Chapter 18
A table was set up in the ring with two chairs. A contract and a pen were on the table. Terry Taylor came out. "Ladies and Gentlemen this will be the official contract signing for the title for title match at Lockdown," Terry says. "Now I have informed both Jake Reed and Jeff Jarrett that they are to come out alone so this doesn't turn into a riot," Terry says. Jake's music plays as he came down with the US title. After Jake got in the ring and shook hands with Terry, Jeff's music started to play and he came down to the ring with the NWA World Title.
"Alright gentlemen both you lawyers have looked over the contract. So Mr. Reed will you please sign first," Terry says. Jake signs his name. "And Jeff if you would be so kind," Terry says. "Oh I sign but Jake I want you to understand that after I sign this there is no turning back," Jeff says. "Jeff I'm sure if you remember but I nearly ended your career in war games. So I don't want to turn back," Jake says. "You don't get Jake this isn't an Independent title that people claim is a world title this is the true world title. And this some high school gym this match is on PPV. The biggest stage of your life and you are going to fail," Jeff says.
"Wow Jeff you seem a little nervous. You see I know this is going to be the biggest chance of my life. But ever since I got clean the bigger the stage the better I do," Jake says. "You know what Reed…" "I tell you what I know you need to finally sign that contract," Jake says. "Fine I'll do it," Jeff says finally signing the contract. "Oh and Jake…" Jeff says as he flips the table onto Jake. Gail Kim comes out and slides a guitar to Jeff who takes in and smashes Jake in the head with it. Jeff runs away as the Uprising hits the ring.
Jake is in the back picking pieces of wood of his hair. "I am getting so sick of having to do this," Jake says. "Well you get pay back in a couple of week," Traci says. "Yeah the ultimate payback when you take the NWA title," AJ says. "Yeah well that match can't get here soon enough. Hey guys how are the Naturals doing?" Jake asked knowing the Naturals were in a match to get a tag title shot. "They just hit the Natural Disaster and got the win," Rhino says.
"Now they get there shot at AMW," Steve says. "We well are all set for Lockdown," AJ says. "Yeah you guys are. Look I'm not going to be here next week," Jake says. "Where are you going to be?" Alex asks. "Home," Jake says. "So what you are just going to be sitting on the couch eating chips," Alex says. "Alex he's going to Omaha to finish getting ready for his title match," Traci says.
"Why do the cows have secret training technique you need?" Alex asks joking. "I want to see my family," Jake says. "That's a good idea kid. Plus he it won't give Jeff another chance to take you out before the PPV," Sting says. "Plus I don't get to see them very often," Jake says. "Well come on Jake we have a flight to catch," Traci says as Jake picks up his bag and they leave.
Jake and Traci were walking to there car unaware of someone watching them. It was Mike Brandi, Jeff's buddy. With Alex out of the Jarrett Army Mike had become the spy for the army. As Jake and Traci drove away Mike followed them staying just far enough back that they don't see him.
Jake and Traci were finishing packing. "Jake are you sure you want to stay at a hotel?" Traci asked. "Well do you want to try and sleep in the bed in my old room just a few feet from my mom and dad's room," Jake says. "Good point," Traci says. "So you almost ready?" Jake asked.
"Just about," Traci says. "Oh great so at least two more hours," Jake says. "I'm almost done," Traci says. "Yeah when say just about it means just about until I see something else I want so I have to decide what to leave instead and so on and so on," Jake says. "Is that some sexist comment?" Traci asked. "No it a comment about how you can never pack in the time I give you. Even if I give you two weeks," Jake says.
Traci puts a skirt in her bag. "Well for your information I'm done now," Traci says. "As long as you don't see any of your other cloths," Jake says. "I promise I'm done," Traci says. "Ok good, then lets get going," Jake says picking up his bag. "Ok lets go, wait I forget to pack my favorite pair of pumps," Traci says turning to the closet. "No! I'll get them. I know the pair you are talking about," Jake says. "Ok go ahead. But you are being ridiculous," Traci says.
Jake goes into the closet. "I just want to get out of here and get on the plane so I can see my family," Jake says. Jake fins the pair he is looking for as he comes out he sees Traci see taking a shirt out of her bag and putting a different one in from the dresser. "I know it," Jake says. "It's just on shirt. Although now that I'm taking this I should…" Jake picks Traci up and puts her over his shoulder. "This is for your own good," Jake says carrying her to the car.
Mike has followed Jake and Traci to the airport. Mike is on his cell talking to Jeff. "Mike tell me where the flights are heading," Jeff says. "It's a major airport Jeff they are going all over," Mike says. "Just some of them," Jeff says. "Ok New York, Dallas, one heading to London. I see when just getting in from Tokyo," Mike says. "Ok wise guy are they any that would stand out," Jeff yells. "Don't yell at me. Guess what pal is my ass that gets beat down if Reed sees me," Mike says.
"Just read a few more," Jeff says. "What's this guy's nickname?" Mike asks. "It's the Omaha Outlaw," Jeff says. "Well there one heading to Omaha," Mike says. "He's going home. The boy is going home to Mama," Jeff says. "And why do I have the feeling you going to meet him there," Mike says. "Because you know me so well," Jeff says.
Meanwhile Jake and Traci are heading to plane. Jake takes out his phone. "Hey mom it's me… Yeah were at the airport now…See you soon," Jake says. "Were here," Traci says. "Alright mom I have to hang up and turn off the phone. Love you," Jake says doing just what he said he had to do. "In a few hours you can see them in person," Traci says.
"Yeah I guess," Jake says. "Ok what is wrong?" Traci asks. "I just go this bad feeling," Jake says. "Is your cooking if catching up with you?" Traci asks making a joke. "It's nothing come on lets go though security," Jake says.