A HELLCAT REBORN
PROLOGUE: SACRIFICE
All the events that culminated during the week where Regan Street walked into New Orleans to defend her Adrenaline Championship against the very talented, Aaron Blackbourne had fueled her fire and passion more than ever. It was a tough time for Regan, the scare from her daughter, Jennifer Helms who took some sleeping pills given to her by Sienna Swann so she could rest up and wouldn’t wake up when young Jay Helms tried to wake her up to finally having enough of Sienna Swann who was her best friend and someone that she trusted even if they had a falling out which in turn caused Sienna to take her mind off Kennedy Street who blasted her with a kick to her face taking Sienna out of the Retribution, Tactical Warfare match, Sienna still wanted to work things out but after the incident with Jennifer, Regan had enough and was tired of the games between her and the Angel along with Laura Steinbeck.
Regan blamed the Fashionista for holding her daughter hostage.
The Hellcat had enough, storming into Sienna’s home and threatening to let her know that she was through with her unless she dropped Laura Steinbeck. In that instance, Amada Swann walked in and Regan gave her the bottle of sleeping pills that her daughter was supposedly not taking anymore. Regan didn’t stay for the rest, all she wanted to do was leave and get back to her family as Jennifer was still sleeping.
Helms Home
Laurel Canyon, CA.
3.21.19
Regan was angry, hurt and frustrated. That was not the same woman that she befriended so long ago. Driving home there were so many thoughts racing in her head, just thinking about Jason and how scared he was when his sister wouldn’t wake up just made her angrier. After arriving home, Regan walked in much to her surprise, Heath Mitchell was there, their family friend and attorney.
She looks a bit confused overhearing the conversation….
David: “So yeah, let’s get the paper work started.”
Heath: “Are you sure about this, David? I know how much this means to you. It was your dream, bud.”
David: “Some things are more important than my dreams.”
Something didn’t seem right about this, Heath only comes when David needs legal advice, this was not a friendly visit. I asked cautiously….
Regan: “What is going on here?”
Heath looked over at me like I had found him cheating on his wife. He gave David a nod before taking the stack of paper work and heading out the door….
Regan: “What is going on, Heath?”
Heath: “I’ll let David explain, have a great rest of your day.”
That didn’t sound too comforting or positive and after the day I just had, I could really use some happiness in my life right now. I turned to David, trying to be stern yet I was so confused….
Regan: “What is he talking about.”
David: “I’m selling the stuff in Boston, everything Tips left me.”
No fucking way, that was the last of his memories when he was training, his life before here, why would he do this, are we in some sort of financial struggle that he didn’t tell me about? David… no….
Regan: “No… why?”
David: “And my shares of Ante Up Academy.”
Hearing that my eyes widened, I was in absolute total shock, there was no way that he was going to do that, it is his dream, I can’t….
Regan: “Why!?”
David: “It’s the only way to save our daughter from this Beauty Factory contract. I have thought of all other avenues, I can’t just come outright and pay ten million, I need collateral. The property in Boston is good for a couple of million. It’s an old run down gym that fit it’s purpose, I intentionally left it that way for the look, feel and in honor of Tips. It wasn’t going to sell much anyway, more of a sentimental value. Ante Up….”
Regan: “… no. We will find another way.”
David: “There is no other way Regan. I have tried to wrap my head around this whole entire situation and there is no other way. Much as I want to believe there is. I even talked to Heath, try to find a different solution and in the end came up with nothing.”
Regan: “There are other alternatives, we just haven’t found them yet.”
David: “Where did you go?”
Figuring he was going to ask me that, I put down my purse and sat at the bar, running my fingers through the long blonde strands of my natty hair that needed a good shampoo at this point. After yesterday I was exhausted, thinking Hell, I should have taken a couple of those pills before throwing that bottle back at Sienna….
Regan: “It’s not important, what is? This.”
David: “You went to see Sienna.”
Regan: “Yes, you suggested I did, so I took advantage of the situation and I went to go see her.”
David: “I can see that didn’t turn out well.”
Regan: “No…. it didn’t. I don’t know her game, she cowered, didn’t want to fight back. I threatened her, yeah, I went there, and I threatened her because it seems like that is what I do these days when I’m upset but she didn’t see what I saw last night. It pisses me off, I love that girl, I saw her face at Retribution, she did not want to fight me, I didn’t either but this…. And Laura Steinbeck? It’s the last straw, I’m done with it. I told her that, dump that woman or we are finished.”
David: “What did she say?”
Regan: “Nothing, as I was contemplating smacking her around, her mother showed up. I gave her the pill bottle and let her handle it. After the addiction Sienna experienced, after Jennifer saved her life! After everything that has been happening lately, and now last night? I can’t anymore babe, I can’t and damn it I tried my best to be understanding even after Retribution.”
I was angry, probably more hurt than anything and it really chapped my ass thinking about it more and more. Sienna was my best friend and I know that somewhere inside that beautiful body of hers is the woman I love dearly. The Beauty Factory though changed all that, she is trying so hard to appease others, I just don’t get it…..
David: “You’re hurt.”
Regan: “No, I’m fucking ang…..”
Damn it, I couldn’t hold it in. My eyes started to tear up some, all this the last twenty-four hour finally caught up to me. Trying to hold it in, I turn away from David and I don’t even know why I did it. He’s my husband, seeing me at my best and worst. He tried to hug me, but I stepped away from him, I didn’t want sympathy or remorse, this was not about me, just finally everything piled up and caught me good. I looked back at him….
Regan: “Don’t do it.”
David: “Regan….”
Regan: “She is going to hate us for the rest of our lives if you do. I want to Dave, damn it there is nothing I want more than to get her out of that contract and as far away from that toxic environment as I can. I don’t want her anywhere near that, you know it. This though?”
David: “It’s the only way, right now.”
Regan: “No, it’s not. There has to be another way, we will figure it out together.”
David: “We need to get her out of the Beauty Factory contract, you said it yourself.”
Regan: “At what price? Your dream? Everything you put your life’s work in? A legacy that you leave behind and someone else will take it and who knows what they will do with it? Ante Up was your dream, all the stuff Trips left you, that was your passion. In good conscience I cannot stand here and let you give it all up when we can find another way. I can’t David….. I just can’t.”
I don’t know if I was getting through to him, but I had to try. There is nothing more that I want then to get our daughter out of that hell, but I will not stand by and watch my husband sacrifice everything to do it….
David: “You know that we will be alright. Coming up with that kind of money is hard but we have enough saved to keep us afloat for a long time. I can find another project, I could work on muscle cars, maybe one day open up a showroom. Who is to say that I don’t open another wrestling school in the future?”
Regan: “That’s exactly it, babe. The future. What about Jay? We have t think about him too. Reality is, Jennifer is going to move out soon, she is only staying here because I practically begged her to. I can’t hold her here forever…..”
David: “…. And you shouldn’t have to. Eventually we have to cut the cord, Regan. Jennifer is a smart girl; she’s just surrounded by people that we can’t trust. Sienna I thought would have known better than that. I still hold out hope for her. You know this has to happen.”
Regan: “David…. I know it has to, but do you understand what the ramifications are if she finds out?”
David: “Yeah… and….”
Before David could finish his sentence, we had a brief interruption, one that I had hoped this time stayed asleep, it was Jennifer….
Jennifer: “Find out what?”
I slowly turned around to see her standing at the end of the stairs, her hair was all matted up, she looked like a woman that had slept 15 hours….
Regan: “Hey kiddo, what are you doing up?”
Jennifer: “I saw the time, what day is it?”
Regan: “You’ve been asleep for almost a whole day.”
Jennifer: “I don’t remember much, just really tired. What are you guys talking about?”
