Act 1: That didn't go as planned
The scene opens on the Jersey Shore. The waters lapped at the shoreline as the waves continued to roll in. The camera moves over the city, passing over the now closed shops and the quiet streets. It continues to move over the city and soon comes to a stop on one of the nicer sections, where the wealthier elites lived behind tall walls and a fenced in area. The camera moves to a gate that had a "C" in the middle of it, and high brick walls that ran around the massive estate grounds. A car is soon spotted, heading in through the gates and moving along the long stretch of driveway that wound itself along the grounds. It soon stops in front of a massive estate and out steps Joanne Canelli, the Don of the Jersey Shore. Her hair was disheveled, and the once pristine deep blue suit was now covered in dark stains, and full of holes. She sighs as she leans against the car for a minute before walking up the stairs and inside. A voice calls from deep in the house.
Voice: Is that you Joanne?
Joanne: Yeah, it's me...
She starts to limp toward the voice. The blood she had spent to make it this far had started to fade, and she knew he would be upset to see her in this state.
Footsteps can be heard heading towards her as Uh Oh enters sleeves rolled up.
Uh Oh: I have a nice lasagna cooking.. oh my god!
Uh Oh rushes to her side. She smirks a little.
Joanne: Most of it is not mine... I think at least...
Uh Oh: I think we should get you out of these clothes and check your wounds then make that kind of call
Joanne: I think you're right... I'm sure most of them will be healed by now... Well some of them.
She removes the dark jacket revealing the once white shirt under it.
Uh Oh: So who did you run into for all this blood?
He asks as he tries to help her remove the bloody clothes.
Joanne: Well you know how I went out with Seph and Maria to Elysium tonight... Well everythin' was goin' good until we got attacked.
Uh Oh: What attacked?
Joanne: Anarchists.
Uh Oh: They weren't very bright attacking there though. Lets get you up to the bathroom, get you cleaned up.
Joanne: Sounds like a good idea...
Joanne starts toward the stairs.
Joanne: Between the three of us we managed to take them out...
Uh Oh scoops her into his arms to carry her up the stairs.
Uh Oh: Tsk tsk tsk. Some people never learn. We'll get you cleaned up and look at these wounds and then we can see if we need to see a doctor or not but you are very quick to heal most things so it may not be the case.
Joanne: You'll have to call Rene. No normal doctor is comin' here. Especially with what I am.
She leans against his chest hearing his heart beat.
Uh Oh: She is the only one I call nowadays between all the unique friends and family we have.
Joanne: True. She's a bit better than the previous "Good Doctor". Her bedside manner sucked.
Uh Oh: Well lets get you seated comfortably, I'll grab some warm water and a cloth and be right back.
He helps her sit down and goes to the nearest bathroom to get supplies. She sits on the edge of the chair in her room. She leans back as she slowly removes the now blood red shirt. Uh Oh walks in with a bowl and wash cloth and kneels next to her. Her once perfect pale body is riddle with what appear to be bullet holes. Most of them had already started to heal while others remained open.
Joanne: How bad is it?
Uh Oh: If you were normal you'd be wearing a toe tag, but looks like you'll live but I have to see if the bullets passed through, if not we'll need to extract them before you heal over them or you'll never make it past a metal detector
Joanne laughs as she nods.
Joanne: Yeah no kiddin'. You should have seen Seph. His clothes were torn to almost nothin'.
Uh Oh: I'd rather not, he already looks like an ancient statue of a demigod, we don't need him painted red. I'll try to be gentle but I might have to put my finger in these holes.
She nods.
Joanne: Do what you have to.
He washes his hands and carefully checks to see if there are exit wounds or any shrapnel left behind.
Uh Oh: I started off as a cook and now I am getting some medical training with Rene.
She grips the edge of the chair as he checks the wounds. A low growl escapes from her as closed her eyes.
Joanne: I'm glad...
Uh Oh: Ok looks good, I still think I should call Rene get an expert in here.
Joanne: That sounds like a good idea. I hope I'll be ready for my match...
Uh Oh: Rene works miracles. I'll be back going to give her a call.
He stands after he puts some gauze over the wounds and grabs a phone.
Joanne: Alright... I'll be good and just sit here until you get back.
