Post by Avery Miles III on Jun 1, 2016 0:31:22 GMT -5
041 * You Found Me
Scene 001 - Avery Miles Home - Henderson, NV - May 30th, 2016
*It is late Friday night, early Saturday morning depending on how you want to look at it. Avery is at home as Brooklyn has been passed out for hours now. Taylor is at work. There isn’t much on television as his mind wanders. So much has changed in such a little amount of time. Between wrestling for NGW, here in Vegas, in California, and in Texas… it has been easy to keep himself distracted. Add in moving, helping Taylor and Brooklyn get on their feet; Avery has had little time to think about all what happened. Losing the twins. Alycia needing time. Avery finds himself scrolling through his phone. Some cute animals pictures from taking Brooklyn and Taylor to the zoo. Lots of pictures of Brooklyn in various stages of eating messy. And even a couple of silly selfies that he and Taylor had taken. And he keeps scrolling, he comes across something that stop him in his tracks; Alycia. It was taken the weekend before she lost the twins. She was glowing and radiant. Seeing her caused his heart to sink and reality to come back. Continuing scrolling, pictures of the two of them still existing in his phone. It’s not like they came to a final end, but just time. Avery had tried to convince himself that it was just time, but who really knew? There was ultimately only one way to find out. Avery decided to give her a call. Before he could move further in his life or make any decisions, he still felt that connection to Alycia that he had to know. One way or another. Avery decides to pickup the phone and call her*
The phone rings.
Alycia: Ave?
There is loud music playing.
Avery: Hey Aly. You have a few minutes?
Alycia: Yeah. Give me a second.
Alycia can be heard saying “excuse me” as she is obviously leaving the room, and it sounds like she heads outside. The city echoes in the phone, and the music is just a murmur.
Alycia: Hey, what’s up?
Avery: Yeah, sorry. Didn’t mean to interrupt and I know you said you needed some time.
Alycia: No, no- it’s okay. It’s nice to hear from you. How have you been?
Avery: Good. Good.
He pauses.
Avery: And you?
Alycia: Getting better.
Avery: I’m not interrupting anything?
Alycia: Just some old friends. Catching up. Trying to feel.. normal.
Avery: Yeah....
He awkwardly laughs.
Avery: I know just how that is.
Alycia: I’ve been watching you, in the ring. Your promos. Doing very well. Maybe when I start blogging again, you can give me an exclusive!
Avery: Heh, that would be cool. Yeah. Definitely.
The interaction between the two of them obviously painful and awkward.
Alycia: What was it you-
Avery: Yeah, sorry.
He shakes his head.
Avery: Well I was sorta thinking… about you.
Alycia: Oh?
Avery: Yeah. I was scrolling through my phone. And pictures, of you. Us.
Alycia: Yeah.
She pauses.
Alycia: We had some great times.
Avery: Yeah. I’ve been trying to keep busy lately when I can.
Alycia: I saw. An old friend of yours, umm… Taylor? And Brooklyn? I only remember that because that’s where I live.
She laughs.
Avery: Yeah, haha. That’s sorta funny.
Alycia: Did you have questions?
Avery: Yeah, sorta. I just don’t know where...
Alycia: Where we are? Yeah, I guess we left things sort of… open?
Avery: Yeah. I just, I wasn’t sure. And going through my phone. Memories. I just. I understand if-
Alycia: It was a tough thing to do through, Ave. I don’t know if I could ever be with you and not think of that again. I am not sure I could go through that again. There is a lot of I don’t know. I am still not fully, ‘me’. I’ve had some time to think, and I am glad that we got to meet. You helped me to see that I could still do it again, and I helped you see that it was worth being around still.
Avery: Yeah...
Alycia: I think what I am trying to say is that… this. Us. I think things happened maybe too fast? We weren’t thinking completely. I mean, I loved you Ave.
Avery: Loved?
Alycia: I mean, I still do. But, I just can’t. And I just needed to figure things out. I still do. I am getting rid of my apartment and I am going to live with my mom for awhile. I am going to get my things back in order. Get my life back in order.