David: “Just business, that’s all. Why don’t you go freshen up, we can all go out and grab a bite to eat, I bet you’re starving.”
I could tell she was confused, disoriented, had absolutely no clue what had happened last night though she did wake up a few times while the EMT’s were here. Jennifer nodded, at least she didn’t catch the conversation, I know that it would kill her if she knew what David was planning to do with his business…
Jennifer: “I am. Where’s Jay?”
David: “He’s next door hanging out with his uncle. I’ll grab him shortly and we can all go out, get a In N’ Out Burger or something, I think it would be good to get out of the house, anyway.”
Jennifer: “Okay…. Dad, why are you home so early?”
David: “The guys can handle it at Ante Up, I wanted to spend some time with you.”
She looked over at me, sensing something was wrong, I would have to tell her eventually, I just didn’t know when the right time was. I hate keeping shit from my family but in the last four or five months, I have learned very quickly to get things out in the open, better to hear it from me than anyone else….
Jennifer: “Mom?”
Regan: “Hey, kiddo, go get ready, take a shower, we’ll be here waiting. I’m hungry too.”
It took her a minute before she just nodded and turned, walking up the stairs. I looked over at David who tried to reassure me there was a time and place for everything, this was not one of them….
David: “We will tell her when the time is right. Let her get situated again, if she asks any questions, we will answer them.”
Regan: “And Jay? She scared the hell out of him David, that poor kid thought she was dead. I will never get the look on his face, he was terrified. I don’t even know what to do anymore, it seems like every time I try to protect my family, something happens that puts their life or well-being in danger. I can’t take this anymore.”
The frustration was mounting but David was always there to reassure me. It was so hard for me to find a balance in my life. When wrestling is going well, it seems I am always having personal problems and vice versa, it gets old after a while, I just needed to remember that what was most important is standing in front of me right now….
And I wasn’t about to allow him to throw it all away until I exhausted every avenue possible.
THE FINE LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE
After the realization that David was firm and convinced that he was going to sell Ante Up Academy to his partners and all the facilities left to him by Tips in Boston, Regan was trying to slowly figure out if there was another way. Jennifer clearly didn’t want David to do that, it was the contract she signed, and it was she that would have to deal with it all. David though was protective of his adopted daughter, after taking her in and the trauma she has faced and endured in her life losing her older sister, Rebecca back in 2015 when Regan was abducted by Otis Winston Meyer. Her life had changed since and nothing was more prevalent than Regan convincing her daughter that Christian Cannon and she had a special bond, one that Regan took the time to talk to Christian right before he was hit by a car due to a fanatic that had an issue with Chris, his father.
That situation changed Chris and Regan saw a different side of him that was downright scary especially for an ill and pregnant Kelcey Wallace. The Hellcat had so much on her mind she didn’t know whether she was coming or going. The semblance of normalcy she had is Breakdown was later that week, she would find out who she was facing at Tabula Rasa, but with everything else happening Regan didn’t care who SCW gave her, she just wanted the competition. Right now, Jennifer and her family were the top priority and she was extremely concerned about her after the incident with the sleeping pills. So much so she had called Christian who was finally back home after the horrifying accident before Breakdown a couple weeks ago, the young Cannon showing his own steel as it were.
Jennifer was resting upstairs; she texts the young Cannon and he confirms to her he heading to the house in an UBER all of this despite he was still nursing some serious injuries.
Helms Home
Laurel Canyon, CA.
The Following Day
Regan sat outside, wearing jeans, thong sandals and a Rolling Stones shirt, her long blonde hair hung down, toe nails polished a matte navy blue. Christian had his arm in a sling, still nursing some deep bruising and in a walking, boot gingerly limped up the path to the house. Regan walked out with two beers in hand, she cracked one open and held it out to him…
Christian: “Is this is a test?”
Regan: “No.”
Christian: “You realize I’m not old enough to drink…”
Christian laughed a little and winced through it, I almost felt bad but it did put a smirk on my face….
Regan: “Shut up kiddo, I don’t drink alone, okay? Besides I figure today we pretend this is Tijuana.”
Christian: “That makes no sense, but I guess it would be rude to not accept a beer from a gracious host.”
We tapped the bottles together and he managed to find a spot on the wall next to me and takes a seat. Hard to think he was involved in that accident and he was already out and about. They really do build them Cannons like steel. I could feel his eyes burning a hole through me along with this sun…
Christian: “So is everything okay, I get the feeling your call wasn’t all about me coming to have a beer.”
Regan: “I just wanted to see you kid, after hearing what happened and seeing you laying in that hospital bed. It brought a lot of things home, I’m glad you’re on the mend.”
Christian: “Thanks… How’s Jennifer been? Last, I see her she looked really tired.”
I tried to play it cool, taking a sip from my beer before turning to Christian who was taking a drink from his…
Regan: “She’s okay… She’s just been working a lot.”
Christian: “Yeah, I’ve seen, some of the photo shoots she showed me looked amazing. She’s really coming into her own with it, a natural which makes sense.”
Regan: “It does?”
Christian: “Yeah, I remember her telling me her sister Becca was a model or an aspiring one, I think. Some things are still a little hazy at times.”
Regan: “Oh yeah, I remember. Guess it runs in the family then.”
Christian: “Like kicking arse in Wrestling seems to be with this family.”
I chuckled and pointed the tip of the bottle at Christian with a smile, which he returned with a shit eating grin….
Regan: “See I knew I would end up liking you.”
Christian: “I guess there has to be at least one Cannon someone can like these days.”
That made me laugh I have no shame in admitting it….
Regan: “Cute, speaking of cute and the Glamorous one. She should be up soon; I think it will be a nice surprise to see you here.”
Just watching his reaction to knowing she would up soon, it brought a smile to my lips and a warmth to my heart. I’m not into all that sappy shit half the time, I tend to throw caution to the wind or shit at the wall and see what sticks, it’s probably why my life is such a clusterfuck at times… But I could see Christian had genuine feelings for her. He was good for her and I think she was good for him…
Regan: “How are you feeling?”
Christian: “A little better, it gets easier each day. Though I doubt I’ll be crossing the road anytime time soon without adult supervision…”
He tried to laugh but stopped himself due to some pain, it was amazing that someone like Christian to still be full of life. He didn’t seem to be letting what happened weigh him down, unlike his father who took what happened terribly…
Regan: “You okay?”
Christian: “Yeah I’m fine, I’m just glad I’m home now and able to get a semblance of normalcy back in my life except things can be a little tense from time to time.”
Regan: “Tense? How?”
Christian: “I think you know that my dad didn’t take this accident very well, I don’t think I need to tell you that. Kelcey told me what had happened between him and Jenni, I hate that happened. I wanted to tell him we talked but never got the chance. But then I heard what you did and talked him down from doing something completely crazy…”
Regan: “Yeah, well I’m the resident Psycho is this family of ours thanks. Can’t let him steal it from me.”
Christian: “HA! Thank you, Regan, that means a lot to me.”
Regan: “Anytime kiddo, you’ve become like that boy that shows up to my house and somehow never leaves.”
Christian: “I can get behind that…”
We both glance at each other and smirk, toasting the bottles of beer and taking another swig. I enjoyed talking to Christian, he’s a smart kid that makes me feel like I’m actually doing some good in this world when at times I feel like all I do is make everyone around me miserable if I’m not kicking their asses.
There was something bothering him though I could tell, I’ve become a very attentive judge of character, something I had to pick up lately…
Regan: “You know you can tell me anything don’t you?”
Christian: “What?”
Regan: “I wasn’t born yesterday, I know the look when something is weighing you down. But Jenni is going to be okay, she’s just over worked that is all.”
