.::. Begin "A Multitude of Casualties" .::.
.:Prelude:.
(November 1, 2008) 4:35PM EST
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Joseph Johnson is just days away from one of the biggest matches in his life, but before he can ascend the ladders of greatness and capture the coveted nMw World Championship, he must wage war in another arena. An arena much softer, lighter, and gentler, yet still every bit as challenging. See, not all is requisite in Joseph Johnson's personal life at the moment. He and his beautiful girlfriend, Koryn are struggling in ways that neither of them can understand. Their lives were full of joy just a few months prior as they were expecting their first child together, but now that joy has transformed itself and now manifests in pain and agony. And all of this affliction began on one fateful day, a day that was supposed to be like any other day. It was a routine morning. Koryn woke up in the arms of Joseph, she took a shower like any other day, helped their maid, Nina, cook breakfast, watched as Joey mowed the lawn, something he always loved to do. But then inexplicably, both of their worlds changed. It was supposed to be just another day, but at a routine doctor's appointment, no heartbeat could be found. Koryn had lost her precious baby only eight weeks in. To make matters even worse, when you miscarry a child, an abortion needs to be done. It only seems right that Koryn is still hurting inside. From that day forward, the relationship between the two has been on a downward spiral, Koryn has given up her sex life and Joseph Johnson has gone mad because of this. Joseph Johnson is a simple man, he does all that he needs in order to succeed and he makes the best of every opportunity to aid and comfort the people closest to him, but after losing a baby and then having to suffer as his once warm bed metamorphosized itself into an arctic glacier of unlove, his priorities have been re-ordered. There was a time when Joseph Johnson would spend the entire day trying to please and satisfy his eventual, future, bride. But now he aims more to please himself and this has led to some truly unfortunate side effects as he rarely takes the time to treat Koryn as justly, fiercely, and lovingly as he once did. And these new actions of his are indeed not limited to how he acts around her, but to his deeds away from her company as well...
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:. End Prelude .:
.:Tampa Sports Bar:.
(November 1, 2008) 10:35PM EST
( ( ( On Saturday nights, Joseph Johnson can often be found inside a sports bar in downtown Tampa, known as the 'Rock N Sports Car and Grill.' He is a loyal and regular customer to the business and is treated as such. They never charge him for extra toppings on his pizzas, or for extra bacon on his burgers, or even for his third soda... he doesn't drink beer. This night begins not unlike most other nights at the bar. It looks like a very high priced bar, not dingy or dirty, but very eloquent and warm. The bar is far from full, but not quite empty, maybe eight or nine people and then a plethora of tables packed with people. Joseph Johnson is one of the bar customers though, wearing blue jeans and a nice white button down shirt. He always dresses casual, but nice and neat, just like every night. But this night is about to change for both the worse and better, contingent on whether you believe a glass is half full, or half empty... As Joseph finishes the last bite of his cheese steak, the door opens and a woman walks in. Joseph turns around and can't help but look at her. She's wearing a white low-cut t-shirt and a short black mini-skirt. Her body is evenly tanned all over and her black hair hangs down to her breasts. She notices Joseph and walks over and takes a seat next to him. ) ) )
Woman So, you gonna introduce yourself? Or you just gonna keep staring?
Joseph Johnson Ah right, and you are?
Woman It doesn't work that way Joey. I asked you first. Do all pretty girls do this to you?
Joseph Johnson Why waste my time introducing myself. Clearly you already know who I am. And who said you were pretty?
Woman The drool dripping off your mouth.
( ( ( Joey wipes his mouth off with his hand, but notices there was no drool there to begin with. ) ) )
Joseph Johnson Right, who the hell are you again?
Woman I'm the best thing that ever happened to you, sweetie.
Joseph Johnson Memphis Monroe?
Woman Oh yeah, you're definitely Joseph Johnson. You treat all girls like this?
Joseph Johnson Nah, just the ones I don't like.
Woman Oh, you like me Joey. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if you invite me to your place tonight.
Joseph Johnson Why? Do you want to wash my laundry? Sweep my floors? Maybe wash a few dishes?
Woman I don't know about laundry, but I could definitely clean you up a bit.
Joseph Johnson Hmmmmm, I still don't know your name.
Joseph Johnson Isn't that a porn star name?
Vanessa Well, if you want to film it I guess it could be.
Joseph Johnson Film it? Who said I want to remember this night? I'm ready to order another drink just to forget I met you.
Vanessa Well aren't you charming. Let's see. Guy alone at the bar at this time of night. Either you're single or you’re married. And I don't see a ring on that finger.
Joseph Johnson I've got a girl, thanks though.
( ( ( As we alluded to earlier, Joseph Johnson has actually been involved in a three year relationship with a woman named Koryn. He first met Koryn only a handful of months after divorcing his manipulative ex-wife, Victoria. Koryn was unlike anybody he had ever met before, the polar opposite of Victoria. She was gentle, sweet, and compassionate, she actually cared about other people's feelings and did her best every day for the people in her life. She was gorgeous too, unlike all the plastic bimbos Johnson had come to know, she had an unbelievable body, but it was real and you could tell she wasn't the type that would go flaunting it to everyone. Koryn still has all of these traits, but something new has come over her. As said before, grief over her miscarriage has led her to completely given up sex, telling Johnson not to expect it from her until marriage, even though he hasn't even proposed yet. Engaged or not, Johnson hasn't gone this long without getting some since he was 13 years old and it's started to drive him crazy. ) ) )
Vanessa Oh, so if you have a girl, why are you here when you could be with her? She not putting out anymore? Because, you know, I could help with that.
