Post by LiamJR24 on Oct 15, 2011 23:01:15 GMT -5
ECCW I: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. October 5th. 8:02pm
The scene opens backstage at the Asylum, home of ECCW. Liam Reilly, Casey Tanner and Stevie Miller are preparing for their 6-Man Tag Team match against the Jobbers For Hire. All 3 are in their usual ring attire - Liam, in his purple tights and black boots, is busy wrapping tape round his hands and wrist; Casey is in his purple and gold shorts, crouched down checking the strapping on his knee pads; and Stevie is in his red and silver shorts, applying his UV face paint while looking at his reflection in the mirror. Stevie is facing away from his team mates.
Liam: You guys ready for our ECCW debut?
Casey: Damn straight my friend. I can't wait to get some action under my belt round here.
Liam smilles at Casey, then turns to Stevie.
Liam: How about you Stevie? Ready to kick some ass?
Stevie doesn't look away from the mirror to respond, as he is intent not to mess up his face paint. He stops applying the paint before responding.
Stevie: Yeah I'm ready, but I haven't seen any of those three useless douchebags all day.
Liam looks ponderous for a moment before shrugging.
Liam: Probably re-creating that lemonparty website in the shower with some of the local geriatrics.
Casey and Stevie laugh and Casey stands up, satisfied his knee pads are on properly. Stevie checks his face paint one last time in the mirror, then turns to face his tag partners.
Stevie: We're on next right?
Liam: Yeah, they're just playing footage from LW II, then we'll be on.
At this point, a runner for the production company approaches the group.
Runner: 2 minutes and you're on guys, can you make your way to the curtain please.
All three members of 24 Hour Party People suddenly look focussed and head off in the direction of the entrance way to ringside at the Asylum. They head down a couple of hallways, not speaking to anyone. Liam does a few stretches as he walks, mostly for his neck and shoulders. As they make their way towards the curtain, they hear the noise from the crowd.
Liam: You guys feel that.
Casey and Stevie both turn to their friend, still walking towards the curtain.
Stevie: The shiver down the spine?
Casey: The hairs on the back of my neck standing on end?
Stevie and Casey: Yeah, we felt it.
Liam smiles at the two of them as they all reach the curtain. There is another runner from the TV company waiting there for them.
Runner: 60 seconds guys.
Liam nods at the runner. He, Casey and Stevie huddle, arms round each other's shoulders, heads down.
Liam: Let's make this debut count. We know we're gonna win, no-one loses to these three jock-itches. We put in a good show, who knows who we'll impress.
The three men break the huddle, then they each put their right hand in to the middle of them, Liam's at the bottom, Casey's on top, Stevie's on top of his.
Liam: Party on three: One, Two, Three...
Liam, Casey and Stevie: PARTY!
They nod at each other as they hear the beginning of their titantron and prepare to go to ringside. "You & Me" by Nero hits and the three of them go through the curtain. The scene ends.
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Stevie Miller's Home: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. October 7th, 1:42pm.
The scene opens at the first floor balcony of Stevie Miller's beach house overlooking Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The sun is setting, casting a dark glow over Stevie Miller, Casey Tanner and Liam Reilly who are sat at a table on the balcony drinking gin and tonics. Casey, wearing khaki shorts and a white short sleeved white shirt, picks up a pair of binoculars from the table and puts them up to his eyes.
Liam: Doing some bird watching I presume, Casey.
Casey grins a wide grin, but doesn't look away from the sight in his binoculars.
Casey: Sure am, my friend. I sure am.
Stevie takes a sip from his gin and tonic.
Stevie: What kind? Dovekie? Razorbill?
Casey: Neither of those...whatever they are. Nope, this one is blonde, 5'10, legs that go on forever and an ass to die for.
Liam and Stevie seek out Casey's object of desire amongst the crowd of people on the beach. They spot her just in time to see her turn round and look back at them. She notices Casey looking at her through the binoculars, as well as Stevie and Liam looking at her, and flips them off, shouting something inaudible to them from up on their balcony. As she storms off Liam laughs and shakes his head in mock disappointment before taking a drink from his glass.
Liam: You know Casey, if you actually went down there, girls wouldn't think you were a creepy pervert who only came to Delaware to stare at college chicks through binoculars.
Stevie laughs and Casey looks at Liam, trying to keep a straight face.
Casey: Hey, I'm doing some window shopping that's all. You never buy a car before test-driving it and you never test drive it before looking to see if you like it. No-one ever bought a car they thought was ugly.
Stevie gives Casey an incredulous look.
Stevie: This coming from a guy who drives a Porsche Cayenne...
