Trish flicked a stray piece of hair out of her face as she turned around, making her way across it to the small set of stairs she used when she made her way onto the stage an hour or so ago. After stepping off the final stair she headed down a small corridor to the double steel doors. She gives the doors a hard shove and steps out into the hallway, letting out a loud groan in frustration as she heads down to the waiting area where Karen was waiting with Crystal. She knew she shouldn’t be surprised by those questions for some reason she was. She shook her head trying to erase the idiotic questions from her memory but was very unsuccessful. Oh well, it gave the company some good promotion even if she had to endure a couple hours of complete and utter hell. She shrugged it off and continued down the hall. A few moments later she came upon a single wooden door. She stared at the door for a few seconds looking for the nameplate, Not seeing one she peered into the small window eventually seeing her daughter playing with some blocks on the floor. She pulled the door open and stepped inside. Crystal jumped up from the floor and ran over to her, wrapping her arms around her legs. Trish reached down and gave her a kiss on the forehead as Karen handed her Crystal’s coat. Trish helped her slide it on then picked her up. Once everyone was ready they made their way over to the door, stepping back out into the hallway. Eager to get out of there and onto something more pleasant Trish quickened her pace to the point where Karen had a hard time keeping up with her. Finally they reached the end of the hall and headed towards the entrance doors. Grabbing the handle Trish stepped out into the cold, holding Crystal close to her to keep her warm. The driver opened the door just as Trish reached the limo. She climbed inside sliding over to the far end so Karen could get in, sitting Crystal between them. Just as the limo started to pull out of the parking lot her phone started to ring. She reached into the pocket of her parka pulling out her baby pink RAZR. Flipping the phone open she saw Deacon’s number come up on the caller id screen. She pressed the accept button, raising the phone up to ear as she started to speak.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Hey babe, I was just thinking about you.
%Deacon Havok%
Were you now? Was it something good or should I be concerned?
%Trish Stratus Copes%
(She giggles) You’re funny, you know that? Unless you turn out to be a complete idiot with a microphone in your hand nonstop you have nothing to worry about. And trust me…you’re not one, so you’re safe.
%Deacon Havok%
(He lets out a breath of relief) Am I ever glad to hear that.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
I’ll bet you are.
%Deacon Havok%
Judging by the tone of your voice, the press conference didn’t go as well as you had hoped it would.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Oh my god, you have no idea. I might as well have just went to the arena and spent a couple hours talking to Matthew “I’m a complete idiot�?Green�?or�?(Trish shudders) Kris, I swear that woman single handedly gives even the dumbest person in the world a good name. Either way I would’ve had a much better time standing there on the stage driving bamboo sticks under my fingernails until I draw blood.
%Deacon Havok%
Now surely it couldn’t have been that bad hun. I know you haven’t exactly had an interview with either one of them yet but if they didn’t make you want to jam bamboo sticks under your fingernails when you hired them I can’t see these people being any worse. At least they haven’t yet.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Note the phrase yet. I don’t know babe, if that had lasted any longer I would’ve ended up beating those idiots with that microphone instead of getting so frustrated that I just ended the damn thing and walked off the stage.
%Deacon Havok%
Isn’t the Phillips Arena a little pissed because you ended the press conference and walked out?
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Oh they probably are but you what? I really don’t give a rat’s ass. I couldn’t handle talking to those idiots for a second longer. Not without going completely insane and I have to be sane if I’m going to go into the Norfolk Scope and pick up the victory over the so called High Flying Sweetheart.
%Deacon Havok%
Of course we can’t have that. We need you to be perfectly sane when you face Tapanga Friday night.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Oh don’t worry, now that monstrosity is over I’ll definitely be sane. Provided that I don’t get pestered by more idiots the second that I step foot in the building.
%Deacon Havok%
So you’re saying that I should tell Robert Levy that his services are no longer required for the evening.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Deacon Blaine Copes�?you wouldn’t!
%Deacon Havok%
No, but it sure was fun hearing your voice get that high.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
You’re a real shit you know that? If I didn’t know better I’d swear you were on Tapanga’s side over that of your own wife.
%Deacon Havok%
And here I was just giving you a hard time. Besides why would I side with the loser when I’m married to the sure fire winner.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
It’s far from sure fire. Tapanga isn’t exactly going to be a lightweight to beat. She is one of the best we have and beating her is going to be no easy task. It’s going to be one of the hardest matches of my career. By the time I’m done with Tapanga we have to take a trip back to that spa for another visit so I can recover in time to defend my title at Exile.