Joseph Johnson It's too complicated for a girl like you.
Vanessa Oh right, because all girls that act and look like me have no idea what a real relationship is like. Is that what you're saying?
Joseph Johnson Yup, you hit the nail on the head with that one.
Vanessa Don't think you're so much better than me. You're the one that's going to be cheating tonight. If you ask me that's a lot worse than what I'm doing.
Joseph Johnson Hmmm, guess you're right. That is a lot worse. Guess I should just leave now to prevent an alcohol related incident like that.
Vanessa Hold on there, you're not leaving just yet Joey. Not until you're good and drunk.
Joseph Johnson Nah, that's cool. This is actually a root beer.
Vanessa Then what the hell are you doing here?
Joseph Johnson Waiting for a girl like you.
Vanessa Ah, that's just what I thought. I'd say you're place, but I'm betting that's what you're trying to avoid.
( ( ( Joey finishes his drink and then stands up, grabbing his keys. ) ) )
Joseph Johnson Let's go. We're going to my gym.
( ( ( Joey walks out of the bar with Vanessa right behind him, he puts his arm around her and they walk over to Joseph's 2009 Chevy Malibu LTZ with dark gray metallic exterior and an amazingly ebony and brick colored interior. He starts the Malibu's powerful 3.6L V6 SFI engine and they speed away into the distance... ) ) )
.:Joseph Johnson Fitness Center:.
(November 2, 2008) 12:20AM EST
( ( ( A few hours later that night we see Joseph training in his gym. Preparing for his championship match in the nMw, Joseph has been hard at work in the weight room for the past week. He has practiced his moves in the ring and now has taken the time do work on his one real weakness... brawling. He feverishly pounds at the punching bag, sending it swinging left and right. The grunts of his body and the sounds of his fists on the bag echo throughout the empty gym. Suddenly, Vanessa walks out of his locker room wearing nothing but a short, white robe. ) ) )
( ( ( Joseph ignores her, intensely locked in on his target. ) ) )
Vanessa Hmmmm, you're looking pretty good there. You must really want to beat this Ripper guy.
( ( ( Joseph continues to ignore her. Sweat drips off his forehead and down his body as he continues to pound away. Vanessa grabs the bag, finally getting his attention. ) ) )
Joseph Johnson Sorry, I, I didn't hear you come in.
Vanessa Well how could you with all that banging going on.
Joseph Johnson Oh... yeah. I just want to be ready for anything this Wednesday.
Vanessa Right. So Joey, you ignore all the girls you sleep with?
Joseph Johnson No, just the girls I cheat with.
Vanessa So what? You saying you didn't enjoy it?
Joseph Johnson I wouldn't say that.
Vanessa Then why the long face? You want a do-over?
Joseph Johnson Look, it was great when it was happening. But I'm with Koryn and that's not going to change.
Vanessa Awe, feeling guilty because you cheated on the girl who won't touch you anymore.
Joseph Johnson She's waiting for marriage. It wasn't right of me.
Vanessa Maybe you just need me to freshen your memory of what it felt like.
( ( ( Vanessa kisses him and then starts to untie her robe, but he stops her and steps away. ) ) )
Joseph Johnson You should just go. Pretend like you were never here.
Vanessa Oh no, I'm not doing that. You know you'll miss me.
Joseph Johnson Miss you? I don't even know your last name. Just get out of here.
Vanessa Nah, I'm gonna go wait in your office, see if you want to go again.
Joseph Johnson You know, I really always thought Vanessa was a prostitution name. Then I met you and turns out I was right, you make Paris Hilton look innocent. Mrs. Grundy would be very sad.
Joseph Johnson Yeah, so can you just leave already?
Vanessa Fine, I'll go get my stuff. Whatever. Fuck you too.
( ( ( She walks away from him, dropping her robe on the floor. You can tell by looking at Joseph's face he feels bad about what happened. he hesitates for a minute and then runs up to her. ) ) )
Joseph Johnson Eh, I guess you were worth my time, but trust me after this we’re done. If you can’t shave your arms I can’t drop my pants. Don’t worry though, I’m gonna give you this business card if you’re ever feeling horny, I mean… uh… concupiscent.
( ( ( Vanessa reads the card and a tear drops down her face. She must feel so embarrassed and so humiliated by what has transpired in the past five minutes. On the card it reads: "Jeronimo Fitzgerald 570-709-1066." Joseph walks away from her and the scene comes to an end. ) ) )
.:Joseph Johnson's Deck:.
(November 2, 2008) 1:45PM EST
( ( ( On a warm afternoon in Tampa, our hero Joseph Johnson is taking advantage by sitting out, in said warmth and sunshine, on his second story deck facing the ocean. With him are his Explicit Content team mate, Shaun Cabalar, along with the freaks Jeronimo and Shawn Payne. Jeronimo is a very scraggly looking man in his early 20s, he's very short, pale, and thin, probably 100lbs. soaking wet and God he isn't smart either. Shawn Payne is a monstrous specimen, at least seven feet tall and around 300lbs. He dresses in all black and has long, arid, white hair. The four of them are an odd group of friends, but have been so since the days of the Natural Born Thrillers in 2004, only months before the founding of Explicit Content. ) ) )
Joseph Johnson
I messed up.