Casey jokingly punches Stevie in the arm.
Casey: Fuck you that car is awesome.
Liam shakes his head, before facepalming.
Liam: I hate to tell you this Casey, but it's an ugly ass piece of shit. But speaking of awesome, not that Casey was, seeing as how he was talking about his terrible car...
Casey: FUCK. YOU!
Liam grins and Stevie bursts out laughing
Liam:...I got a phone call to tell me something awesome yesterday. Seems the Warrens boys attacked us for a reason at ECCW I. They want a match against you at the next show. To add a sweetener in the deal for us, the winner of the match will go on to face another tag team with the Tag Titles on the line.
Casey and Stevie's eyes light up and they both lean forward.
Stevie: For the love of sweet fuck's sake tell me you said yes.
Liam grins and nods.
Liam: Of course I did, you guys are going to give them merry hell for what they did to us 2 days ago.
Casey slaps his hands together and pumps his fist in happiness.
Casey: Fuck yes, those Pepsi chugging punks are gonna rue the day they fucked us over. Anyway, my glass is empty for some reason, so I'mma get a refill. You guys want another?
Stevie and Liam give Casey another incredulous look.
Liam: Do bears shit in the woods?
Casey laughs and flips Liam off.
Casey: Fucking asshole.
Casey get's up from the table and heads inside to the kitchen. He opens a cupboard, taking a half empty bottle of Tanqueray gin out and setting it on the counter. Just as he goes to open the fridge door to retrieve the tonic water, his phone rings.
Liam (Shouting) : THAT RINGTONE SUCKS!
Casey (Shouting) : YOUR SISTER RECOMMENDED IT IN BED LAST NIGHT! (mutters with a grin) What a jackass.
Casey takes his phone out of his pocket and checks the caller ID, before taking the call.
Casey: Hey mom, how are you?
Mrs Tanner: Casey, you need to come home. It's your father. He's in a bad way. They're not sure how long he has. I know the two of you have had some issues, but please come home and see him.
Casey's face drops as his mother tells him the news. He stands still, feeling numb, with his mouth slightly agape and doesn't respond.
Mrs Tanner: Casey, are you there? Speak to me son. Please tell me you're going to come home.
Casey snaps out of the pseudo-trance that his mother's news left him in, with a quick shake of the head. He exhales sharply.
Casey: Sorry mom, you kinda pole-axed me with that. Y-yeah yeah, sure thing. I'll get the next flight I can to Key West. I've got to get to Philly airport first though, I can't get home from Delaware, they're bound to give me a layover in Miami though. I don't know how long it will take, but I'll get there as soon as I can.
Mrs Tanner: Thank you son. He's being treated at the Lower Keys Medical Center. We'll be here for the next few nights at least. I'll see you when you get here. I love you.
Casey starts to head back out to the balcony.
Casey: I love you too mom.
Casey hangs up, returns the phone to his pocket, then sticks his head through the open doorway of the balcony. Liam and Stevie were laughing, but by the expression on Casey's face Stevie knows something is wrong and stops.
Stevie: Casey? What's wrong?
Liam: Don't tell me we've run out of gin...
Liam grins, but Stevie gives him a sharp look and Liam immediately stops.
Liam: Sorry mate, what's up?
Casey looks down at his phone and then back up at his friends.
Casey: My mom called. It's my dad. He's been ill for the past few months and he's gotten worse. They don't know how long he's got, so I need to leave as soon as possible and get down there to see him.
Liam and Stevie both look sombre at the news.
Liam: Shit man, you need a ride to Philadelphia? I've got the Ferrari with me, we can make it there in like an hour and a half.
Casey looks at the empty glass in Liam's hand and then back up at his friend.
Casey: I think you've had a few too many today buddy. I'll take a cab.
Liam shrugs and puts his hands up, accepting the decision. He and Stevie stand up and they both give Casey a quick hug.
Stevie: Stay safe and stay cool bro. Give us a call when you get there, ok?
Casey teases a smile, but it doesn't quite make it onto his lips, as he nods his head.
Casey: Sure thing. I'll see you guys later.
Casey disappears back through the door and the scene ends.
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Outside Lower Keys Medical Center: Key West, Florida. October 9th, 12:27am
The scene opens with Casey Tanner walking down the road, having just left the Lower Keys Medical Center. As he walks, he is illuminated at consistent intervals by the streetlamps lighting his way. He picks his phone out of his pocket and searches through his phone book. Finding the number he wants, he presses dial. He puts the phone up to his ear and continues walking.
Casey: Hey, Stevie? It's Casey.
Stevie: What's up buddy boy, how are ya?