He dials and calls for Rene. The phone rings on the other end and is soon picked up.
Voice: Hello?
Uh Oh: Hey Rene, hate to trouble you, but there was an attack at Elysium and Joanne was wounded, I bandaged her up to the best I can, could you come over and check on her for me. I made lasagna.
Rene: Of course. I'll come and check on her. I'll be there in about an hour.
Uh Oh: Alright, thank you so much. See you then.
Joanne sighs as she pulls out a small piece of a bullet and tosses it to the ground.
Joanne: I take it she's on her way?
Uh Oh: Yes, she'll be about an hour is there anything I can do for you?
Joanne: No, I'm good... Actually can you get me one of the bottles from the cupboard... I'm wearin' out and I need a pick me up...
Uh Oh: Of course.
He hurries and grabs her a bottle from the cupboard and brings it to her. She opens it and takes a drink from it. The wounds start to heal but still not as quickly as she would have liked.
Joanne: This night has not gone the way I wanted it to... I mean everythin' was goin' good... And then...
Uh Oh: I am sorry to hear that. I made a special lasagna mix for you as well. I wish I was with you when this all happened
Joanne: No you don't. You would have had the toe tag on if you had.
Uh Oh: As long as it kept you safe I would wear it proudly.
Joanne: I know you would, but I can't have you dyin' on me.
Uh Oh sits next to her.
Uh Oh: If not for you, I would still be hiding and being nothing special.
Joanne smiles.
Joanne: No you wouldn't. Seph made you into a knight... His knight. And my defender.
Uh Oh: Well I didn't do a very good job defending you tonight. The only thing I defended you from is having to buy fast food for dinner...
Joanne: And that's a good thin'. Trust me Elysium isn't a good place. There are thin's there that I wouldn't want you to see.
Uh Oh: I'll be at ringside with you at Ground Zero though.
Joanne: I know you will. I'm not even sure where to start with my opponent. I've never heard of this guy.
Uh Oh: I did a little research on her for you.
Joanne is a bit taken back, and stretches as another bullet seems to fall from somewhere in her arm.
Joanne: It's a her?
Uh Oh: Yes, she is from Japan, 5'7" 167 lbs 1 tag team loss, 1 singles loss, and 3 singles wins.
Uh Oh: You were also the first NEW World Champion. You survived a massive battle with multiple foes.
Joanne: That was not the first match I survived with that many people. I took the title and held onto it and lost it in a fluke match.
Uh Oh: NEW has only had 2 champions but you were the first something no one can take from you. Adatu lost to Jenny Kay by count out but also defeated Fathi so do not take her too lightly.
Joanne: Yeah but so many others have defeated Fathi too. I'm not goin' to underestimate her. I'm not that crazy. I know better than that.
Uh Oh: Looks like her moves focus on neck and ribs
Joanne: Well, I just need to keep out of her hands then don't I? She'll have to avoid my hands. I'm not goin' to go down that easy.
Uh Oh: She is fast and agile if you target her legs she can't piledrive you or do a diving splash
Joanne: I'm goin' to do everythin' that I can to stop her and brin' her down. I don't give up that easy.
Uh Oh: I know, I a not sure if this is for her title or not, you may need to talk to the UHW championship committee or whoever.
Joanne: From what I saw it's not. But if she sticks around or whatever it could end up that way.
Uh Oh: Well this is your chance to show NEW is a fed to take serious
Joanne nods and slowly gets to her feet.
Joanne: I know it is. I plan on takin' everythin' from her. If blood is spilled then oh well. This is where we separate the big boys and girls from the children and pretenders.
Uh Oh: I believe in you, I know you will walk out and prove to the world why you are amazing.
Joanne: I always do. No matter what match I'm in. Adatu is just another steppin' stone under my feet. It's another day at the office and just one more threat taken down before they get anywhere.
Uh Oh: This is just the beginning because you still deserve a rematch for the World title.
Joanne: I know I do. And I'll get it, whenever I want it...
Uh Oh: Are you hungry, I can grab you some food until Rene gets here.
Joanne: I'm good for now... I'm goin' to get a shower and wait on her.
Uh Oh: Okay, I'll listen for her let me know if you need anything
Joanne: I will.
Joanne kisses him softly and walks into the bathroom as the scene fades to black.