Matthews: No, you're fine. Come on in and take a seat. No problem at all.
Courtney Storm: Are you sure? I could always come back.
Daniel Matthews: No, it's fine. We can do the interview here. It's fine, trust me.
(Daniel pulls a seat out for Courtney, and she sits down. Daniel sits down where he was sitting before she came.)
Courtney Storm: Well Daniel, Mr. World Champion...Sunday night is FFP's first pay per view...you will be main eventing the show, with "The Promise" Devon Thomas, putting your World Title on the line. How do you feel?
Daniel Matthews: I feel great. I just came off of a victory in a handicap match, involving Devon. I know he'll be bringing his best at All Torn Up, so I'll bring my best as well. I think it's shaping up to be one hell of a match. Maybe the best in FFP history. I am very proud to be the FFP World Champion, and will be just as proud to successfully defend the title in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Courtney Storm: Do you think that there is a possibility that Devon can defeat you, and take your title away?
Daniel Matthews: Oh yeah, most definitely. Like I said, he's a superb athlete. And it's pro wrestling. Things can always go wrong. Things can always go crazy. There's always a chance I can lose. But I will be at the top of my game, and I will pick Devon apart, like I have always done, and walk out victorious.
Courtney Storm: Alright, well let's get more personal. I think everyone at home watching this, knows this young lady right here...
(Erika gestures toward Erika.)
Courtney Storm: What's up with you guys? What's going on?
Daniel Matthews: What do you mean?
Courtney Storm: I mean. We've seen her going through an ugly divorce. We've seen you fighting by her side, protecting her. We've seen you guys celebrating after your victory Friday night at Redemption. We are just wondering, what's going on with the two of you.
(Erika looks interested to find out what Daniel's answer will be.)
Daniel Matthews: Erika and I have a long past. We used to date. Very serious. I thought I was going to marry her and we would have beautiful little babies together. But things change...as time goes on. So she got with Brad. They got married too quick...which I told her, and now they are finally done. I knew the guy was a jerk from the get go. Now, her and I are close friends. I'm here for her, because that's the kind of person I am. She's very important to me, and I'd never let anything happen to her. And when she starts to date again, I'll be there for her, to make sure that the guy isn't an ass, like Brad was.
Courtney Storm: So you guys aren't an item?
Daniel Matthews: No, just close friends. That's all.
(Erika looks a little disappointed at Daniel's answer to that question.)
Courtney Storm: Alright, well, any last words to Devon Thomas?
Daniel Matthews: Devon...you and I have locked it up before. I'm sure we will again. Usually we will tear the house down, and give the fans that paid their money for a ticket, an awesome show. We'll do the same thing this Sunday night at All Torn Up. Devon, this is the real deal. Main event at the first pay per view since the rebirth. It's a shot at the World Title. For old time sake Devon, let's tear it down one more time. But Devon, just remember, I am the World Champion. Remember, I am the best at what we do. That's why I have the gold around my waist. Devon, you will only be one Death Valley Driver away from the three count, and once I hit you with it, that's all she wrote. One...two...three. The winner, and still the FFP World Champion, the one and only, Daniel Matthews.
Courtney Storm: Well Daniel, thank you for your time. I am so sorry for interrupting your meal.
(Courtney stands, and shakes Daniel's hand. She turns nad shakes Erika's hand as well. Then she turns, heads for the door. Daniel stands and lets her out. Then he takes his seat at the table again.)
Erika: Did you really mean all that? Marrying me and having kids with me?
Daniel Matthews: Yeah. I thought you were the one Erika. I fell in love with you so hard. When he left me for Brad, it almost killed me.
Erika: So just friends, huh?
(Daniel kind of laughs.)
Daniel Matthews: Yeah, just friends. Why?
(Tears begin to build up in Erika's eyes. She scoots her chair out, and takes a deep breath. Then she stands, and walks away from the table, toward the a stairway leading up to her room. Daniel looks confused. He stands and immediately heads for the stairway as well.)