Casey: Yeah, I'm doing ok bro, how are you two chuckleheads? Haven't burned down the beach house I hope?
Stevie: HA, not yet. Liam tried to make a full English breakfast at 7 o'clock last night which nearly blew the roof off, but that's as close as we've got...probably shouldn't have let him drink neat vodka while he was cooking...
Casey starts laughing heartily.
Casey: Man, that's the best laugh I've had since I've been away. Look, I'm gonna have a few drinks in town, then I'm gonna be on the 10am flight. Can you or Liam stay sober long enough to pick me up from Philly airport at about 4?
Stevie: Sure thing dude. I need a rest on the alcohol front, because we've got a match to start training for, so I'll pick you up.
Casey smiles.
Casey: Thanks man, I owe you one.
Stevie: No problem, you'd do the same for me. Anyway, I gotta jet...I think Liam's about to try and make the dog do a beer bong with Everclear and there's no way I'm wasting Everclear on a freaking dog. I'll see you when you get back.
Casey laughs again at his Liam's idiocy.
Casey: Take it easy.
Casey hangs up and puts his phone back in his pocket, still continuing to walk. As he continues, he becomes aware of footsteps behind him. He stops and closes his eyes. The footsteps behind him stop as well and Casey lets out a deep sigh.
Casey: You know I don't like people following me Jack. If I remember correctly, it cost you three months in hospital last time.
The man walking behind Casey smiles ruefully and nods.
Jack: And if I hadn't waived the right to press charges, it would've cost you a lot longer in jail time.
Casey turns round slowly to face the man who had been following him. A tall man with dark skin and black hair stands before him. A few years older than Casey, he is dressed in black with a white collar around his neck. He is clearly a priest.
Casey: I never asked you to do that and hell, it would've meant you leaving me alone.
Jack gives Casey a disappointed look.
Jack: You know I couldn't do that Casey. It was my duty as your course leader to see that you followed recieved the education you were enrolled in.
Casey looks at Jack with incredulity and borderline disgust.
Casey: I told you I didn't want to be in the Seminary and I wanted to lead my own life. I left, but you wouldn't take no for an answer. Clearly you needed telling some other way.
Jack doesn't respond immediately and there is an awkward pause.
Jack: I was only trying to help you Casey. Given how your father reacted to you leaving, imagine how he would've reacted if he knew that you'd actually been kicked out? Imagine how your mother would've reacted?
At the mention of his mother, Casey looks slightly ashamed of himself.
Casey: I know, but I was living the life they wanted for me and that was no life at all. Now I'm happy and I'm free. Mom knows that I still love her, even if I disobeyed her and Dad.
Jack looks back at Casey indignantly.
Jack: You're happy? If I remember correctly you got your ass kicked on television after your big debut match that never even happened. That makes you happy? The drinking, the drugs and the debauchery you indulge in, without getting any long term benefit whatsoever...THAT makes you happy?
Casey narrows his eyes in anger at Jack and shakes his head.
Casey: I didn't come home to be lectured though Jack. If I knew you were still here, I probably wouldn't have even come back to Key West.
This statement clearly hurts Jack who looks down at the ground, downbeat and nods sadly.
Jack: I know Casey, I know. It should never have come to us fighting like this...or rather, you fighting me like this. But as you say, you didn't come here for a lecture, or even to talk to me.
Casey nods
Casey: Damn right, I came here to see my Dad, probably for the last time before he dies.
Jack: How is the old man?
Casey scoffs at this question, turns on his heel and walks off, speaking as he does so.
Casey: No idea, the miserable bastard refused to speak to me for the past 24 hours. Why don't you ask him yourself, he's your Dad too. Later Jack.
Jack looks, sadly, at the sight of his younger brother walking away and sighs. He speaks softly under his breath, knowing his brother can't hear him.
Jack: Goodbye Casey. God Bless.
Jack turns in the opposite direction and, with one last look back to his brother, walks off. The scene ends.
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ECCW Exhibition Show: King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania. October 12th, 7:45pm
The scene opens at an exhibition show at the King of Prussia Mall. The show is just coming out of intermission and the fans are somewhat restless. Suddenly, "Redemption Days" by Josh Osho ft. Ghostface Killah plays through the sound system, and Liam Reilly's entrance video is played on the titantron, inciting cheers from the crowd. Liam Reilly emerges onto the ramp, looking serious and dressed in his ring attire and hooded sweatshirt, carrying two identical championship belts, one on his right shoulder, one round his waist. These are unknown belts and the ECCW crowd don't recognise them. In Reilly's left hand he is carrying a microphone which he speaks into.
