A new girl in town
Chapter 61
Kayla
Should I try talking to Vince about the network or interns since he's here? She wondered pensively.
He isn't in the best mood right now but if I wait, will I lose my advantage?
Kayla made her decision and took a deep breath.
"Sir, can we connect whenever you're free?" She asked.
"After the show in my office." Vince said sounding none too pleased.
Vince
I don't know what's going on between Hunter and Kayla but I don't like it. If what Hunter said is true and I have no reason to doubt him then Kayla is not well. She may be a problem in the future.
Walking by the training room he heard Rock's voice.
He turned and went in to see Rock lying on the exam table.
"What happened?" Vince asked.
"I have no idea one second the bell rang and the next I was being dropped on my head and counted out." Rock said.
"Did you see it Pete. I know you usually watch so you have some idea how people got injured so you can treat them." Vince asked.
"Yeah I saw it all thirty seconds of it." Pete said. "The bell rang. Taker freight trained him into the corner then put him in the tombstone and it was over."
"WHAT!" Vince shouted.
"That's what happened. It was like Taker was in a hurry to get it over with." Pete said. "He didn't even stay in the ring for a second after he was named the winner."
"I'll Kill him. Fine him. Suspend him." Vince yelled boiling with rage.
He was so angry that he muttered all the way to his office angrily about crazy women, and uncooperative wrestlers and something about how he should just fire them all and start over.
Especially that one. He thought when he caught sight of Al talking to Head.
Then he entered his office and slammed the door.
Kayla
Kayla returned to her office once more and got back to work.
I need to plan. She thought as she coded and edited on autopilot.
First impressions are always important. Vince needs to know that I mean serious business from the get-go.
But what should I bring up first? Everything I need to mention is a hot button issue. There's the interns, a laptop with a monitor and finally the network. Which one of those things is most likely to keep him listening?
He already knows about the laptop 'cause I asked him about that. Same goes for the network. Yeah, I'll open with my reason for being in Hunter's locker room.
Her mental outline made time move much faster than it had before her meeting with Hunter; before long, the alarm signaling it the end of the show went off. She hurriedly saved her work, and then she grabbed her things and headed to Vince's office.
She arrived quickly and knocked on the closed door.
"Enter." Vince shouted already knowing it was Kayla.
"Thanks for seeing me, especially on such short notice," Kayla said as she entered and took a seat.
"Before you get started I already know you lied about why you were in Hunter's locker room." Vince said looking pissed.
"Did I? What gives you that idea?" Kayla asked.
"I talked to some people and they said you and Hunter have been at each other's throats since you arrived. So you must have some reason. I'd like to hear it." Vince said.
"He and I started off on the wrong foot. He made a comment during the first meeting I attended. It was rather hurtful, so I challenged him on it. I suppose he took that personally. We aren't exactly friends now, but things have gotten better," Kayla said.
"That's not what it looked like when I walked in. It looked like you had forced your way in and were blaming him for something he didn't do." Vince said. "It didn't look like a friendly conversation to me."
"I've already admitted that I over reacted; if I could change what happened I would. Alas, that isn't possible for us mere mortals. All I can do is apologize and tell you that it won't happen again. I'll apologize to Hunter as well if you like. J.J. has become a friend. I'm aware that Hunter has had issues with her in the past so I assumed, incorrectly, that he was responsible for what happened tonight," Kayla said.
"As you said you've already apologized. But I can't have you attacking my wrestlers. If happens again you will be suspended." Vince said. "Am I understood?"
"Of course. Suspend me right now if you think that's best. It would be more than fair," Kayla said.
Good. Vince thought now that I have her off balance I'm in total control of her.
"What did you need to see me about?" He asked sounding calm.
"A couple of things. The first one is related to the network. I'm most of the way through converting the video catalogue so it's nearly time to begin thinking about promotion and marketing. Neither is my specialty but I've taken several related courses so I'm not entirely out of my element. I was wondering how we should proceed," Kayla said.
"I put the job in your hands because of your qualifications. Are you telling me you can't do it?" Vince asked.
"That isn't what I'm saying at all. However you are the boss so I figured it made sense to touch base with you. I think it would make sense to promote it by including a few of the wrestlers themselves. After all, they're an integral piece of the WWE's branding. If promotion of the network were to coincide with, say, autograph signings, I think it could work rather well," Kayla said.
"That seems to make sense." Vince said. "Go ahead and make those arrangements you can find out about the autograph signings from the Photographers."
"Great, thanks a lot. I was also wondering who you think it would be best to work with regards to original content. I know a few people so I can start there, but I'm not too sure where to go from there," Kayla said.
"I haven't decided on original content yet. For now it will be primarily wrestling perhaps tough enough, weekly matches from the shows and some of the shows like Piper's pit type things." Vince said dropping the whole thing into her lap.
"Just set a few things up and come up with things and I'll either approve or not." He added.
"I guess I can approve a laptop as long as it's not too expensive." He said. "But it remains WWE property if you should leave."
"Not a problem. Those are the only things I wanted to mention," Kayla said.
"You are dismissed." He said. "I have other matters to attend to."
"Thanks for your time," Kayla said as she stood to leave.
Then she headed as nonchalantly as she could for the door. Once she was out of Vince's office and far enough away that he wouldn't hear her, she yelled "Fuck!" As loudly as she could. Then she broke in to a sprint as she headed out of the building.
Kane/J.J.
