[Nic Totopoulous is lying in his bed sleeping. The sheets are covering his body and he's lying on his back. There is a slight snore. Just then a loud alarm goes off. Nic sits up quickly with a surprised yet groggy look on his face. He has just about the worst cow lick ever (and you know how long his hair is). He looks at the clock and hits the snooze alarm. The clock says 7:00 am.]
What the hell? It's Saturday. I never set my alarm on Saturday. This is crap.
[Nic lies back down for a moment, then sits up again. He takes the sheets off and steps out of the bed. He is simply wearing a pair of boxers. He walks across the room and puts on a pair of jogging pants, a T-shirt, and a pair of slippers. He scratches he head as he wanders out of his room and down the stairs. He walks through his living room and into the kitchen. He opens the cupboard and looks inside. He grabs a bowl and places it on the table. He then opens a drawer and takes out a spoon, he places it in the bowl. He opens a different cupboard now, looks inside, and grabs a box a cereal. He walks over to the table and sits down on the chair. He opens the box of cereal and begins to poor the cereal into the bowl. Only three flakes come out. He looks in the box with surprise.]
You have got to be kidding me? This is so stupid. I have no cereal. I could have sworn I just bought a new box yesterday. Well, maybe I'll just have a glass of juice then.
[He opens the refrigerator door. He looks in side and grabs a carton of orange juice. Just then he looks at the box as he takes it out of the fridge. He shakes it lightly.]
No juice, great.
[He puts the empty carton on the table and exits the room as the scene fades.]
15 mins. later after his shower...
[The scene opens up again with Nic Totopoulous in his room and the door closed. We can't see what is going on inside, just then Nic's voice is heard.]
What is this? I can't believe this stain! I just washed this shirt, stupid shirt.
[Then Nic walks out of the room while putting on a shirt at the same time (clearly not the shirt he wanted the wear). Nic walks down the stairs and into the living room. He walks over to the mantle over top of the fireplace. He grabs his keys and his wallet. He puts the wallet in his back pocket and the keys in his front. He turns around and bangs his back knee on the coffee table.]
Ahhh!!! GOD DAMN TABLE!!!
[Nic grabs his knee and hobbles to the front door. He opens the door and walks out it. He slams the door behind him with frustration. He limps out across the grass and to his black Camero. He opens the driver side door and climbs in. He turns on the car and drives out of the driveway as the scene fades.]
15 mins. later at a local coffee shop...
[The black Camero is seen driving into a parking lot at a local coffee shop. He backs into a parking spot and turns off the car. He exits the car and walks up toward the store. He gets to the door just as someone is exiting. This person is a middle aged man. He grabs Nic's shoulder as he passes by.]
Man - Hey, Nic Totopoulous right?
Ya that's right.
I'm a big fan. I think you've made quite a contribution to professional wrestling.
Well thank you. As much as I'd like to take credit for a lot of things, professional wrestling would be just as strong without me I'm sure.
Well you are too modest.
I'm usually not.
Ha! Ha! Good luck tomorrow.
Thanks.
[The man walks away into the parking lot as Nic proceeds to walk into the store. He walks up to the cash and stands there a moment as he looks at the menu overhead. He looks a moment and the begins to make his order to the greasy teenage boy (with pimples, lots to be exact).]
Boy - Can I take your order?
Yes you can. I'd like a large milk.
Will that be all?
Ya, that's it thanks.
[The boy turns around and goes into the fridge and takes out a large carton of milk. He places it on the counter as Nic reaches and takes the appropriate change out of his wallet. He hands it to the boy and takes his milk. He walks over to a table and sits down. He opens the milk and takes a sip immediately. He gets a disgusted look on his face, then spits it on the floor. He looks at the label. It reads "11 24 02". He gets an angered look on his face. He picks up the carton and walks over to the counter.]
Can I help you?
Yes you certainly can. You can get me a new milk. This one expired in November.
Let me see that.
[Nic hands the carton to the boy. The boy takes a look at it and gets a surprised look on his face.]
My goodness I'm sorry sir. Please let me get you a new one. Would you like a complimentary doughnut as well?
No thanks, just the milk.
As you wish.
[The boy turns around again and throws out the carton of bad milk. He then reaches into the fridge and grabs another carton. He hands it to Nic. Nic looks at the expirey date as soon as he has it. It expires in January.]
Thank you.
Sorry again for the inconvenience.
It's no problem. I'll live.
[Nic turns around and walks out the door as the scene fades.]
30 mins. later at a park...
[Nic is now seen walking through a park. He just finished his milk and he tosses it in a nearby trash can. He continues to walk through the grass as the breeze blows his long blonde hair. He has a slight limp still because of his bad knee, but it is nearly unnoticeable. He walks past a playground where children a playing. Their parents walk while sitting on benches and talking amongst each other. Nic continues to walk and he reaches a cement path. He steps onto the path and continues to walk and to enjoy his surrounding. Just then something lands on his head. He stumbles slightly and has a peculiar look on his face. He touches the top his head, then looks at his hand. He has bird feces on his hand, and on his head. Nic starts to mumble to himself.]
This has got to be the worst day of my entire life. Although they do say that if a bird craps on your head it's good luck. Hmm... Maybe it's just what I need to turn this day around.
[Nic gets a slightly happier look on his face as he continues to walk through the park. Just then a little boy runs up to him.]
Little boy
- Are you Nic Totopoulous?
Yes I am.
What can I do for you?