Avery: I’m sorry I fucked up your life.
Alycia: No! You didn’t! You gave me a whole new perspective. And what he had, it won’t ever be forgotten. But it’s just… I don’t think it’s meant to be. Plus I sort of got the feeling that you and her… there is more there...
Avery: Taylor?
Alycia: Yeah. Which is fine. I get it. You are hurting. An old flame. I am happy. I am happy for you if that is what it is. It’s none of my business. I just want you to be okay. And to be happy.
A voice yells in the distance, calling for Alycia.
Alycia: Ave, I’ve got to know. I appreciate you calling. I just need time. I need to work things out. Please understand. This was never your fault. Things just… happened. But it will be for the best. You’ll see.
The voice beckons again.
Alycia: Ave, I gotta do. Thank you for everything. I love you.
With that, Alycia hangs up the phone. Avery sees the call end and the screen goes back to the photo gallery. The screen shows a selection of thumbnails; pictures from New Zealand, New York, and from his hometown in California. Avery stares at the screen, and uses a long press.
“Are you sure you want to delete (53) Pictures?”
The screen reads. Avery’s thumb hovers over the question. A sigh, knowing that he closes this chapter of his life. He taps “Yes” as he erases the past few months from his phone. And with that, the door is closed with Alycia.
Scene 002 - Avery Miles Home - Henderson, NV - May 31st, 2016
Taylor: Avery, you okay? You haven’t been yourself lately.
Avery: Yeah. I just talked to Alycia last night. The door is closed. I mean, I knew it but actually hearing it. It just, the past few months of my life-
*Taylor wraps her arms around him and lays her cheek against his chest. The two of them watch from the back deck as Brooklyn entertains herself with a sandbox. Just a couple of days of relaxation for Avery. Between flying back in from Indy, heading out this weekend for both San Jose and Texas… it is going to be a busy week ahead. Wanting to get some time in with Taylor and Brooklyn, he relaxes at home*
Taylor: I’m sorry Ave.
*He shrugs, she squeezes tighter. The two of them having always been close, they were both creatures of affection*
Avery: It means that I know what is behind me, and what is in front of me.
*She pulls her head back, they eyes lock. They gaze for a few seconds, before he phone begins to ring. He grabs the phone to answer it.*
Avery: Hello?
*Taylor lets go to allow him to talk on the phone. She walks over to check on Brooklyn*
Avery: Yes, this is him.
*A pause*
Avery: Yes, correct. I plan on reopening the So-Cal Grappling Arts. Sure. I’d love to do an interview. Okay. Wonderful. Thank you.
*He smiles, hanging the phone up. Taylor looks back towards him standing about ten feet away*
Taylor: Good things?
Avery: Definitely. Good things seem to be ahead.
*Avery smiles at Taylor. She looks back at him for a few seconds, before returning her attention to Brooklyn. Avery grabs his phone and heads inside for a moment. He heads towards the kitchen and places the phone on the island in front of him. Hitting record, he begins to capture his promo*
Avery: Brother versus brother; here we are again. Levi and I faced off not too long ago, and I came up just short. It was a defeat that I did not necessarily mind because I knew that Levi could lead the Marquee Division. And from there, we went on to win the Tag Team Titles. We are now in Round 2 of Avery vs Levi, and I am sure that coming into the match as champion Levi has the utmost confidence. Training with him and being so close to him lately, I know more of his game. His ins and outs. He knows mine as well. We’ve had to learn how to predict each other. To be ready for that spot when we need a tag. Taking each other on one-on-one is going to be another challenge.
*Avery leans forward into the camera*
Avery: Walking into this match, we have agreed whoever wins will move on for the rest of the division. If you win, I will stop fighting you for the title. I will give others a chance. And you said that if I won, you would not ask for a rematch. We already have people coming at us for the tag titles. This is the last time that Levi and I will fight over this title, and we want to make sure to make it count. Giving it our all. Leaving it all inside of the ring. But the difference is, after the match… we will raise the arm of the other and show our respect.