Kane climbed into the ambulance ignoring Vince's last comments. He sat the whole ride there holding her hand and talking to her. But she didn't respond. She didn't wake up.
"Come on babe." He said. "You need to be strong and fight for this. I can't lose you now I just can't."
"Sir." Her breathing is stable and so is her heart rate. "She should be fine. Just very banged up."
J.J. said that's what they told her about me. But I didn't wake up. I almost died. Kane thought. What if she chooses to go instead of stay like I did?
When they finally arrived at the hospital what seemed like hours later he got out first let them bring her out and took her hand again.
"Sir you'll have to stay here. The desk will have some paperwork for you to do." The nurse said.
"NO, I'm staying with her." Kane said.
"You can't it's not allowed." The nurse said. "We'll bring you back after you have filled out the paperwork."
"I need to stay with her." He said taking deep breaths to stay calm.
"Sir the sooner you go get the paperwork done the sooner she'll get the correct treatment and the sooner you'll get to the back to see her again." The nurse insisted.
Just then a couple of security guards walked up behind her.
Do I fight them? Kane thought watching J.J. get taken farther and farther back into the bowels of the ER or do I just do as they say.
Finally he realized he couldn't see her anymore so to find her he'd need them. He went into the ER front area and began filling out the seemingly endless paperwork.
Taker/Sammy
I've got to get to that hospital as soon as possible. Kane may need me. Taker thought while standing in gorilla position.
He jumped his music and headed right out. Getting quickly into the ring he signaled for the bell.
Then the match was over. He stopped by the locker room to get Sammy and his gear and head out. He didn't even take time to shower.
On the way out he heard Vince shout "Your Match." So he shouted back "It's over." Without even slowing down.
Shit he said as he got to the hospital I forgot to tell Kayla where she was. He dashed off a quick text
Taker to Kayla:
Memorial
Entering the ER he immediately saw Kane pacing and trying to fill out paperwork on a clipboard. He'd stop write something and pace then stop again.
Taker walked up to him and put his hand on Kane's arm.
"You'll get that done quicker if you sit." Taker said guiding him to one of the chairs.
Kane sat down but he seemed like he was about to explode.
Sammy took a seat next to them.
Kayla
Once outside, Kayla found her phone and tried Taker's number. She still didn't know where they'd taken J.J.
When Kayla stepped outside Cena was standing there.
"I thought you might need a ride to the hospital." He said. "If you know which one that is."
"Yeah, thanks. And thanks for waiting around. Vince is a fucking idiot," Kayla said.
"Tell me something I don't know." Cena said as they rushed to his car and got in.
Kane must be losing his shit. She thought as the phone rang. J.J. said he doesn't like hospitals. This must be hell for him.
Once outside, she lit a cigarette, then she called a cab while she smoked.
Kane must be losing his shit right now. She thought as she waited impatiently.
J.J. said he doesn't like hospitals. This must be hell for him.
Cena raced to the ER and dropped J.J. off at the emergency entrance.
"I've got to park I'll meet you inside. They should be just inside that door." Cena said pointing to a large glass door.
Once inside the hospital, she began looking around.
It didn't take a minute for her to spot them.
Just as she was walking toward them Kane sprang up from the chair he was sitting in beside Taker and Sammy and walked quickly to the desk.
Kane slammed the clipboard down on the desk.
"I can't do this shit." Kane said loudly. "Where is she?!"
Kayla/Kane/Taker/Sammy
Kayla's eyes widened as she heard Kane tell off the person at the desk. All she could manage to do was stare at him in complete shock.
What the fuck? No seriously, what? Did that just happen or am I high again? She thought, trying not to laugh.
Taker was on his feet in an instant and behind his brother.
"I'll try to do what he couldn't." Taker said reaching for the clipboard. "You'd better take him back right away."
"I can't do that till the paper work is done." The nurse said.
"Lady if you know what's best for you I'd take him back. He might just rip off that door and bring himself back. If you understand me." Taker said.
The woman stuttered and sputtered then took a good look at the man in front of her and buzzed the door open.
"Just go around the corner to the desk and tell them who you're looking for they'll be able to direct you." The nurse said continuing to stutter.
Just then Cena came running in he came to a stop beside Kayla just inside the doorway.
Taker picked up the clipboard and walked back to Sammy.
The world is officially fucking crazier than me. Kayla thought. I never thought I'd get to hear that.
Then she turned toward Cena.
"Thanks for the ride and shit," she said.
"No problem." Cena said. "Let's let them know we're here."
Kayla led the way over to Taker and Sammy.
"Hey, we just got here. I got stuck in a late meeting with Vince cause he's a jackass," Kayla said.
"I thought you might have." Sammy said.
Taker kept staring down at the paperwork trying to fill in the blanks Kane had left.
"UM.. can I get anyone anything. Coffee, water, whatever?" Cena asked quietly.
He's trying to be helpful. Sammy thought. I'd better give him something to do.
"Why don't you go get some waters? Taker came right from the ring and could probably use one." Sammy said.
"All the coffee ever, please," Kayla said immediately.
Cena walked of in search of the cafeteria or vending machines.
Kane walked to the desk and just said J.J. bearer.
The person looked up and was shocked at the size of him.
"Right this way sir." Trauma room three.
Kane looked where the man was pointing and headed in that direction. The person followed.
He walked into the room.
"Why is she alone? Where is the doctor?" Kane growled.