"So you're officially enemies with Phil?"

Jasmine answered Bryan's question with a shrug as she made her way into the arena with him. They were having a house show tonight and she needed to get the schedule together before the fans started filing in.

"You're not getting away with just a shrug, young lady." Bryan said, "I need to know if I have to come save Phil if he ever crosses your path."

She looked at Bryan, "Save him? I thought you're on my side, Bry."

"I am. But, everyone knows what you're like when you're angry and I would say Phil needs my protection if that happens." Bryan said

Jasmine chuckled a little, "True that."

"So? Are you officially enemies with him?" Bryan asked

Jasmine shook her head, "Nope. He's lucky I am a forgiving person."

Bryan laughed just as they walked up to Glenn and Celeste who were already seated in the makeshift cafeteria while waiting for them to catch up.

"Did you solve your inner mystery?" Glenn asked Bryan
"Yup." Bryan replied
"And she said 'no', right?" Glenn said

Bryan nodded.

"Told you smiley isn't the sort who holds grudges." Glenn said, "You owe me 10 bucks."

Jasmine looked at the two guys, "Guys… I'm hurt. My answer should have been worth more than 10 bucks!"

The boys and Celeste all laughed at Jasmine's reply just as several other wrestlers started coming in.

"Okay, I'll see you guys later. Gotta meet with Eli and the others." Jasmine said

She reached over to take the donut from Celeste's plate before putting it in her mouth.

"Hey!" Celeste said

Jasmine gave her a sheepish grin before walking away as she slowly ate her donut.


She met up with the other executive producers and Eli, the director, and they huddled around the barricades by the ring.

"So, this is pretty much like a live recording except without the cameras." Eli said
"It's strange that they got us to do house shows now…" Matthew, an executive producer said

Jasmine shrugged, "It's good, right?"

Caroline, a female producer sighed, "I miss my few days off in a week…"

Everyone laughed and just as they were going through another segment, Jasmine caught sight of Phil, who was talking to a production assistant by the corner. Seeing him, she quickly dodged behind Caroline and Matthew.

"What's wrong?" Caroline asked, turning her head a little to look at Jasmine who was behind her.
"Punk… Phil." Jasmine replied

Caroline along with the others looked around and eventually spotted Phil, who was walking out of the arena on crutches.

"You're clear." Caroline said, "He's gone."

Jasmine stood upright again and stood back at her spot.

"I heard what happened between you two…" Eli said

Jasmine looked at Eli, "You heard?"

"Yeah. One of the doctors heard the exchange between you two..." Eli said
"Ugh." Jasmine said
"For what it's worth, Phil's a pretty nice guy. He just takes his job pretty seriously." Matthew said

Jasmine made a face and said, "Maybe he is… But I don't think I'll be talking to him anytime soon."

"Even after he offered a ride to you on his bus?" Caroline asked
"Well… That was because he felt bad." Jasmine replied

The executive producers and producers laughed as did the director.

"True but you'll have to talk to him soon. It will be highly unlikely for you to not talk to him." Matthew said

Jasmine shrugged and was about to reach for a cupcake in the box on the barricade when she felt a tap on her shoulder.

She turned around to see Paul Heyman behind her.

"Oh, hey Paul." Jasmine said

He gave her a small smile before turning to Eli, "Can I steal her for a minute?"

Eli nodded, "Sure, Mr Heyman."

Jasmine closed the lid of the cupcake box and followed after Paul to a quiet corner.

"What's up, Paul?" Jasmine asked
"I just need to double check if Phil is needed for house shows." Paul replied
"Usually it's up to the superstar and the roster." Jasmine said

Paul nodded, "I know. But Phil insists on going back into the roster even if his knee is injured."

"Has he been checked up?" Jasmine asked
"Yes. But, he is scheduled for a surgery this afternoon." Paul replied
"Then what is he doing here?" Jasmine asked

"He insists on coming to clear some stuff up with the production team." Paul said, "Anyway, he wanted to make sure that the both of you are not on bad terms."

"Well, I'm not on bad terms with him. I'm just annoyed with him." Jasmine said
"You have to understand that Phil doesn't mean to be rude. He just plays out his character real well." Paul said
"So I've heard." Jasmine said

Paul laughed a little, "Just begin on a new slate with him, okay? When I'm busy with Brock Lesnar, I would need you to help keep an eye on him."

Jasmine sighed and nodded, "I can't say that I'll immediately warm up to that idea but I'll try."

Paul smiled, "Good enough for me."

He looked at the group who was waiting for Jasmine to get back and turned back to her, "I'll let you get back to the prep then."

Jasmine nodded and Paul smiled before saying good-bye to her as he left the arena.


Jasmine was on her way to grab some dinner from a nearby cafe when she felt someone walking next to her. She turned to her left, ready to distance herself when she realized who it was.

"Hey, you."

She smiled, "Hey Jonathan."

He smiled as the two of them continued walking. Before heading to join the live shows on Raw and Smackdown, Jasmine had several shifts on NXT, where she met and befriended Celeste and Jonathan Good, otherwise known as Dean Ambrose.

"Where's a cutie like you heading off to?" Jonathan asked playfully.
"To a cafe nearby before the show starts." Jasmine replied
"Alone?" Jonathan said
"Yup. Celeste wants to get ready for the show so she opted out." Jasmine said
"Well, would you like my company?" Jonathan asked

Jasmine looked at Jonathan, "Don't you need to prepare?"

Jonathan laughed a little, "Cutie, I'm part of The Shield. We don't need to prepare."

Jasmine laughed in response as the two of them walked out of the arena, towards the first cafe they saw.