He wasn’t listening to me which was my first clue something was bothering him. I tapped his arm without thinking it was the one he broke, and he winced a little in pain again… I winced too with a sorry look on my face, but hey it worked…
Christian: “Yeah I know, it’s not Jenni I’m worried about.”
Regan: “Oh… What’s on your mind.”
Christian: “I don’t know if I should say… Not my place you know?”
Regan: “I get that, but it doesn’t hurt to have someone you can talk to and for what it’s worth I can be a good listener.”
Christian: “Really? I always thought…”
Regan: “HEY! I can’t listen, when I want to… Sometimes okay? Besides you’re the one who looks like they want to talk so…. you can tell me or not, I really don’t care.”
I did care because I had started to really like Christian, through him I got closer to Jennifer, through him you could say it got my closer once again with Kelcey as well. So, I had an active interest in him and his life because I know Jennifer did…
I didn’t think he would say anything; I knew that look but he sighed and began to open up to me…
Christian: “I don’t know to be honest… Something feels off with my dad, I can see it. I can hear him and Kelcey at night arguing after what happened at Retribution both his match with Blake Mason and after that Mr. D being attacked.”
Regan: “Really? Blake, I get I can understand I guess, Kelcey and him were friends long before Chris… But what does Mr. D’s attack have to do with him?”
Christian: “I think maybe she thinks he had something to do with it? I don’t know, it seems like he and Kelcey fight a lot more especially with the baby on the way. Some days are fine, other’s not so much. As she gets closer to her due date, she keeps getting worse in health too. She has been having a lot more episodes… Which I don’t think my dad knows about.”
Wow… He really was holding something in… I didn’t know what to say, hell what DO you say? I didn’t know this was going on and now I was worried about Kelcey and if the two of them were arguing, that was probably not helping her at all when it came to her condition. I didn’t want to pry too much into this and yet I could tell it was eating him up inside…..
Regan: “Well honestly I didn’t know that… I’m sorry you have to go through shit like that. You’re 18 I know but even still, I get it. They took you in after what happened so it can’t be easy.”
Christian: “It isn’t, I don’t want to see them fight.”
Regan: “Don’t worry okay, couples fight all the time. As for Kelcey I will reach out to her then, don’t worry, I won’t say we talked.”
He liked the sound of that and I from there I give him a reassuring hug, as softly as I could without breaking him….
Christian: “Thanks. I’m just worried is all… But what about you?”
Regan: “What about me?”
Christian: “I know you worry about Jenni. I do too. She was supposed to come see me on my last day in the hospital but never turned up….”
Yeah, I don’t even know how to explain that shit to you kiddo….
Regan: “Really, that’s not like her… Look I can be honest with you since we’re being so buddy-buddy and all? I do worry about her; I need to get Jennifer out of the Beauty Factory. But I don’t I need to tell you that. She’s been really stressed and tired lately. What happened to you really hit her hard, that girl loves you like crazy.”
Christian: “I love her too.”
Regan: “It brought back a lot of memories for her, you know she’s been through a lot too, losing her sister has never gone away, seeing you in the hospital really hit home. Christian, you did a better job than me taking care of her when she first came here. I was all new to this shit and as crazy as it might sound, I learned a lot from you how to treat Jennifer, I learned to understand her train of thought.”
He laughed at that last remark, though I wasn’t joking. I meant every word. I was still learning, it took me a long time to get used to Jason and how he thinks, but I could bribe him with funnel cake. A teenage girl was a different monster all together, especially one who lost her sister cruel as she did…
Christian: “You’re just saying that. “
Regan: “I’m not, it isn’t easy admitting I was wrong kiddo, you set me straight there.”
Christian: “You tried, that’s what matters. You give a crap at the end of the day; I know she appreciated that.”
Regan: “And it means a lot hearing you say that. There were times that I didn’t think this would ever work out and even a few years ago over the summer, when she ran away, I was petrified and so fucking angry.”
Christian took the initiative no and began to rub my back a little as gingerly as he could…
Christian: “I was too, I’m just glad we found her when we did.”
Regan: “I know me too and I think if you wouldn’t have helped me, Jennifer could be dead now…”
Christian: “Well she isn’t, so you don’t have to worry about that.”
Regan: “I know, and I thank a deity or just thin air for that fact every day. But I want to ask you something, and it isn’t easy because I’m not one to ask for many favors….”
Christian nodded before, I don’t think I had ever been this candid with him before, not really but this was important to me and I was being fully serious until he looked at me with a raised eyebrow and smirk…
Christian: “How many beers did you drink before I came here?”
Regan: “What…? You know what, fuck you; I’m trying to be sincere here.”
Christian: “I know…. I’m sorry. It’s just getting used to this is a little harder than I had ever imagined.”
Regan: “Heh, getting used to me being nice?”
Christian: “Well, yeah.”
I love this little smart ass….
Regan: “I’m going to slap you, hard but only after you healed up so you don’t shatter…”
We shared another laugh together, we had already finished the beers and I was sure to take his first and put it behind the wall out of sigh…
Regan: “But seriously, I do have a favor to ask of you… I know you would anyway, but I want to make it official and ask you to watch out for her, I don’t trust the people she hangs with these days.”
Hearing that came as a shock to him, he knew how close I was to them all in the Beauty Factory…
Christian: “So what… even Sienna?”
Regan: “Even Sienna. Please, be there for her when I can’t because I don’t even know if I can to be honest. This year so far has taught me a bunch of lessons that I am still learning. And….”
Christian: “Okay…”
After he told me what I wanted to hear, the sliding glass door opened, and Jay walks out, I turned to him, wondering why he was not watching TV….
Regan: “You okay, Jay?”
Jay: “Yeah, I wanted to say hi to Christian.”
Christian: “Hey mate, you alright?!”
Jay: “Hey Christian!”
Regan: “You know what how about I let you two talk while I get some more drinks. When I come back out, go check on your sister, Jay.”
Jay: “Okay…..”
I went off into the house after grabbing the two bottles from behind the wall, didn’t’ want Jay getting his hands on them….
Christian: “So how’s things around here, everyone okay?”
Jay: “Yeah, it is now.”
Christian: “It is now, you mean it wasn’t before?”
Jay sighs while looking down at his feet as kids do….
Jay: “Yeah… I should probably go see Jennifer… I hope she wakes up this time.”
Christian: “Wake up? What are you talking about?”
Jay: “Didn’t Regan tell you? She was asleep and wouldn’t wake up, Regan called the ambulance and everything. I was scared.”
I walked out at the wrong time; hearing Jay tell Christian about what had happened to Jennifer, I bit my tongue realizing it was probably a bad idea leaving him out here… Shit Now it was time that I did a little damage control….
Regan: “Hey Jay, go inside and check on your sister. Tell her Christian is here, she’ll love that news.”
Jay: “Okay.”
The second he entered the house and closed the sliding glass door; I turned my attention to Christian who was looking at me unimpressed….
Christian: “What the he….”
Regan: “You know what, I know what you’re gonna say and you’re right. But let me explain… I wasn’t going to tell you because I didn’t want to worry you. It’s fuzzy for Jennifer ok, so I ask that you say nothing to her. Please…”
Christian: “But what hell happened?!”
Regan: “Promise me, Christian you won’t say anything to her…”
Christian: “Of course, I promise. I just want to know.”
I let out a disgruntled sigh, I had hoped not to have to talk about this but here we were. This was the moment I needed to sit back down, looking right into his eyes….
Regan: “She was tired okay, so took a couple of sleeping pills with a glass of wine.”
Christian: “What?!”
Regan: “Yeah… Jay found her, she wouldn’t wake up and it scared us both. I called the EMT’s, they came, they said she was fine, just in a really deep sleep but yeah, it was not fun.”
Christian: “When was she on sleeping pills?”
Regan: “She never was.”
Christian: “Then how did she get them?!”
