Post by Gabrielle Visconty on Feb 14, 2023 21:15:26 GMT -6
15 minutes after the end of Brawl #592
Gabi assures them as Saidie grabs a towel from the wet bar and applies it to the back of Gabi’s head carefully. Gabi winces slightly but offers a chuckle.
"Sure you are..."
“Fired.”
The words roll off her tongue like bitter acid as she places her wrestling gear in her duffel bag. The win of the match mattered less and less with each passing moment… the reality of losing her job, her home for the last 5 years filled the void left behind.
A knock at the door triggered her to flinch slightly as she was abruptly ripped from her thoughts.
“Gabi, can we talk about this? I can make a call. We can fight this. Khars is just an interim GM while Connors is out. I am not sure he has the authority to actually terminate your contract!”
Buddy Love argues from outside her locker room door. Gabi smirks as she places her hand gingerly on the back of her head only to wince in pain. She pulls her hand away to notice a small spot of blood on her fingers. She frowns as she replies without looking to the door.
“I’m tired, Buddy.”
Gabi replies weakly as she struggles to stand up off the bench to lift her gym bag and shoulder it, perhaps for the last time. She walks to the door and opens it to stare directly into the concerned face of Buddy.
“We can fight this.”
Buddy assures her as she smirks at him.
“I won. Kahrs or Conners, it doesn’t matter who, I am tired of being jerked around. I know the rules state the belt can’t change hands via DQ. I accept that… now. I screwed up by grabbing the Ref and shoving Kahrs. I deserve what I got.”
Gabi pats him on the shoulder as she starts to walk weakly towards the exit of the arena. Buddy is close behind her and unsure if he should try to help his battle damaged client make it there or not.
“What do you want me to do?”
Buddy pleads.
“I can call my Dad… He will know wha,”
Gabi holds a hand up to interrupt Buddy.
“I’d rather take another launching out of the ring at Rhodes’ hands than have your Dad even remotely involved in any of this… and that launching hurt like a mother fucker.”
Buddy chuckles slightly at Gabi’s cursing in making her point.
“I got some friends outside waiting for me.”
“Who?”
“Jordan, Carley and Saidie. They came out tonight to watch Brawl’s opener and cheer me on as I reclaimed the FX title.”
They push through the arena doors and are immediately descended on by reporters. Security and Buddy manage to get them away from the former Brawl Superstar. Buddy quickly catches back up to Gabi and pats her lightly on the back as they move to the parking lot. A limo rounds the corner and stops.
"Gabi! I'm so, so sorry about what happened tonight...but I think it's time we talk business."
Gabi offers a weak smile and she nods her head. Buddy helps her into the limo as Saidie immediately starts fussing over Gabi, noticing a thin trail of blood leaking out of her hair line. Jordan offers Gabi the pocket square from the breast pocket of his suit.
“I’m fine.”
The words roll off her tongue like bitter acid as she places her wrestling gear in her duffel bag. The win of the match mattered less and less with each passing moment… the reality of losing her job, her home for the last 5 years filled the void left behind.
A knock at the door triggered her to flinch slightly as she was abruptly ripped from her thoughts.
“Gabi, can we talk about this? I can make a call. We can fight this. Khars is just an interim GM while Connors is out. I am not sure he has the authority to actually terminate your contract!”
Buddy Love argues from outside her locker room door. Gabi smirks as she places her hand gingerly on the back of her head only to wince in pain. She pulls her hand away to notice a small spot of blood on her fingers. She frowns as she replies without looking to the door.
“I’m tired, Buddy.”
Gabi replies weakly as she struggles to stand up off the bench to lift her gym bag and shoulder it, perhaps for the last time. She walks to the door and opens it to stare directly into the concerned face of Buddy.
“We can fight this.”
Buddy assures her as she smirks at him.
“I won. Kahrs or Conners, it doesn’t matter who, I am tired of being jerked around. I know the rules state the belt can’t change hands via DQ. I accept that… now. I screwed up by grabbing the Ref and shoving Kahrs. I deserve what I got.”
