Post by Nick Madison on Sept 30, 2020 19:17:36 GMT -5
(The scene opens inside the Madison household, as we come in on Nick and baby Aaron. Nick is standing over Aaron’s crib, after just having put him to sleep. He watches as Aaron wiggles his little body, falling deeper into slumber. Nick lets out a satisfied sigh as he looks at his son.)
Nick Madison: Sleep tight, dream big, little man. Mommy will be home soon. I know you’ve missed her, and all the rest of the crew. I’m sorry I took you from them, but after what Lukas did, I couldn’t risk it anymore. Not while I’m not able to be there to protect you. I know it’s broken your mom’s heart not seeing your smiling face, but we’ll all be together again really soon…
(He rolls his shoulder, the one that was separated in his match with Lukas.)
Nick Madison: I’m not exactly proud of what happened with Lukas. He pushed me to a place I said I’d never go back to. I told myself I was done with that part of my life. I had closed that chapter of my book...but then you cAme along. I don’t know, watching you play made me wonder if I could still do it. If I could still be the man that you could be proud of when you grow up, someone you can look up to. I’ve never fancied myself a role model, but that all changed with you. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, no lengths I wouldn’t go to…
(Nick puts his arm on his shoulder as he looks down at Aaron.)
Nick Madison; But with the company coming back to New York...my shoulder healed, that urge is back. I know I’ve only been getting in the ring with students at the school, but I think I’m ready to go back. I’m ready to get back in action. I haven’t really kept up with the product, just from what your mom has told me. The second generation is really coming into their own. Your sister is coming into her own. I know they would all love to see you…
(Just then, Nick’s phone starts to vibrate, as he pulls it out to see it's Josiah calling him. He presses the answer button.)
Nick Madison: Hey man.
Josiah Cena: Hey bud, just returning your call. Sorry, was putting Ari to bed.
NickMadison: I just did the same with Aaron.
Josiah Cena: So what’s up?
Nick Madison: Just been doing some thinking.
Josiah Cena: Uh oh...that can be dangerous.
Nick Madison: Very funny.
Josiah Cena: Have you met you? You can have a sick and twisted mind bro.
Nick Madison: Not this time. Just been thinking about getting back in the ring.
Josiah Cena: Ah…
Nick Madison: Ah what?
Josiah Cena: I know you've been getting in the ring with some of the students at the school. But are you sure you’re ready to get back into real competition? After what happened last time?
Nick Madison: You talking about the separated shoulder, or what happened with Lukas?
Josiah Cena: Both? Yeah the separated shoulder was a thing, but I was more talking about how easily you let Lukas get to you.
Nick Madison: He took my son…
Josiah Cena: He got to you way before that. Yeah you beat him in the end, but you let him get to you way too much before that.
Nick Madison: So what are you saying?
Josiah Cena: I’m saying if you’re gonna do this, you’ll have to be more careful. You aren’t as young as you used to be, you had one match and got a separated shoulder.
Nick Madison: Are you saying you wouldn’t get back in the ring if you had the opportunity?
Josiah Cena: I’m completely fine with just being a trainer. We’re at the age now that we need to be passing on our knowledge to the next generation.
Nick Madison: Who says I can’t do that while being an in ring competitor? Give them some first hand knowledge and experience.
Josiah Cena: I guess I just don’t want you getting hurt trying to keep up with the kids.
Nick Madison: a I’ll be fine, man. I’ll be smart about things. I just really want a chance to wrestle a match that Aaron can watch live...not to mention it would be really neat to team with Bella at least once.
Josiah Cena: I mean, I get that. At least once the company comes back here, I can be at the shows again.
Nick Madison: aim sure everyone would enjoy that man. To have some of the old crew back together with the second generation would be awesome.
Josiah Cena: Yeah, plus Ari has been asking about everyone. Yeah she’s been able to see Aaron a few times since we have been here, but I think she misses the girls. She’s been really wanting to hang out with Rosie.
Nick Madison: Oh boy...I’m sure Levi would just love that.
Josiah Cena: Well it only makes sense. We were all so close, so of course our kids are gonna be close.
Nick Madison: True.