*Avery leans back again, sitting up more straight*
Avery: I have a lot going on. I get that. A lot of different things on my plate, but that does not mean that I have not given up my focus. My drive. My desire to lead the Marquee Division. Levi is a great man. A great person. A great talent. I have been here in NGW for a long time and I have had my chances. More than most. And yet I come up short. I can’t quite get over that hump. This time, it’s different. I simply cannot accept losing. I cannot accept coming up short again. I NEED this win. I NEED to prove to myself that all of this hard work and training, that it is not for nothing. Putting myself out there, I am sure that future opponents will see it as a weakness. As a talking point. And that is fine. I am only ever been who I am. I don’t bring a false sense of self. Flaws and all, I have only ever been me.
*Avery closes his eyes*
Avery: I have fought long and hard to try to become the face of anything. This company. This division. And I sometimes feel like I am just another face in the crowd. This match means so much more to me than most people know. It is my chance to prove something. To earn my own redemption. I have always seen myself as a winner, and not a loser. I have always wanted to be the very best, to prove to those that I loved that my decision to follow the path that my grandfather and father started was the right choice. At to this point, success has gone hand in hand with failure. Failure to beat Karin twice for the Five Lakes Title. Failure to beat Levi for the Marquee Title. I NEED this moment. I NEED to win. Not even for them. For the fans. For my family. For my friends. I NEED this to prove to myself that I made the right decision.
*Avery looks off camera as Taylor and Brooklyn are still outside, playing in the sandbox*
Avery: I NEED to win this for them. They look to me. And if I lose again, what does that mean? What sort of confidence can remain in a man after that? How can I look into their eyes after coming up short… again? Winning the title would be my absolution. It would forgive my shortcomings. It would forgive the moments that I thought I was not good enough. Or where I simply choked.
*Avery lowers head his and rests it on his folded arms, on the edge of the counter*
Avery: Saturday is an important show for me. It is make or break. How could I come back after another title loss? I don’t know. And I don’t want to think about that. This is my chance. And for Levi to be the man that I have to face, it only puts that much more pressure on me. I cannot let him down. I cannot let the fans down. I cannot let Taylor and Brook down. And I cannot let myself down.
Scene 003 - Civic Center Park - Palm Desert, CA - July 2009 - FLASHBACK
*Avery and Taylor are sitting on a blanket on a big grass field. Dozens of couples and families are doing the same as they look up into the sky to watch the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. It was a chance for Taylor and Avery to spend some time together, and a fun date for the two of them. Sitting under the stars, the smile on her face as the fireworks begin. Avery pulls out a phone and hits play, music begins to play to the sound of the fireworks.*
Avery: I thought that this might be a good idea. A little music. A beautiful night. Great fireworks. And a beautiful girl.
*Taylor smiles, blushing. The song begins and she immediately realizes it*
Taylor: The Fray? We were just talking about it.
Avery: I decided to buy it and put it on my phone. I know how much you loved this song.
*”You Found Me” plays as the fireworks continue on. Avery listens into the song as well as Taylor’s eyes meet his. The lyrics of the song seem to echo their near future without either of them knowing it. Being ripped apart, Taylor would have to spend her later teenage years without the one person that truly understood her. The one person that she could believe in. But for just tonight, things were good.*
Avery: It is really a good song.
Taylor: Thank you Avery. For everything. All of this. Us. This date. Being together. You and Zoe being my friends to a new girl. You could have easily just moved on and ignored me. But I am so happy the way things worked out.
