Post by Slim on May 19, 2024 20:51:28 GMT -5
The next day a few minutes before the arrival of Karine.
We’re in the backyard where we see Slim standing over the grill watching the steaks to make sure they are the correct doneness for serving. Jessica walks in behind him looking over his shoulder.
Jessica:
Well looks like you can still at least grill.
Slim:
Come on. I’ve only had time to pretty much perfect the craft during retirement. So I mean that’s one good thing. Just have to make sure they get that proper sear on them. I know how she likes that sear.
Jessica:
Oh this is going to be interesting but you know… I don’t want to be a distraction when you two are talking… “business.”
Slim almost drops the tongs.
Slim:
What! No no no… that wasn’t part of the plan. You were supposed to be on my side and help me convince her. You were supposed to be like… the one that I can bounce ideas off of so you can help convince her.
Jessica:
Oh no no no. This is a one on one encounter. You and her. I’m not even a special guest referee in this one. I’m not a manager. I’m just here for the steak. And speaking of… might want to go ahead and take it off. Gotta let those things rest a few minutes and if mine is too far done...oh I’m going to finish you.
Slim stares at his wife before looking back at the steaks.
Slim:
Man… you… you… damn it. Gahhhh… come on. Let me …
Jessica:
Gotta get that fixed before she arrives. Ha.
She saunters back into the house as Slim pulls the steaks off the grill and puts them on a rack to let them rest. He goes back in the house and out the front door just as that 2024 BMW M8 Competition pulls up the driveway. As the car comes to a halt out comes the young voluptuous daughter of Slim and Jessica. As she steps out of the car she runs up to the front door to greet her father with a hug.
Karine:
Well hello dad. Nice to see you and a steak? I smell shenanigans.
Slim:
No… no shenanigans. Just wanted to spend some time with my daughter. Get the family together over a nice steak. But your mother decided it would be better if it was some time just for the two of us.
Karine:
Where is she anyways?
Slim:
Somewhere in the house… come on though. The steaks rested long enough. Time to get those forks and knives in them.
The two of them go through the house to the backyard as the steaks are rested and ready for consumption. They take their own and take a seat at the patio table with the umbrella up to protect them from the Atlanta sun.
Karine:
So… what did you think of my last performance?
Slim:
I honestly was so proud. The way you was able to get that submission in the way you did. I know we didn’t teach you that. That was just masterful. Its like you just let your body take control and it just… did what it was supposed to in that moment.
Karine:
It did and oh… I am sore. I mean damn my ribs still kind of hurt but it was worth it. I’m just glad I got that tap out. And I have to say you once again have done it. You know how to do your steaks right. I’m glad I get to have this. I haven’t had a nice grilled steak in a while.
Slim:
Well I’m just glad to get to see you again. Ever since you started wrestling its been tough to catch you when you have a break between training, wrestling, and hanging with your girls.
Karine:
Speaking of them… you know we gotta get them all here and you have to grill them steaks too. They have to try them. And please try to get mom to come out. I don’t want her to hide away from them. Tell her there won’t be any cameras or anything. Just a get together of family and I want her to meet my work friends.
Slim:
I’ll be sure to tell her… but speaking of which… there is something that I wish to bring up with you. You know how you just feel so alive when you wrestle. When you compete. When you’re out there in that ring and with the fans cheering you on. Its just awesome isn’t it.
Karine:
It really is. I mean when I was young I didn’t really understand it but now… now it makes sense. Now… I see it and I love it.
Slim:
Well an opportunity has arrived and I want to take it and get back in the ring.
Karine almost chokes on her bite but she manages to swallow it.
Karine:
What in the fu…
Slim:
Hey hey. I mean… its an opportunity. The schedule is nice. Its not grueling and its based in Florida. Its not far. I mean when we were training its been amazing. Its been awesome and it reignited something in me. Its like I never left the ring. And then I got the call from Pimp D and he told me about this place.
Karine:
Goodness… him. Come on dad. Really. And you back in the ring again? Are you kidding me? Are you serious? You retired. You and mom both retired over a decade ago. And now you want to get back in it? Hell no. No. Why?