Gabi pats him on the shoulder as she starts to walk weakly towards the exit of the arena. Buddy is close behind her and unsure if he should try to help his battle damaged client make it there or not.
“What do you want me to do?”
Buddy pleads.
“I can call my Dad… He will know wha,”
Gabi holds a hand up to interrupt Buddy.
“I’d rather take another launching out of the ring at Rhodes’ hands than have your Dad even remotely involved in any of this… and that launching hurt like a mother fucker.”
Buddy chuckles slightly at Gabi’s cursing in making her point.
“I got some friends outside waiting for me.”
“Who?”
“Jordan, Carley and Saidie. They came out tonight to watch Brawl’s opener and cheer me on as I reclaimed the FX title.”
They push through the arena doors and are immediately descended on by reporters. Security and Buddy manage to get them away from the former Brawl Superstar. Buddy quickly catches back up to Gabi and pats her lightly on the back as they move to the parking lot. A limo rounds the corner and stops.
"Gabi! I'm so, so sorry about what happened tonight...but I think it's time we talk business."
Gabi offers a weak smile and she nods her head. Buddy helps her into the limo as Saidie immediately starts fussing over Gabi, noticing a thin trail of blood leaking out of her hair line. Jordan offers Gabi the pocket square from the breast pocket of his suit.
“I’m fine.”
Gabi assures them as Saidie grabs a towel from the wet bar and applies it to the back of Gabi’s head carefully. Gabi winces slightly but offers a chuckle.
"Sure you are..."
Saidie adds quickly.
“It’s a perk of the job.”
Her bravado does little to change Saidie’s concern.
“Was a perk of the job.”
Jordan fires back quickly. The position of Prime’s GM hasn’t slowed his wit. Gabi smirks at JFS, the same sarcastic smirk she always offers him.
“I’ll have my people get to work right away on a contract. We can have you in blue by the end of the day tomorrow!”
Gabi shakes her head slightly, confusing everyone.
“I’m gonna think about this a bit Jordan. I’ve been offered a minor acting role in a made for TV movie… Maybe I’ll take a couple months off for that.”
She replies as she looks out the window to watch the arena slowly fall away. Buddy silently nods to Jordan and motions for him to go ahead with the contract. Carely squeezes Jordan’s arm as she nods her head towards Gabi.
“Last year was a taxing one. Is it really worth it? I’ve gained friends and lost my best one… my sister. Won two titles and lost them… I’m not sure it’s worth it any mo…”
Gabi’s voice trails off as she relaxes into the seat. Carely quickly notices that Gabi hasn’t relaxed, she’s passed out.
“Oh my God!”
Her bravado does little to change Saidie’s concern.
“Was a perk of the job.”
Jordan fires back quickly. The position of Prime’s GM hasn’t slowed his wit. Gabi smirks at JFS, the same sarcastic smirk she always offers him.
“I’ll have my people get to work right away on a contract. We can have you in blue by the end of the day tomorrow!”
Gabi shakes her head slightly, confusing everyone.
“I’m gonna think about this a bit Jordan. I’ve been offered a minor acting role in a made for TV movie… Maybe I’ll take a couple months off for that.”
She replies as she looks out the window to watch the arena slowly fall away. Buddy silently nods to Jordan and motions for him to go ahead with the contract. Carely squeezes Jordan’s arm as she nods her head towards Gabi.
“Last year was a taxing one. Is it really worth it? I’ve gained friends and lost my best one… my sister. Won two titles and lost them… I’m not sure it’s worth it any mo…”
Gabi’s voice trails off as she relaxes into the seat. Carely quickly notices that Gabi hasn’t relaxed, she’s passed out.
“Oh my God!”
Carley exclaims.
“What the FRICK! Gabi!”
Saidie pulls the towel away and it is soaked in Gabi’s blood.
“Driver, get us to the nearest hospital!”
Jordan barks as the image fades.
Saidie pulls the towel away and it is soaked in Gabi’s blood.
“Driver, get us to the nearest hospital!”
Jordan barks as the image fades.
