Diary Entry
5.28.2020
Talk about a lot of pressure, Taking Hold of the Flame is here and there are so many wrestlers going all out to make their statements heard, this is no joke and in many ways I am a intimidated a little, because I have never been in this type of match. I have been so preoccupied with my engagement with Ali and just having a great time as Adrenaline Champion, sometimes I forget just how big a weekend this is as the Road to RTG begins, like WOW.
I am really happy though, for the first time in a long time, the only thing missing is my dad. I thought he would stay mad at me for a little while but now this is getting to the point that I am really starting to get upset just thinking that I may have lost my dad forever. Yeah, it sucks, I am trying to stay positive in that aspect of things, but it seems like nothing is really working right now. I try not to listen to others opinions on matters of my father, it’s not me trying to be a bitch about anything, I just feel like no one knows him better than me, I am the one who took care of him, who watched over while he was recovering from his injury.
Wrestling is my life and having Kelcey there has helped me out so much, I don’t even know what to say anymore. She has been my savior and a huge reason that I am the Adrenaline Champion. She has reassured me of my belief there are good people in the sport, there are those who want to see the good guys win once in a while and not the warped sense of what is good or bad like some people, who try to twist the narrative. Kelcey said something on Twitter that caught my attention and made my heartbeat like really fast.
That I was going to win the Taking Hold of the Flame Battle Royal?
Yeah, that is a huge feat no question about it, but wow, yeah those are some pretty loft goals. I need to stop doubting myself, I do this a lot. There are so many people right now that want knock me off my perch, take the title I have, at least I have Ali and Kelcey, Owen and Aaron to fall back on when things don’t always seem to go our way. Can I just say that Newark is a different kind of town? Though I must admit, the food here is delish and New York is right around the bridge, I would love to go visit Time Square!
Okay, I have to stop getting so excited over writing in a diary. I’m lying in bed, feet are nice and warm under the covers, Ali is in the other room watching TV, Kelcey seems to sleep early these days, she always says that eight to nine hours of sleep is essential to success. I should probably follow suit and call it a night.
Because this is going to be an extremely long weekend.
XOXO
IN MY FATHER’S EYES
PROLOGUE: TRAINING DAY
Kelcey Wallace had been pushing Peyton Rice to the limit, she wanted her ready for the Taking Hold of the Flame match, long as Peyton went in there and did her best, that was all she could ask for. Peyton was focused even though she had so much going on in her personal life including the engagement and the issues with her father, where the young Rice told her father that she was indeed an escort and lying about staying in school to make ends meet when her father was paralyzed from the waist down. All Peyton wanted to do was help, she wanted to survive and take care of her dad, but he didn’t like being lied to, he didn’t appreciate it at all. So, he went off on Peyton, and hasn’t talked to her since which has really broken her heart. She feels now like she has lost her father forever, all these moments she wants to share, from the engagement to her Adrenaline Title win to finally her partaking in Taking Hold of the Flame, all of it, she wants to share these experiences with her dad….
Unfortunately, that is not the case.
Peyton knows that she needs to move on, continue to fight forward, show the entire SCW that she can push through, become one of the top stars in the company and do it right. Peyton has a lot of support, people that love and respect the young Rice. She has made mistakes in the past but learned from them all, and now she continues to climb the rankings with hard work and dedication. It has been tough though, mentally draining, at least she has Alistaire to fall back on, Kelcey and her friends. Now though she gets to do something that she never has, enter the Taking Hold of the Flame match because last year she missed it due to Kelcey and the mentor remembers that. It is why she is pushing her to limits, and even if Peyton doesn’t walk out as the winner…
She went in there and tried, that is the most important thing right now.
Kelcey had her train harder and harder, this time she was in the ring with her, at Ante Up Academy, Kelcey was a monster in the ring, fast, here muscular toned figure was the best anyone had seen in years, wearing short tights, kneepads and wrestling shoes, a sports bra, just like Peyton. David Helms watched from his office in interest, as Kelcey and Peyton sparred. They finally stopped, both were sitting on the apron, catching their breath, sipping some water.
