[ It's the start of a brand new summer, and sometimes with the change of season it brings a change of life. Today on a beautiful crisp summer afternoon that change has come. As RWA workers set up a press conference at it's main headquaters for the return of "Wrestling's Goddess" Brandi James. Brandi is seen just getting out of the hair and make-up chair wearing a simple pair of black wedge sandals and black lace sundress. She looks over her shoulder and notices her assistant Jack approaching her, just shutting his cell phone. Not knowing what type of mood Brandi would be in he slowly walks to her. Shaking her head Brandi snaps her fingers, and raises her voice a bit.]

Brandi James: "Jackson!"

[ She shrieks out. Jack immediately pauses while Brandi taps her foot.]

Brandi James: "Umm...what the hell are you doing? Get your ass over here now!"

[ Jack shifts his eyes and stumbles forward a bit. ]

Assistant Jack: "Yes ma'am...."

[ Taking somewhat of baby steps Jack inches closer towards Brandi. Being the impatient woman that she is Brandi holds out her left hand infront of her and taps it with her right hand for Jack to hurry up.]

Brandi James: "C'mon....let's go...dee, dee, dee..."

Assistant Jack: "Ok..ok...I'm not retarded.."

[ Brandi laughs at Jack. ]

Brandi James: "Jackson...you're the only one who thinks that."

[ Frowning and looking a bit confused Jack responds.]

Assistant Jack: "Hunh?"

Brandi James: "Exactly...."

[ Taking a deep breath Brandi inquires.]

Brandi James: "So? Did you do what I asked?"

[ Quickly nodding his head Jack smiles.]

Assistant Jack: "Yep!"

Brandi James: "And?"

Assistant Jack: "I am happy to report back that Shawn Walsh is not in the building."

[ Breathing a sigh of relief Brandi smiles seeming a bit more relaxed. ]

Brandi James: "Good...that's good."

Assistant Jack: "Although..."

Brandi James: " I don't care...about although...I just care about this moment."

[ Jack shrugs. ]

Assistant Jack: "Fine..."

[ Looking around the room Brandi shifts her eyes from the stage area and then back towards Jack. A stage hand interrupts the awkward silence between them.]

Stage Hand: "Ms. James...we're ready for you now."

[ Running her hand through her partly curled hair Brandi answers.]

Brandi James: "Oh? You're ready for me?"

Stage Hand: "Yes..."

[ Giggling Brandi for a moment then arrogantly answering back she replies.]

Brandi James: "I see...What's you're name?"

[ The man begins to answer Brandi, but she stops him before he can do so.]

Brandi James: " You know, I don't know why I even asked you that. It's not like I'll ever care enough to remember."

[ Jack notices the slump in the worker's shoulders and tries to correct Brandi.]

Assistant Jack: "Brandi...that's so mean."

Brandi James: "Look it's the truth."

[ Making no apology Brandi continues.]

Brandi James: "Kid, let me explain to you how things work.....First and this is very important, so you may want to commit this to memory. I don't care when you are ready! It only matters when I'm ready....And well...I'm not ready just yet. Got it?"

[ The stage hand nods ]

Stage Hand: "Yes, I got it."

Brandi James: "And Second.....refer to the First and you'll be just fine. Now shew..."

[ Jack looks at Brandi a bit disappointed as the worker returns back near the stage area.]

Brandi James: "What?"

Assistant Jack: "Nothing.."

Brandi James: "Jackson....You've worked for me, many years now. That should not have surprised you."

[ Taking a disgusted breath he responds.]

Assistant Jack: "I know...but every so often I hope for the best and a bit of nice-ness."

[ Amused by Jack's statement Brandi can't help but laugh.]

Brandi James: "You're working for the wrong woman then. Now go and get me a bottle of water."

Assistant Jack: "Yes Ma'am."

[ Jack exists and Brandi takes another hard look around. She crosses her arms and leans agains the wall taking in her surroundings.]

Inside Thoughts*** It's been such a long time since I've even walked into an RWA venue. So many feelings are running through me at the moment. I'm not exactly sure which emotion is more powerful. Strange how we will do things that we never thought we would ever do again. If someone were to have told me that I would be back here I would have thought they were drunk and crazy. Guess I'm the one who is crazy for even setting foot back.

There are so many unknown factors with my return. And the two people that I know are on my side ....are both on leave at the moment. Makes me almost wonder if I should have waited for Seth and Jalie to return before I even came back. Guess that wouldn't be me though. I've always liked doing things the hard way. This fear probably is just stemming from seeing Walsh for the first time. It hasn't happened yet, but I know that's something I won't be able to avoid for much longer. They say that time heals all wounds, but I'm not so sure about that, atleast on his end. Then again Walsh never was the kind of man to show or tell anyone how he's really feeling. I must admit though the tiny little glimpse I would get every so often, was enough to let me know that I was reaching him.

God...did I make another bad choice? This is all so comfortable and familiar to me. Yet it frightens me to no end. What's left to prove? I've done everything I've ever wanted to do and then some. Man...Seth and Jalie really owe me for doing this...***

[ Brandi shakes her head and snaps out of her train of thought. She turns around to see what is taking Jack so long getting her water. When she does she notices that standing infront of her is her ex-husband Shawn Walsh. Brandi quickly takes two large steps back as Walsh stands there smirking at his ex -wife. Placing her hand across her breast Brandi gasps for air. She looks to her right and gets the attention of the near by stage hand she spoke to earlier by snapping her fingers.]

Brandi James: "Excuse me! Hey!"

[ He tilts his head up and looks at her.]

Stage Hand: "Yes, Ms. James."

Brandi James: "I'm ready now."

Stage Hand: "Now?"

Brandi James: "Yes, Now!"

Stage Hand: "Alright...Follow me.."

[ The stage hand walks up the stairs to the platform. Brandi follows him and glances over her shoulder. He pulls out her chair for her then exists. Brandi brushes her hands down the front of her dress then sits. For a moment she sits there like a statue staring at the throng of reporters that have come to see her. She closes her eyes, and takes a deep breath to calm her nerves. Rolling her shoulder and neck she then opens her eyes and snaps back to what her normal self would be.]

Brandi James: "Let's cut to the chase...You people all know who I am, and you all are very aware of my reputation. All I ask is one simple thing. Do not ask any idiotic questions...Now let's get started."

[ The reporters stand up and begin to shout questions at Brandi who looks to the side of the stage for any sight of her ex-husband. Seeing no one there she smiles and turns her attention back to the reporters as the scene fades out.]