Regan: “That doesn’t matter, she’s okay, that is what matters. Just be cool with her, alright? I don’t want things to be weird between you two.”
Christian: “Well now this is starting to make sense, why you said we need to get her out of the Beauty Factory, problem is I thought we can’t…”
Regan: “Never say never, kiddo.”
He looked at me strangely but that chance as soon as Jennifer walks out; she smiles from ear to ear and rushes over to hug Christian, they then kiss and….
Regan: “That’s my cue…”
I go back inside and let them talk, do whatever they want at this point I don’t care, not like they are going to sleep with each other, he can barely move his leg, let alone get an erection…. At least he better not. I felt comfortable with the two of them there, they needed that time while I go see David and Heath at Ante Up….
Ante Up Academy
A Few Hours Later
To say that I was nervous was a bit of an understatement. David and Heath were going through the books, trying to figure out exactly how much David’s part of the ownership was worth. I didn’t know if Matty (Stone) or Tommy (Valentine) would sell their shares too and go all in or not. After talking to Christian, it became more apparent this was probably the easiest course of action. I didn’t agree with it, there had to be another way. It also bothered me what he was saying about Kelcey and Chris. Those two fighting was an anomaly. Their love was eternal, reminded me of what David and I have. I parked out back and walked inside, there were some students training there. David was upstairs in the office with Heath and Matty, Tommy wasn’t there, probably chasing Kandis big ass. Matty wasn’t too thrilled when I walked in, his Boston accent was in full swing when addressing me….
Matty: “Doll! You’re here, talk some sense into this guy, will ya!? What is he doing?! He can’t sell his shares, David is the pride and joy, the heart and soul of this place, it won’t survive without him, ya know that Regs.”
Regan: “I know Matty, that’s what I have been trying to tell him.”
Matty: “At least tell me why, Dave, come on, I deserve that much….”
David: “I have my reasons, Matty, you know that. Looking at the books, it looks like my buy out is about 3.5 Million, right heath?”
Heath: “Looks that way….”
Heath was sitting at the desk crunching up some numbers on the computer. I didn’t feel comfortable doing this, I knew it wasn’t the way to get our daughter out of the Beauty Factory…
Heath: “With what this place made and how much collateral you have invested, you could probably push for four. The positive is you guys own the building and are not just selling a service on top of the costs to run the place so that is also something you have going for yourself. With the property left with no additional costs, if your partners decide to buy you out, there will at least not be any hidden that could devalue what you are selling.”
David: “In layman’s term, Heath?”
Heath: “It will be a clean sale if it happens. I have to make sure the books are in order first and then we can proceed.”
It looks like a done deal, Matty grabbed my arm and pulled me to the side….
Matty: “What the fuck is going on here? Dave comes in here like gangbusters asking to have a meeting with me, next thing I realize, we are all talking about selling the place. It took me by surprise, I ain’t gonna lie, I don’t like it. I don’t like this one bit. It makes absolutely no sense to me for David to do this to the childhood dream of Ante Up.”
Regan: “He has his reason’s Matty, that is all I ‘m going to say about it. I don’t like it either, I really don’t, and I have already told him but right now, he feels like this is the only choice he has.”
Matty: “Come on Regs, I’m his business partner.”
Regan: “All I can say is he will do anything for his kids, that’s the kind of father he is.”
That’s all I had to say for Matty to get the message I was trying to send. He didn’t like it either, sometimes we are not going to like certain decisions our loved ones make, and this was one of them. For me, it was all about the reasoning behind it all, I wish I was wrong about this. Looking back at David, he had some doubt to his face, I could see that. I walked over and rubbed him on the back….
David: “The property on Boston is pretty run down, the only saving grace is the property value really as it’s in a prime location in downtown. That alone will make the market value a lot more than what it would be, right?”
Heath: “Yeah, from what I saw, the property value is listed around 6 Million, so that puts you at the target you’re looking for. If you want this to happen, it can happen David, all you have to do is sign the paperwork and I can get the process started.”
Walking up behind him, I whispered into his ear….
Regan: “Before you sign anything, let’s get the deal done with Steinbeck, first.”
David: “I….”
In many ways I was hoping he was going to have second thoughts selling his part, instead he quickly nodded and agreed. I sighed and felt powerless. This was my husband’s life work which was suddenly gone, just before he turned to me and gave me some hope and at least time with a smile….
Thirty Minutes Later
From his office, I looked down at the gym, all the students were there training, we had seen some great wrestlers coming down the pike and really giving it their all for David and the service he provided. Heath had already left; David was downstairs talking to a few of the students while Matty was grabbing a few contracts for potential new trainees. There had to be something that I could do about this. Between what happened to Jennifer, all the shit in SCW lately, winning the Adrenaline Championship, Retribution, I had to find a way to get answers. What else could I do. I have concentrated so much on my kids and what I am doing that I seemed to have neglected David….
I go to grab my purse, ready to walk out when Matty stops me…
Matty: “I know he has a good reason for doing this, I really do but is it the answer? What about the long-term ramifications of it, Regan?”
Regan: “I know Matty. Thing Is, I get it. The more I think about it the more I love and honor that man for the sacrifices he is making. I feel like my hands are tied. As a mother and a wife, I’m not doing enough, and it kills me. I wish that things were different here. I don’t know at this point, I just need to figure things out right now, you know?”
Matty: “I do. Talk to him.”
Regan: “I have, Matty. Gotta go, take it easy.”
I turn to grab my things and head out; I couldn’t be here anymore, or I would burst out into tears. Matty had a feeling what was going on, he’s not stupid…
Matty: “Ya know doll, the way I always handled things was by going to every outlet, every single person involved in whatever it was that was troubling me, and I would confront it. Cover all my bases. Jennifer is a bright gal, she understands what is at stake here. Maybe you should talk to her first because I guarantee ya, it’ll be the wicked pisser if she found out that ya guys are doing this without her knowledge, she’ll hate ya for life.”
Regan: “How did you, know?”
Matty: “I trained her.”
Regan: “Yeah…. Thanks, Matty. you big lug.”
Matty: “Anytime doll.”
He was right, doing this behind her back and being sneaky about it was not the answer. It was time that I told her before she found out, or things would blow up and then I wouldn’t be able to get a hold of it. I let that happen with Datura and it scares the hell out of me to let it happen again….
I can’t….
I won’t.
Later that Night
Malibu, CA.
I hadn’t been here in a long time; it was my place of thinking and peace. A part in the rocks where I could sit down and just stare at the ocean. There was a time when I contemplated suicide here, that was a long ago, jumping off to the rocks below. It was also the place where Trinity found me as David was leaving to New Jersey for good and I stopped him at the airport, that shit was a silly romantic scene that came right out of a cheesy movie, it was also one of my favorite moments in my life no matter what. Jennifer had spent the day with Christian. She drove him home and I asked her to meet me here. I sat on the rock, just the calm as the sunset went down was good enough for me, it was soothing and tranquil. I could hear someone coming from the back, it was Jennifer dressed as if she was ready to go hang out at the pier….
Jennifer: “What is this place, mom?”
Regan: “Sit down, kiddo, I need to talk to you.”
Jennifer: “We couldn’t do it at home…. Wow…. This is a really nice view.”
Regan: “It’s a special place of mine that I hold dear in my heart. Come here…”
Tapping the rock next to me, Jennifer sits, looking out at the sunset, almost lost in its beauty. You don’t get many views like this; it was nice to share it with someone like her…
Jennifer: “What’s going on?”
Regan: “You know that I love you very much. You along with AJ and Jay have changed my life for the better. I don’t know if I would have ever been the person I am today if it wasn’t for you guys. I made a promise to myself that when you came to be apart of this family, I would protect you…. I have done a real shitty job of that.”