Ante Up Academy
One Week Ago
Peyton let down her hair, breathing heavily, she was sore, it seemed like Kelcey was getting stronger and stronger by the day. She knew that Kelcey wanted to get back into top physical form, nothing was more apparent. Yet Kelcey was using all her energy for Peyton, Owen, Aaron and Alistaire, she saw the future of the sport in the palm of her hand. Her energy was all into the young talent of the sport. Kelcey turned to Peyton, catching her breath….
Peyton: “You are getting stronger and stronger by the minute Kelcey, I have never felt that way before wrestling you.”
Kelcey: “Stop it love, everything is alright. I am just trying to get in better shape, to be more a help with you, Aaron, Alistaire and Owen. I am kind of sick and tired of being weak, you know. It has been a long time, a year now since this all happened.”
Peyton: “I know, I can’t believe how long it has been and so fast. I am just glad that chapter of our life us over.”
Kelcey: “Yeah, well not really, the big fight is yet to come and can’t really avoid it now with Chris and Sienna with my son. The biggest thing I want to emphasize with you right now love is that this is your first Taking Hold of the Flame. You were not in it last year for a reason, that being me. I hated the fact you missed it to care for me in a coma, while I appreciate the sentiment, knowing that you lost out on the show really bothered me. When I found out about all the things I lost out on, sometimes I feel like what you went through because I wasn’t there was all my fault. I made a commitment to you and I was weak, I allowed things to get to me, I put my own health at risk to get Chris a child and now look, I don’t even get to see him anymore. I don’t want that to fall flat one what we have done as a team, I looks at you as my own daughter, wish I could have a kid so smart, beautiful and bright.”
Peyton: “Thank you, but I’m not that smart. After what I did with my dad, the choices I have made, earlier this year I let a bunch of stuff get to me, yeah I don’t know, without you and the boys, I would be so lost right now.”
Kelcey shakes her head, turning toward Peyton….
Kelcey: “I am okay to admit this, but I am extremely overprotective of you, Peyton. I hate seeing you hurt, trying to handle things on your own, all bottled up. You have family here, I would hope that you consider me family and if you ever want to get away, stay over at my place, I have plenty of room, I would love to have you there so would Elvis.”
Peyton: “Thank you, I will take you up on that offer for sure. I can say this, I am nervous about Taking Hold of the Flame, I mean I don’t want to fail.”
Kelcey: “Pey, you’re the Adrenaline Champion, a far cry from a failure love. Besides, that match is the hardest to win, I want you to be successful, but I will not be upset or look down on you if you didn’t. I don’t worry about things like that. I won it, I was lucky, the first female to ever win it, but I never was able to duplicate it again. One day, maybe you will get the chance to go out there and shock the world, it could be this year, I am just glad that I am able to see it and stand by your side, for I will be making it up to you for the rest of my life.”
Peyton: “No… Kelcey, no way. I mean I wanted to be there with you, I felt like I had to, never leaving your side, I was not about to not be present, I couldn’t.”
The Perfect Ten brushed a few strands from Peyton’s face, there is nothing that makes her happier than to know that Peyton was that dedicated to her, she would risk and give up everything to sit by her side. That is something which could never be duplicated. Kelcey wants to make sure that she does everything within her power to make sure that Peyton is successful.
Kelcey: “I am going to tell you this, no matter the circumstance, I will be there for you Peyton, if you need something, I am here and I will not allow you to be upset, mad, etc. That is why I questioned Alistaire a lot, why I was weary at him first, though a lot had to do with Adam Allocco. He is a good kid, seems to really love you, I like that about him, just be careful.”
Peyton: “Alistaire is fine, he is harmless. Mr. Allocco is a different story, I don’t know about him, he has done some really crazy things that has ne questioning all the time, but oh well. So anyway, I try not to talk to Mr. Allocco very much, he can be rather erratic.”
Kelcey: “Yes, and that is an understatement. Tell me something, how are things with your father?”
She shrugs her shoulders, almost defeated…..
Peyton: “Same, I can’t believe that he hasn’t called me or anything, he hasn’t even answered or replied to my texts. I wish that I could just talk to him and he would listen to what I have to say but he is so upset with me, I don’t know what else to do. Now, Ali is having an old friend move into his place, some girl.”
Kelcey’s eyebrow arches some…
Kelcey: “What is that about?”
Peyton: “She is supposed to train him, an old sparring partner or something, so she is now his roommate back at his place.”
