Nathan: "Thanks"
(Nathan lets go of Krissie's waist and walks towards his black sports bag containg his clothes.He picks it up without any real pain and looks over to Krissie, who has just finished packing.Krissie picks up her brown holdall and follows Nathan out of the room. Outside the doctor walks over to Nathan as he leaves)
Doctor: "Ah...Mr Creed. Well I must say you are looking much better than before. Now remember what I said. Try not to strain yourself too much. I know that you have to get back into training for Friday, but please be careful. If you push yourself too hard you may well find yourself back I here sooner than you would like. Understand?"
Nathan: "Yeah I understand doctor. Besides im sure Krissie will keep me from straining myself. Ain't that right honey?"
(Krissie gives Nathn a sarcastic smile.Nathan laughs. He shakes the doctors hand)
Nathan: "Thanks for everything. I'll probably see you after the next pay per view"
Doctor: "Let's hope not Mr Creed"
(Both the doctor and Nathan laugh. Nathan pushe's the call button on the lift and stand's waiting with for it.It arrives quickly and both Krissise and Nathan get in. As the doors open on the ground floorboth Krissie and Nathan step out in almost perfect unison. They leave the hospital and into an awaiting taxi outside.The scene fades away)
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(The scene soon reopens inside Nathan's New York apartment. The living room looks slightly messy, with cartons of empty food and beer cans scattered about the place. The door opens an Nathan walks in first, clutching at his side slightly. He is slings his bag down into nearby chair and sits down on the couch.Krissie follows him in, her eye's widen as she steps through the door. She looks over to Nathan, who has already got the TV on scouring the chanels for any news as to his opponent, Darkness Creature.She coughs, trying to get his attention, but gets no reaction. She coughs a little louder. Nathan doesn't turn round but says)
Nathan: "Nasty cough you got there. Maybe you should go back and see the doctor?"
(Krissie's face turns into a scowl as she stops herself from shouting.She mutter's something to herself as she takes her bag and places it down on the wooden work surface. She walks accross and sits down next to Nathan. He notices her out of the corner of his eye, but doesn't flinch. She gives him an evil look, but he continues to pretend to ignore her. Eventually she has enough)
Krissie: "Nathan! Will you leave that bloody TV alone and look at me for a second?"
(Nathan stops and turns to Krissie. He smiles at her, and she scolws back at him)
Krissie: "What exactly are you doing? You have been here barely two minutes and already you are scouring the TV chanels looking for god knows what"
Nathan: "Trying to find out if my opponent this Friday has reared his ugly head. With a name like Darkness Creature I know he ain't going to be a pretty boy"
Krissie: "Well will you stop already? The doctor said for you to take it easy. Next thing we know you will probably be wanting catch up on your training, and before you even think of joking around and telling me your off down the gym. Don't. Nathan you need to take it easy. You need to give yourself a few days to heal over. I mean you won't forget everything about wrestling within the space of a week will you?"
(Nathan shuffles round and faces Krissie. He looks lovingly into her eye's, and she returns the favour. Nathan wipes his hand across his mouth)
Nathan: "Ok Krissie. I promise I will take it easy until Thursday, but then i gotta get something done, or I will go mad. Are we agreed?"
Krissie: "Agreed"
Nathan: "Good. I guess I can spend some time thinking about Darkness Creature. I mean to be honest I don't really know a thing about him, other than what Shannon told me. I know he has a bit of expierience on his side, but other than that I don't know a thing about him. I mean for all I know he could have crippled more men than I can possibly ant to imagine, yet somehow that doesn't seem possible. Darkness Creature is nothing more than someone who wants to be recognised as a dark mysterious guy, but without ever doing anything dark or mysterious. I really hope this guy isn't a big disappointment. I mean if he give's me half a challege then I won't have wasted energy putting him down for the three count"
Krissie: "What if he proves to much for you? I mean in your condition i'm surprised you were allowed back in the ring so soon. What if he take's advantage of your injuries? What if he open's up those deep cut's on your arms? They narrowly missed the veins the first time around, what if he widens the cut and it causes some serious damage?"
Nathan: "Are you serious? Do you honestly believe that this guy is actually 'dark'? He is about as dark a 100 watt bulb. I've seen darker looking things in my fridge. Honestly, if he is anything then he is expierienced, but dark? Do you realy think he is going to even think about going for my arms? He won't have the chance. These arms will be locked around his waist and head, throwing him over the ring with belly to belly suplex's, german suplex's, arm drags, headlock takeovers, nothern light suplex's, and anything else I can think of. I doubt he will have time to throw a punch before I give him a Courtesy Call he won't forget. He will be laying there, sceaming his lungs out, tapping like there is no tommorrow. Why should I be worried?"
Krissie: "What if derek Steel decides to stick his nose in? What if he decide's he want's to finish the job? Then what? What will you do then? Embark on another two month long fight, getting hurt in way's most people can't imagine. Nathan i don't want to see you go through all that again"
Nathan: "And I won't. Derek ain't gonna stick his nose in my business. We settled all that at Dangerous Grounds, and I don't think either of us wants to get involved with each other in the near future. Besides we both have other things on our minds at the moment, namely getting our hands on the World Title. This match has given me no cause for concern, and i doubt it will. I mean no offence to Darkness Creature, but as far as this match is concerned, this is just a courtesy call"
(Nathan gives Krissie and friendly smile and takes her hand. She smiles back and give's him a gentle hug.She gets up and walks over to the kitchen as Nathan goes back to channel hopping)
(Scene fades)