Liam: Cut the music.
The music halts and Liam Reilly starts to make his way down the ramp, ignoring the fans' outstretched hands, and speaking as he walks.
Liam: Now I know many of you will be wondering "When has 'The Redeemer' had time to win 2 title belts since we saw him get blindsided at ECCW I". The answer is, I haven't. I've simply found some history.
The audience looks on in confusion as Liam climbs the ring steps and enters the ring.
Liam: You see, before any of you knew who I was, I was tearing down the house in a company called SCWE. While I was there, I was a 2-Time World Tag Team Champion. I was a member of the first tag team to win the belts twice....and I was the only wrestler to never give my belts back.
Liam's look of seriousness disappears, replaced by a mischievous grin and he un-fastens the belt on his waist, and attaches it to the belt on his shoulder, holding them up as 1.
Liam: My belts are the ones you see before you and you may now be wondering "What the hell is 'The Redeemer' doing with 2 defunct tag title belts?" Well the fact is that The 24 Hour Party People have been entered into the Tag Team Title Qualifying Tournament, and the first step in Casey and Stevie's way are 2 of the clowns that jumped us at ECCW I, The Warrens Clan.
At the mention of The Warrens Clan, much of the crowd cheers, though some boos can be heard, possibly owing to the events of ECCW I. Liam waits for the fans to quiet down slightly before continuing.
Liam: As I was saying, Casey and Stevie face the Warrens at ECCW II and I thought that after what those Cali cowards did to us at ECCW I, they were undeserving of any position of respect. So I thought what better way to show that The 24 Hour Party People are more deserving of respect, than to have them already be champions going in to the match. So ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I present to you the NEW SCWE Tag Team Champions of the World – Casey Tanner and Stevie Miller!
The crowd cheers as "Me & You" by Nero plays through the sound system and Casey Tanner and Stevie Miller make their way to the ring. They slap fives with the crowd and then climb into the ring. They hug Liam and then motion to the crowd, inciting more cheers. Meanwhile, Liam detaches the two belts and hands one each to Casey and Stevie. He then hands the microphone to Stevie.
Stevie: Now Nathan Warrens, you might be a former Tag Team Champion, but as far as I'm concerned, that's ancient history. What you're looking at, and what you'll be up against at ECCW II is a glimpse into the future of Tag Team wrestling and hell, even wrestling itself. You're up against the two hottest prospect in ECCW and in their corner they'll have a man so frighteningly attractive, terrifyingly athletic and unnervingly intelligent...I am of course referring to Liam Reilly...
The crowd gives Liam a cheap pop
Stevie:...while the best you can hope for in your corner is Damon Warrens, a man who has beaten himself about the head so many times with Diet Pepsi cans, that he's about 2 weeks from lobotomising himself. Then again, I don't think you could tell the difference.
The crowd laughs and cheers slightly at this dig.
Stevie: Either way Nathan, you bit off more than you could chew when you attacked us at ECCW I. Now it's time to see if you're as good in the ring as you are at sneak attacking people like a little pussy. I have a feeling the answer is no, however, and you're going to be the first of many to sample my Special K.
This gets another pop from the crowd. At this point, Stevie hands the microphone to Casey.
Casey: Speaking of pussies and lobotomies, we should mention Christian Warrens, who has clearly had many a lobotomy in his time, seeing as he thought it wise to attack us with his parents and hit me with his Nitemares move. That was just dumb Christian...because you've gotten me angry at a very bad time. And don't think we're going to go easy on you just because you're about 4 years old. If I get the chance to wrap a chair round your peahead, I'm going to take it and while your daddy might be straight edge, you're going to find yourself on one Bad Trip!
The crowd cheers again as Casey hands the microphone over to Liam.
Liam: I guess I'll be the one to fire the parting shots. Warrens Clan, aside from the fact we all have a Y chromosone and a cock and balls between our legs, I don't think there's a whole lot we've got in common, so I guess it makes sense for you to go nose to nose and toes to toes with the Party People. But while you go around your straight edge lives, never enhancing your experience with the wonders of nature - a little pill here, a drop of alcohol there - remember this. Edges get blunt, but the party never dies and at ECCW II, we plan to do a whole lot of blunting. PARTY PEOPLE MAKE SOME NOISE!
With this, "Me & You" by Nero plays through the sound system again and the crowd roars their approval as Liam drops the microphone and The 24 Hour Party People gesture to the crowd in appreciation. Casey and Stevie lift their title belts in one hand and point out to the crowd with the other, while Liam climbs the turnbuckle and points to sections of the crowd, giving them a thumbs up and a smile. After a minute or so of this, the three exit the ring and make their way backstage and the scene ends.