Jeronimo
I losted my virdinity!
Shawn Payne I broke my shovel.
Shaun Cabalar
I don't give a shit about your people's problems.
Jeronimo
Me no have problem! Me did da magnificant. It was like something I never exterienced before. I gots so weak in da knees I wasn’t sure I would makeded it here on foots taday
Joseph Johnson
Huh? You live in my basement… And last night? That was like 12 hours ago…
Jeronimo Well, if youdid ever had like I didid lasted night youdid know what it felts liked.
Johnson Ah right, so who was she?
Jeronimo I forgetsde the name, but shedid had hairier arms dan me! It wasa heavend!
Johnson
That's grotesque...
Jeronimo
Dun't be jealous a me!
Johnson
Jealous? Have you seen the girl I got?
Shaun Cabalar
What girl? That bitch hasn't touched you in months! I understand a girl needs a little space, not that I'd give it, but puh-lease! No slut makes Shaun wait, and if they do, Shaun ain't gonna wait for long.
Johnson
Exactly where I was going with my whole "I messed up" line.
Shaun Cabalar
Ah cry me a river. So you messed up, I don't care.
Johnson
You don't even know what I did...
Shaun Cabalar
Shaun need not hear what he does not care. Nina, get Shaun a beer!
( ( ( Shaun is yelling for Johnson's house keeper and long-time family friend, Nina, who has made it her personal mission in life to wait hand on foot for Joseph and his friends. Surprisingly, Nina has always had a real soft spot for Shaun and always gets him a beer. ) ) )
Johnson
But I don't know what to do...
Shaun Cabalar
Do what you did last time, call the credit card company and tell him all those porno sites got charged to the wrong card and Koryn will never know.
Johnson
That's not what I'm talking about you son of a bitch!
Shaun Cabalar
Don't yell at Shaun! Shaun will knock your bitch ass the fuck out!
Johnson
Shaun should shut up and listen for once in his freaking life.
Shaun Cabalar
Shaun needs to take a nap.
Johnson
Shaun needs to either get off my deck or listen to me.
Shaun Cabalar
Fine, but I should warn you, Shaun needs to go inject someone with their daily dose of Cabalarness so JJ better make it quick. And where's my Goddamn beer?!
( ( ( Nina finally comes outside with two beers for Shaun, and iced tea for Joey, a cup of orange juice for Jeronimo, and what looks to be a glass of blood for Shawn Payne... He's weird... She looks around at everyone, but they all just ignore her so she heads back in. ) ) )
Johnson
I cheated on Koryn last night.
Johnson
So... I messed up!
Jeronimo
One time I cheated on me right hand with da left hand.
Shaun Cabalar
See JJ, now what Jeronimo did, that's just wrong. But with you, that girl ain't putting out so really she's saying you should go get it else where. So really, all you did is do what the bitch wanted.
Jeronimo
It smellds fruity.
Johnson
I don't think she wants me to cheat on her...
Shaun Cabalar
Look, there's a network that girls follow because they're all too stupid to think for themselves and Shaun Cabalar is in good with the network administratives so you better take Shaun for his word.
Johnson
Actually, I think she wants to get married is more like it.
Shaun Cabalar
Ah screw that. Too many bitches in the sea to settle down now. Besides, if a whore can't put out now how the hell can you expect her to do it later? You can't, so you got two choices. Go break a slut’s heart and be a man for once, or make sure she never finds out so you can go on feeling guilty and save her from a broken heart for the rest of your sad pussyless life.
Johnson
Hmmmm, I like the second option. It's less, uh, mean...
Shaun Cabalar
Whatever works for ya then. I just don't see how you can live with a vicious unstable individual who brings his parents skulls to the bathroom with him, or with the other one who humps everything he sees.. Not to forget this girl you have that wont give you any. God, you're life is fucked up man. Now I need to get out of here, it's about time I go spread the soothing virus that girls get once they've been touched by their lord, their master, and the king of their worlds because we all know that no girl can live forever without a daily dose of Vitamin C... as in Cabalarness!
( ( ( Joey looks at Shaun blankly, mentally calling Shaun a moron. Jeronimo wasn't even listening and he's now licking the chair he's been sitting in this whole time. Shawn Payne, on the other hand... ) ) )
Shawn Payne
I killed my parents, chopped off their heads, gutted their organs, burned their testicles, bit off their nipples, resurrected them and let them walk the world blind, deaf, and dumb as my minions of hell before burning their bodies in a bath of ice, only to resurrect them again and watch them die a long slow death at the hands of my fire. I've assisted the dreams of my Higher Power by killing and torturing the souls of the wicked, killing the homeless, beheading small children, and drinking the blood of the innocent... but that Shaun, was the biggest load of shit I've ever heard...
( ( ( Everyone just looks at Shawn Payne with a confused and disturbed look. He downs his glass of blood and leans back in his chair and let's out a sinister laugh as everything fades to black... ) ) )
.:Joseph Johnson's Living Room:.
(November 3, 2008) 8:15PM EST
( ( ( We open in Joseph Johnson’s living room again. Joseph is doing sit-ups on the floor while watching television. In the background we see a young woman, Joseph's manager/girlfriend Koryn, wearing light blue jean capris with the legs rolled up showing off her tanned calves and a baby blue and maroon soccer jersey that says "eatwell.gov.uk". She has brunette hair down to the middle of her back and chest in an attempt to hide her very large breasts. She has an amazing body, but for some reason tries to hide it. Normally, a girl with a body such as hers would be flaunting it all over the place. Anyway, she frantically searches through folders at the coffee table. Finally, stops and looks over at Joey. ) ) )
Koryn
Do you know where I put the flight tickets to Boston?
