Post by Persephone on May 29, 2016 0:37:21 GMT -5
Priscilla Parker and Maddux Kingcade have just finished eating the homemade chicken fajitas that Priscilla had prepared for them. The couple were excited to be back in California, even if only for a night before making the flight to Indy for Conflict on Monday. Since Priscilla cooked, Maddux was in the kitchen doing dishes. TMZ was on the tv.
Priscilla had her feet kicked up on the coffee table from the couch as she could hear the water running in the kitchen.
Priscilla: Babe, are you coming to join me soon? It is quite chilly in here tonight.
Her voice traveled towards Kingcade, who was nearing the end of the dishes.
Maddux: Yeah just finishing up, you made a great meal tonight. I'm going to domesticate you yet babe.
Maddux laughs as he makes his way over to where she is sitting and plops down next to her.
Priscilla: Now that I made an amazing meal, I think you owe me. If the puppy needs anything tonight, you tend to it?
She laughs as Maddux gives her a look with his lips curled. He looks over to the corner of the couch where the new, un-named pomeranian puppy is curled up, asleep. As Maddux goes to respond to her, the tv catches both of their attention.
TMZ Correspondent 1: Do you guys remember that show from the 80’s, what was it? The Parker Files, with Patrick Parker?
Priscilla sits up on the couch.
Priscilla: Oh they are going to talk about daddy!
Maddux: Oh we both know I'm your daddy now.
Maddux winks at her and quickly is met with a playful punch to the shoulder.
Priscilla: That mouth is going to get you in trouble one day!
Maddux: You know you love my mouth.
He bites his lip at her as she leans her back against his shoulder and looks back towards the tv, smiling.
TMZ Correspondent 2: Oh my god, that guy was the man! I remember being like six years old, and thinking that dude was totally badass on that show.
TMZ Correspondent 1: Well he was out and about in California today, and do you know his daughter, she’s a wrestler now. What’s her name?
TMZ Correspondent 3: Purse-phone or something crazy.
TMZ Correspondent 2: Persephone! I think her real name is Priscilla Parker though.
TMZ Correspondent 1: Yeah the one who put her boyfriend on blast for being a dog only to lose to him in a match. I get the feeling she’s a major bitch in real life too, do you guys get the same vibes?
Priscilla looks over at Maddux, anger lights up her red cheeks as she turns back to the tv.
TMZ Correspondent 2: Oh she totally is, you can see it in the way she talks, just the way she carries herself.
TMZ Correspondent 1: Well her dad had some interesting comments to make today.
TMZ begins airing the paparazzi footage of the father of Priscilla, Patrick Parker, as he was making his way out of a lavish restaurant in LA.
Paparazzi: Mr.Parker! Whats going on?
The actor offered a smile, but seemed in a rush to get to his waiting limosine.
Patrick Parker: Just enjoyed lunch, and I see you guys still refuse to let me eat in peace. I’ve been off of tv for nearly 30 years.
He offers a laugh as the paparazzi man speaks up, but his voice is quiet.
Paparazzi: Hear you’re a big wrestling fan. Your daughter Persephone is making quite the name for herself.
Patrick Parker: Yes, yes she is. I was the one that encouraged her to make this career move. She had previously done a few modeling jobs, some that I honestly didn’t approve of, and I felt like she had a lot to offer. She’s quite the entertainer, is she not?
Mr.Parker continues walking towards the limo as the questions are still being fired his way. One catches his ear.
Paparazzi: Can she beat Aura Embers at Conflict Monday?
Mr.Parker stops at the door of the limo and shakes his head.
Patrick Parker: You really are going to ask me a question like that? Let me explain something to you, Priscilla is my daughter, she is a very talented young lady. She is a champion twice over now, but Aura Embers? She reminds me of the wrestlers that were around when I was still on tv.
He chuckles as Priscilla’s eyes widen a little.
Patrick Parker: Priscilla will put up a fight, but I don’t think she can defeat Aura Embers on Monday. As her father, I would hope that I’m wrong, but what did I say on my show? I can never tell a lie.
He laughs.
Patrick Parker: That’s it guys, I have to get going.
He sits into the limo as Maddux grabs the remote and turns the tv off leaving Priscilla to stare at the now blank screen.
Maddux: Don't listen to the crock of garbage, babe! Your dad hasn't been a dad to you and now he's trying to cash in on how amazing you turned out despite having him around.
Priscilla: You don’t understand, he’s still my father. Everyone knows who he is. Everyone has seen me brag about being his daughter.
Her focus remained on the tv, almost hoping it would turn back on and rewind itself, but knowing that wouldn’t be happening.
Priscilla: Now the entire world just heard him say he doesn’t believe in me against Aura.
Priscilla places both hands in her lap and looks down, Maddux already see’s that she’s fighting back tears and quickly grabs her, pulling her into him and wrapping his arms around her as she begins letting the tears out, sobbing as she’s speaking but he’s not able to make out what she says.
Maddux: His choice means nothing. You are the champion. He's just some old actor that is using you for his fame. And I think it's total bullshit that he would pull this crap with you.
Maddux pulls her close and and slightly rocks her. For this moment, away from the camera’s, away from the spotlight, Persephone is able to be Priscilla. It’s a few minutes before she can calm down enough to respond, but finally, she pulls away from him just enough to look him in the eyes.
Priscilla: I...I never thought my father would come out and say such a thing in front of camera’s. It is one thing for him to have treated me when I was growing up, but it is entirely different to make such a public statement.
She leans her head in and wipes her cheek on Maddux’s shirt, which he doesn’t mind at all.
Priscilla: I have to beat her. He doesn’t believe in me, none of the fans believe in me, none of my peers believe in me but I believe in myself. I must beat her on Monday.
She goes to lean in again to wipe her face but he lightly grabs her shoulders and looks her in the eyes as a few stray tears continue rolling. He wipes her tears away with the brush of his hand and smiles at her.
Maddux: I believe in you. I know you are going to keep that title and become the greatest Spotlight Champion that IPW has ever seen. I've been in this sport for a long time. If I want acting lessons? I'll go to him but I know wrestling and I know you… You have this you beautiful, wonderful, talented woman you.
Priscilla: Thanks, baby. I just feel so betrayed right now. I nearly went against you to defend him after what you said about him in that one video, and now he comes out and says this? I don’t get it.
Priscilla presses her lips to Maddux’s before pulling away and stepping off of the couch.
Priscilla: I need to go get ready for bed. I’ll meet you in there in a few minutes? I just need some time to myself to think.
Maddux: Yeah that's fine babe. And I'm going to wrap you up in my arms and do my best to help you forget this crap for tonight. But come Monday? You are using this bullcrap to motivate you into ripping Aura’s head off!
Priscilla offers a closed-mouth smile as she disappears from the living room, leaving Maddux and their new puppy on the couch.