The Home Town Hero

[The Jersey Devil Diva]

Act 1: Girl Talk

"A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous."
Coco Chanel

The scene opens on the beautiful Jersey Shore. A light snow had fallen on the ground, but was melting just as quick as it had come. It was early in the morning and people moved to and fro heading off to work, or to the nearest gym or their daily routine. We soon see a building that was done with fine tinted windows in the front, and a sign above the door that read: "Satin Doll". It was closed right now, but outside there were a few cars including a black limo, that seemed out of place in front of a place like this. The scene soon changes to the interior of the club that was done in deep reds, and purples along the walls. Three stages lined the back wall each with a brass stripper pole in the middle. Heavy deep purple curtains hung in front of the backstage area where the girls would come out to perform, while the DJ's stand sat in a high booth opposite the stages. The long bar stretched along the back wall, with a mirror pointed at the stage, and bottles lined the counter underneath. The plush seats that lined the stages were done in deep reds, with brass buttons placed in each. The lights were off except for the house lights, and the music was cut down low. It was still early and it was empty. We soon see Joanne sitting at the bar with a red haired woman, that was slightly tanned, and a rather nice figure. This was Red, Joanne's best friend since she was a girl. The two of them hadn't had a lot of time to chat lately but today was different. Joanne had won her match against Andy Star and Eric Green, and now it was time to relax before she had her next match. Both of them sat with a drink in hand, enjoying the peace and quiet of the club that would soon be filled with horny men ogling the strippers once again.

Joanne: This is nice... I mean it's been a while since I got a chance to come and just sit and talk to you.

Red: I know, we've been really busy lately.

Joanne: I try not to come with the guys when they collect the money... But I wanted to come and see you today, since I'm actually goin' to be in town this week for my match.

Red: Really? That's always good to be in your home town isn't it?

Joanne: Sometimes. If I win, I'll be considered the home town hero, and if I lose there will be riotin' in the streets.

Red: Really?

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Red: Shame. You're one of the best I've ever seen.

Joanne just nods, as she takes a sip from the glass that sat in front of her. She looks at her watch and sighs. The guys should have been back by now, even with the few errands they had to run.

Red: Running late for something?

Joanne: No, Reno, and Rude should have been back by now that's all. I wonder where they're at.

Outside the club we see Reno and Rude walking up to the main entrance of the club where a man dressed in a fine suit is standing outside handing out pamphlets to anyone that walked by him. Reno and Rude look at him, as he stops them.

Man: Do you know that April is Sexual Assault month?

Reno and Rude look at each other, and look back at the man that stood before them.

Rude: No, that was last month. This month is robbery. Now hand over all your money.

Man: Excuse me?

Rude: I'm sorry... Hand over all your money please.

Reno: You have to be polite even when you're robbing someone now.

Rude: I know. It's stupid but with everything being politically correct.

Man: Is he serious?

Rude pulls out his gun, and points it at him. The man raises his arms in the air, as Reno nods.

Reno: I think he's serious. Now hand over all your money, and we'll be on our way.

Man: S-s-sure thing. Here's my wallet, my watch, my wedding ring...

Rude: Man, all we want is your money, I don't want the rest of that crap.

Man: Oh ok...

Reno: The only reason that we didn't ask for your wallet is because they can trace everything else.

Rude: Yeah, that and the fact that it's a pain in the ass to get your Driver's License back. I mean you have to go to the DMV, and stand in line for two hours just to get someone to talk to you. Now if you excuse us...

The man stared in disbelief as Reno and Rude headed inside where Joanne were sitting. Reno kisses Joanne on the cheek as Rude grabs Red, and spins her around, before kissing her.

Joanne: Where have you two been?

Rude: Robbing some guy outside.

Red: Baby that's not nice.

Reno: We didn't take everything. We just got his money. So dinner is on us tonight!

Joanne sighs, knowing they had run the errands she needed to have done, and it wouldn't surprise her if they were telling the truth.

Joanne: I see. So are you two ready to go?

Rude: Why? We just got here.

Joanne: Yeah, but I've been sittin' here for like three hours, and the club is goin' to be openin' soon. Plus I have meetin's all afternoon and I don't want to be late.

Reno: You know what you should do?

Joanne: What?

Reno: Take the whole day off, and don't worry about anything for once. I want to take you out to dinner and dancing, but we always seem to be so busy.

Joanne: That's my life. If I don't handle all the crap who else will?

Reno: True but you need to slow down once in a while and relax. So today we will.

Joanne looks at him and sighs. The meetings could wait another day, just long enough to have a little bit of a rest before her match on Thursday night.

Joanne: Fine... Go and cancel my meetin's then. I didn't really want to go through all that today anyway.

Reno: Great. We'll be waiting in the car then.

Red: He's like a big kid isn't he?

Joanne: They both are. I'll talk to you later about dinner arrangements if you can get away.

Red: I'm free tonight. I have enough girls to cover everything here tonight.

Joanne: Good. I'll call you later.

Joanne downs the rest of her drink and walks out of the club, and slides into the back of the limo, letting her thoughts wander.

Joanne: *Voice Over* Classy once again you and I have been thrown into a match for a title. But this time we have a third to deal with. Both you and I know that we are perfectly matched, and know each others moves inside and out by now. You have helped me out more times then I can count, and I've helped you out when I could. We both want something that is shiny and golden, but remember only one of us can walk away with it. But if I lose it to anyone I want it to be you.

Joanne stares out the window as they head back to the estate. The city passes them by, as they head toward the interstate once again.

Joanne: *Voice Over* As for you Scorpion I really don't know a whole lot about just yet. You started last week, and actually managed to beat Classy J. He'll be out for revenge on you this week and it's not goin' to pretty. Known me I'll help him that way we'll put you out of the match long before it even truly begins. I'm not scared of gettin' my hands dirty nor will I back down from someone that has yet to make a name for himself in the ring and the UWA. I've been in this business a long time and have seen people like you come and go time after time. They get on a kick for gold, and end up blowin' their career because they did somethin' stupid. Thursday night you will see why I am feared in the middle of the ring, and why they call me the Jersey Devil Diva.

Reno: Joanne?

Joanne: Huh? Sorry... Just thinkin' about my match this week.

Reno: Worried?

Joanne: Not really. Classy's got my back, and you guys will be out there too. Nothin' that can't be handled.

Reno: True. So where do you want to go tonight? I want everything to be perfect.

Joanne: That's up to you. Surprise me.

Reno looks over at Joanne and she just smiles. Reno had always managed to impress her with the surprises that he came up with. Tonight would be perfect, and it would be just enough time for her to relax before her match on Thursday night.

Reno: Are you sure? I mean it might not be that exciting.

Joanne: I don't care. A night away from everythin' is just what I need.

She curls up with Reno, and closes her eyes. The day had started to go by, and the 4 drinks she had were starting to make her head spin. She wasn't a lightweight and could handle just about anything. She just needed some sleep, and as her eyes closed the scene fades to black.