Title: Lost Soul

Summary: Scott Hall hits rock bottom after his weekend from hell. He starts thinking he's beyond saving, but sometimes things or people make it happen.

Warnings: Some bad language, drug references.

Notes/Spoilers: I am not sure where this is going exactly, I will see how I go along, it is a work in progress. It might suck!!!!

Characters: Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, and possibly a brief appearance from Shawn and Hunter. .

Chapter One

Scott Hall realized that this had been one of the worst weekends in his life so far. It all started out good, being invited to the Iron Sheik's roast on Saturday, if only he hadn't have drunk so much. He ended up being escorted out after defending Owen Hart, and having a war of words with King Kong Bundy. He then had yet another run in with the police at a bar, after being involved in an altercation with some women. Now there were loads of people angry with him, Kevin wasn't taking his calls again, and his manager wasn't best pleased. His Myspace page was filled with attacks on his alcohol abuse and other problems. Why couldn't people just leave him alone ? He wished he had someone that understood him, cared about him, and he could relate to and talk to. Whilst in that train of thought his cell phone rang, it was his manager, Rico Casanova.

"Hello?"

"Hi Scott it's me, how ya doin?"

"Top of the world, man, what do you expect? I do the right thing and everyone attacks me for it!"

"No need to get defensive Scott, I'm just asking, you were drunk remember?"

"Yeah, well tell me one person that wasn't drunk at that roast for the Sheik. I thought you were on my side."

"I am on your side Scott, but I'm still not happy with you. You are never gonna get work if you keep behaving like this, I'm only looking out for you."

"Yeah well I'm big and bad enough to do it myself man, what did you call me for anyway?"

"I called you to tell you that my cousin is coming down here to Sanford for a couple of weeks before she starts her new job in Melbourne, Florida. I haven't seen her in 2 years, and I want to catch up with her. I'll meet you tonight after she goes home. We need to discuss our future plans."

"Alright man, I hear ya. Sheik's all over the internet talking bad about me to anyone that will listen.

"I'm well aware of Scott, that's why we need to meet and discuss things. I'll meet you at my house at around 8pm ok?

"Yeah ok Rico I'll see you there man. Bye"

"Bye Scott."

Chapter Two

Scott opened his eyes and groaned. He had had a lot to drink again, and he was hoping those pills had helped him sleep it off. But as he woke up, he realized he wasn't at home. Confusion set in as he looked around as to what was obviously a hospital room.

"Hello?! Is anyone here? Nurse!! Help!"

The nurse entered the room and could see Scott was in quite a state.

"Just stay calm Mr. Hall, you've had a rough night, but it's ok now."

"Wha…why am I here? What's happened?"

"You are at Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford. You were brought in last night. I will go and get the doctor for you, he can explain what's happened, just stay calm and try to get some more rest."

"Why can't you tell me what's happened? Don't go, I need to know what's happened!"

The nurse could clearly see Scott wasn't going to calm down, he needed comfort and reassurance. She hadn't had many dealings with overdoses, but she remained professional and concerned for his well being.

"You were brought in last night, you appeared unconscious. Your friend brought you in, he was worried because he had found you unresponsive. But you will be fine, I will go and get the doctor for you, he can explain more about what's happened. I won't be long I promise." She put her hand on his arm to reassure him, and he looked at her with panic in his eyes.

"What's your name?" he asked.

"My name? It's Laura."

"Thanks Laura. You're very good at your job. I will see the doctor, but only if you stay in the room while he talks to me, is that ok?"

She smiled. "Yes of course, just let me go and see where he is ok?"

"Ok thank you."

Laura smiled at Scott and left the room. She tried not to get too involved with patients, but she couldn't help thinking how charming and polite Scott was. It could be an act for all she knew. Right now she needed to find the doctor so he could speak to Scott. She saw Dr. Harrison just at the end of the corridor.

"Dr. Harrison?"

The handsome doctor smiled "Yes, Laura what can I do for you?"