The scene opens backstage at the Asylum, home of ECCW. Liam Reilly, Casey Tanner and Stevie Miller are preparing for their 6-Man Tag Team match against the Jobbers For Hire. All 3 are in their usual ring attire - Liam, in his purple tights and black boots, is busy wrapping tape round his hands and wrist; Casey is in his purple and gold shorts, crouched down checking the strapping on his knee pads; and Stevie is in his red and silver shorts, applying his UV face paint while looking at his reflection in the mirror. Stevie is facing away from his team mates.
Liam: You guys ready for our ECCW debut?
Casey: Damn straight my friend. I can't wait to get some action under my belt round here.
Liam smilles at Casey, then turns to Stevie.
Liam: How about you Stevie? Ready to kick some ass?
Stevie doesn't look away from the mirror to respond, as he is intent not to mess up his face paint. He stops applying the paint before responding.
Stevie: Yeah I'm ready, but I haven't seen any of those three useless douchebags all day.
Liam looks ponderous for a moment before shrugging.
Liam: Probably re-creating that lemonparty website in the shower with some of the local geriatrics.
Casey and Stevie laugh and Casey stands up, satisfied his knee pads are on properly. Stevie checks his face paint one last time in the mirror, then turns to face his tag partners.
Stevie: We're on next right?
Liam: Yeah, they're just playing footage from LW II, then we'll be on.
At this point, a runner for the production company approaches the group.
Runner: 2 minutes and you're on guys, can you make your way to the curtain please.
All three members of 24 Hour Party People suddenly look focussed and head off in the direction of the entrance way to ringside at the Asylum. They head down a couple of hallways, not speaking to anyone. Liam does a few stretches as he walks, mostly for his neck and shoulders. As they make their way towards the curtain, they hear the noise from the crowd.
Liam: You guys feel that.
Casey and Stevie both turn to their friend, still walking towards the curtain.
Stevie: The shiver down the spine?
Casey: The hairs on the back of my neck standing on end?
Stevie and Casey: Yeah, we felt it.
Liam smiles at the two of them as they all reach the curtain. There is another runner from the TV company waiting there for them.
Runner: 60 seconds guys.
Liam nods at the runner. He, Casey and Stevie huddle, arms round each other's shoulders, heads down.
Liam: Let's make this debut count. We know we're gonna win, no-one loses to these three jock-itches. We put in a good show, who knows who we'll impress.
The three men break the huddle, then they each put their right hand in to the middle of them, Liam's at the bottom, Casey's on top, Stevie's on top of his.
Liam: Party on three: One, Two, Three...
Liam, Casey and Stevie: PARTY!
They nod at each other as they hear the beginning of their titantron and prepare to go to ringside. "You & Me" by Nero hits and the three of them go through the curtain. The scene ends.
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Stevie Miller's Home: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. October 7th, 1:42pm.
The scene opens at the first floor balcony of Stevie Miller's beach house overlooking Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The sun is setting, casting a dark glow over Stevie Miller, Casey Tanner and Liam Reilly who are sat at a table on the balcony drinking gin and tonics. Casey, wearing khaki shorts and a white short sleeved white shirt, picks up a pair of binoculars from the table and puts them up to his eyes.
Liam: Doing some bird watching I presume, Casey.
Casey grins a wide grin, but doesn't look away from the sight in his binoculars.
Casey: Sure am, my friend. I sure am.
Stevie takes a sip from his gin and tonic.
Stevie: What kind? Dovekie? Razorbill?
Casey: Neither of those...whatever they are. Nope, this one is blonde, 5'10, legs that go on forever and an ass to die for.
Liam and Stevie seek out Casey's object of desire amongst the crowd of people on the beach. They spot her just in time to see her turn round and look back at them. She notices Casey looking at her through the binoculars, as well as Stevie and Liam looking at her, and flips them off, shouting something inaudible to them from up on their balcony. As she storms off Liam laughs and shakes his head in mock disappointment before taking a drink from his glass.
Liam: You know Casey, if you actually went down there, girls wouldn't think you were a creepy pervert who only came to Delaware to stare at college chicks through binoculars.
Stevie laughs and Casey looks at Liam, trying to keep a straight face.
Casey: Hey, I'm doing some window shopping that's all. You never buy a car before test-driving it and you never test drive it before looking to see if you like it. No-one ever bought a car they thought was ugly.
Stevie gives Casey an incredulous look.
Stevie: This coming from a guy who drives a Porsche Cayenne...
Casey jokingly punches Stevie in the arm.
Casey: Fuck you that car is awesome.