*Without warning, Avery leans forward and kisses Taylor. The song reaches its peak as the fireworks begin the grand finale. To this point, they’ve kept their relationship quiet as they did not want Zoe to be upset. Avery decided to just make the move and they shared their first real kiss out in public. It could have been seconds… minutes… or even hours; time seemed to not exist as they shared this moment. It would be a lasting memory for the both of them, and the song would exist in their mind as a trigger for that very memory*
Avery Miles III
Scene 001 - Avery Miles Home - Henderson, NV - May 30th, 2016
*It is late Friday night, early Saturday morning depending on how you want to look at it. Avery is at home as Brooklyn has been passed out for hours now. Taylor is at work. There isn’t much on television as his mind wanders. So much has changed in such a little amount of time. Between wrestling for NGW, here in Vegas, in California, and in Texas… it has been easy to keep himself distracted. Add in moving, helping Taylor and Brooklyn get on their feet; Avery has had little time to think about all what happened. Losing the twins. Alycia needing time. Avery finds himself scrolling through his phone. Some cute animals pictures from taking Brooklyn and Taylor to the zoo. Lots of pictures of Brooklyn in various stages of eating messy. And even a couple of silly selfies that he and Taylor had taken. And he keeps scrolling, he comes across something that stop him in his tracks; Alycia. It was taken the weekend before she lost the twins. She was glowing and radiant. Seeing her caused his heart to sink and reality to come back. Continuing scrolling, pictures of the two of them still existing in his phone. It’s not like they came to a final end, but just time. Avery had tried to convince himself that it was just time, but who really knew? There was ultimately only one way to find out. Avery decided to give her a call. Before he could move further in his life or make any decisions, he still felt that connection to Alycia that he had to know. One way or another. Avery decides to pickup the phone and call her*
The phone rings.
Alycia: Ave?
There is loud music playing.
Avery: Hey Aly. You have a few minutes?
Alycia: Yeah. Give me a second.
Alycia can be heard saying “excuse me” as she is obviously leaving the room, and it sounds like she heads outside. The city echoes in the phone, and the music is just a murmur.
Alycia: Hey, what’s up?
Avery: Yeah, sorry. Didn’t mean to interrupt and I know you said you needed some time.
Alycia: No, no- it’s okay. It’s nice to hear from you. How have you been?
Avery: Good. Good.
He pauses.
Avery: And you?
Alycia: Getting better.
Avery: I’m not interrupting anything?
Alycia: Just some old friends. Catching up. Trying to feel.. normal.
Avery: Yeah....
He awkwardly laughs.
Avery: I know just how that is.
Alycia: I’ve been watching you, in the ring. Your promos. Doing very well. Maybe when I start blogging again, you can give me an exclusive!
Avery: Heh, that would be cool. Yeah. Definitely.
The interaction between the two of them obviously painful and awkward.
Alycia: What was it you-
Avery: Yeah, sorry.
He shakes his head.
Avery: Well I was sorta thinking… about you.
Alycia: Oh?
Avery: Yeah. I was scrolling through my phone. And pictures, of you. Us.
Alycia: Yeah.
She pauses.
Alycia: We had some great times.
Avery: Yeah. I’ve been trying to keep busy lately when I can.
Alycia: I saw. An old friend of yours, umm… Taylor? And Brooklyn? I only remember that because that’s where I live.
She laughs.
Avery: Yeah, haha. That’s sorta funny.
Alycia: Did you have questions?
Avery: Yeah, sorta. I just don’t know where...
Alycia: Where we are? Yeah, I guess we left things sort of… open?
Avery: Yeah. I just, I wasn’t sure. And going through my phone. Memories. I just. I understand if-
Alycia: It was a tough thing to do through, Ave. I don’t know if I could ever be with you and not think of that again. I am not sure I could go through that again. There is a lot of I don’t know. I am still not fully, ‘me’. I’ve had some time to think, and I am glad that we got to meet. You helped me to see that I could still do it again, and I helped you see that it was worth being around still.
Avery: Yeah...
Alycia: I think what I am trying to say is that… this. Us. I think things happened maybe too fast? We weren’t thinking completely. I mean, I loved you Ave.
Avery: Loved?
Alycia: I mean, I still do. But, I just can’t. And I just needed to figure things out. I still do. I am getting rid of my apartment and I am going to live with my mom for awhile. I am going to get my things back in order. Get my life back in order.
