Post by Astrid Samson on May 17, 2019 23:23:16 GMT -8
When the scene opens up inside of UCLA Medical Center - Santa Monica, it seems to be just like any other hospital. And of course the area surrounding the emergency room was pure chaos. The waiting room is packed with people but off to the side were a couple of vending machines along the wall… with a very upset blonde woman standing in front of one, shaking it gently as it a bag of Cheetos is lodged between the glass and one of the lower “shelves”. Nobody was paying attention to this blonde woman and when she threw her hair up into a quick bun and we can see the pink tips, we could finally tell that it was the one and only “Iconic Queen” Astrid Sedin. She had rushed over from the Iconic Arena after her match with Stasi Herveaux and was still dressed in her ring gear… just with an oversize t-shirt over top courtesy of IPW merch team who gave it to her before Olivia Rhodes so graciously drove her to the hospital.. Astrid’s bodyguard/manager/friend Daveena had even said she would be coming shortly with the rest of Astrid’s stuff.
Astrid: As if our night couldn’t get worse.
She gently puts her forehead to the glass and shoves the glass a few times, hoping to wiggle it free. But it’s to no avail and so she just stays there, a soft groan escaping from her lips. But as she stands there, ICWA Rising Icon Catriona MacKenzie comes rushing into the waiting room, wearing a multi-color striped jumpsuit with her hair looking slightly disheveled and thrown into a top knot.
Catriona: Asti!
Catriona rushes to Astrid’s side and wraps her up in a hug. Astrid wasn’t sure how to react and just stood there, Catriona’s arms wrapped around her shoulders, with eyes wide before allowing herself to gently pat Catriona on the back. Catriona pulls away from the kiss before kissing Astrid and gently running a finger down the side of her face.
Catriona: Is everything OK?
Astrid: No... everything is not OK. First I’m beckoned out to the ring and put directly into a difficult position about my vote as a partner in IPW. I of course didn’t do it and booked it out of there quickly… making myself look like a little bitch. That’s where it all started, but hey, I didn’t care so much about that because nobody fuckin’ respects me anymore. But then Stasi had to go and ruthlessly attack Josh, landing him here. And then in my match… I snapped and lost myself the match. And now the god damn Cheetos are stuck and I’m starving because I’ve not eaten all damn day. I wanted to get a snack before I head up to ICU and join everyone else.
Catriona smiles as she squeezes Astrid’s shoulder.
Catriona: Lucky for you… I have long arms. I’ve had to get a snack or two out of a machine before.
Catriona smiles and kisses Astrid on the cheek before getting on her knees and contorting her body in such a way that it allows her to get her arm up in the machine and grab the Cheetos. Catriona smile didn’t show any signs of fading as she hands the cheesy snack to Astrid who’s face expresses her confused feeling.
Catriona: Is everything OK Asti?
Astrid: I’m just… I’m confused as to how you knew to come here. I haven’t texted you and I am sure that I didn’t post on Twitter where we were going.
Catriona has a look of shock on her face, totally caught off guard.
Catriona: I uh… well… I was at home when Tap called me and told me what happened. I figured you would need a friend in this trying time… so I came right over. I uh… wanted to see if you were OK.
Astrid: You know… I feel like you’re lying to me. Because… why else would you be fumbling with your words Catriona?
Catriona: Uh...whatever are you talking about, Astrid? Lying about what?
Astrid: Oh where do I want to start. First… there’s the fact that you told me that there was NOTHING going between you and my husband.
Catriona: That’s because nothing is. We are just friends…
Astrid holds her hand up between them and shakes her head.
Astrid: You know, when I saw that bottle of cognac at your place the other day I just thought that maybe it was a coincidence that you had it considering that it’s the same brand that MY Josh drinks. And you did a nice job at covering it up… considering you were a drunken mess.
Catriona: Wha… where is this hostility coming from? I cannae fathom why you’re acting so cold to me right now considering the other night how we…
Astrid: This hostility is coming from the fact that not only was MY husband just brutally attacked and facing a lengthy hospital stay, but now I’m being lied to by someone I thought cared about me as a person and was my friend. But I can see that I was foolish, that I was wrong… that I’m not capable of having love or friendship… not really.
Tears start to form in the corners of Astrid’s eyes as her grip on the bag of Cheetos starts to tighten.