Liam shakes his head, before facepalming.
Liam: I hate to tell you this Casey, but it's an ugly ass piece of shit. But speaking of awesome, not that Casey was, seeing as how he was talking about his terrible car...
Casey: FUCK. YOU!
Liam grins and Stevie bursts out laughing
Liam:...I got a phone call to tell me something awesome yesterday. Seems the Warrens boys attacked us for a reason at ECCW I. They want a match against you at the next show. To add a sweetener in the deal for us, the winner of the match will go on to face another tag team with the Tag Titles on the line.
Casey and Stevie's eyes light up and they both lean forward.
Stevie: For the love of sweet fuck's sake tell me you said yes.
Liam grins and nods.
Liam: Of course I did, you guys are going to give them merry hell for what they did to us 2 days ago.
Casey slaps his hands together and pumps his fist in happiness.
Casey: Fuck yes, those Pepsi chugging punks are gonna rue the day they fucked us over. Anyway, my glass is empty for some reason, so I'mma get a refill. You guys want another?
Stevie and Liam give Casey another incredulous look.
Liam: Do bears shit in the woods?
Casey laughs and flips Liam off.
Casey: Fucking asshole.
Casey get's up from the table and heads inside to the kitchen. He opens a cupboard, taking a half empty bottle of Tanqueray gin out and setting it on the counter. Just as he goes to open the fridge door to retrieve the tonic water, his phone rings.
Liam (Shouting) : THAT RINGTONE SUCKS!
Casey (Shouting) : YOUR SISTER RECOMMENDED IT IN BED LAST NIGHT! (mutters with a grin) What a jackass.
Casey takes his phone out of his pocket and checks the caller ID, before taking the call.
Casey: Hey mom, how are you?
Mrs Tanner: Casey, you need to come home. It's your father. He's in a bad way. They're not sure how long he has. I know the two of you have had some issues, but please come home and see him.
Casey's face drops as his mother tells him the news. He stands still, feeling numb, with his mouth slightly agape and doesn't respond.
Mrs Tanner: Casey, are you there? Speak to me son. Please tell me you're going to come home.
Casey snaps out of the pseudo-trance that his mother's news left him in, with a quick shake of the head. He exhales sharply.
Casey: Sorry mom, you kinda pole-axed me with that. Y-yeah yeah, sure thing. I'll get the next flight I can to Key West. I've got to get to Philly airport first though, I can't get home from Delaware, they're bound to give me a layover in Miami though. I don't know how long it will take, but I'll get there as soon as I can.
Mrs Tanner: Thank you son. He's being treated at the Lower Keys Medical Center. We'll be here for the next few nights at least. I'll see you when you get here. I love you.
Casey starts to head back out to the balcony.
Casey: I love you too mom.
Casey hangs up, returns the phone to his pocket, then sticks his head through the open doorway of the balcony. Liam and Stevie were laughing, but by the expression on Casey's face Stevie knows something is wrong and stops.
Stevie: Casey? What's wrong?
Liam: Don't tell me we've run out of gin...
Liam grins, but Stevie gives him a sharp look and Liam immediately stops.
Liam: Sorry mate, what's up?
Casey looks down at his phone and then back up at his friends.
Casey: My mom called. It's my dad. He's been ill for the past few months and he's gotten worse. They don't know how long he's got, so I need to leave as soon as possible and get down there to see him.
Liam and Stevie both look sombre at the news.
Liam: Shit man, you need a ride to Philadelphia? I've got the Ferrari with me, we can make it there in like an hour and a half.
Casey looks at the empty glass in Liam's hand and then back up at his friend.
Casey: I think you've had a few too many today buddy. I'll take a cab.
Liam shrugs and puts his hands up, accepting the decision. He and Stevie stand up and they both give Casey a quick hug.
Stevie: Stay safe and stay cool bro. Give us a call when you get there, ok?
Casey teases a smile, but it doesn't quite make it onto his lips, as he nods his head.
Casey: Sure thing. I'll see you guys later.
Casey disappears back through the door and the scene ends.
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Outside Lower Keys Medical Center: Key West, Florida. October 9th, 12:27am
The scene opens with Casey Tanner walking down the road, having just left the Lower Keys Medical Center. As he walks, he is illuminated at consistent intervals by the streetlamps lighting his way. He picks his phone out of his pocket and searches through his phone book. Finding the number he wants, he presses dial. He puts the phone up to his ear and continues walking.
Casey: Hey, Stevie? It's Casey.
Stevie: What's up buddy boy, how are ya?
Casey: Yeah, I'm doing ok bro, how are you two chuckleheads? Haven't burned down the beach house I hope?
