THE DREAM AND THE NIGHTMARE

THE DREAM AND THE NIGHTMARE

Written By: Court

Characters: Cody Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes, Dusty Rhodes, Cole Rhodes

Everyone knows of Dusty Rhodes World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer the best talker in Sports-Entertainment History. Dusty is a legend in this business and you have most likely heard of his sons Cody Rhodes and Dustin "Goldust" Rhodes. Cody is just beginning his career but Dustin has had a storied career whether you know him as Goldust or even Black Reign he has had a pretty good career for himself. Although the Rhodes do not have a picture perfect life…not at all quite frankly and this is where our story begins..

Chapter 1: Dustin What the…Who the?!

Cody Rhodes sat outside on the stoop in a pair of blue dungaree shorts and a white tee-shirt with a backward basball fitted hat on. Cody sat the sun blazing down on him in the spring weather and he sighed as he listened to what was going on in the background his brother Dustin yelling...again. Cody didn't know Dustin very well since he lived with his father when he was young and Dustin had already moved out and lost most contact with Dusty. Cody stood up and took his hat off running his hands through his hair he then put his hat back on as he walked in. Dustin was yelling at what seemed like no one since it was only he and Cody in the house well to Cody's knowledge. Cody walked in and as Dustin saw him he stopped.

Dustin Rhodes: "Cody what do you want? I told you to get out!"

Cody Rhodes: "Dustin, shut up man this whole act is getting old you don't own me now shut the hell up stop yelling no one cares"

Just as Cody said this he could hear crying he looked shocked and walked over to where Dustin was to see a little boy about 6 years old sitting on the steps near the kitchen crying. Cody looked up at his brother and was shocked to see Dustin about to punch him. Cody ducked and then began to yell.

Cody Rhodes: "Dustin who is this?"

Dustin Rhodes: "My Son dumbass"

Cody Rhodes: "Your son!?..Your Son!? You have a son Dustin this kid is not safe he's coming with me"

Cody then walked over to the steps and sat next to the little boy and smiled as the boy stopped crying. Cody then whispered something into the little boy's ear and just as he did the kid ran up the steps quickly leaving Dustin and Cody alone.

Cody Rhodes: "Look are you ok now?'

Dustin Rhodes: "Yeah I'm fine just..you know"

Cody Rhodes: "Have a drink of water man sit down we gotta talk"

Dustin then wiped the sweat dripping from his forehead and sat down he was in a pair of blue jeans but didn't have a shirt on as he sat down at the table and Cody walked over to the refrigerator and grabbed him a bottle of water and tossed it to him. Cody then sat down next to his brother who now had tears running down his face just as Cody went to speak Dustin cut him off.

Dustin Rhodes: "Cody I'm sorry I never told you about Cole"

Cody Rhodes: "Cole is that his name?"

Dustin Rhodes: "Yeah I mean his Mom just died a few days ago so I got him now"

Cody Rhodes: "Dustin we both know that you cannot handle a kid your freaking temper the kid will be split in half by tomorrow let me take him"

Cody couldn't believe what just came out of his mouth he was 22 a single guy trying to balance friends and a wrestling career and he just offered to take a kid…wow. Cody smirked though a kid could be fun but he would have to come on the road. As Cody was in his own world Dustin spoke breaking up Cody he shook his head as his brother spoke.

Dustin Rhodes: "Cody man you would do that for me?"

Cody Rhodes: "Yeah man sure I'm great with kids"

Dustin then broke down he started to cry now Cody was confused he barely knew Dustin they had only begin talking a few months ago once he and his father straightened everything out. Cody now had no idea what to do and before he could think he had a little 6 year old kid stood at his side. Cody then went to talk to Dustin but stopped and looked down to Cole instead.

Cody Rhodes: "Hey Cole I think your going to come live with me you see your Daddy erm-…Your Daddy is sick right now so do you want to come live with me I'm Cody…you can call me Uncle Cody or hey Dad sounds good."

A huge grin appeared on the little boy's face as he nodded Cody then smirked and looked over to Dustin who was still sobbing Cody then looked back to Cole.

Cody Rhodes: "Cole why don't you go pack up your stuff you'll come live with me in Georgia."

Cole then nodded his head once more and ran back upstairs and Cody finally looked to Dustin and stood and went over to his brother and put his hand on his shoulder. Cody then knelt down and said something into Dustin's ear this made Dustin look up and both men smiled. Cody then stood up as did Dustin and they both hugged after a few seconds Dustin spoke while wiping the remaining tears off his face.

Dustin Rhodes: "Cody I appreciate this bro I do man a lot I will try and get help but …I don't know man you and Cole could be together for a long time. Are you sure your schedule will permit this?"

Cody Rhodes: "Yeah man I'll make time don't worry just go say goodbye to the kid alright"

Dustin then hugged Cody once more and made his way up the steps as he did Cody yelled out.

Cody Rhodes: "Tell him to meet me in the car!"

Cody then smiled as he made his way out of Dustin's home which was in North Carolina not far from Georgia. Cody smirked as he walked through the driveway making his way to the car. Cody opened the driver side door and hopped in sliding his hat to the front to keep the sun out of his eye's. Cody then laid his head back on the head rest as he smiled bright. Wow a kid nice work Cody now what? You can't bring him to every show? Maybe Dusty will take him yeah right? He's yours now nice going smooth talking Code. Cody sighed as he looked over to the door as Dustin stood there and Cole had 2 bags with him. Cody hopped out and opened the trunk and grabbed Cole's bag's and threw them in then shut the trunk. Cody then hopped back into the front seat and Cole was sitting in the back Cody looked back and smiled as did Cole who was missing his front tooth. Cody laughed as he pulled out of the driveway as Dustin stood at the door watching them pull away.