Would you be
able to sign this picture for me?
Absolutely
kid.
[Nic
takes the picture and the pen from the young boy. He asks him who
to make it out to, then he signs the photograph of himself.]
Thanks Nic.
Good luck tomorrow. You're my hero.
Well thanks
kid, that really means a lot.
[The
boy smiles and runs back to his mother. The mother looks at Nic and
smiles at how well he treated her son. Nic is starting to feel better,
and feels as if his day has just started to turn around.]
3 hrs. later at a TNT studio...
[Nic
Totopoulous drives into a parking lot in his Camero. He parks the
car and gets out. He has a gym bag with him. He walks up to
the door of the building. He is still visibly limping, but seems
to be in a better mood. The bird poop is now out of his hair, and
he looks ready for work. He opens the door and walks in toward the
front desk. He passes the desk and exchanges hello's with the secretary
on duty. He walks down a hall toward a room that says dressing room.
He opens the door and walks inside. The camera turns away from the door and down the hall where we see two men talking. One is a well known interviewer, Cole Matthews, and the other is simply a TNT talent agent. They are talking about the upcoming interview with Nic Totopoulous. Just the the door opens and Nic walks out of the room. He is in his wrestling attire and has his TNT Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship title belt in his hand. He walks over to where they are standing. They greet each other and walk down the hall together. They open a door to the interview area. The agent goes and stands behind the camera, while Cole and Nic walk out in front of it. Nic fixes his hair slightly and places the belt over his right shoulder. Cole fixes up his shirt to be sure that it's straight.
Agent - Okay, are you guys ready to go?
Cole - I am.
So am I.
Excellant. So Nic, this of course is an interview about your match tomorrow, and about Cappy in particular because he's the challenger for the belt at the Pay Per View right now. Nic, how's that knee feeling.
Like crap.
Good, you should mention that.
I'll be sure to.
Great, that's what I like to hear. Alright, so Cole you know what you're asking right?
Yes I do sir.
Excellant. Then we're ready to go.
[We now cut to the official interview camera. Cole is just about to start the interview.]
Hello everyone. I'm here with the TNT Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Nic Totopoulous. Now Nic, as you and all TNT fans know, you have a tag match tomorrow against Terror Xtreme members Big Boss and Cappy. You will be teaming up with a former foe in the UWA, Kevin Cosmos in this match. How do you feel about the match going in?
Well Cole, I'm feeling pretty good. I have talked with Kevin this week, and I do believe that we will be able to work as a unit...
Cut!
What do you mean cut?
Look Nic. The belt on the right shoulder, it's no good. We need it to be on the other shoulder. It doesn't come off right on camera.
Alright.
[Nic moves the belt over to his left shoulder. He looks at the agent.]
Is that better?
Much better, thank you.
No problem.
Alright now we are going to have to start that again. Cole just read the script again like you did last time, it was very well done. And Nic, make sure you put everything into this alright? It's for TV.
Ya I know that. I've just been having a bad day, that's all. And I'd really like to think about the match, not this interview.
I understand, but this is part of the job right?
Yes it is.
Alright, from the top. Whenever you're ready Cole.
Hello everyone. I'm here with the TNT Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion Nic Totopoulous. Now Nic, as you and all TNT fans know, you have a tag match tonight against Terror Xtreme members Big Boss and Cappy. You will be teaming up with a former foe in the UWA, Kevin Cosmos in this match. How do you feel about the match going in?
Well this is how I feel Cole. I feel like we've got what it takes to win this match. I feel like Kevin and I will be able to take this match... What the hell is that crap? That was terrible, what am I thinking? Alright, can we start this again?
Yes we can Nic. Just start with your part, we'll cut to another camera angle or something when we edit it.
Thanks.
[Nic puts on his game face.]
I feel good going into this match Cole. I've been rehabbing my leg, and it's feeling much better. I talked to Kevin this week, and I think things are going to work out tomorrow night.
Wait a minute Nic.
What now?
Well... The match is for tomorrow night which is correct, but the interview will be airing just before the show tomorrow. So technically it's today's match.
Oh crap. You're right. Let me start again.
Just get it right this time.
You got it chief.
[Nic gets ready and puts on his game face again.]
This past week I talked with Kevin Cosmos, and we've decided that we are going to be able to work as a unit tonight. We are going in with a single goal, and that is to defeat Cappy and Big Boss. Now as for Cappy and Big Boss, I know what they did to me, and I know that I want revenge. Revenge will not come tonight though. Tonight will be a night for victory, and when the night is through, and when the match is through, revenge will begin. So Cappy, Bib Boss, I'll see you two in the ring, and then after the match, in the parking lot.
Cut. Alright, that wasn't bad, but it wasn't your best Nic.
Ya I know, I just don't have it in me. And it's hard when I'm doing the short ones that go on before the show.
Ya I know it is. But it's good enough for now. You can go get changed and take off if you want.
Ya, I want that. I need some sleep.
Good, have a good nap.
Thanks.
[Nic Totopoulous shakes Coles hand and says good bye. Nic then turns around and heads toward the door. As he walks away he takes a few steps, then he falls over.]
Ahh my God!! My knee!
Are you okay? What happened?
I'll be fine. Just that stupid extension cord. I tripped over it.
But your knee, is it okay?
Ya I'll be fine. It's just a pain that's all.
Well I'm glad you're okay. Here, let's get you up.
[The agent and Cole help Nic to his feet. This is happening as the scene fades.]