Kelcey: “Does he know that he could train and spar with you, us even? That to me makes absolutely no sense. What did you say to him?”
Peyton: “Me? Oh nothing, I was okay with it, I mean I live with Owen Cruze of all people, if I said anything it would be hypocritical and I just don’t want to open that can of worms right now, you know?”
Kelcey: “Of course, I get it love, I just find that a bit odd. Well, if you need anything then let me know, I don’t want this to get out of hand, even if it helps moving out of Owens, getting your own place or coming with me, either way we will figure it out.”
Peyton: “Yeah we will. I’m going to go change, so we can get out of here.”
Kelcey: “Alright love, I will be here waiting.”
As Peyton Rice heads to the locker room, Kelcey starts to untie her wrestling shoes, she then pulls them off and her socks, slipping her feet into flip flops, packing up her stuff when she turns to see David Helms with a smirk on his face…
Kelcey: “Oh hey love.”
David: “Hey Kels, how are you?”
Kelcey: “I am fantastic, what about you?”
David: “Living the dream.”
Kelcey: “Aren’t we all.”
David: “Can I ask you a question and you answer it honestly?”
Kelcey: “Sure, what is it love?”
He seemed a little hesitant at first but then sprung the question on her anyway….
David: “I have been watching you in the ring train Peyton and others recently, you are fantastic and in the best shape of your life Kelcey, I cannot deny it. Are you planning a comeback? Or using this to help Peyton and the boys, or having them help you get back?”
Kelcey chuckles and pasts David on the chest…
Kelcey: “I know that you and I never really were the best of friends or got along, we were both in a time that were on separate pages and when you retired, I was in Monarchy. We had some situations like Best of the Best for Example, but that was a long time ago. I can appreciate what you are doing for the kids here, this place is magical, David. I salute you but to insinuate that I am using those kids to get me back into ring shape so that I could compete is insulting.”
David: “You know that I didn’t mean it that way, Kels.”
Kelcey: “No, you did but again that is alright. Personally, I am going to share a secret with you since the fad these days are people coming out of retirement or retuning from long hiatuses. Well, I am in the best shape of my life, and I have been cleared by specialists, all I need to do if I choose so is go visit Mr. D, tell him to give me an examination by his Doctor’s and when they clear me, I can step back into the ring. I will say this much, RTG season is here…. You never know.”
David: “That is good to hear, amazing even. Peyton is a good kid. She never left your side last year.”
Kelcey: “I know, and I will live the rest of my life repaying the young woman, until then, I am going to take her to the very top.”
David: “I like to hear that.”
Kelcey: “Even over you. Have a great day, David.”
David: “You too.”
It was a bit tense between David and Kelcey, he turned just as Peyton came up and was ready to walk out with The Perfect Ten….
Peyton: “Bye coach!”
David: “Take it easy kiddo.”
He continued to look on, watching Peyton and Kelcey leave the premises together. He knew something was up and now he has all the answers.
OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE THE TRUTH
Kelcey Wallace had seen enough, after talking to Owen, he too reached the boiling point. Kelcey and Owen both arranged a trip to Arizona, no one knew what they were doing, taking a quick chartered flight in the AM and be back by dinner. Kelcey seemed to be extremely upset over the way Peyton had been feeling, she was thinking it would hinder her ability to be at her best in the SCW and that was not fair to the young woman who had been busting her ass to survive in the SCW and her first year was up and down though she had a TV Title reign that almost broke the record including defending it on the RTG Pre-Show last year. Kelcey wanted more for her though, she wants to see Peyton take the title into Rise to Greatness and beyond. She wants to see Peyton succeed, show just how much she has accomplished since having issues at the Trios Tournament and Day of Infamy. Kelcey though was through seeing Peyton upset, there was the one piece missing and it needed to be corrected before anything. Owen also wanted to help fix things but for a different reason, her being harassed by Warren Dowling, the man who used to run the escort service and was trying to blackmail her and luckily before it came out, Jordan Majors was able to lend her the money, or practically give it to her after their wild boat ride with Ace Marshall and Asher Hayes.
This was not some trip for luxury.
