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Note: All three chapters are phone conversations.

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"So, does our agreement still stand?"

"Are you doubting me?"

"Well, I wasn't expecting Roman's victory to be snatched away at the last minute."

"Well, I wasn't expecting to be told to cash in. Poor Roman, that sucks so badly. All that work and grief for nothing. I know his family was so excited." Seth said with a sigh. "How's he taking it?"

"He's trying to be positive about it, but he's hurt and angry. They didn't have to screw him over in front of seventy-six thousand people, not to mention all the people there that weren't part of the Anoa'i family," Dean said, tiredly.

"I tried, Dean, I really did. I at least wanted him to get the win that he'd signed-up for before cashing in, at least make all the crap he's been getting worth it."

"I know, and Roman does too. You didn't answer my question, though."

"I can't believe you're doubting me."

"Are you saying that with a straight face? Seriously?"

"Touché. Yes, the agreement still stands, Mister Paranoid. I may have been told to cash in, but I went out there on my own and Roman and Brock both kicked my butt. Besides, as much as it kills me to admit it, you were right; I made my name by kicking ass, not kissing it."

"All I needed to hear. So, Champ, any ideas of what we're going to do now that you're The Man?"

"You just wanted me to admit that you were right, you asshole. I've got a few ideas. Stephanie and Hunter are going to go back to Stamford after RAW tomorrow and they're leaving Kane in charge. Which means that they won't be around to smooth things over."

"Perfect timing then. Okay, so we agreed that Kane was the weakest link, right?"

"Yeah. Taker cornered him after his match with Wyatt. I'm not sure what he said, but Kane's been pissed off ever since." Kane's angry face after his talk with his brother had put a real damper on the after party.

"Okay, what's Kane's biggest weakness?"

Seth thought for a long time, "I think it would be that he thinks he doesn't get enough respect as compared to Taker. I mean, we both heard the crowd reaction when Taker accepted Wyatt's challenge and the sonofabitch wasn't even in the building." He thought some more, "I think I've got an idea.

"Oh? Do tell."

"Well, the fan's griping about Kane being a corporate puppet have really been getting to him lately. Maybe if I play on that, really act like the classic heel champion, I'll get him to snap."

"If anyone can do it, it's you, Seth."

"I'm going to take that as a compliment, even though I'm not sure you meant it that way."

"Take it any way you want." Dean yawned.

"I'll let you go," Seth said, smothering his own yawn.

"Okay, talk to you tomorrow."

TBC