Jessica: "No interest in destroying your baby. I just want to kick Darby's ass and send him crying to his mommy."

Cody: "Good luck with that part."

Jessica: "Thanks."

Cody: "Well, without further ado, I officially welcome you aboard."

Jessica: "Thank you."

We do some form of strange fist and elbow bump thing and he has me sign the official contract.

Brandy: "Welcome to the AEW family Phoenix."

Jessica: "Thank you."

She gives me a high five and I come back in to the lobby with my best poker face on.

Darby: "So does The Phoenix lead the battle at AEW?"

Jessica: "Yes she does."

Matt: "See, I told you you were in. Congratulations babe."

He hugs me. I look at Darby.

Jessica: "Your not going to do that awkward fist elbow bump thing Cody gave me, are you?"

Darby: "Fuck that. I'm a hugger."

He hugs me. I got two warm welcoming hugs. Matt is up next in the office and I step outside. I still have my vape habit. So, I drag off of it as my phone rings.

I look down at it and its Roxy. I answer.

Jessica: "Can I help you?"

Roxy: "How did it go?"

Jessica: "I just left the office. Matt is in there now. Dude, I talked to the most chill guy right now."

Roxy: "Seriously? Is he single?"

Jessica: "I didn't ask. We weren't looking to date. His name is Darby Allin and he's skinny as fuck blonde hair light eyes and short as hell. He's my height and rides a skateboard. I guess he's a pro skater as well as wrestler."

Roxy: "I know who he is. He's Mox best friend over there. He's married."

Jessica: "Wow. He's like 27 and married? That's crazy."

Roxy: "Yup. Look, I owe you a huge ass apology for earlier. That was uncalled for and I'm sorry."

Jessica: "No worries. Dude, what is going on with you? You've been blowing up at me a lot here lately."

Roxy: "You know how I get when I feel like someone is leaving me. I get defensive and go into defense mode. I know your not going over there to abandon me or fuck my husband. I was being a bitch and you didn't deserve that."

Jessica: "Its cool. Just think before you speak. If you weren't my sister I'd kick your ass in the street and send the body parts home to Mox."

Roxy: "Don't start claiming the queen of violence. That crown is already taken by me."

Jessica: "I'm not going after your crown princess."

Roxy: "So what's up? How did it go?"

Jessica: "Like I said, I went in there and talked to Cody and Brandi both. They fell in love with The Phoenix. Darby asked if I was joining the fight and now I'm an official free agent at AEW."

Roxy: "That's fucking awesome. You've been wanting to be a free agent since I couldn't tell you."

Jessica: "Day one baby girl. I wanted that since day one."

Roxy: "Seriously with the baby girl? You sound like Roman."

Jessica: "Very funny. Now, I'm going to go kick this twerps ass tonight."

Roxy: "Kick what twerps ass?"

Jessica: "I'm going one on one against Darby Allin."

Roxy: "Oooh, have you watched his matches? Other then face paint."

Jessica: "No. He reminds me of Jeff a lot. The whole team extreme thing."

Roxy: "He's a straight edger so he's not that much like Jeff."

Jessica: "I know that much from his knuckles. Punk has the same message on his knuckles. What do I need to be ready for out there in the ring? Do you have any expertise in the Darby Allin attack department?"

Roxy: "Wow. You're asking for my expertise in the ring? Thank you. Well, from watching Mox and his matches I'd say watch out for serious mind fucking. He likes things like body bag props. Setting your image on fire and writing your name graffiti style on his board while riding around dragging a body bag with your name on it behind him. He uses the board as a defense too sometimes."

Jessica: "OH fuck no. I am not going to let that little twerp hit me with a skateboard. Fuck that shit."

Roxy: "That's also with dudes. So it might be different with you. I've never seen him in a mixed genders match."

Jessica: "Its me verses him. No other females or dudes."

Roxy: "Good luck."

Jessica: "Thank you. I'll catch you after the show."

Roxy: "All right. Laters."

Jessica: "Laters."

We hang up and I get in my car and drive to the arena where we are filming for the night. For the first time in a million years I am excited and looking forward to hearing my music hit. I'm pulling into the parking garage and my phone is going off again.

Jessica: "Speak."

There is a familiar voice from the past on the other end imitating a dog barking and laughing at me.

Matt: "Nice to see you haven't changed any."

Jessica: "Why would I? The only change is my gimmick. You'll meet The Phoenix tonight."

Matt: "Well, thank God I'm not your willing victim."

Jessica: "I'm going to fuck that little skeleton boy up."

I grab my gear and drag off my vape one last time before going inside.

Matt: "That vaping will kill you faster then smoking. You know that?"

Jessica: "So will taking a recovering addicts last vice from her."

Matt: "I'll grant you that."

I am putting my stuff away when I get pounced on from behind and damn near knocked over in a huge ass bear hug.

Mox: "What's up, bitch?"

He kisses my cheek.

Jessica: "God damn, Mox. You are not light, dude."

Mox: "Eh, your tough."

Jessica: "You almost got swung on."

Mox: "Story of my life. So, why are you over here conspiring with the enemy?"

Jessica: "Haven't you heard? I'm a free agent. No more contracts or commitments to anyone."

Mox: "That's awesome. So why are you at AEW if your not contracted to anyone?"

Jessica: "I came to check out the competition. Dude, I was at headquarters talking to Codey and Brandi and I ran into your friend, Darby."

Mox: "Darby Allin? He's a cool dude."

Jessica: "Yeah well, Mr. Cool dude hugged me before our meeting and got face paint on my face and shirt. Cody had to help me get it off. My face was easy."

Mox: "Sounds about right. Every time we wrestle I wash paint off my body."

Jessica: "So I told Codey I wanted to challenge Darby to a one on one match."

Mox: "Oh I bet he jumped all over that."

Jessica: "Yup. So I get to kick a dudes ass for AEW."

Mox: "Good luck. That little shit is one hell of a competitor."

Jessica: "I'm not afraid of the dark enigma."

Mox: "Good luck, babe. Who was on the phone?"

Jessica: "Matt Jackson. One of bout a million old friends that work here."

I hear the familiar sound of Darby on his skateboard near by.

Jessica: "Does he ever walk or is he a constant danger on that thing?"

Mox: "Constant danger."

He skirts to a stop in front of me and starts smiling.

Darby: "We meet again."

Jessica: "Apparently."

Darby: "What up, Mox?"

Mox: "Darby. I see you two have met already."

Darby: "The Phoenix and I crossed paths at headquarters earlier. She's challenging me to a match tonight."

Mox: "So are going to drop character until show time or are you just going to be an asshole?"

Darby: "I am an asshole. Seriously though, what made you think of taking on a dude you never even been up against before?"

Jessica: "I love a new challenge and I'm always up to knock down the doors that society puts up."

Darby: "A woman after my own heart. I'm a rebel too."

Jessica: "You're 27. You rebel against everything."

Darby: "What the fuck does that have to do with anything?"

Jessica: "I did it. He broke. "

I slap high five with Mox and he starts laughing.

Darby: "And I'm an asshole?"

Jessica: "No. But I see through your dark enigma like cellophane tape."

Darby: "You're not that much older then me."

Jessica: "I'm 32."

Darby: "That's like 5 years. "

Jessica: "And? Its not like we're dating. What's your deal, anyway? Shouldn't you be preparing some mind fucking promo somewhere?"