Chapter 7

Traci had finished her part of the photo shoot and was trying to find Jake. "Hey Traci hold," AJ yelled as he came up to her. "Hey AJ," Traci says. "Hi Traci have you seen Jake?" AJ asks. "Last time I saw him he and Cornett were talking," Traci says. "Knowing those two they are talking about wrestling," AJ says laughing about how wrestling seems to be the only thing on Jake's and Jim's minds sometimes.

Traci and AJ head for Cornett's office when they hear yelling. "Will you listen to me I lived though it! So I know the truth!" Jim yells. "No because you lived though it you have no perspective! No if you would calm down and listen to what I am trying to say then you would have a new view on it!" Jake yells. "I should expect this from a guy that hangs out with Chris Zero!" Jim yells. "Oh don't bring Chris into this," Jake says.

AJ and Traci run into the room. "What is going on?" AJ asks. "Oh he has got no since," Jim says pointing at Jake. "I've got no since! You won't consider anybody else's view," Jake says. "Ok what are you two fighting over?" Traci asks. "Witch version of the Midnight Express was better," Jake says. "Jake only would try to argue with the manger of the tag team about witch version was better," AJ asks with a chuckle.

"Hey when I feel I'm right I will fight till my last breath," Jake says. "You know this why I love you as champion. You know there were so many guys when I ran OVW that thought the Midnight Express was a light train. Guys that have no respect for the history of wrestling," Jim says. "Yeah I remember. And Jim I'm sorry. You know it doesn't really matter witch version of the Midnights was better they were both great. Just not as great as the Rock and Roll Express," Jake says as he runs out. Jim gets a nasty look on his face while AJ and Traci start to laugh.

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Jeff Jarrett came to the ring. He took a microphone from David Penzar and climbed in. "This Sunday I should be getting my rematch for the NWA world title. But instead I have to beat three other men. And you know why it's because TNA wants to protect its new golden boy Jake Reed. Jake Reed the former drug addict. Meanwhile I have done everything in my power to make this company and yet I get treated like an after thought," Jeff yells.

Jake's music starts to play. Jake comes out with holding the title belts. "You know Jeff for everything you have done to help TNA you have done at least three things to hurt it," Jake says. "You know what Reed unless you're here to give me a title shot you can just leave. Because everyone knows the second you don't have enough money for a drink you well sell that belt. You know why because guys like you are weak," Jeff says.

Jake is silent for a moment. "You know Jeff you are really starting to tread on thin ice," Jake says. "You know what I Reed because I know I have to do is offer you a drink if you let me pin you and I have you beat," Jeff says.

Jake runs down to ring to give Jeff an ass kicking. Jeff slides out of the ring and Jake follows. Jake gets his hand on him and is about to beat him down when security comes out and pulls them apart.

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Jake to the back with Traci he is still pissed. "I am to shut Jeff up once and for all," Jake says. RVD comes up to them. "You know Jake you can settle you differences with Jarrett this at No Surrender but just remember the NWA title is coming home with the whole f'n show. Mr. PPV RVD. Rob Van…" Jake grabs RVD hand and stops him. "Dammed," Jake says. "You trying to say something there chump," RVD says. "It means I haven't forgotten about the things you said about my brother," Jake says with anger in his voice.

It looks like both men may start fighting when Rhino runs to them. "Jake come quick. AJ has been hurt," Rhino yells. "What?" Jake asks as he and Traci followed Rhino. "Someone jumped and beat him with chair. He was bleeding real badly," Rhino says.

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A group of wrestlers and some cameras are around as the EMT's work on AJ in the hall where he was found. Jake pushes his way though. "AJ it's me. Who did this to you?" Jake asks. "Jake…" AJ says meekly. "I'm right here AJ," Jake says. "I couldn't see his face," AJ struggles to get out. "Its ok buddy," Jake says. "Alright we are taking him to the ER," an EMT says. They take AJ out the ambulance.

They load AJ in. "I'm going to rid with him. Traci call his wife let her know what is going on," Jake yells as he climbs in everything else forgotten as he worries about his best friend his brother from a different mother.

Christian Cage comes up to Traci, "Traci this was found next to AJ," he says handing her a note. "Reed thought about doing that to you but you best friend was even better," She says as she reads it out loud knowing that guy that has been after Jake took out AJ.

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Later that day the guy walked into a hotel room. "All fair in love and war," he thinks. "But I can't wait to do that to Reed," he says out loud.