Jennifer: “No… you haven’t.”
Regan: “It’s okay Jennifer, I have. From this Beauty Factory mess to Datura and everything in between, I have failed constantly to protect you and it sickens me. I focus so much on getting to point C that I skip point B altogether. A couple of nights ago it was the straw that broke the camel’s back.”
Jennifer: “Mom, I just took a couple of sleeping pills because I was tired.”
Regan: “Sleeping pills that you received from Sienna and drank with wine, sleeping pills that Jay found you out cold on your bed and couldn’t wake you up and he ran down the stairs to get me frantic that he thought you were dead, Jen.”
She didn’t know that detail, her eyes widen, covering her mouth not only shocked but embarrassed as well. I could see she was ready to tear up as I continues to explain to her what had happened….
Regan: “I called the EMT’s when I couldn’t wake you up either, I thought at first maybe you tried to kill yourself, I didn’t know what to think to be quite honest. I went to Sienna and confronted her about it all and she was in shock, scared shitless and I gave her a piece of my mind and ended the friendship…”
Jennifer: “No… mom, this time it wasn’t Sienna’s fault…”
Regan: “Does it matter, Jen? She gave you those pills.”
Jennifer: “She was trying to help. I am not defending Sienna here; I am just saying that this falls on my shoulders and not hers, mom.”
Regan: “Still, the fact remains that you could have had lasting effects and I was NOT about to let that happen. Sienna and Laura Steinbeck has been pushing my buttons long enough. After what happened to you David decided he was going to buy out your contract with the Beauty Factory.”
It was not what she wanted to hear. She gave me a look of confusion, fright and disappointment, I understood she didn’t want our help and would rather fix the problem herself. This time the matter was out of her hands and she didn’t like it….
Jennifer: “What!? No! How!?”
Regan: “He is selling his share of Ante Up and the facilities left to him in Boston by his old mentor, Tips.”
Jennifer: “Mom, stop him!”
Regan: “I tried but David is determined to get you out of the Beauty Factory and the more I think of it, so am I. I wanted to find another way Jennifer; I really did want to give you the opportunity to find a way on your own. I can’t imagine it would take long with all the money you are starting to bring in due to modeling but after the other night. We can’t prolong this any longer.”
Jennifer: “Mom, you can’t do this, not like this you can’t! I won’t let dad do it!”
What the fuck?
Regan: “Wait… excuse me!?”
Jennifer: “I… I… I have to suck it up like a buttercup.”
Regan: “Oh bullshit, Jen! You are just telling me this because you don’t want Dave to sell his assets!”
Jennifer: “I am a Helms now and how could I live with that last name knowing that I cost my father everything because I was too stupid to read the fine print and instead sign a contract without talking to any of you first!? I can’t mom! If I must deal with this until I find a way out of it, then I will. Mom, I love you and I am such an ass for what I did to you and Jay, I can’t believe I was that careless. I will never do it again, but I cannot in good conscience allow for dad to sell his assets, I can’t.”
Regan: “You don’t have a choice, Jennifer.”
Jennifer: “We always have choices. This is my mess, so I need to clean it up.”
Regan: “Jen, no, we are going to help you through this. You are not alone.”
Jennifer: “Mom…. I won’t let dad throw away his life work for me.”
Jennifer stood up as if she was ready to leave. This was the exact reaction I was expecting. I knew there would be resistance. I don’t blame her for that…..
Regan: “Where are you going?”
Jennifer: “Home, I need to talk to dad.”
Regan: “He’s not home, Jen. He flew out to Boston a few hours ago.”
Jennifer: “Why!? Damn it!”
She started to storm off, part of me wanted to grab and bring her back but instead, I just stood there and watched her leave. She needed to cool down. I know she was headed home; I would catch up with her in just a few moments, first I had to devise a plan and try to do a little damage control before things went out of hand as I felt they were at this very moment….
One Hour Later
I came home, pulled into the driveway. Walking inside I saw Jennifer sitting down with Jay, he was staying with AJ in the guest house. I didn’t want to interrupt, listening to what she had to say…
Jennifer: “I’m sorry I scared you.”
Jay: “It’s okay Jenni, you are okay now.”
Jennifer: “I was really tired, and I had to sleep, I’m a hard sleeper like mom, right?”
Jay: “Yeah…. I guess.”
Jennifer: “That will never happen again, okay? I promise you that. I owe you for that. Next weekend we’ll go to Universal Studios just you and me, alright?”
Jay: “Yay! That will be fun.”
Jennifer: “I know, right!? Anyway, go on, get your game on, I’ll talk to you later.”
Jay: “Okay.”
He ran off happy, when that kid gets excited it is just too much. She didn’t say much to me, instead going upstairs, I stopped her….
Regan: “Can we talk?”
Jennifer: “Nothing more to talk about mom. You and dad made a decision without consulting me first and this is only going to get worse for us. I’m trying to protect you, dad, Christian, Kelsai, so many others that are targets of the Beauty Factory. You don’t get it and right now, I don’t even know if I get it.”
Regan: “We are going to fix it.”
Jennifer: “All I have done is a make a mess of this family and that was never my intention. I’ll be leaving in the morning, I’ll go look for my own place, for now I can stay at a hotel or something.”
Regan: “The hell you are.”
Jennifer: “My decision is made, mom.”
Regan: “Can we at least talk about this, shit!?”
Jennifer: “No.”
There wasn’t another word to be said, I pleaded with Jennifer, calling her attention as she continued up the stairs. Maybe I shouldn’t have said anything and just let it happen but instead I wanted my daughter to know exactly what was going on…..
Damn it man…..
This was not the way it was supposed to go; I’m losing my grip on things and I don’t know how to tighten it anymore.
EPILOGUE: DEAL WITH THE DEVIL WHO WEARS PRADA
This was the moment that Regan waited for, to finally see her cousin, Kennedy Street after the vicious kick she landed on Sienna that knocked her clean out at Retribution get her chance to win the World Championship, knowing just how much she had wanted it. Regan and Kennedy had become really close again, the relationship between the Hellcat and Sienna on the other hand was in the outs, Regan had already given her an alternative but with the developing news that they would have the money to buy out Jennifer’s contract, Regan had to do something, anything to get Jennifer out of the Beauty Factory no matter how reluctant the young Helms was.
Most importantly, after Regan had visited with Lancelot Crane, there was no doubt that her first priority was to get Jennifer out of the business entirely no matter how beautiful she was, the Factory was no longer and option. She watched Breakdown, part of her wanted them both to come out of this better wrestlers, both getting a chance to shine because no matter how much Regan was mad at Sienna, deep down inside she still loved the woman for everything they had gone through and it was hard for The Hellcat to just allow that to dissolve though with Laura Steinbeck, there was no turning back….
And then it happened.
Chris Cannon came out to the match, he interfered whether it was accidental or not. Regan already knew her challenger, it was none other than Kandis, a rookie. She wasn’t really expecting that, but the Hellcat didn’t care. What she saw though, it was the most disturbing part because the days following saw Chris act very strange and that is what worried Regan more than anything….
Her daughter, Christian, Kelcey, where did they stand in all of this?
Leading to the PPV, Regan made sure to visit Laura when she came back from EMERGE that Tuesday.
Beauty Factory
Los Angeles, CA.
4.9.19
Laura was in the studio with a bunch of new aspiring models, women of all ages, sizes and nationalities after she opened the door to them. Sienna was standing with her. Regan walks in with David Helms, she has on jeans, wedge sandals and a blue halter top, her nails polished a clear coat. David is behind her in jeans, sneakers and a button up shirt untucked. Laura in a blue suit and white pumps, her nails polished red, Sienna wears a sun dress and wedge sandals, her hair slicked back in a ponytail and nails polished a naked coating don’t notice their guests, Laura doesn’t see them at first….