Catriona: Astrid, I…
Astrid: Tell me… tell me that the boyfriend you had a fight with, that I rushed over to Venice Beach to console you about… isn’t my husband, that you aren’t lying to me, that maybe I am over reacting. Tell me that him running into you in Hawaii is purely coincidental and you didn’t fly there to be with him. Tell me… that #CatsOutTheBag and the picture of the tattooed woman in a bikini isn’t you. Tell me that my heart isn’t breaking all over again because I started to develop feelings for someone who was just using me for sex or to get dirt.
Catriona: Asti…
Catriona takes a step towards Astrid, reaching her hand out to try and put it on Astrid’s shoulder. But Astrid just backs away, a tear running down each of her cheeks as her eyes got more red and she fought back going into full on hysterics.
Astrid: No… don’t even think about it.
Sighing deeply, Catriona lowers her head and puts her purse up on her shoulder. She was trying to find the right words to say before raising her head back up and looking directly into Astrid’s eyes. She could sense that it was time to tell Astrid the truth.
Catriona: I’m sorry… I didn’t think that it would come out like this. But yes… I haven’t been truthful. Joshua and I… we are together and we’ve been together for a while. And honestly, I didn’t think anything would come of us hanging out but then I started to get feelings and I think that I love him. Yes… I went to Hawaii to be with him and we decided that we both didn’t want to keep our relationship in the shadows anymore. We were both tired of hiding and sneaking around… although it did make for some very hot s…
Astrid: Stop… right there. I’ve heard all I needed to know.
Astrid pushes her way past Catriona and heads for the door to head for the elevator. The tears stream consistently down her face, her makeup running again as she tries to shut out the thoughts of what Catriona just told her ringing around in her brain. Pressing the button to go up, she can hear her name being called from down the hall.
Catriona: Astrid…
Astrid turns her head and see
Astrid: Come on… come on…
PING
Catriona: Astrid wait…
Astrid dashes inside quickly and continuously presses the ”door close” button, the doors shutting in Catriona’s face. Astrid could no longer contain her emotions and as she could feel the elevator ascending, letting her sadness consume as she broke into hysterical crying. When the doors open and she exits the elevator, she makes her way over to the group of Joshua’s close friends that had begun to gather outside the entrance to the ICU. Patrick Nelson, one of the “Stooges”, turns his head and notices her.
Nelson: Astrid… what happened?
Astrid cannot answer and instead thrusts herself as he wraps his arms around her.
Nelson: Asti… he is going to be OK. Josh is the toughest son of a bitch I know. I know that the two of you are going through some stuff right now, but the fact that you are here speaks volumes. I know Josh would say the same thing… if he could.
Just then the sound of the door that lead to the stairs can be heard.
Nelson: Catriona… what are you…
Astrid turns around and everyone can see the rage coming from her eyes.
Astrid: Get out!
Catriona: Astrid, let me explain.
Astrid: I SAID GET OUT!
Astrid lunges at Catriona but Nelson is able to get in between the two of them as Catriona looks on in shame and horror, taking a few steps back. Tap, Todd Crumb and Olivia Rhodes all rose up to their feet.
Doctor: Whoa, whoa…
Just then a doctor in a white lab coat comes out of the ICU area, holding a clipboard and looking concerned as he approaches the group.
Doctor: Do I need to call security?
Tap: No sir… that won’t be necessary… just a few worried individuals here is all.
Doctor: Well I’m pretty sure the doctor down in the emergency room filled you in about Mister Samson’s condition. Now, going further is there someone we can contact about decisions needed for his care. A wife… parent… apparently the intake nurse didn’t write down his emergency contact.
Tap: His wife is right here. Astrid…
Tap holds out his hand to Astrid who slowly approaches the silver haired man, her eyes still red and puffy from crying. The doctor jots down something on the clipboard, presumably Astrid’s name on the contract info.
Catriona: What about me?
Doctor: And who would you be?
Astrid: She’s nobody…
Catriona: I’m his girlfriend.
Astrid turns and glares at Catriona as the doctor just stands there and shakes his head.
Doctor: Well as of right now only immediate family is allowed in to see him. So that would be Mrs. Samson only… unless she wants to take someone in with her for emotional support.
Astrid nods her head as she wipes a tear from her eye, slightly smearing her makeup.
Astrid: OK… I would like to see my husband.
Doctor: Right this way then Mrs. Samson.[/font]
Catriona: Oh this is bullshit! She’s not been at his side for months now... but I have and I’m the only not allowed in the room! This is low even for you Astrid. I can see why people think you’re weak!
Tap: Catriona… you need to calm down because you’re not making matters any better for anyone. She’s still his wife, regardless of their separation. Maybe once everyone is calm and level headed, it can be discussed who is and isn’t allowed to see Joshua. I know we’re all worried about him right now.