Stevie: HA, not yet. Liam tried to make a full English breakfast at 7 o'clock last night which nearly blew the roof off, but that's as close as we've got...probably shouldn't have let him drink neat vodka while he was cooking...
Casey starts laughing heartily.
Casey: Man, that's the best laugh I've had since I've been away. Look, I'm gonna have a few drinks in town, then I'm gonna be on the 10am flight. Can you or Liam stay sober long enough to pick me up from Philly airport at about 4?
Stevie: Sure thing dude. I need a rest on the alcohol front, because we've got a match to start training for, so I'll pick you up.
Casey smiles.
Casey: Thanks man, I owe you one.
Stevie: No problem, you'd do the same for me. Anyway, I gotta jet...I think Liam's about to try and make the dog do a beer bong with Everclear and there's no way I'm wasting Everclear on a freaking dog. I'll see you when you get back.
Casey laughs again at his Liam's idiocy.
Casey: Take it easy.
Casey hangs up and puts his phone back in his pocket, still continuing to walk. As he continues, he becomes aware of footsteps behind him. He stops and closes his eyes. The footsteps behind him stop as well and Casey lets out a deep sigh.
Casey: You know I don't like people following me Jack. If I remember correctly, it cost you three months in hospital last time.
The man walking behind Casey smiles ruefully and nods.
Jack: And if I hadn't waived the right to press charges, it would've cost you a lot longer in jail time.
Casey turns round slowly to face the man who had been following him. A tall man with dark skin and black hair stands before him. A few years older than Casey, he is dressed in black with a white collar around his neck. He is clearly a priest.
Casey: I never asked you to do that and hell, it would've meant you leaving me alone.
Jack gives Casey a disappointed look.
Jack: You know I couldn't do that Casey. It was my duty as your course leader to see that you followed recieved the education you were enrolled in.
Casey looks at Jack with incredulity and borderline disgust.
Casey: I told you I didn't want to be in the Seminary and I wanted to lead my own life. I left, but you wouldn't take no for an answer. Clearly you needed telling some other way.
Jack doesn't respond immediately and there is an awkward pause.
Jack: I was only trying to help you Casey. Given how your father reacted to you leaving, imagine how he would've reacted if he knew that you'd actually been kicked out? Imagine how your mother would've reacted?
At the mention of his mother, Casey looks slightly ashamed of himself.
Casey: I know, but I was living the life they wanted for me and that was no life at all. Now I'm happy and I'm free. Mom knows that I still love her, even if I disobeyed her and Dad.
Jack looks back at Casey indignantly.
Jack: You're happy? If I remember correctly you got your ass kicked on television after your big debut match that never even happened. That makes you happy? The drinking, the drugs and the debauchery you indulge in, without getting any long term benefit whatsoever...THAT makes you happy?
Casey narrows his eyes in anger at Jack and shakes his head.
Casey: I didn't come home to be lectured though Jack. If I knew you were still here, I probably wouldn't have even come back to Key West.
This statement clearly hurts Jack who looks down at the ground, downbeat and nods sadly.
Jack: I know Casey, I know. It should never have come to us fighting like this...or rather, you fighting me like this. But as you say, you didn't come here for a lecture, or even to talk to me.
Casey nods
Casey: Damn right, I came here to see my Dad, probably for the last time before he dies.
Jack: How is the old man?
Casey scoffs at this question, turns on his heel and walks off, speaking as he does so.
Casey: No idea, the miserable bastard refused to speak to me for the past 24 hours. Why don't you ask him yourself, he's your Dad too. Later Jack.
Jack looks, sadly, at the sight of his younger brother walking away and sighs. He speaks softly under his breath, knowing his brother can't hear him.
Jack: Goodbye Casey. God Bless.
Jack turns in the opposite direction and, with one last look back to his brother, walks off. The scene ends.
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ECCW Exhibition Show: King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania. October 12th, 7:45pm
The scene opens at an exhibition show at the King of Prussia Mall. The show is just coming out of intermission and the fans are somewhat restless. Suddenly, "Redemption Days" by Josh Osho ft. Ghostface Killah plays through the sound system, and Liam Reilly's entrance video is played on the titantron, inciting cheers from the crowd. Liam Reilly emerges onto the ramp, looking serious and dressed in his ring attire and hooded sweatshirt, carrying two identical championship belts, one on his right shoulder, one round his waist. These are unknown belts and the ECCW crowd don't recognise them. In Reilly's left hand he is carrying a microphone which he speaks into.
Liam: Cut the music.
The music halts and Liam Reilly starts to make his way down the ramp, ignoring the fans' outstretched hands, and speaking as he walks.