Laura: “Okay, now we take turns walking on the runway, form a single line and we will go one by one when I call your name…”
Regan: “Sorry to interrupt this little pow wow…”
They turned around and looked like they had seen a ghost when they saw David and I standing there in front of them. Sienna backed up a little, Laura looked annoyed and sighed, she glanced over at the models….
Laura: “Ladies…. Take ten….. better yet, take twenty. My office.”
She was quick to walk toward her office; I think she knew what this was about. Sienna and I stared at one another for a moment, I didn’t appreciate what she did to Kennedy and how it all went down. It was bullshit but whatever, right now I had to deal with this first. We walked inside and Laura closes the door, she leans against the desk, sienna was off to the side….
Sienna: “How are you Regan, David? How’s Jay?”
Regan: “Like you care.”
David: “Jay is fine, thanks for asking. How are you?”
Sienna: “I am a lot better, thank you. Regan, I want to talk to you in private, please?”
Regan: “We have nothing to talk about right now, sienna I think I made that clear and with your little stunt at Breakdown, robbing Kennedy of that title, I think I probably have to say even less.”
Sienna: “Regan, you have this all wrong and….”
Laura: “Are you two done?”
I was ready to smack that bitch….
Sienna: “Yeah. For now.”
Regan: “Whatever Steinbeck, we might be in your office but the last time I was in here, I was dragged out by security and arrested before I kicked your ass. Don’t tempt me Steinbeck, I will do it again.”
Laura: “Are you threatening me?”
David: “Okay, enough. Regan, calm down, please.”
Regan: “She’s a bitch.”
David: “That is not why we are here.”
Laura: “Then why are you here, Mr. Helms? Enlighten me? If I am a betting woman, I’m guessing that this has to do with Jennifer’s contract?”
David: “That would be correct.”
David was being calm and cool, I on the other hand wanted to jump this old bitch and beat her unconscious. It was tough with Sienna in the same room, after what has been going on the lately it was the hardest thing, I have had to do in a long time…. Keep my composure….
Laura: “I see, so what exactly what you like to talk to me about, Mr. Helms?”
David: “I want to buy out Jennifer’s contract.”
Her blue eyes slowly glared over at me, at this moment I felt a little relief and vindication. She was totally caught off-guard with this. The sales hadn’t gone through yet, there would be a closing in a few days in Boston. All David needed to do was sign the Ante Up Contract, but he wanted to make sure that this was a done deal first, I at least convinced him of that….
Laura: “I see.”
Regan: “That’s right, ten million, like you stated. You call your sleaze bag lawyer, Martin Howe, we have our lawyer and let’s get this done.”
Laura: “Just like that huh? Allow me to explain something here. Jennifer’s contract does have a buy out stipulation. In that stipulation, I would receive ten million dollars….”
Regan: “We know, so let’s do this and stop stalling. Set up the meeting, we will bring whatever is needed, you bring the paperwork, we’ll bring the money. Simple as that, done.”
Laura: “Nothing is ever simple, Regan. The fashion industry much like the wrestling business is built on layers. This contract has layers of incentives, promotions and sub contracts connected to the one she has with the Beauty Factory.”
She’s trying to dance around the subject and it’s starting to piss me off…
David: “You’re stalling Laura.”
Laura: “Actually I am not; I’m trying to explain to you how the contract works. The buy out of Jennifer’s Beauty Factory contract is ten million but her subcontracts connected to the this one, well, they excess over twenty million. With advertisements, magazine covers and clothing lines. She has a contract with Armani, Versace, Vogue, Ralph Lauren, Estee Lauder, Victoria Secret’s, the list goes on and one. In the next year alone, just IN fashion, forget wrestling and the money she makes as EMERGE Spirit Champion, we are talking an excess of over 30 million in the next year alone win which that young woman will receive her cut and then we get ours.”
Regan: “What is she saying, David?”
David: “That we have to buy out the subcontracts as well.”
Regan: “Bullshit!”
I stared right at Laura, she became a little uncomfortable, backing up some. I could see Sienna moving in from the corner of my eye as I turned to her….
Regan: “And after everything that you and I went through, you’re just going to stand there and let her do this to a young girl that from the age of 16 you nurtured her. She is here because of you Sienna and you’re going to do nothing and let this happen!?”
Sienna: “Laura….”
Laura: “Sienna darling, you know how these contracts work so if you have with all the numbers, crunch some percentages, I would say the 30 million plus twenty percent of that for lost wages, then I think we could cut a deal.”
Regan: “How about we take you to court and sue your ass for signing a girl at seventeen years old without the consent of her parents.”
Laura: “That is a very good point Regan, unfortunately you appointed Sienna as a guardian, and she was present when Jennifer signed.”
In about three seconds, I was about to jump this bitch and beat her ass into the desk making her a permanent fixture of it…..
Laura: “So if there is anything else? I am a very busy woman and I need to make my way back to my models. This is not all doom and gloom Mr. and Mrs. Helms; your daughter is doing fine. She is one of my top models behind Sienna and Willow. She is gorgeous, smart, sassy, witty and is right now at a photoshoot with Mr. Crane for Vogue, she will grace the cover of Vogue Mexico, how exciting is that!?”
David: “Laura, I’m asking you nicely to please call your lawyer, I will bring mine and we go to the table to talk about this and so that we can go over all the contracts legally.”
Laura: “Really David……”
I started to clench my fists, ready to strike at any moment and this time I didn’t care if I went to jail. I took a deep breath and turned toward Sienna….
Regan: “I trusted you.”
Sienna: “You still can.”
Regan: “Yeah, fine, then tell this cunt to release Jennifer from her contract and walk out with me. Forget what happened at Breakdown between you and Kennedy, I don’t know what the hell is up with Chris and you, but I will take your explanation at face value if you walk out with me right now and leave this bitch in the dust. I will only ask you one time, Sienna. You owe me and this family that much for bringing you in when you had absolutely nothing after your scandal. When Silas Mason left you high and dry. We are your friends, you’re like a sister to me. I know we had a falling out a few weeks ago because of the sleeping pill shit, please Sienna…. Tell her to release Jennifer and walk out with us.”
She was conflicted, when Sienna had to think and analyze a situation, she would get fidgety, curl her toes, look around a lot, she was doing them all. I was hoping that she would give me the answer I wanted….
Sienna: “Regan….. she signed a contract. It’s bound and legal. You heard what Laura said, I can’t do anything about it, my hands are tied…. Sorry.”
Regan: “Right…..”
After hearing that I turned to Sienna and threw a hard slap to the side of her face, she flew back on top of the desk, right out of her shoes, Laura didn’t have a chance to react, I grabbed her by the face and pushed her down hard, she hit the wall on the way down. I could feel David grabbing me from behind….
David: “Not like this!”
Laura: “I am calling the police!”
Sienna: “No!”
Even I was surprised by her reaction. Laura was shocked, Sienna stood up holding the side of her face, it had already taken a beating at the hands of Kennedy…..
Sienna: “No Cops! No arrests! Nothing! You think I’m the villain here!? You think that Laura is!? Jennifer signed that contract knowing full well what she was getting into! I want this fixed! I don’t want to fight with you anymore! Can we come to a compromise, please!?”
Laura: “Get her out of here!”
Sienna: “Laura…. Shut up!”
Again, I saw the Sienna I knew deep inside but even then, her association with Laura and everything she was doing to my family, wasn’t enough to keep us from falling apart. I forced myself out of David’s grasp and jumped right in her face….
