Nikki jumped up from the couch, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I mean I wasn't..."
"Relex Nikki, I'm not going to fire you. Sit down."
Nervously Nikki did as ordered, "Stephanie..."
Stephanie sat down next to her, "Nikki calm down already. I'm here to apologise to you."
"You're what?"
"I was a total bitch to you for no reason and I'm sorry. I'm glad my dad gave you your job back."
Nikki was stunned and did not know how to respond. She took at least five seconds to answer, "Uh... don't worry about it."
"I need you to do something though."
Nikki was pleased with this, she just wanted an excuse to leave, "Sure Steph, anything you like."
"I want everyone on the roster waiting outside this door in ten minutes. I have something to say to all of you."
"Right." Nikki left as quickly as she could. Stephanie was pleased with how well she had done. She still had no respect for the talentless woman but she had been the bigger person and apologised anyway. That was good progress for sure.
Stephanie opened the office door and walked out. Everyone on the roster was waiting in the hallway waiting to be addressed as she had asked. A silence descended on the crowd as she took her position in front of them.
She spoke loudly to ensure that even those at the back of the assembled pack could hear her, "Right, listen up. Firstly on behalf of the McMahon family and the board members I would like to thank you all for your hard work these past few months. The leadership from us hasn't been what it should have been. We've had a rough time but that is no excuse for the lack of leadership that you've had at times and taking that into account you've done a fantastic job."
"Secondly on a personal level I would like to thank those of you who sent flowers or cards with words of support. I read every one of them and they really helped me during what was a very difficult time for me indeed." Her voice had trailed off towards the end as it all began to hit her again.
She wasn't sure what to say next and there was an awkward pause of a second or two but then a voice she could not put a name to said from somewhere at the back of the crowd, "It's okay Steph, it's all over now," and he started applauding.
"Oh, thank you," Stephanie said quietly as everyone else joined in the applause. She looked down and bit her bottom lip to try to prevent the tears escaping her eyes.
After about twenty seconds the applause died down and she blinked away the tears. She looked up and continued, "I wanted to ask everyone here a personal favour. I was wondering if we could maybe, kind of," She gave a devilish smile, "Kick TNA's asses?"
The crowd of wrestlers roared their agreement. Stephanie whispered to herself, "Let's see if I'm the queen or not Rocky."