Astrid: Do you want to come with me… Tap?
Tap: Sure… Catriona, you can wait here in the waiting room with everyone else. I will see what I can do about getting you in to see him.
Astrid: Don’t count on it.
Tap looks at Catriona as if to tell her to keep quiet before turning and walking with the doctor and Astrid into the ICU area. The scene comes to a close as the doors shut behind them.
Catriona MacKenzie
Astrid: As if our night couldn’t get worse.
She gently puts her forehead to the glass and shoves the glass a few times, hoping to wiggle it free. But it’s to no avail and so she just stays there, a soft groan escaping from her lips. But as she stands there, ICWA Rising Icon Catriona MacKenzie comes rushing into the waiting room, wearing a multi-color striped jumpsuit with her hair looking slightly disheveled and thrown into a top knot.
Catriona: Asti!
Catriona rushes to Astrid’s side and wraps her up in a hug. Astrid wasn’t sure how to react and just stood there, Catriona’s arms wrapped around her shoulders, with eyes wide before allowing herself to gently pat Catriona on the back. Catriona pulls away from the kiss before kissing Astrid and gently running a finger down the side of her face.
Catriona: Is everything OK?
Astrid: No... everything is not OK. First I’m beckoned out to the ring and put directly into a difficult position about my vote as a partner in IPW. I of course didn’t do it and booked it out of there quickly… making myself look like a little bitch. That’s where it all started, but hey, I didn’t care so much about that because nobody fuckin’ respects me anymore. But then Stasi had to go and ruthlessly attack Josh, landing him here. And then in my match… I snapped and lost myself the match. And now the god damn Cheetos are stuck and I’m starving because I’ve not eaten all damn day. I wanted to get a snack before I head up to ICU and join everyone else.
Catriona smiles as she squeezes Astrid’s shoulder.
Catriona: Lucky for you… I have long arms. I’ve had to get a snack or two out of a machine before.
Catriona smiles and kisses Astrid on the cheek before getting on her knees and contorting her body in such a way that it allows her to get her arm up in the machine and grab the Cheetos. Catriona smile didn’t show any signs of fading as she hands the cheesy snack to Astrid who’s face expresses her confused feeling.
Catriona: Is everything OK Asti?
Astrid: I’m just… I’m confused as to how you knew to come here. I haven’t texted you and I am sure that I didn’t post on Twitter where we were going.
Catriona has a look of shock on her face, totally caught off guard.
Catriona: I uh… well… I was at home when Tap called me and told me what happened. I figured you would need a friend in this trying time… so I came right over. I uh… wanted to see if you were OK.
Astrid: You know… I feel like you’re lying to me. Because… why else would you be fumbling with your words Catriona?
Catriona: Uh...whatever are you talking about, Astrid? Lying about what?
Astrid: Oh where do I want to start. First… there’s the fact that you told me that there was NOTHING going between you and my husband.
Catriona: That’s because nothing is. We are just friends…
Astrid holds her hand up between them and shakes her head.
Astrid: You know, when I saw that bottle of cognac at your place the other day I just thought that maybe it was a coincidence that you had it considering that it’s the same brand that MY Josh drinks. And you did a nice job at covering it up… considering you were a drunken mess.
Catriona: Wha… where is this hostility coming from? I cannae fathom why you’re acting so cold to me right now considering the other night how we…
Astrid: This hostility is coming from the fact that not only was MY husband just brutally attacked and facing a lengthy hospital stay, but now I’m being lied to by someone I thought cared about me as a person and was my friend. But I can see that I was foolish, that I was wrong… that I’m not capable of having love or friendship… not really.
Tears start to form in the corners of Astrid’s eyes as her grip on the bag of Cheetos starts to tighten.
Catriona: Astrid, I…
Astrid: Tell me… tell me that the boyfriend you had a fight with, that I rushed over to Venice Beach to console you about… isn’t my husband, that you aren’t lying to me, that maybe I am over reacting. Tell me that him running into you in Hawaii is purely coincidental and you didn’t fly there to be with him. Tell me… that #CatsOutTheBag and the picture of the tattooed woman in a bikini isn’t you. Tell me that my heart isn’t breaking all over again because I started to develop feelings for someone who was just using me for sex or to get dirt.
Catriona: Asti…
Catriona takes a step towards Astrid, reaching her hand out to try and put it on Astrid’s shoulder. But Astrid just backs away, a tear running down each of her cheeks as her eyes got more red and she fought back going into full on hysterics.
