Chapter 120 muses weren't much help but I'm trying. This is dedicated to all the wrestler death anniversaries that were this week (last week).

Third Strike

I was exhausted when we went to the trial later that day. I didn't go back to sleep and stayed up talking with dad, Uncle Eddy and Uncle Ric. Uncle Ric and dad had convinced Uncle Eddy that whoever wanted to go to the trial should be able to go with the exception of Athena. It seems she's on bed rest for the next couple of days. I plan to tell her about everyone knowing she was at Kemper later today.

From what Bret told us Athena was not happy about not being allowed to hear her father testify. I can sympathize. I wasn't allowed to hear my dad testify although they were for different reasons. I still wonder what dad didn't want me or Megan to hear. I hope I find out soon.

I had done a good job of avoiding mom. I'm still afraid I'll accidentally tell her what Hunter had said. I know she'll freak more then I did. It'll confirm her fears about me in the business. Which really isn't that far off base come to think of it.

As I stepped into the courtroom I noticed there were a lot of cops around the defense table. Shawn and Vince were sitting as far apart from each other as possible. I tensed slightly as I saw Hunter Hearst Helmsley look our direction.

Instead of sitting near the Prosecutor's table dad, Everett, Megan and I sat in the back of the courtroom. It seemed that they thought it was the best place for us. Today was going to be interesting that was for sure.

Judge Arspringer entered looking wary. I wonder if the trial was getting to her. The jury looked tired. But boy were they going to get a shock when Owen comes in. It's definitely a good thing that the press wasn't allowed in the courtroom.

"Mr. Olson your next witness?" Judge Arspringer said.

"Thank you your honor. Our next witness is Owen Hart."

As was expected the courtroom went into a frenzy. Vince spun around and glared in our direction. Stephanie looked like she was about to hyperventilate. Triple H was turning and looking at the door that Owen would soon enter through.

"Please show Mr. Hart in." The judge instructed the bailiff.

He did so. Police officers quickly surrounded the Defense table obviously to make sure they didn't attack anyone, which was good because Vince was on his feet along with Shawn Michaels.

"You are supposed to be dead! You were supposed to pay just like the rest of your family has!" Stephanie yelled jumping to her feet.

I could almost hear Hunter whisper, "Shut up Stephanie." The officers somehow got them to sit down again.

I listened to Owen testify about how he was pressured into doing the stunt. He also mentioned the fact that Max Mini was almost in the stunt but he had made sure that he wasn't involved. And then he was cross-examined. I think we were all grateful for the police officers that had surrounded Vince, Hunter, Shawn, and Stephanie. After he got off the stand he came over and sat next to Bret.

After Owen testified Bret went then Earl Hebner then we broke for lunch. I think today has been going well so far. Dad, Owen, and Steve went into the judge's chambers to talk to her. I noticed Uncle Eddy was talking to Michael Manna. I went over to listen out of interest.

"Look Mike," Uncle Eddy was saying. "Louie was a friend of mine. I can tell you we won't be trying to finger him for anything. We know he didn't do anything."

Mike sighed. "I hope so Eddy. It's been twenty years but he never would have done it. He was only in the group because he was friends with Waltman and Hall. He was my best friend. I would have known something."

Mike turned and looked at me. "I had no idea you were Chris Benoit's son when we were in Daytona Beach. Hey thanks for keeping us informed."

"No problem." I said with a grin.

"I'm glad they are alive." Mike said. "I do wish I knew what Shane was going to do with the companies. It's been ten years since Shane ran WCW. Dustin had a different way of running it and I know Shane can't run both companies at the same time."

"I don't even know what I'm doing with the companies yet Mike." Shane said joining us. "I have a few ideas but nothing for sure. Before he gave me WCW, Vince was trying to push me out of the company. I was doing lesser meaning jobs. When he gave me WCW I had thought he was testing me. But I know he wasn't. He was keeping me out of his evil planning." Shane sighed. "Once the trial's over I'm going to sit down and figure out what to do with the companies. Right now I'm focused on the trial."

"Daniel!" I turned around. I guess I could no longer avoid her. "You okay? You look tired."

''I'm okay mom. I just didn't get any sleep last night." I hope she doesn't ask me why. "How's Trevor doing?"

"He's doing better. He goes back to school Monday. You sure you're okay? You look really pale. I know that you said you weren't feeling well yesterday."

"Mom I'm fine."

She sighed. "Your dad told me about what Hunter said yesterday. God I want to strangle him myself. That man would stoop at nothing to get revenge. When I think about Megan…" I nodded I knew what she meant. "I hope he gets put away for the rest of his life!" She sighed. "Daniel just be really careful." She said flashing a look at Everett before she walked over to Debra. I guess I now didn't have to worry about trying to keep it from mom.

After the trial adjourned for the day I knew I had better tell Athena about what Cam said. The Defense would start calling witnesses Monday. This could get really interesting. I wonder whom they would call up.

I went to the room Athena shares with Megan and gently knocked. "Come in!"

I stepped in and saw that Athena was propped up in bed watching some TV show. Thankfully no one else was in the room at the moment. "How are you feeling?"

"Aside from the pounding headache okay."

"Cam told everyone that you were at Kemper that night also." I said sitting in one of the chairs in the room.

Athena's eyes got big. "I am so dead."

"Yeah Eddy said he's going to talk to us about it as soon as you are better."

She groaned. My sentiments exactly.