Josiah Cena: So, when are you planning on showing up? Gonna wait till everyone comes back to New York?
Nick Madison: Actually, I’m thinking of popping out to Vegas for Dishonored. It would give me a chance to check out the situation, let everyone see Aaron, and let me be there to watch the match between Jack and Bella. Plus…
(Nick lets out a sigh.)
Nick Madison: I still need to have that talk with Malachi.
Josiah Cena: You mean the one you’ve been avoiding for months?
Nick Madison: I haven’t been avoiding it...I just haven’t found the right time. Besides, I’ve been injured for the past bit.
Josiah Cena: Uh huh, whatever you say bud.but I’m sure Laura will be happy when she hears you guys are coming out. I know she’s missed you two. I know you’ve missed her.
Nick Madison: Yeah, I have. I know Aaron has too. I was actually thinking about not telling her, just booking the flights and going out there next week and staying till after Dishonored. That way I could help out with anything for the show.
Josiah Cena: Ah ok, yeah she’d love that...or she yells at you for not telling her.
Nick Madison: Both probably knowing her.
Josiah Cena: Are you going to tell anyone? In case you need someone’s help to surprise everyone!
Nick Madison: Not sure. I might tell someone, or just try to surprise everyone on my own.
Josiah Cena: Given our friends, that’s gonna be hard to do.
Nick Madison: Sounds like a challenge I’m up for. Mainly I just wanna see the looks on Laura and Bella’s faces. I dunno, if I were to get some help, it’d probably be Levi.
Josiah Cena: He’d be good help, but he’s got quite a bit going on. He’s got so much on his plate right now.
Nick Madison: Yeah, Laura has mentioned some of the stuff since he came into his new role. Yeah I’ll probably just go it alone. I told you at least.
Josiah Cena: Well I guess I’ll see you guys when you get back to New York.
Nick Madison: Sounds good man. I’m sure everyone will be happy to see you guys. Well, I’m gonna get off here and go get a workout in now that Aaron is asleep.
Josiah Cena: Alright man, I’ll talk to ya later.
Nick Madison: Later.
(Nick hangs up the phone and looks down at Aaron.)
Nick Madison: Operation Surprise Vegas trip is a go.
(He walks out of the room and heads for a workout.)
Nick Madison: Sleep tight, dream big, little man. Mommy will be home soon. I know you’ve missed her, and all the rest of the crew. I’m sorry I took you from them, but after what Lukas did, I couldn’t risk it anymore. Not while I’m not able to be there to protect you. I know it’s broken your mom’s heart not seeing your smiling face, but we’ll all be together again really soon…
(He rolls his shoulder, the one that was separated in his match with Lukas.)
Nick Madison: I’m not exactly proud of what happened with Lukas. He pushed me to a place I said I’d never go back to. I told myself I was done with that part of my life. I had closed that chapter of my book...but then you cAme along. I don’t know, watching you play made me wonder if I could still do it. If I could still be the man that you could be proud of when you grow up, someone you can look up to. I’ve never fancied myself a role model, but that all changed with you. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for you, no lengths I wouldn’t go to…
(Nick puts his arm on his shoulder as he looks down at Aaron.)
Nick Madison; But with the company coming back to New York...my shoulder healed, that urge is back. I know I’ve only been getting in the ring with students at the school, but I think I’m ready to go back. I’m ready to get back in action. I haven’t really kept up with the product, just from what your mom has told me. The second generation is really coming into their own. Your sister is coming into her own. I know they would all love to see you…
(Just then, Nick’s phone starts to vibrate, as he pulls it out to see it's Josiah calling him. He presses the answer button.)
Nick Madison: Hey man.
Josiah Cena: Hey bud, just returning your call. Sorry, was putting Ari to bed.
NickMadison: I just did the same with Aaron.
Josiah Cena: So what’s up?
Nick Madison: Just been doing some thinking.
Josiah Cena: Uh oh...that can be dangerous.
Nick Madison: Very funny.
Josiah Cena: Have you met you? You can have a sick and twisted mind bro.
Nick Madison: Not this time. Just been thinking about getting back in the ring.