Joseph Johnson
You put them in the car because you knew you'd lose them.
Koryn
I did not think I was going to lose them.
Joseph Johnson
Ok, then why are you searching all over the house?
( ( ( Koryn looks at Joey, who in turn looks back at her. You can see they have a deep connection, but it looks somewhat strained. Joey continues doing sit-ups. He is really trying to get in the best shape he can in be in such a short time. His World Championship match is only a week away. Koryn slowly walks in front of the TV, trying to get his attention and succeeding. She takes a seat on the floor next to Joey, who stops with the crunches and sits up next to her. ) ) )
Koryn
Yeah. I'm actually more worried about you right now. You haven't been yourself lately. Is it the match or is it me?
Joseph Johnson
It's not you. You know how long it's been since I've held a World Championship? I'll tell you Koryn... almost six years. Six long years of torn meniscuses, broken shoulders, cracked sternums, a torn quadriceps, and countless other injuries. Not to mention all the long feuds I've been involved with over the last few years. But next Wednesday, all of that will finally be recognized when I earn the right to call myself the nMw World Champion. And what better place to win it in than the organization I originally constituted back in 2003? It all the chance to come full circle now, it's a destiny. And there's no better way to do it than with Explicit Content by my side. Finally, it's more than just Shaun and myself now.. which is actually a joke because Shaun never showed up.... Now we have Shawn Hardy as well and we're all looking to make it a clean sweep on Anarchy in the TD BankNorth Garden. First, Shaun Cabalar is going to teach the messiah of midgetness, Mr. Man the meaning of no mercy. And then later in the night, Shawn Hardy is going to teach the future "Perennial All-Pro Jobber" Dylan Dynamite Thompson that it's ok to be a jobber. Every business in the world needs people like him and Mr. Man to make the rest of us look even better. And then the big night cap. In the main event, the nMw will bare witness to one of the most pronounced wrestling clinics in our time. Jack the Ripper is going to find out exactly why they call me a transcendent of greatness. I haven't lost a wrestling match since 2004, yet I've always been denied my opportunities to raise my game and take it to the next level, but finally, Andy Bello has given me the one chance I've been longing for and I promise you and everybody else, when I step up to face the Big Bad Beastie, I'm not going to strike out. I'm going to drive it deep into right field. I'm going to run the circuit one final time and I'm going to take home plate as the first nMw World Heavyweight Champion.
Koryn So I take it you're going to give him no mercy, right? I mean, nMw after all.
Johnson I can't afford to give no mercy Koryn. Even if this guy turns out to be a total choke, I've been waiting for this for too long to give anything other than my best. It's like when Jeronimo humps the vacuum cleaner, you either dig hard or you don't dig at all.
Koryn Yup, Jeronimo's true love, the vacuum cleaner. Well, the vacuum cleaner and my boobs.
Johnson Ah yea, Jeronimo always had a way with woman didn't he? Did you hear he lost his virginity last night?
Koryn Oh really, is that what all that yelling was last night?
Johnson Jeronimo make a girl scream? Not a chance. That was Shawn Payne trying to resurrect his dead parents so he can kill them again.
Koryn Well, I'm sure the two of them would fit in with Mr. Man and DDT very well.
( ( ( Koryn gently rests her head on Joey's shoulder. The two of them continue to watch television without saying anything before Joey breaks the silence. ) ) )
Koryn So, you know, as your manager, if you need anything I can provide it. Whether it be long lost match tapes of this guy, scouting reports, anything.
Koryn Yup, anything for you Jo Jo.
Johnson I need sex, how about that? Can you do that for once?
Koryn I think we should discuss this in private.
Johnson No ma’am, I need witnesses. We haven’t done that in months. You say yeah now, but come midnight you won’t want to because you say you’re too tired. It sounds like your stepping up or something, but I know that isn’t it. What women would ever cheat on Joseph Johnson? Oh my god… are you a lesbian?
Koryn Isn’t showering with you enough? I’m not a dog. You can’t just put me in a cage and expect me to bend over.
Johnson So you’re saying I should get a cage?
Koryn No, I’m saying you should let me do my job here.
Johnson Isn’t your job to please me? To do whatever I need you to do?
Johnson Oh ok. Reason number one, because I was the best you ever had…
Koryn That’s not what I meant!
( ( ( Joseph ignores her, not listening to a word she's saying he continues. ) ) )
Johnson Reason number two, because I was so good you owe it to me for giving you such a great experience. Reason number three, because doing Joey makes you cool and hip. It’s what all the cool kids are doing these days.
Koryn Way to set the mood Macho.
Johnson Reason number four, because you and I both know how much you’re gonna enjoy it. Reason number five, it will make you feel loved and attractive.
Koryn I am loved and attractive!
Johnson Attractive, yes… loved? Hey, what ever gets you through the night. Reason number seven… uh… six… because you love me and realize you desperately need Joey because he’s the only guy for you.
Koryn Oh, I don’t think so buddy.
Johnson Oh, I think you do. Reason number eight, like I said, you owe it to me after what I gave you the last time. Reason number second eight, because I forget number seven, because only a man like me can reach places deep in your "heart" and fill you with love as I fuck you senseless and watch that amazing set of boobs rock back and forth in gorgeous harmony.