Regan: “You have allowed that woman to put a wedge between us. I told you already that if you wanted to fix this!? You leave her and this toxic environment that’s been created. You are the one that has a choice. I want you to remember this very moment, it the last time I will give you a choice. If Laura doesn’t want to let Jennifer out of her contract? Then I will personally destroy the Beauty Factory one member at a time including you until there is nothing left for Jennifer to be a part of and that contract will be null and void!”
Sienna: “Regan…. Please?”
Regan: “Piss off.”
Sienna was trembling in anger, anxiety and maybe even fear. She didn’t respond, Laura went to make a phone call but again Sienna grabbed her this time and shook her head. David took my hand and pulled me out of the office, Laura and I stared at one another as the door opened and was yanked out….
Through the glass, Sienna and I locked eyes, never looking away….
Wondering to myself if the next time we saw each other would be as enemies. I hated her for what she did today, David and I were going to find a way to get Jennifer out of this contract….
No matter the cost.
SCENE FADES
PUT UP OR SHUT UP THAT ASS
The Scene Opens ….
Pike Place Market is a “Public Market” overlooking the Elliott Bay waterfront in Seattle, Washington. The Market opened August 17, 1907 and is one of the oldest continuously operated public Farmer’s Markets in the United States. It is a place of business for many small farmers, craft and merchant. Named after the central street, Pike Place runs northwest from Pike Street to Virginia Street. With more than 10 million visitors annually, Pike Place Market is Seattle’s most popular tourist destination and is the 33rd most visited tourist attraction in the world. The Market is built on the edge of a steep hill and consists of several lower levels located below the main level. Each features a variety of unique retailing such as antiques dealers, comic book and collectible shops, small family-owned restaurants and one of the oldest “head shop” in Seattle. The upper street level contains Fishmonger, fresh produce stands and craft stalls operating in the covered Arcade. Local farmers and craftspeople sell year-round in the arcades from tables they are renting from the Market on a daily basis, in accordance with the Market’s mission and founding goal: allowing consumers to “Meet the Producer”. Pike Place Market is home to nearly 500 residents who live in 8 different buildings throughout the Market. Most of these buildings have been low income housing in the past; however, some of them no longer are, such as the Livingston Baker apartments. The Market is run by the public development authority. Pike Place Market Preservation and Development Authority (PDA).
Here is where we find the sexy “Hellcat” Regan Street, the current Adrenaline Champion and a woman that has changed quite a bit since losing to Datura in the first PPV of the Year. She has become more focused and intent in her charge, having an open contract with anyone for the title. This time Sasha decided to give Kandis a title shot which many found surprising, Regan didn’t care, a fight is a fight and she plans to continue with the title moving forward. With Mikaela there wearing jeans, a pull over hoodie and sneakers, the Champion wears jeans, boots, a “BANG!” tee and black jacket, her long hair hangs down, her nails a glossy coat. Mikaela signals for the recording to begin…
REC:
Regan takes a second to look around, the Adrenaline Title hanging over her shoulder as she looks into the camera and speaks in her sexy and direct voice….
“Pike’s Place, I swear that if I do not watch where I am going, I can get hit with flying fish. This is a tradition here in Seattle, where this marketplace has become famous for the vendors exchanging fish by throwing them at each other when one is purchased. Now, while I love me some Tuna like the other person, the key word is tradition. Every single city or town we visit has one of those exclusive to their own. In SCW it’s that way as well. This company and the business in a whole comes in waves, there is a time when a certain groups of individuals who sit at the very top, the Main Event, it will fluctuate when new talent comes in, they are hungry, want to make a name for themselves, looking to take your spot, that was me back in 2012 when I won the Rookie of the Year, damn that seems like forever and during all that time it took me seven long years to finally figure shit out. I get it, I understand why these rookies who now have EMERGE, I didn’t have that platform when I started, I came straight from wrestling school and was thrown to the lions.
Now looking at the current state of this company and how it is ever changing, who I was in 2012 is what I face now, the young and hungry cubs who want to become what I am today, one of the very best in this sport and I did it by beating men and women like me. My priorities were different then, I didn’t have shit to worry about. It was about Regan Street, not anymore. I wish that I could be a professional about certain situations in my life. Being a woman that must watch her steps and every move so that my son doesn’t pick up bad habits from me or Jennifer and AJ not get the brunt of my piss poor decision making has become a bigger challenge than even I had hoped. Remembering when life was a lot easier, first starting out in the business, doing whatever you could to get attention, make your own press to be recognized and rewarded?
They call it the chase.
For years I have been the one chasing, looking for that next big wrestler to beat so that I could then make my claim at titles, opportunities or whatever else I could so that no one would forget Regan Street. I have lost some key matches, huge contests that I wanted or just failed to come up on top after I sought them out. Syren is one, Selena Frost is another, Datura is the latest and though I didn’t win, I made sure that they remembered the fight, they knew the next time I stepped in the ring with them, the outcome would be different. It was my hunger, passion, desire and most of all my grit to be at the top of the SCW even when others would put me down, call me a title hog or a stat leech. No, I cared about my accomplishments, never satisfied in anything but being the best to my possible abilities.
The last few years, I admit, I lost my way, man.
I became so engrossed in the how that I never stopped to think about the why, the meaning behind it all. There are times when a person like me will look to find answers by being physical. I allow my emotions to get the best of me. I destroyed a lot of relationships, I fought against a man who ran it all that always respected my family and friends. I hated him, the same feelings toward Selena Frost, Kennedy Street, even Owen Cruze who is just a kid trying to make his dad proud and show the family who for years I wouldn’t piss on them if they were blazing on fire.
I love the SCW, I care about the sport and its future.
There are some great athletes coming up the pike from EMERGE, others are already here, getting the press, the chances to make their names and push the top tier out so they can take their place. I’m 29 years old, I’m in the prime of my career and all it took is one ass-kicking and some broken fingers to open my eyes and keep me focus on the task at hand. How did I respond? In a span of a week I won a Trios Contract after getting hit with a steel pipe AND the Adrenaline Championship in an Empty Arena Match where I bled buckets to take a belt that right now is what I will use to define the NEW Hellcat, one that will go into a match, beating each and every opponent like it was my last match.
I told you all, on Twitter and on Breakdown….
I will fight ANYONE; I will defend this title against ANYONE….
And I will put them down one by one making this division the hottest in the SCW because I’m done fucking around, and this title is going nowhere.”
Holding the Adrenaline Championship, the beautiful blonde Hellcat of the SCW, Regan Street watches another huge flying fish go by, it went over Mikaela’s head as she carefully ducks and looks up, it was probably a mackerel, but it didn’t matter. Regan had a huge challenge ahead of her and that was the key word in all that, huge as in the ass of Kandis. A very voluptuous and dangerous young woman that has been making waves in the SCW since she has debut at the Battle Royal earlier this year. Regan is well aware of what she can do, looking back at the camera with her green eyes and speaking….
“The last few weeks have been a reminder as to just how things can change so quickly. Watching Kennedy Street get screwed by Chris Cannon whether accidental or not was sickening. Much as I my relationship with Sienna Swann has gone south, even she knows that Chris saved her ass. This is the type of stuff that irks me, I wanted to go out there and ask him why but whatever, I know that she will handle her business, I have to focus on what I have coming at the PPV. It’s no secret that I have been a pain in the ass to many of the favorites here in the SCW the crowd cheers for. I was there once too but sometimes frustration can get the better part of someone like it did me in 2016. It wasn’t the best of years for me, a lot of ups and downs. I started as World Champion, three losses to Amy Chastaine changed my perception in a lot of ways. I became desperate, I couldn’t listen to anyone, I turned my back on friends and family, even almost losing my own marriage for what?
This sport?
