A Fiery Persona
(FADE IN: A caption at the bottom of the screen reads "1/22/03." Security escorts Jared Justice out of the Van Andel Arena and slams the door in his face as he tries to re-enter. "Firestarter (Empirion Mix)" by the Prodigy plays in the background. Jared Justice bangs his fists frantically on the door. He then stops abruptly and starts to think to himself. He looks at the ground and sees some debris, rags and remnants from a cardboard box. He gathers them up and devises some kind of torch which he ignites with his lighter.)
JARED JUSTICE: GLCW, I have been sent here on a mission. Since you won't let me at Michael Manson....let's just say that perhaps more drastic measures are needed.
(Jared holds his torch against the backdoor to the arena and the door catches fire. A moment later, a sprinkler located directly above the door turns on. Justice, his torch, and the door become drenched and the fire is extinguished.)
JARED JUSTICE: (Groans) What does everyone always have to be so safety conscience???? Fine, I'm leaving for now!!!
(Jared collects himself and his things and walks off in a huff.)
(FADE OUT)
(FADE IN: A caption at the bottom reads "1/23/03." Jared Justice is seen lying on a bed presumbly in a hotel somewhere in Grand Rapids, MI. The phone rings. Justice picks it up.)
JARED JUSTICE: Hello??? (PAUSE) Yes. (PAUSE) Despite my actions last night, you want me to wrestle as part of the GLCW??? (PAUSE) I really have no interest in returning to active competition. (PAUSE) LISTEN, I have been paid a boatload of money to make Michael Manson into a human bonfire. Frankly, nothing would please me more!! OH...If I do things your way, I can have Michael Manson all to myself?? NO HOLD BARRED? Even fire will be legal? You'll even match Karen's money. (PAUSE) Alright, send me the contract. (PAUSE) Ok, I'll be there shortly.
(Jared hangs up the phone. Jared reaches for his leather jacket and the phone rings again.)
JARED JUSTICE: Yes?? (PAUSE) Oh, hi Alina. (Alina Justice is Jared's sister.) You saw me last night on Massive Assault? (PAUSE) Listen, don't worry...I haven't had a relapse...I've been taking my medication regularly.
(Jared reaches into his pocket and produces a prescription medicine bottle. He tosses it in the wastepaper basket.)
JARED JUSTICE: I was a little heated last night....but it was...errr, just an act!! YEAH!!! Mikey and I are really good friends. Yeah, I went out for beers with him and Maelly after we shot that. (PAUSE) So, don't worry. (PAUSE) No, you don't need to come to Grand Rapids. (PAUSE) Just stay in Boston, ok? (PAUSE) No, don't watch the GLCW anymore. (PAUSE) Yes, I will be working with them, but I don't want you to get worried by what you may see. (PAUSE) Come on, just remember what everyone always says, "Wrestling is fake!!" (PAUSE) Remember all the fun we had with Lindsay and Dark Angel?? It's going to be like that again....ok??? (PAUSE) Ok, love you!!!
(Jared hangs up.)
JARED JUSTICE: What won't be fake will be Manson becoming a human bonfire!!!
(Jared laughs to himself.)
(CUT TO: Jared walking into the GLCW Headquarters. He's greeted by a petite brunette sitting behind a counter.)
RECEPTIONIST: Hello, may I help you?
JARED JUSTICE: Yes, I'm Jared Justice...
(The receptionist quickly cuts him off. She hands him a huge ream of paper.)
RECEPTIONIST: Oh, I've been expecting you. Sign this.
JARED JUSTICE: What's this?
RECEPTIONIST: It's your GLCW Contract.
JARED JUSTICE: Can I read it first?
RECEPTIONIST: You can read it later, it's just all a bunch of legalese anyway....probably won't make much sense anyway.
JARED JUSTICE: You're right.
(He signs the contract and hands it back to her.)
RECEPTIONIST: Ok, here are your plane tickets to Hammond, Indiana....you're first opponent will be Angel Castillo...
JARED JUSTICE: Angel Castillo??? Who?? What about Michael Manson?? King Krusher promised me no holds barred....even fire will be legal!!
RECEPTIONIST: Right, well if you refer to Page 249, Section 92, Paragraph 14, Line 5...."All matches are set up by the GLCW Management. By signing this document, you are agreeing to wrestle whomever the GLCW Management assigns you to wrestle. Failure to do so will result in a breach...." Good luck in your match....GOOD DAY.
JARED JUSTICE: But!!!
RECEPTIONIST: Good day.
JARED JUSTICE: But!!!
RECEPTIONIST: Your plane leaves in an hour....Good Day.
(The receptionist gives him a cheesy smile. He leaves in frustration.)
(FADE OUT)