Avery: I’m sorry I fucked up your life.
Alycia: No! You didn’t! You gave me a whole new perspective. And what he had, it won’t ever be forgotten. But it’s just… I don’t think it’s meant to be. Plus I sort of got the feeling that you and her… there is more there...
Avery: Taylor?
Alycia: Yeah. Which is fine. I get it. You are hurting. An old flame. I am happy. I am happy for you if that is what it is. It’s none of my business. I just want you to be okay. And to be happy.
A voice yells in the distance, calling for Alycia.
Alycia: Ave, I’ve got to know. I appreciate you calling. I just need time. I need to work things out. Please understand. This was never your fault. Things just… happened. But it will be for the best. You’ll see.
The voice beckons again.
Alycia: Ave, I gotta do. Thank you for everything. I love you.
With that, Alycia hangs up the phone. Avery sees the call end and the screen goes back to the photo gallery. The screen shows a selection of thumbnails; pictures from New Zealand, New York, and from his hometown in California. Avery stares at the screen, and uses a long press.
“Are you sure you want to delete (53) Pictures?”
The screen reads. Avery’s thumb hovers over the question. A sigh, knowing that he closes this chapter of his life. He taps “Yes” as he erases the past few months from his phone. And with that, the door is closed with Alycia.
Scene 002 - Avery Miles Home - Henderson, NV - May 31st, 2016
Taylor: Avery, you okay? You haven’t been yourself lately.
Avery: Yeah. I just talked to Alycia last night. The door is closed. I mean, I knew it but actually hearing it. It just, the past few months of my life-
*Taylor wraps her arms around him and lays her cheek against his chest. The two of them watch from the back deck as Brooklyn entertains herself with a sandbox. Just a couple of days of relaxation for Avery. Between flying back in from Indy, heading out this weekend for both San Jose and Texas… it is going to be a busy week ahead. Wanting to get some time in with Taylor and Brooklyn, he relaxes at home*
Taylor: I’m sorry Ave.
*He shrugs, she squeezes tighter. The two of them having always been close, they were both creatures of affection*
Avery: It means that I know what is behind me, and what is in front of me.
*She pulls her head back, they eyes lock. They gaze for a few seconds, before he phone begins to ring. He grabs the phone to answer it.*
Avery: Hello?
*Taylor lets go to allow him to talk on the phone. She walks over to check on Brooklyn*
Avery: Yes, this is him.
*A pause*
Avery: Yes, correct. I plan on reopening the So-Cal Grappling Arts. Sure. I’d love to do an interview. Okay. Wonderful. Thank you.
*He smiles, hanging the phone up. Taylor looks back towards him standing about ten feet away*
Taylor: Good things?
Avery: Definitely. Good things seem to be ahead.
*Avery smiles at Taylor. She looks back at him for a few seconds, before returning her attention to Brooklyn. Avery grabs his phone and heads inside for a moment. He heads towards the kitchen and places the phone on the island in front of him. Hitting record, he begins to capture his promo*
Avery: Brother versus brother; here we are again. Levi and I faced off not too long ago, and I came up just short. It was a defeat that I did not necessarily mind because I knew that Levi could lead the Marquee Division. And from there, we went on to win the Tag Team Titles. We are now in Round 2 of Avery vs Levi, and I am sure that coming into the match as champion Levi has the utmost confidence. Training with him and being so close to him lately, I know more of his game. His ins and outs. He knows mine as well. We’ve had to learn how to predict each other. To be ready for that spot when we need a tag. Taking each other on one-on-one is going to be another challenge.
*Avery leans forward into the camera*
Avery: Walking into this match, we have agreed whoever wins will move on for the rest of the division. If you win, I will stop fighting you for the title. I will give others a chance. And you said that if I won, you would not ask for a rematch. We already have people coming at us for the tag titles. This is the last time that Levi and I will fight over this title, and we want to make sure to make it count. Giving it our all. Leaving it all inside of the ring. But the difference is, after the match… we will raise the arm of the other and show our respect.