%Deacon Havok%
You really think Tapanga is going to give you that big of a workout do you? She does have a match at Exile too and I’m sure that’s where more of her focus on that instead of her match with you.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
I’d like to believe that but somehow I don’t see it happening. I know I don’t really know that much about her but I’m pretty sure she’s going to be using this to send a message to Chris and Courtney. That’s the same thing I’m going to be doing so why should she be any different?
%Deacon Havok%
I don’t know if this has crossed your mind at all but have you given any thought into Dylan coming down to the ring and giving Tapanga a little added assistance when she gets into trouble?
Actually she hadn’t given any thought into Dylan interfering in the match. So far Dylan hadn’t even been a factor in anyway and up until Deacon mentioned it, hadn’t even drifted into her thoughts. Sure she was aware of him and Tapanga not only being a couple but a tag team as well but she didn’t really see him interjecting himself. That wasn’t saying that she wasn’t keeping an eye on him. Because she was. Right along with Tapanga herself, just because Tapanga didn’t strike her as the kind to have someone come down and give her some added assistance when things weren’t in her favor, didn’t mean that it wasn’t a possibility. So she had to be ready for everything.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
I don’t think Tapanga is that stupid. She isn’t going to risk making herself look any less than capable when she goes up against Chris and Courtney. I don’t think Dylan would want to risk that either. Not that I think she would anyway. Just from what I’ve seen of her she seems to be pretty straightforward.
%Deacon Havok%
I hope you’re right babe. I would hate to see you think that everything’s going handled right only to be screwed at the last minute.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Don’t worry…I am. This is Tapanga we’re talking about here. I may not know the woman by the back of my hand but I don’t see her as being the kind to screw someone over to get a cheap win. It’d make her look weak and there’s no way she’d do that. Has she even bothered to show up yet?
%Deacon Havok%
Well not in the physical sense but she has posted a blog on her MySpace page and talked a little bit about your match.
Trish raised an eyebrow in curiosity as the words came from his mouth although she didn’t know why. This is the part where whoever her opponent is uses some piss poor remarks meant to do nothing but bad mouth her in order to make themselves look good. Oh well. This could prove to be mildly interesting. Who knows she might hear something new about herself that was at least different from everything else.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Really now, what did she have to say?
%Deacon Havok%
You’re never going to believe this but you weren’t insulted near as badly as usual. From what I can see here it was a lot of how much she respects you and how much of an impression you make. And how this match could be her way of showing you and Kaylee the kind of person you hired to compete and how she won’t let you down.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Trust me I know what kind of competitor she is. I did review her tapes before offering her the contract so I’m more than aware what she’s capable of. So what insults did I get this time? Please tell me they’re at least different in some way.
%Deacon Havok%
Sadly not much. She didn’t come right out and call you old but she certainly beat around the bush enough. It took me awhile to find it but lucky for you I did. Apparently it’s time for a change in the head of the Women’s division and you’re time is over.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
Is it now? Gee I’m so glad she gave me the news bulletin or I never would’ve known. Seriously if I had a dime for every time I heard that I’d be richer than I already am. The newer divas really need to get some better material cause the same shit over and over again is really getting old. Either someone is a slut or if they’ve been around a few years more then they’re old and need to retire. The last time I checked my name was not Rena Mero and I was nowhere near pushing middle age.
%Deacon Havok%
I’d certainly hope not or I’m married to the wrong woman.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
You aren’t kidding. If I get to be that old and am still in this business then she and all the others can talk but until then they need to concern themselves with other things rather than my age.
%Deacon Havok%
It’s all they have to make themselves appear to be the biggest, can you really blame her for that?
%Trish Stratus Copes%
If she’s really that desperate I suppose not. After all it did give me a nice laugh and that’s the important thing. For now at least. Come Friday night of course the tune will change and little Miss Britt will get a very up close and personal lesson in how my time as being the head of the Women’s Division is far from over. (She looks up to see the limo pulling into the parking lot of the hotel she and Deacon were staying in) Hey listen, I’m pulling into the hotel now so once Eric gets parked I’ll be up there within a few minutes or so. Okay?
%Deacon Havok%
No problem, I’ll be here waiting for you. I love you.
%Trish Stratus Copes%
(She smiles) I love you too.
After the two say their goodbyes she flips her phone closed and places it back in the pocket of her jacket just as the limo pulls into the parking lot. Eric coasts up to the front of the building coming to a stop in front of the doors. After killing the engine he gets out and walks around to the back, opening the left rear door. Trish slides out first, followed by Karen. They make their way up to the hotel, disappearing inside as the scene fades.