Koryn Oh, Jo Jo, you're disgusting, I’m not even listening anymore.
Johnson Reason number nine, if you don't use it, you lose it. Reason number ten, it’s really not a big deal. We did it before, we’ll do it again, and why not do it now?
Koryn We did it before, we’ll do it again when we get married, but we won’t do it right now. Right now you need to worry about your debut.
Johnson Fine, fine, fine. I’ll just sick Jeronimo on you.
( ( ( A nervous, terrified look overcomes Koryn's face. She knows what awaits her from Jeronimo will be far worse than the effects of doing what Joseph is asking of her. ) ) )
Koryn You and me, 11:00, that good for you?
Johnson See what witnesses can do?
Koryn While all that is great, until 8:00PM I am officially your manager, not your shower buddy, so back to wrestling Jo Jo.
Johnson Only if you promise to stop calling me that.
Koryn I make no promises. But for now, let's just discuss this match you have on Anarchy.
Johnson Look, Koryn, I've watched every tape I could find on this guy. I saw his little scene with the psychiatrist, I've gone through my moves, I've strategized to the point where I'm more worried about over planning than I am anything else. I don't need to talk about it anymore.
Koryn Well, why don't you tell me then...
Johnson I could, but I won't. To be honest, it doesn't really matter. This guy can't wrestle, and no, he can't really talk either. He just reminds me of an old fashioned jackass that doesn't think the rules apply to him. And he thinks he's pretty funny now doesn't he? Complain about Andy forcing him to join the nMw while Andy is probably losing sleep over having the guy on the roster in the first place. You say Andy used unorthodoxed ideals to sign you? Really, what were they? All he did was contact me and give a typical sales pitch and I could tell just how great this place was going to be. I assume, if you thought he had to force you in, that you can't see future success, because if you did you wouldn't be spending your days at a freaking doctor's office complaining about naked Bellos, kitties, and milk duds. And then the doctor you go to, Brian... I guess the bigger the boobs the smaller the brain, did she honestly say your competition doesn't pose a threat? If your wrestling skills are anywhere near as bad as your promo skills, this is going to be the easiest championship in my life. I've seen your moves in the ring, your weak little drop toe holds, your pathetic backslides, your piece of trash bulldogs, and your shitty little Rip Off, which is what? A 'Complete Shot' with a different name... Go take a look at my moves, tiger bombs, exploder suplexes, gut busters, northern lights drivers... moves that actually hurt. Shit, look at everything I've created in that ring... the Viqualization, the Enervation, the Exclamation of Innovation, the Judgment Slam, the Lapse Revolution, the Pandemonium, the Final Destination, the Wrecognization, the Desensitizer, the Juris-fucking-diction. Meanwhile, you’re bringing flatliners and side effects to the dance. Geez man, maybe you should stop sexually assaulting doctors and hit the ring ya jackass.
Koryn Did you say big boobs make girls dumber?
Johnson Are you really going to do this? You know how I am when I talk about an opponent, that’s why the counselor told you to stop managing me! God, woman, even that counselor told you to spend more time on your back with me than spend time talking to me about wrestling!
Koryn I'll tell you what, how bout I lie down here on my back and you watch TV? That way you get me in the position you crave and I get what I really want, clothed time with you where you aren't pressuring me.
Johnson ... You're such a loser. No wonder you don't want to have sex.
Johnson A lack of sex is the only thing that keeps you from being a mindless slut.
Koryn Now maybe that's why I won't sleep with you. Ever think that maybe if you were nicer you'd get a piece of this? Let's just put the word "sex" into a box and keep that box locked until at the very earliest... hmmm... 11:00PM like we said earlier.
Johnson Does gold make you horny? I can give you jewelry.
Koryn Enough! Let's just talk about Ripper and his ugly bodyguard, Cyrus.
Johnson Let's not and say we did. Talking about them some more? That’s not even worth getting out of bed up for. Speaking of bed, let’s just turn the clocks forward to 11:00 and get out of here.
Koryn Oh no you don't Joey. We're going to sit here and talk about your match. Just because you think these guys are tools doesn’t mean you should let your guard down.
Johnson Ripper and Cyrus is a tool.
Koryn ARE, it’s plural, there are two of them.
Johnson Who cares? Not me. This is a bore.
Koryn So what? Do what you do, be the one bit of entertainment for this.
Johnson No way, I’m sick of that, these guys are more boring than the ticket day parade.
Koryn Hey, I like the parade.
Johnson I know, you make me go to it every stinking year and I still don’t get any sex out of you.
Koryn ... So why do you think thee guys are boring?
Johnson Please, can we not talk about Ripper and Cyrus. The one looks like he's wearing a golden cape and the other looks like, like, like I don’t even know he just seems like a freak. Not to mention they both look like they got smacked with the ugly stick.
Koryn So what are you saying?
Johnson I’m saying we should call Curtis Jackson and get him to reverse the process.
Koryn Hmmmm, I’m gonna get you a sandwich and some water… finish shrooming and I’ll be back in a minute.
( ( ( Koryn walks into the kitchen and starts to make Joey a sandwich. Joseph Johnson's housekeeper, Nina, walks up. Nina has been a part of Johnson's life since he was born. A close friend of his mother and deceased grandmother, Nina has always tried her absolute best to do what ever she can for Joey. With both of his parents now living in Europe, Nina is the only parental figure left in Johnson's life. ) ) )
Nina What are you doing girl?