Josiah Cena: Ah…
Nick Madison: Ah what?
Josiah Cena: I know you've been getting in the ring with some of the students at the school. But are you sure you’re ready to get back into real competition? After what happened last time?
Nick Madison: You talking about the separated shoulder, or what happened with Lukas?
Josiah Cena: Both? Yeah the separated shoulder was a thing, but I was more talking about how easily you let Lukas get to you.
Nick Madison: He took my son…
Josiah Cena: He got to you way before that. Yeah you beat him in the end, but you let him get to you way too much before that.
Nick Madison: So what are you saying?
Josiah Cena: I’m saying if you’re gonna do this, you’ll have to be more careful. You aren’t as young as you used to be, you had one match and got a separated shoulder.
Nick Madison: Are you saying you wouldn’t get back in the ring if you had the opportunity?
Josiah Cena: I’m completely fine with just being a trainer. We’re at the age now that we need to be passing on our knowledge to the next generation.
Nick Madison: Who says I can’t do that while being an in ring competitor? Give them some first hand knowledge and experience.
Josiah Cena: I guess I just don’t want you getting hurt trying to keep up with the kids.
Nick Madison: a I’ll be fine, man. I’ll be smart about things. I just really want a chance to wrestle a match that Aaron can watch live...not to mention it would be really neat to team with Bella at least once.
Josiah Cena: I mean, I get that. At least once the company comes back here, I can be at the shows again.
Nick Madison: aim sure everyone would enjoy that man. To have some of the old crew back together with the second generation would be awesome.
Josiah Cena: Yeah, plus Ari has been asking about everyone. Yeah she’s been able to see Aaron a few times since we have been here, but I think she misses the girls. She’s been really wanting to hang out with Rosie.
Nick Madison: Oh boy...I’m sure Levi would just love that.
Josiah Cena: Well it only makes sense. We were all so close, so of course our kids are gonna be close.
Nick Madison: True.
Josiah Cena: So, when are you planning on showing up? Gonna wait till everyone comes back to New York?
Nick Madison: Actually, I’m thinking of popping out to Vegas for Dishonored. It would give me a chance to check out the situation, let everyone see Aaron, and let me be there to watch the match between Jack and Bella. Plus…
(Nick lets out a sigh.)
Nick Madison: I still need to have that talk with Malachi.
Josiah Cena: You mean the one you’ve been avoiding for months?
Nick Madison: I haven’t been avoiding it...I just haven’t found the right time. Besides, I’ve been injured for the past bit.
Josiah Cena: Uh huh, whatever you say bud.but I’m sure Laura will be happy when she hears you guys are coming out. I know she’s missed you two. I know you’ve missed her.
Nick Madison: Yeah, I have. I know Aaron has too. I was actually thinking about not telling her, just booking the flights and going out there next week and staying till after Dishonored. That way I could help out with anything for the show.
Josiah Cena: Ah ok, yeah she’d love that...or she yells at you for not telling her.
Nick Madison: Both probably knowing her.
Josiah Cena: Are you going to tell anyone? In case you need someone’s help to surprise everyone!
Nick Madison: Not sure. I might tell someone, or just try to surprise everyone on my own.
Josiah Cena: Given our friends, that’s gonna be hard to do.
Nick Madison: Sounds like a challenge I’m up for. Mainly I just wanna see the looks on Laura and Bella’s faces. I dunno, if I were to get some help, it’d probably be Levi.
Josiah Cena: He’d be good help, but he’s got quite a bit going on. He’s got so much on his plate right now.
Nick Madison: Yeah, Laura has mentioned some of the stuff since he came into his new role. Yeah I’ll probably just go it alone. I told you at least.
Josiah Cena: Well I guess I’ll see you guys when you get back to New York.
Nick Madison: Sounds good man. I’m sure everyone will be happy to see you guys. Well, I’m gonna get off here and go get a workout in now that Aaron is asleep.
Josiah Cena: Alright man, I’ll talk to ya later.
Nick Madison: Later.
(Nick hangs up the phone and looks down at Aaron.)
Nick Madison: Operation Surprise Vegas trip is a go.
(He walks out of the room and heads for a workout.)