Slim:
Baby girl… its in my blood. Retirement has been great don’t get me wrong. Me and your mom have been better than we ever were before. We communicate so much better, we do things together. I mean we went to the movies together. When was the last time you knew us to do that?
Karine:
Honestly? I didn’t know you two even did things like that together. Or did much together besides train me and wrestling.
Slim:
Well retirement has given us a lot of time to go over everything and re-evaluate everything. We talk… like really talk. We get along so great. I mean we’re not like some old couple going out for rounds of golf or anything.
Karine:
Well I’m glad. I would probably have to disown the two of you if that ever happened.
Slim:
Then you wouldn’t get these steaks.
Karine:
Damn… you’re right.
The two of them look at each other and laugh a little bit.
Slim:
But just like the talks… me and her did discuss this and she said… she would let me do it but only if you agree.
Karine:
Dad… I just don’t want you to go out there and over exert yourself or get hurt. You know how tough it is out there in that ring. You know the injuries you had to deal with and wrestle with. Plus now that you’re older you know its going to take that much longer just to heal up. I don’t want to watch you get all broken down just to relive your glory days.
Slim:
Karine. I know what you mean and I understand your concern but me and you… when we wrestled… I’m sure you’re better in the ring than a lot of the people that are in this promotion and I hung in there with you right?
Karine:
Yeah.
Slim:
This… this is just embedded in my blood. I know the risks. I’ve weighed the risks. I know any match can result in an injury or even worse… an end to my career but I promise you… I will do my very best. I will do my very best to try to avoid any of that while in that ring. I will do my best to ensure that I’m safe.
Karine:
Oh no. No that’s not going to work.
Slim:
What?
Karine:
Oh no now you listen to me. I know this business is in your blood. I’m a second generation star. I was literally born because of this business and I see all that it has brought us. I mean it brought you and mom together. Our house and everything… I appreciate everything the business has done for us… but… I don’t like what you were saying there.
Slim:
Oh damn.
Karine:
Yeah that’s right. I don’t want you holding back dad. I don’t want you going out there trying to play it safe. I don’t want you going out there trying to keep from getting hurt and injured to protect me. I’m a big girl. I’m a grown woman in the ring now. I know the risks. You know the risks. Dad… if you go out there and you compete… I want you to promise me… you will NOT hold back anything. You will NOT try to play it safe. You will NOT look to protect my mind and ease me when you’re out there. When you’re out there… you are Slim. The bad ass that ruled so many promotions back in the heyday…
Slim:
Hey… that wasn’t that long ago.
Karine:
I was on a roll… don’t stop me.
Slim:
Sorry. Continue.
Karine:
I want you to go out there and show them why you were the ma, the myth, the legend, the icon, the main event, the human highlight reel. I want you to remind your opponents and the crowd that watches… you are the best damn wrestler out there. Can you promise me that you will do that. Can you?
Slim:
Baby girl. Karine. I give you my word. I go out there… ain’t nobody going to top me. Nobody going to stop me. Nobody is going to beat me. I’m going to show the world… I’m back.
Karine:
Then sign on that damn dotted line and I want to be backstage when you have your match. I want to see my dad finally compete again.
Slim:
You got it.
The two of them get up from the table and hug as Jessica comes from the house and meets them at the table.
Jessica:
Hey there baby.
Karine:
Hey mom.
Jessica:
I figured since I saw you two hug that things turned out okay?
Karine:
Yes. I told him if he holds back I’m kicking his ass and you’re going to help too right?
Jessica:
Damn right.
Slim:
Whoa… that wasn’t part of the agreement. We… I… heyyy… well damn if that’s the consequences then I better put my best foot forward cause dealing with you two will be worse for sure. So whoever I’m going against.. heh they are going to def regret it cause I can see things will suck for me if I come up short.
Jessica lays the contract down on the patio table and puts the pen down next to it. The family gets together as Slim picks up the pen and signs the contract making him an official member of the FWP. The trio walk back inside with the contract as the scene fades to black.