Koryn Uh? Oh, hi Nina. I'm just making Joey a sandwich.
Nina Well, I can do that. Why don't you go watch TV with him and I'll make you both some dinner?
Koryn Thanks Nina. Maybe I'll actually be able to get him to focus on his match.
Nina Or maybe you can take him up to your bedroom and finally give him what he wants...?
Nina Well, I'm sorry dear, but I haven't heard you two at it in over two months and needless to say I'm worried about your relationship. Do you really think that boy is going to stay with you on commitment alone?
Koryn Nina, our sex life is none of your business.
Nina Well if it's none of my business why did the two of you put my bedroom right next to yours. I swear, for the longest time I couldn't sleep through the night, your moans of ecstasy were just too loud.
Nina Don't worry my dear, I've slept much better these past two months and I thank you for that. But even so, you can't keep him waiting like this or I worry I'm going to have to start taking care of a new girlfriend while you pack your bags.
Koryn That just isn't gonna happen Nina. I'm not going anywhere. Joey and I are fine.
Nina Oh I hope it stays that way, but I do think you're being ignorant here. Look my girl, I've known Joseph since the day he was born and I can honestly say you are the best thing that could've happened to him. In three years, you've done more for him than me or his parents ever did. Please, don't ruin it now, I can't bear to see him with another whore like that ex-wife of his.
Koryn I'm not Victoria. I love Joey, no matter what happens, I'm going to fight for us.
Nina Fight all you want, but sooner or later if you keep a man in need he's going to find it somewhere else.
Koryn Nina, did you ever think that I'm just not ready given what happened?
Nina I understand, I do. What happened to the two of you... it's the most painful thing a couple can go through. But sooner of later you have to let it go dear. You can't live in pain forever.
Koryn I know, Nina. It's just... God, it's too hard.
( ( ( Koryn looks as if she's about to cry. Nina quickly walks up to her and hugs her trying to console her. ) ) )
Nina You must be strong my dear. I know you're hurting, but just hang in there. Things will get better. Now go on, talk to Joey. Oh, and here, can you take him this?
( ( ( Nina grabs a glass and fills it with water for Joey. She hands it to Koryn, pats her on her shoulder and then starts dinner. Joey, meanwhile, continues to watch television. With the game now at halftime he starts channel surfing. Koryn comes back in, hiding all of her emotion from her talk with Nina and hands the glass to Joey. ) ) )
Koryn So Nina's making us dinner.
Koryn What for? Because we haven't eaten in hours and because you're going crazy...
Koryn You haven't done any research on your opponents yet, it's like you don't even care now. And not to mention you're starting to say some really weird shit.
Johnson Yes, I have done research, I just don't want to share it. And hmmm, maybe I don't care? These guys aren't even Explicit Content material.
( ( ( Koryn, already upset after her talk with Nina, has had enough of Joey's less than worried and uncaring attitude and decides it's time to tell him how it is. ) ) )
Koryn Listen up superstar, I know you think you’re better than all these people are and truthfully you are, but not one wrestler in that locker room has any faith in you. You’ve been out for three years, none of these people have heard of you. You’ve said it yourself! So smarten up and realize it already, you can’t become a champion based on your name anymore, you have to actually prove it to people that you deserve to be here!
Koryn I know. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to yell.
Johnson Oh, no. I wasn’t talking to you. There’s this car chase on TV right now and I think he just hit my grandma.
Koryn What?! Are you serious?
( ( ( Joseph peers into the television, carefully scrutinizing the car chase video. ) ) )
Johnson Nah, it was just some old hag. Actually, now that I think about it, both of my grandmas died over ten years ago... You were saying?
( ( ( Koryn gives up. She realizes there is no way she can make Joey care about his match. He's spent the past month training for his return and now feels discouraged by facing such a weak opponent after all the hard work he's put into returning. Koryn, finally, throws her hands up in the air and then leans back on the sofa with a look of anger on her face. Joey, finally realizing her disappointment, climbs up onto the sofa and lies there with her. As the two finally lay there together, watching television, the image fades to black. ) ) )
.:Joseph Johnson's Living Room:.
(November 3, 2008) 9:55PM EST
( ( ( We reopen with Joseph Johnson and Koryn sitting on a sofa in their living room. Nina is in the background, pretending to clean the dining room as she eavesdrops in on their conversation. It's a quiet day in the Johnson house right now. Joey is flipping channels and Koryn is flipping through magazines, wishing Joey would pick a channel. Johnson eventually gives up and turns the TV off and just sits there with his arms crossed pissed off that there's nothing good on because the Washington Redskins are an absolute snooze fest from whistle to whistle. Koryn, noticing the television is finally off, breaks the silence. ) ) )
Koryn So, are you ready for your big night?
Johnson I was born ready to do many things, this is no different. But you know what would make me sleep easier the night before?
Koryn We're not having sex.
Johnson How did you know that's where I was going?
Koryn Are you calling me stupid here or what?
Johnson No, I'm... I'm asking how you knew.
Koryn Because you're a broken record. I can't even open my mouth without you bringing it up. And no, it's not just because I don't want to have sex, it's because you can't afford to waste your energy just one night before you have to get in the ring with a borderline jobber and with his homicidal maniac on the outside.