Liam: Now I know many of you will be wondering "When has 'The Redeemer' had time to win 2 title belts since we saw him get blindsided at ECCW I". The answer is, I haven't. I've simply found some history.
The audience looks on in confusion as Liam climbs the ring steps and enters the ring.
Liam: You see, before any of you knew who I was, I was tearing down the house in a company called SCWE. While I was there, I was a 2-Time World Tag Team Champion. I was a member of the first tag team to win the belts twice....and I was the only wrestler to never give my belts back.
Liam's look of seriousness disappears, replaced by a mischievous grin and he un-fastens the belt on his waist, and attaches it to the belt on his shoulder, holding them up as 1.
Liam: My belts are the ones you see before you and you may now be wondering "What the hell is 'The Redeemer' doing with 2 defunct tag title belts?" Well the fact is that The 24 Hour Party People have been entered into the Tag Team Title Qualifying Tournament, and the first step in Casey and Stevie's way are 2 of the clowns that jumped us at ECCW I, The Warrens Clan.
At the mention of The Warrens Clan, much of the crowd cheers, though some boos can be heard, possibly owing to the events of ECCW I. Liam waits for the fans to quiet down slightly before continuing.
Liam: As I was saying, Casey and Stevie face the Warrens at ECCW II and I thought that after what those Cali cowards did to us at ECCW I, they were undeserving of any position of respect. So I thought what better way to show that The 24 Hour Party People are more deserving of respect, than to have them already be champions going in to the match. So ladies and gentlemen, without further ado, I present to you the NEW SCWE Tag Team Champions of the World – Casey Tanner and Stevie Miller!
The crowd cheers as "Me & You" by Nero plays through the sound system and Casey Tanner and Stevie Miller make their way to the ring. They slap fives with the crowd and then climb into the ring. They hug Liam and then motion to the crowd, inciting more cheers. Meanwhile, Liam detaches the two belts and hands one each to Casey and Stevie. He then hands the microphone to Stevie.
Stevie: Now Nathan Warrens, you might be a former Tag Team Champion, but as far as I'm concerned, that's ancient history. What you're looking at, and what you'll be up against at ECCW II is a glimpse into the future of Tag Team wrestling and hell, even wrestling itself. You're up against the two hottest prospect in ECCW and in their corner they'll have a man so frighteningly attractive, terrifyingly athletic and unnervingly intelligent...I am of course referring to Liam Reilly...
The crowd gives Liam a cheap pop
Stevie:...while the best you can hope for in your corner is Damon Warrens, a man who has beaten himself about the head so many times with Diet Pepsi cans, that he's about 2 weeks from lobotomising himself. Then again, I don't think you could tell the difference.
The crowd laughs and cheers slightly at this dig.
Stevie: Either way Nathan, you bit off more than you could chew when you attacked us at ECCW I. Now it's time to see if you're as good in the ring as you are at sneak attacking people like a little pussy. I have a feeling the answer is no, however, and you're going to be the first of many to sample my Special K.
This gets another pop from the crowd. At this point, Stevie hands the microphone to Casey.
Casey: Speaking of pussies and lobotomies, we should mention Christian Warrens, who has clearly had many a lobotomy in his time, seeing as he thought it wise to attack us with his parents and hit me with his Nitemares move. That was just dumb Christian...because you've gotten me angry at a very bad time. And don't think we're going to go easy on you just because you're about 4 years old. If I get the chance to wrap a chair round your peahead, I'm going to take it and while your daddy might be straight edge, you're going to find yourself on one Bad Trip!
The crowd cheers again as Casey hands the microphone over to Liam.
Liam: I guess I'll be the one to fire the parting shots. Warrens Clan, aside from the fact we all have a Y chromosone and a cock and balls between our legs, I don't think there's a whole lot we've got in common, so I guess it makes sense for you to go nose to nose and toes to toes with the Party People. But while you go around your straight edge lives, never enhancing your experience with the wonders of nature - a little pill here, a drop of alcohol there - remember this. Edges get blunt, but the party never dies and at ECCW II, we plan to do a whole lot of blunting. PARTY PEOPLE MAKE SOME NOISE!
With this, "Me & You" by Nero plays through the sound system again and the crowd roars their approval as Liam drops the microphone and The 24 Hour Party People gesture to the crowd in appreciation. Casey and Stevie lift their title belts in one hand and point out to the crowd with the other, while Liam climbs the turnbuckle and points to sections of the crowd, giving them a thumbs up and a smile. After a minute or so of this, the three exit the ring and make their way backstage and the scene ends.