We’re in the backyard where we see Slim standing over the grill watching the steaks to make sure they are the correct doneness for serving. Jessica walks in behind him looking over his shoulder.
Jessica:
Well looks like you can still at least grill.
Slim:
Come on. I’ve only had time to pretty much perfect the craft during retirement. So I mean that’s one good thing. Just have to make sure they get that proper sear on them. I know how she likes that sear.
Jessica:
Oh this is going to be interesting but you know… I don’t want to be a distraction when you two are talking… “business.”
Slim almost drops the tongs.
Slim:
What! No no no… that wasn’t part of the plan. You were supposed to be on my side and help me convince her. You were supposed to be like… the one that I can bounce ideas off of so you can help convince her.
Jessica:
Oh no no no. This is a one on one encounter. You and her. I’m not even a special guest referee in this one. I’m not a manager. I’m just here for the steak. And speaking of… might want to go ahead and take it off. Gotta let those things rest a few minutes and if mine is too far done...oh I’m going to finish you.
Slim stares at his wife before looking back at the steaks.
Slim:
Man… you… you… damn it. Gahhhh… come on. Let me …
Jessica:
Gotta get that fixed before she arrives. Ha.
She saunters back into the house as Slim pulls the steaks off the grill and puts them on a rack to let them rest. He goes back in the house and out the front door just as that 2024 BMW M8 Competition pulls up the driveway. As the car comes to a halt out comes the young voluptuous daughter of Slim and Jessica. As she steps out of the car she runs up to the front door to greet her father with a hug.
Karine:
Well hello dad. Nice to see you and a steak? I smell shenanigans.
Slim:
No… no shenanigans. Just wanted to spend some time with my daughter. Get the family together over a nice steak. But your mother decided it would be better if it was some time just for the two of us.
Karine:
Where is she anyways?
Slim:
Somewhere in the house… come on though. The steaks rested long enough. Time to get those forks and knives in them.
The two of them go through the house to the backyard as the steaks are rested and ready for consumption. They take their own and take a seat at the patio table with the umbrella up to protect them from the Atlanta sun.
Karine:
So… what did you think of my last performance?
Slim:
I honestly was so proud. The way you was able to get that submission in the way you did. I know we didn’t teach you that. That was just masterful. Its like you just let your body take control and it just… did what it was supposed to in that moment.
Karine:
It did and oh… I am sore. I mean damn my ribs still kind of hurt but it was worth it. I’m just glad I got that tap out. And I have to say you once again have done it. You know how to do your steaks right. I’m glad I get to have this. I haven’t had a nice grilled steak in a while.
Slim:
Well I’m just glad to get to see you again. Ever since you started wrestling its been tough to catch you when you have a break between training, wrestling, and hanging with your girls.
Karine:
Speaking of them… you know we gotta get them all here and you have to grill them steaks too. They have to try them. And please try to get mom to come out. I don’t want her to hide away from them. Tell her there won’t be any cameras or anything. Just a get together of family and I want her to meet my work friends.
Slim:
I’ll be sure to tell her… but speaking of which… there is something that I wish to bring up with you. You know how you just feel so alive when you wrestle. When you compete. When you’re out there in that ring and with the fans cheering you on. Its just awesome isn’t it.
Karine:
It really is. I mean when I was young I didn’t really understand it but now… now it makes sense. Now… I see it and I love it.
Slim:
Well an opportunity has arrived and I want to take it and get back in the ring.
Karine almost chokes on her bite but she manages to swallow it.
Karine:
What in the fu…
Slim:
Hey hey. I mean… its an opportunity. The schedule is nice. Its not grueling and its based in Florida. Its not far. I mean when we were training its been amazing. Its been awesome and it reignited something in me. Its like I never left the ring. And then I got the call from Pimp D and he told me about this place.
Karine:
Goodness… him. Come on dad. Really. And you back in the ring again? Are you kidding me? Are you serious? You retired. You and mom both retired over a decade ago. And now you want to get back in it? Hell no. No. Why?