Johnson Homicidal spermicidal, what's the difference?
Koryn Uh, one creates life and the other takes it?
Johnson That is a great point... Wait, no it's not, spermicide kills sperm, how the hell does that create life?
Koryn Oops, you're right. Anyway, it doesn't matter. The one's still a loser and the bodyguard's still a crippler.
Johnson Be nice, he's just a really ugly, delirious, tortured soul. He can't help himself. He's like a line of ants in an inferno, he just keeps walking into the fire and burning to death over and over again.
Koryn Ok... he's not dead, you know that right?
Johnson Will you stop being so literal!
Koryn Ok, ok, ok. I just think you're ignoring the issue here.
Johnson I'm not ignoring anything. I heard what he has to say and I couldn't care less. If I ran away scared do you really think I'd be leader of the fiercest faction in all of wrestling. Do you really think I'd have won 102 out of 115 matches? You think I woulda won twenty championships if I was cuddling under my blankie scared shitless?
Koryn I know, what you're saying is true. But even so Jo Jo, I really think you should put some more focus into this guy. I mean, I doubt he's going to care about the rules, and with his bodyguard out there too, things could get rough. Not to mention what he did to that poor woman.
Johnson So he sexually assaulted a doctor, I don't care if he put on a hockey mask and macheted her to death.
Koryn Well he's not Jason....
Johnson Then why would I be afraid of him? Chucky kissed a woman too, was I afraid of him?
Johnson That little red headed doll!
Koryn I think that was a movie too...
Johnson Ah who gives a shit?! Tomato, tomahto!
Johnson Ok? How can I be ok?! That stupid doll got more action out of his girl than I do!
Koryn His girl? It was a movie! It was two little dolls rolling around on the floor and you're comparing that to us?! What in the name of God is wrong with you?!
Johnson That was unfair, you're right. I did a lot more with that hott body of yours than roll around on the floor.
( ( ( Koryn quickly crosses her arms in an attempt to hide her large breasts and just stares at Joey angrily. ) ) )
Koryn You know I hate it when you say things like that.
Johnson You are so subconscious it's pitiful. A girl with your looks should be posing for magazines.
Koryn Yuck, I don't want some fat, disgusting, hairy guy wanking off to pictures of me!
Johnson Hey, leave Bill Barnhart out of this!
Johnson Ah, never mind, he was a fat hairy guy from AWA. But you ruined it. You ruin all of my jokes! I should just give you to Ripper, that way he can assault you too...
Koryn Oh God, he's disgusting. How can someone that ugly do that to another human being, let alone a woman just trying to do her job.
Johnson Well, he's obviously sexually frustrated, much like myself, but if I were you I wouldn't worry.
Koryn Awwww, are you gonna protect me?
Johnson No... I was just thinking... even if he tried to rape you he wouldn't know what to do with you, it would take the jaws of life to part those thighs.
Johnson What?! Fuck your boyfriend for once!
Koryn I'm not having this conversation again.
Johnson I don't get you. I'm a sex God. The Greeks built me a Goddamn statue.
Johnson Well they're planning on it!
Johnson Well they should!
Koryn ...Back to Ripper...
Johnson No way hosay. I don't wanna discuss such a thing. That golden hood wearing tool is as stupid as Jason, as ugly as Freddy, and more annoying than Erkle.
Koryn Uh, Erkle? He doesn't seem to fit that group...
Johnson That's not the Goddamn point!
( ( ( Koryn is shocked and jumps a little as she sits there. She puts her hands on the sofa and backs away a little bit, sensing Johnson is getting angry at her constantly shooting down his words. ) ) )
Koryn I'm sorry. You don't need to get testy...
Johnson Oh great, testy. Why don't you just rub it in that you haven't touched me in months!
( ( ( Koryn is stunned, she has no clue what to say to Johnson so she just sits there and looks at him, waiting for him to say something. ) ) )
Johnson You... you, you make me very tense woman!
Koryn I'm sorry? What do you want me to do?
Johnson You're such a Goddamn tease!
( ( ( Johnson is about to snap back at her, but takes a second to look at her and is taken aback. Just as she said, Koryn really is not a tease. She never talks in a way that teases Johnson and she definitely doesn't dress as a tease. For a girl with all natural 34DD breasts, she tries very hard to hide them and almost never shows any cleavage. Not to mention you rarely see her in a skirt despite the fact that she actually has very nicely shaped tanned legs. Even though he knows he's wrong about calling her a tease, he can't just let her off that easily. ) ) )
Johnson You're right, to be fair you actually try very hard to hide those huge boobs of yours... what the fuck is up with that?!"
Koryn Why do you have a problem with everything I do?!
Johnson Because I have to suffer from it all!
Koryn No, you don't! Go take an f-ing Viagra or something! Chill out!
Johnson Viagra?! Do you want me to fucking die?! I'm horny enough as it is!
Koryn I'm sorry... I'm sorry... God, I just can't think when you yell at me!
Johnson Yelling?! Who the fuck's yelling!? I'm not yelling!
Koryn Yes, you are! Knock it off!
Johnson What do you expect?! I'm very tense! You don't give me shit, it stresses me the fuck out!
Koryn I don't give you shit?! Here, have a freaking sandwich!
( ( ( Koryn takes her sandwich and throws it at Johnson, scattering ham, salami, and cheese everywhere. Joey looks around and then picks up some salami off the floor and eats it. ) ) )
Johnson You know that's not what I'm talking about!