*Avery leans back again, sitting up more straight*
Avery: I have a lot going on. I get that. A lot of different things on my plate, but that does not mean that I have not given up my focus. My drive. My desire to lead the Marquee Division. Levi is a great man. A great person. A great talent. I have been here in NGW for a long time and I have had my chances. More than most. And yet I come up short. I can’t quite get over that hump. This time, it’s different. I simply cannot accept losing. I cannot accept coming up short again. I NEED this win. I NEED to prove to myself that all of this hard work and training, that it is not for nothing. Putting myself out there, I am sure that future opponents will see it as a weakness. As a talking point. And that is fine. I am only ever been who I am. I don’t bring a false sense of self. Flaws and all, I have only ever been me.
*Avery closes his eyes*
Avery: I have fought long and hard to try to become the face of anything. This company. This division. And I sometimes feel like I am just another face in the crowd. This match means so much more to me than most people know. It is my chance to prove something. To earn my own redemption. I have always seen myself as a winner, and not a loser. I have always wanted to be the very best, to prove to those that I loved that my decision to follow the path that my grandfather and father started was the right choice. At to this point, success has gone hand in hand with failure. Failure to beat Karin twice for the Five Lakes Title. Failure to beat Levi for the Marquee Title. I NEED this moment. I NEED to win. Not even for them. For the fans. For my family. For my friends. I NEED this to prove to myself that I made the right decision.
*Avery looks off camera as Taylor and Brooklyn are still outside, playing in the sandbox*
Avery: I NEED to win this for them. They look to me. And if I lose again, what does that mean? What sort of confidence can remain in a man after that? How can I look into their eyes after coming up short… again? Winning the title would be my absolution. It would forgive my shortcomings. It would forgive the moments that I thought I was not good enough. Or where I simply choked.
*Avery lowers head his and rests it on his folded arms, on the edge of the counter*
Avery: Saturday is an important show for me. It is make or break. How could I come back after another title loss? I don’t know. And I don’t want to think about that. This is my chance. And for Levi to be the man that I have to face, it only puts that much more pressure on me. I cannot let him down. I cannot let the fans down. I cannot let Taylor and Brook down. And I cannot let myself down.
Scene 003 - Civic Center Park - Palm Desert, CA - July 2009 - FLASHBACK
*Avery and Taylor are sitting on a blanket on a big grass field. Dozens of couples and families are doing the same as they look up into the sky to watch the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration. It was a chance for Taylor and Avery to spend some time together, and a fun date for the two of them. Sitting under the stars, the smile on her face as the fireworks begin. Avery pulls out a phone and hits play, music begins to play to the sound of the fireworks.*
Avery: I thought that this might be a good idea. A little music. A beautiful night. Great fireworks. And a beautiful girl.
*Taylor smiles, blushing. The song begins and she immediately realizes it*
Taylor: The Fray? We were just talking about it.
Avery: I decided to buy it and put it on my phone. I know how much you loved this song.
*”You Found Me” plays as the fireworks continue on. Avery listens into the song as well as Taylor’s eyes meet his. The lyrics of the song seem to echo their near future without either of them knowing it. Being ripped apart, Taylor would have to spend her later teenage years without the one person that truly understood her. The one person that she could believe in. But for just tonight, things were good.*
Avery: It is really a good song.
Taylor: Thank you Avery. For everything. All of this. Us. This date. Being together. You and Zoe being my friends to a new girl. You could have easily just moved on and ignored me. But I am so happy the way things worked out.
*Without warning, Avery leans forward and kisses Taylor. The song reaches its peak as the fireworks begin the grand finale. To this point, they’ve kept their relationship quiet as they did not want Zoe to be upset. Avery decided to just make the move and they shared their first real kiss out in public. It could have been seconds… minutes… or even hours; time seemed to not exist as they shared this moment. It would be a lasting memory for the both of them, and the song would exist in their mind as a trigger for that very memory*
Avery Miles III