Slim:
Baby girl… its in my blood. Retirement has been great don’t get me wrong. Me and your mom have been better than we ever were before. We communicate so much better, we do things together. I mean we went to the movies together. When was the last time you knew us to do that?
Karine:
Honestly? I didn’t know you two even did things like that together. Or did much together besides train me and wrestling.
Slim:
Well retirement has given us a lot of time to go over everything and re-evaluate everything. We talk… like really talk. We get along so great. I mean we’re not like some old couple going out for rounds of golf or anything.
Karine:
Well I’m glad. I would probably have to disown the two of you if that ever happened.
Slim:
Then you wouldn’t get these steaks.
Karine:
Damn… you’re right.
The two of them look at each other and laugh a little bit.
Slim:
But just like the talks… me and her did discuss this and she said… she would let me do it but only if you agree.
Karine:
Dad… I just don’t want you to go out there and over exert yourself or get hurt. You know how tough it is out there in that ring. You know the injuries you had to deal with and wrestle with. Plus now that you’re older you know its going to take that much longer just to heal up. I don’t want to watch you get all broken down just to relive your glory days.
Slim:
Karine. I know what you mean and I understand your concern but me and you… when we wrestled… I’m sure you’re better in the ring than a lot of the people that are in this promotion and I hung in there with you right?
Karine:
Yeah.
Slim:
This… this is just embedded in my blood. I know the risks. I’ve weighed the risks. I know any match can result in an injury or even worse… an end to my career but I promise you… I will do my very best. I will do my very best to try to avoid any of that while in that ring. I will do my best to ensure that I’m safe.
Karine:
Oh no. No that’s not going to work.
Slim:
What?
Karine:
Oh no now you listen to me. I know this business is in your blood. I’m a second generation star. I was literally born because of this business and I see all that it has brought us. I mean it brought you and mom together. Our house and everything… I appreciate everything the business has done for us… but… I don’t like what you were saying there.
Slim:
Oh damn.
Karine:
Yeah that’s right. I don’t want you holding back dad. I don’t want you going out there trying to play it safe. I don’t want you going out there trying to keep from getting hurt and injured to protect me. I’m a big girl. I’m a grown woman in the ring now. I know the risks. You know the risks. Dad… if you go out there and you compete… I want you to promise me… you will NOT hold back anything. You will NOT try to play it safe. You will NOT look to protect my mind and ease me when you’re out there. When you’re out there… you are Slim. The bad ass that ruled so many promotions back in the heyday…
Slim:
Hey… that wasn’t that long ago.
Karine:
I was on a roll… don’t stop me.
Slim:
Sorry. Continue.
Karine:
I want you to go out there and show them why you were the ma, the myth, the legend, the icon, the main event, the human highlight reel. I want you to remind your opponents and the crowd that watches… you are the best damn wrestler out there. Can you promise me that you will do that. Can you?
Slim:
Baby girl. Karine. I give you my word. I go out there… ain’t nobody going to top me. Nobody going to stop me. Nobody is going to beat me. I’m going to show the world… I’m back.
Karine:
Then sign on that damn dotted line and I want to be backstage when you have your match. I want to see my dad finally compete again.
Slim:
You got it.
The two of them get up from the table and hug as Jessica comes from the house and meets them at the table.
Jessica:
Hey there baby.
Karine:
Hey mom.
Jessica:
I figured since I saw you two hug that things turned out okay?
Karine:
Yes. I told him if he holds back I’m kicking his ass and you’re going to help too right?
Jessica:
Damn right.
Slim:
Whoa… that wasn’t part of the agreement. We… I… heyyy… well damn if that’s the consequences then I better put my best foot forward cause dealing with you two will be worse for sure. So whoever I’m going against.. heh they are going to def regret it cause I can see things will suck for me if I come up short.
Jessica lays the contract down on the patio table and puts the pen down next to it. The family gets together as Slim picks up the pen and signs the contract making him an official member of the FWP. The trio walk back inside with the contract as the scene fades to black.