Meanwhile, Peyton wanted to spend some time with Alistaire. He had a friend moving in, Claire and of course Peyton lived with Owen, she couldn’t really say anything about it because to her it would be very hypocritical. She had no clue what Kelcey and Owen were doing, instead Ali and she went on a hike up the hills, they wanted to get away from everything, take in some trails, relax and just enjoy each other’s company.
LA National Forest
One Week Ago
They held hands, walking up to the peak, stopping and looking out at the beautiful view of the mountains. She was in awe, wearing shorts, sneakers, ankle socks and a white t-shirt with cap. Ali was in shorts, a blue tee and sneakers, they stood together side by side, admiring the beauty…..
Peyton: “I love it out here, Ali. It’s so peaceful and quiet, the air smells so good up here too. I mean seriously, I could do this every day.”
Alistaire: “Me too, though I could do anything with you. We are going to be in our first Taking Hold of the Flame together. I feel like this is going to be special. I missed you there last year.”
Peyton: “We had just started talking then, I thought you were cute, it was fun. Then all that with Kelcey happened, then Ricky, it was a bad summer. Since then though it has been pretty great. The engagement party, all of our friends there, kinda sucked that we were robbed of the tag team match, but I think that overall, we did pretty good as a team.”
Alistaire: “We did., I really had a lot of fun and it was something different. We know a lot of great people.”
Peyton: “We do. Listen, Ali, I know that you don’t want to talk about this, but I think that we should, be on the same page going into Taking Hold of the Flame.”
Alistaire: “Pey, I think all will be alright, we don’t need to talk about it anymore. What…..”
Peyton: “Ali. Wait. It is not alright, because there could be that moment when it is you and I facing each other and….”
Alistaire didn’t want to hear it, he stood up and started walking away from her. She looked a bit confused and followed him….
Peyton: “Ali wait…. What is going on? Seriously? We are just talking strategy, that is all. I am not trying to upset you, alright but we are an engaged couple in the Taking Hold of the Flame and we could be targets , we could also be facing each other and I wanted to say to not hold back. I would NEVER hold it against you of the timing was there and you could take the elimination and….”
Alistaire: “NO. Peyton NO. I don’t want to talk about it because there is no scenario that works here. I don’t want it to come down to us, I am NOT going to take the shot and eliminate you. I will not do it, not now or ever. We go there and compete. Whoever wins, wins but WE are not going to fight.”
Peyton: “Baby, I don’t want to fight you, I would never try to eliminate you either unless it was just the two of us left, Ali, it’s okay, it could happen and then what? Will you just trust me here? This is part of the game.”
Alistaire: “Not my game.”
In a way, Peyton was impressed and turned on by his chivalry and guile, Alistaire was being a true man in this case, which really excited Peyton though she knew things could go south and quickly. It was such a chaotic match, for both, but it wasn’t just that, Alistaire was feeling emotional about a lot of things. This was the icing on the cake. Peyton hugged him from behind, reassuring her fiancé that everything was going to be okay….
Peyton: “I love you, okay?”
Alistaire: “I know…. I love you too.”
They continued their embrace, and unbeknownst to Peyton, there was something in the works and she had no clue what was going on, but Kelcey and Owen had decided to take a trip to Arizona….
And fix a few problems.
Glendale, Arizona
Same Time
Kelcey and Owen sat in the plane as it was landing, the ride was short, they only talked about O-Cru business and the Tag Team titles, how things had become quite complicated but all would be solved this next week. The gorgeous Perfect Ten was in jeans, black wedge slip on sandals, a black halter top sleeveless, pull over, her hair was slicked back in a ponytail, nails polished lavender. Owen was in his O-Cru shirt, jeans and sneakers. Kelcey looked visibly upset as Owen tried to inquire…
Owen: “Are you having second thoughts? You seem upset?”
Kelcey: “I have a lot on my mind, I also feel like we shouldn’t have to do this, but that young woman, makes some decisions to help her father and life situation and gets shit on, it seems like all the good people are the ones this happens too. I’m tired of it, all of it. Peyton doesn’t deserve this, no one does.”
Owen: “You go see her dad, I will take care or Warren Dowling.”
Kelcey: “Just be careful, we do not know what that mans is capable of, he already extorted three million dollars from her that she was given by Majors.”
Owen: “I get this feeling; you are not a big fan of hers.”