Everyone knows that I take this profession very seriously. Wins and losses mean something to me while others not so much. Anyone can beat anyone at any time, I get that, look at Datura, I was probably favored to beat her, this is the company I have hung my hat on for years and I failed. Would I again? No, I’m not of the same mindset. Aaron Blackbourne on Breakdown reminded me of the turn this business is taking. For every wrestler that steps into this company, there are your studs and your duds. This kid is going to be a bona fide main eventer and future World Champion. He gets it and I hope that Aaron doesn’t fall into the same trap that many of us have.
Am I asking for forgiveness?
No, I don’t regret anything that I have done in my career. Did I make mistakes? Sure, and my way of rectifying them is by doing what I should have all along and that is to be a part of their journey like they are a part of mine. Some friends I may have to leave behind, I can’t stand here anymore and fight for nothing but my own personal goals. I’m not a hero, a role model or someone that you should have your kids follow. Instead, I rather you look at me as a fiery competitor that doesn’t care about the bullshit. See, Kennedy Street last week was facing a woman that has been my best friend for a long time, Sienna Swann. We know what happened and most of us rushed to judgment and sadly, I know how Chris Cannon feels, I have been there before and it’s a lonely place when no one ever gives you the benefit of the doubt and labels you the villain. This is the reason why I have vowed to show up to work and defend the title against anyone and everyone who wants the opportunity….
It’s not my redemption…
This is what I want to be known for, the one woman that NEVER ducked a challenge. So, if it’s Kandis, a rookie fresh up from EMERGE who I’m defending against?
Then so be it….
For Kandis, is not going to take this belt, oh no….
She’s NEXT.
I like you Kandis, you have spunk, fire, talent for sure, what you do in the ring is special and one day that could lead to a World Title. This is the glass being half full and empty scenario, Sasha could be giving you an opportunity or feeding you to the most dangerous bitch in the game. I’m not a fan of what you represent, I think women that flaunt sex and promote it are only starving for attention and are nymphos. I might be getting older but that shit needs to stay in the bedroom, nobody cares about your sexual conquests. Still doesn’t change the fact, you’re a hell of an athlete. In 2012, I lost my first few title chances, my first SCW PPV appearance to a woman called The Black Swan, Marina Trent. She was the one I needed to conquer, if I was going to be an impact player in this sport, I had to best her, if I didn’t then I would be wasting everyone’s time especially my own. All I needed was one win and when I beat her at Fatal Fortunes, that was my breakthrough, becoming a Women’s champion and you never forget the first title won in the SCW….
You just don’t.
Kandis, you are hungry, thirsty not just on Thursday’s, every day. I heard what you had to say on Breakdown, you are the one setting the tone in the SCW from the EMERGE class, a woman no one can handle and soon a Champion, no one can handle, I can appreciate that, matter of fact, I’m going to go as far to say that you are right, I see that in you but let’s slow things down for a second here so that you can understand where I stand in all of this and your progression. See, I just won this belt not too long ago for a reason, I went through hell and back to win it against a woman that not very many people beat but seems I have her number in Ravyn. I hope that you were paying attention while doing whatever it is you do, I don’t think I need to speculate, I see what you say on Twitter.
This title represents more than one of the most competitive divisions and I am glad the SCW is giving you chances at Gold, hell you have had two already in four months, that’s pretty good, I had to wait a year for my second chance and my first was by default as the original challenger left the company and me high and dry.
Thing is Kandis, this is probably the one title shot, you didn’t want because at this stage of my career, I am the one on the hunt again, I am the one that like 2012 is chasing something far bigger and more important than me. I have to defend this title, but it has a more important meaning….
This is my bait so when Datura comes back, and I break her fingers? Choke her ass unconscious again? I will make sure that this Adrenaline Championship is the last thing she sees before I kick her ugly ass right out of these doors to the swamps she has been hiding from.”
The Adrenaline Title is the one motivating factor for Regan right now that has really worked into who she is as a wrestler these days. There has obviously been a change, a more dedicated, focused and most of all inspired Hellcat that laid down the challenges to anyone that wanted a shot at the belt and Sasha felt Kandis would get the next one. Regan isn’t bothered by it; she respects the rookie and will do whatever it takes to defend it. Another fish flies across, this time Mikaela ducks, she starts to giggle a bit terrified as Regan smirks, then looks back at the camera and speaks….
“I know that you have some thing going on with Tommy Valentine, that’s fine. Tommy is the kind of guy that has always had a peculiar choice in partners, he’s one of my husband’s best friends, I know Tommy well on the outside, I know what he is trying to do and I can accept that, he wants to see you walk out with the Adrenaline Championship and he will tell you everything he knows about Regan Street? So, do me a favor, ask him how to beat me, look him right in the eye and point blank ask that question….
Because he won’t be able to answer it.
Tommy may know me well in and out of the ring, he could tell you all the things I do, my likes and dislikes, hell he can even say that I prefer plastic over paper straws, they suck. Whatever it is that makes you feel better and more prepared to step in the ring is fine for Tommy has NEVER beaten Regan Street in the ring and while maybe he wants to live vicariously through you, chances are his advice will only give you that false sense of security. Honestly Kandis, there are a few things you fucked up on right off the bat, first you sided with Katya and Dark Fantasy, that was dumb. Do you really think those bitches are going to advance your career? The Red Empire? Who think it is funny to mock and mimic my sick cousin who can’t wrestle anymore? Autumn Valentine who is the whiniest little cunt on the roster and is basically a blip on the radar these days? Those are the people you surround yourself with.
Big mistake.
See, Kandis, Tommy is one thing, God only knows he could use some ass these days and yours is enough to feed the city of Los Angeles. Those others? All it does is motivates me even more to give you a lesson in a beat down and that is EXACTLY what I am going to do. I will roll out the welcome mat and be the first to give you a REAL taste of what the SCW is all about. Your allies have hurt my family, they have gone after me countless amounts of time and if you think for ONE second that I am going to allow you to take this belt back to them? You sister are sadly mistaken. I have built a foundation in this company, it is the only wrestling I know, I am the best for a reason and while this would not only be the biggest win of your career if you came in and beat me, it would also be the start of your rise in the SCW and a stark reminder that I need to elevate my game more….
Sorry Kandis, I already met my defeated quota for 2019 and I don’t plan on losing this title until I decide it’s time or someone comes around and kills me for it and you will not be the one. You tasted Rise to Greatness, you know better than any other rookie not named Peyton Rice what it feels like to compete on the grandest stage of them all, how important positioning is, and with the season is right around the corner and with a Trios in my back pocket I have huge plans with it but first I have this belt, one that defines the SCW and who the Hellcat is today. I am the same woman that walked into this company in 2012, the same fire burns, I will never look down on anyone or take them lightly, to me every match is a Main Event, every title defense is against the best because they earned it whether there are others more qualified, I don’t care about all that, they point, I fight….
Simple and so at Tabula Rasa, you get a clean slate, bring your sass, that attitude, hell even bring Tommy, your legion of boy toys, whatever comforts you into thinking you stand a chance in beating me for I will give you a much needed reality check, humble and cool your jets just a little, so that when I stain the mat with you ginormous huge bleeding ass after I kick it a thousand times over and prove to the world what I already know….
That I’m the measuring stick in this company, the welcoming committee to punk little rookie twats teaching you that valuable lesson I was taught once too, for when you Seattle empty handed, licking your wounds, maybe then you’ll show a little more respect to the woman who runs this fucking place as you have a long way to go before you can beat me and take what is mine! Good luck Kandis, seriously, you’re going to need it.”
The Hellcat tilts her head and holds up the Adrenaline Championship, Mikaela cracks a smirk standing behind Regan……
“Because your Adrenaline Championship hopes, Kandis?
ENDS in a CATastrophe.
ROAR BITCH, ROAR.”
Regan winks while Mikaela starts to chuckle.
FADE TO BLACK
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Regan Street 