Koryn I don't care! Give me space and I'll come to you! You're like a Goddamn dog humping my leg with that ugly pink thing hanging out!
( ( ( Johnson's expression completely changes. He smiles and can't help but stare into Koryn's brown eyes. ) ) )
Johnson Are you getting turned on?
Johnson What the fuck's wrong with you!?
Johnson Nope, that's it, you're going to the doctor.
Koryn I don't need a fucking doctor!
Johnson Ahhhhhh! You swore at me?! Why would you do that?!
Koryn Because you're driving me nuts!
Johnson There you go again! Stop fucking teasing me!
Koryn I'm not teasing you! You're just... you're... I don't even know what to call you! You're obsessed!
Nina Would you two just take this to the bedroom already?!
Koryn Shut up Nina! ... Wait, is that what this was all about? All this stupid yelling just to get me so tensed out that I would cave in to your every demand?!
Koryn You son of a bitch. You think our bed is cold? Have fun sleeping on the sofa with Jeronimo and Churchill tonight!
Johnson But baby, I don't want Jeronimo to hump our puppy in his sleep...
Koryn But baby nothing. Why do you think it is so wrong to have morals?!
Johnson Because we already had sex! It's not like you're a Goddamn virgin!
Koryn I had a life altering moment! Deal with it!
Johnson Life altering?! You think it didn't affect me too?!
Koryn No, of course it affected you, but you never once have asked me how I feel or how I'm dealing with it, you just keep on trying to satisfy your own Goddamn needs!
Johnson I'm... I'm sorry...
Koryn I don't care! I can't deal with this right now. I'm, I'm going to bed! Please, just give me space.
( ( ( Koryn quickly grabs her cell phone and runs upstairs to their bedroom slamming the door behind her. Nina swiftly walks up to Joey and smacks him across the back of the head. ) ) )
Nina Every time I always take your side honey, you know that. You're like a son to me Joe, but I can't defend you this time. When you were growing up, what did your mother and I teach you? We raised you into a caring, loving, compassionate person Joey, but that's not how you're acting. After all that poor girl has been through, you couldn't even ask her how she felt? What, did you just think it was no big deal to her?
Johnson It was Shaun's fault, he's a bad influence on me.
Nina You hold your tongue right there boy!
Johnson Hold my tongue? What are you? 75?
Nina I'm 73 now leave Nina out of this mess! Why the hell didn't you consider Koryn's feelings in all of this?! And don't you dare give me no talk of it being Shaun's fault, ya hear?!
Johnson Fine... I don't know... I guess I never noticed or never thought to ask... it's not like I wasn't dealing with it too...
Nina I know my baby, but still, you love this girl right?
Johnson I dunno, I guess.
( ( ( Nina smacks him across the face again, nearly slashing his face open with her ring. ) ) )
Nina Don't kid yourself you love that girl.
Johnson Well ya didn't have to smack me for it.
Nina But it's the only way you'll learn anymore.
Johnson Fine, but next time can you take your ring off? God, that thing hurts something awful.
Nina Ha! You're such a charming boy, pretending I hurt you.
Johnson Ok... geez, I'm sorry Nina
Johnson Fine, I'm sorry I yelled at you Miss Nina.
Nina Such a good boy. Now go Joey, go after her.
Johnson But she said she needed space...
Nina What are you stupid? I know we raised you better than that. Now go, talk to her. It's what she wants. And once you do that, let me know how she takes it, just so I know whether or not I have to sleep with ear plugs tonight.
Johnson But she said she wanted space!
Nina She just yelled at you for not asking her how she was dealing with it! Does she need to spell it out for you boy?!
Johnson Ok, ok, I'm going!
Nina Good! Now give Miss Nina a kiss, Jo Jo.
( ( ( Johnson just stares at her confused. There's no way he would kiss such an old woman, even on the cheek. ) ) )
( ( ( Johnson quickly rushes upstairs and starts knocking on his bedroom door, but Koryn refuses to open it... ) ) )
.:Epilogue:.
(November 3, 2008) 11:35PM EST
[-\\-
A tragedy is a dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with a serious or somber theme, typically that of a great person destined through a flaw of character or conflict with some overpowering force, as fate or society, to downfall or destruction. But what of a real life tragedy? The Titanic? 9/11? The South Pacific Tsunami? The Chinese Earthquake? None of these are limited to a piece of paper, none of these are just purely composition. These are the real tragedies. But what about more personal tragedies that effect far fewer people, but shape the lives of these few just as sharply? Not every tragedy will change a nation, but what of a car accident? A murder? A miscarriage? Or just any death in general? Just any casualty in general can be regarded as a tragedy. But what of our hero, Joseph Johnson, and his beautiful girlfriend, Koryn? Is this a casualty or a tragedy in their lives? Could it be both? Two lives changed forever by the unfortunate events of months prior, and it's poignant, lachrymose effects still lingering to this date. Where does it all go from here? Can a World Championship change the very course that this couple currently sits on? A course of disarray and despair, can that be changed to a course of hope and alleviation? Only time will tell, but it is safe to say that in these troubling times, this couple is living in a tragedy of tragedies, and if they can't live together and fight this, all that's left for them to do is to quite simply and harrowingly, die alone. Because you never know where the next victim will lie in this epidemic of tragedy, in this... Multitude of Casualties...
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:. End Epilogue .:
.::. End "A Multitude of Casualties" .::.