Astrid: No… don’t even think about it.
Sighing deeply, Catriona lowers her head and puts her purse up on her shoulder. She was trying to find the right words to say before raising her head back up and looking directly into Astrid’s eyes. She could sense that it was time to tell Astrid the truth.
Catriona: I’m sorry… I didn’t think that it would come out like this. But yes… I haven’t been truthful. Joshua and I… we are together and we’ve been together for a while. And honestly, I didn’t think anything would come of us hanging out but then I started to get feelings and I think that I love him. Yes… I went to Hawaii to be with him and we decided that we both didn’t want to keep our relationship in the shadows anymore. We were both tired of hiding and sneaking around… although it did make for some very hot s…
Astrid: Stop… right there. I’ve heard all I needed to know.
Astrid pushes her way past Catriona and heads for the door to head for the elevator. The tears stream consistently down her face, her makeup running again as she tries to shut out the thoughts of what Catriona just told her ringing around in her brain. Pressing the button to go up, she can hear her name being called from down the hall.
Catriona: Astrid…
Astrid turns her head and see
Astrid: Come on… come on…
PING
Catriona: Astrid wait…
Astrid dashes inside quickly and continuously presses the ”door close” button, the doors shutting in Catriona’s face. Astrid could no longer contain her emotions and as she could feel the elevator ascending, letting her sadness consume as she broke into hysterical crying. When the doors open and she exits the elevator, she makes her way over to the group of Joshua’s close friends that had begun to gather outside the entrance to the ICU. Patrick Nelson, one of the “Stooges”, turns his head and notices her.
Nelson: Astrid… what happened?
Astrid cannot answer and instead thrusts herself as he wraps his arms around her.
Nelson: Asti… he is going to be OK. Josh is the toughest son of a bitch I know. I know that the two of you are going through some stuff right now, but the fact that you are here speaks volumes. I know Josh would say the same thing… if he could.
Just then the sound of the door that lead to the stairs can be heard.
Nelson: Catriona… what are you…
Astrid turns around and everyone can see the rage coming from her eyes.
Astrid: Get out!
Catriona: Astrid, let me explain.
Astrid: I SAID GET OUT!
Astrid lunges at Catriona but Nelson is able to get in between the two of them as Catriona looks on in shame and horror, taking a few steps back. Tap, Todd Crumb and Olivia Rhodes all rose up to their feet.
Doctor: Whoa, whoa…
Just then a doctor in a white lab coat comes out of the ICU area, holding a clipboard and looking concerned as he approaches the group.
Doctor: Do I need to call security?
Tap: No sir… that won’t be necessary… just a few worried individuals here is all.
Doctor: Well I’m pretty sure the doctor down in the emergency room filled you in about Mister Samson’s condition. Now, going further is there someone we can contact about decisions needed for his care. A wife… parent… apparently the intake nurse didn’t write down his emergency contact.
Tap: His wife is right here. Astrid…
Tap holds out his hand to Astrid who slowly approaches the silver haired man, her eyes still red and puffy from crying. The doctor jots down something on the clipboard, presumably Astrid’s name on the contract info.
Catriona: What about me?
Doctor: And who would you be?
Astrid: She’s nobody…
Catriona: I’m his girlfriend.
Astrid turns and glares at Catriona as the doctor just stands there and shakes his head.
Doctor: Well as of right now only immediate family is allowed in to see him. So that would be Mrs. Samson only… unless she wants to take someone in with her for emotional support.
Astrid nods her head as she wipes a tear from her eye, slightly smearing her makeup.
Astrid: OK… I would like to see my husband.
Doctor: Right this way then Mrs. Samson.[/font]
Catriona: Oh this is bullshit! She’s not been at his side for months now... but I have and I’m the only not allowed in the room! This is low even for you Astrid. I can see why people think you’re weak!
Tap: Catriona… you need to calm down because you’re not making matters any better for anyone. She’s still his wife, regardless of their separation. Maybe once everyone is calm and level headed, it can be discussed who is and isn’t allowed to see Joshua. I know we’re all worried about him right now.
Astrid: Do you want to come with me… Tap?
Tap: Sure… Catriona, you can wait here in the waiting room with everyone else. I will see what I can do about getting you in to see him.
Astrid: Don’t count on it.
Tap looks at Catriona as if to tell her to keep quiet before turning and walking with the doctor and Astrid into the ICU area. The scene comes to a close as the doors shut behind them.
Catriona MacKenzie