"Um, Mr. Hall is awake now, he'd like to speak to you. Would you mind talking to him about what brought him here? He doesn't remember anything about it."

"Of course, and he remembers nothing?"

"No doctor I'm afraid not. He's very confused and disorientated. But I did manage to calm him down a little. He seems a bit more relaxed now."

"Ok then, that's fine. I will speak to him now."

"He did request that I be in the room when you speak to him."

"Oh? Why's that?"

"I'm not sure, I assume it's because maybe he wants to have someone else in there when you speak to him.

"Ok that's fine. Let's talk to Mr. Hall then!"

Dr. Harrison entered the room with Laura in tow, as Scott struggled to sit up in the bed to talk to the doctor.

"Just lie down Mr. Hall, there's no need to sit up. Just relax now. I understand that you have no memory of what's happened? How are you feeling now?"

"Well Doc, I feel quite sleepy, groggy, and very dizzy. Last thing I remember I took a couple of pills to help me sleep. I then woke up and I was in a hospital room! I don't understand what's happened."

"Mr. Hall your friend brought you in because he found you at home unresponsive. Naturally he was worried about your well being. We did run some tests and found traces of alcohol in your system. Did you have a drink before you took the pills?"

Scott sighed. "Yes I had a few."

The doctor shook his head. "Mr. Hall you do realize that you could have died. You should never mix sleeping pills and alcohol. We did other tests and you seem to be fine. I'd like to keep you one more night for observation. After that, you are free to go home. Please think about what I said. Laura will be at the nurses station if you need anything at all. And I will come and see you again in the morning, but if you need to see me again before that, inform Laura and I will come and speak to you again."

Scott remained silent, and quite embarrassed, as the doctor left the room.

Laura looked at Scott and felt so bad for him, but also angry that he did something like that. "Try to get some sleep Scott, at least you are okay now. Just focus on getting some sleep and you can go home tomorrow. I'm here if you need me ok? Just ring the button for the nurse." She smiled at him.

Scott couldn't take his eyes off Laura. She had been so lovely to him since he woke up. "Thank you Laura, you are an angel. I don't know what I'd do without you." He smiled at her and touched her arm.

Laura smiled and left the room. At least now he would sleep!!!!

Chapter 3

This is basically a description chapter, with the thoughts in Scott's mind. Just trying to give you an idea of his thinking. It's really crap!

Scott was definitely glad to be home. He had been so shocked to wake up and find himself in a hospital bed. How had it come to this? He was well aware of his drinking issues, but he also realized he couldn't stop. The cold hard truth of that very thought brought tears to his eyes. Scott had always considered himself a decent human being, but when he was drinking he was capable of so many embarrassing things. Now at the age of 50, he was divorced, his ex wife hated his very existence, and she was trying to keep the children away from him. He loved his children with all his heart, and he worried about them every day. He had tried so many times to go straight, to do the right thing but every single time he had setbacks, things that drove him to drink again and again. As his mind processed all this, he couldn't help but think of Laura, who treated him with such kindness and patience. Scott knew she was just doing her job, but there was something very real about her. Not many people were kind and patient with him these days, and he really appreciated the kindness she had shown him in the hospital. He often thought of what would have happened if he' married someone totally different to Dana. Would he have continued to drink himself oblivious to all his problems? Would he have even had those problems to begin with if he had been with someone else? Why didn't he ask these questions years ago before he ruined everything and hurt everyone that got close to him? His mind turned again to Laura. Man he couldn't stop thinking about her today!!! How had a nurse gotten to him in such a short time? He missed his friends. Kevin wasn't around anymore, he was busy with TNA and he rarely spoke to Shawn anymore, cause Shawn was still a main event star in WWE. Rico, his manager/friend, was always there, but it wasn't the same. He needed a constant stability in his life, something that he hadn't had in many many years. Scott finally admitted to himself that he was lonely. Lonely, desperate, and on the verge of quitting. But right now, his body was screaming for sleep. There would be time for thinking later.