Kelcey: “Majors? I didn’t like her response to Peyton winning the Adrenaline Championship. That young woman is going to be eaten alive by Sienna Swann if she is not careful. She is making the mistakes I am preventing Peyton from making. From you too, but you’ve been in SCW long enough to know how it works and beaten Sienna. She won’t forget that Owen, especially with your ties with me now.”
Owen knew that, the revenge train of Sienna Swann was going to dock sooner or later at his station. That was part of her game, and he could see that Kelcey was starting to be more and more concerned. Bree going up against Aaron, there was so much going on at this PPV, but he saw Kelcey’s point, she wanted Peyton’s head cleared, focused on the prize…..
Owen: “You know that we can take care of ourselves.”
Kelcey: “That is not the point. There is a reason I became your manager, and that was to protect the sanctity of professional wrestling, giving you guys the chance to go out there and win some titles. Without ever having to worry about interference or people like The Wonderland and Beauty Factory. Owen, I have so much more to give to this sport, and I want to do it through you, Peyton, Alistaire and Aaron.”
The door of the plane opens as the captain and crew start to deboard. Kelcey gets up, grabs her things, Owen escorts her out as they look around at the Arizona desert….
Kelcey: “We meet back in two hours.”
Owen: “Two hours.”
They go their seperate ways. Owen finds himself heading to the Dowling’s little office they have in downtown Glendale. About twenty minutes have passed before Owen walks in, he sees Tessa Dowling there sifting through paperwork, she recognized from pictures with Peyton….
Dowling Office
Tessa stands up. She is wearing a red dress, black pumps, she sees Owen and approached him cautiously, thinking this could be trouble….
Tessa: “Owen Cruze?”
Owen: “Yeah that is me, you must be Tessa.”
Tessa: “I am, how can I help you?”
Owen: “I need to speak with Warren, your brother, right?”
Tessa: “Yes that is correct, my brother. Can I ask why?”
Owen: “Where is he?”
Tessa: “Well, he is….”
A voice can be heard coming from the back, it is that of Warren’s…..
Warren: “What the fuck, who is out here Tessa? Oh, hey I know you.”
Owen: “Warren?”
Warren: “Yeah, what’s up kid? Is Peyton now sending people to talk to me? You know, if she has something to say to me kid, tell her to come and do it herself, because I am not in the mood to listen to your bullshit. I gave her an option, just saying, that she has choices, and now those choices are gone. Anyway, the door is where you came in.”
Owen: “You extorted three million dollars from her.”
Warren: “Oh, is that what she told you? Did she tell you that she owed me all that money for what I lost when my biggest money-making whore decided to quit on me? Wait, she lives with you, right? OH I bet you see the peep show every single night.”
Tessa: “Warren! Stop it.”
Warren: “Chill out Tessa. This kid came all the way out here to come and defend her or some shit? Look kid, I am impressed that you took the time to do this for her, she has really been a ball buster but don’t let that pretty little face and tight ass fool you, she is a lioness. You can hear her roar….”
Before Warren Dowling could finish his sentence, Owen threw a right hook so stiff, it almost knocked him over Tessa’s desk. She screamed running to check on him when Owen stood over Dowling, cracking his knuckles. Warren scrambled to get up, he could feel his jaw go numb before looking up at Owen….
Owen: “I came here to talk, not to listen to you run down my friend, a woman that has been through a lot lately and you have the audacity to take money from her that she doesn’t have? At this point, I reckon nothing is going to come out of this meeting except me kicking your ass unless you shut your mouth and listen to what I have to say.”
Tessa: “Listen to him Warren.”
Warren: “I think…. He fucking broke my jaw.”
Owen: “Good, because I am going to be a nice guy and let you pick the next thing I am going to break.”
Warren’s eyes widen as Tessa tries to plea with him to just listen to what Owen has to say before Owen follows through on his threats….
Ray Rice Home
Glendale, Arizona
Kelcey Wallace had arrived at the house of Ray Rice, Peyton’s father. She had a big falling out with him, it all happened when the Dowling’s tried to get money from Peyton, threatening to tell her dad about the escort job she once held. Tessa even started dating him which is what pressed Peyton to tell him the truth and that is when they had their falling out. Ray Rice was outside, he was trimming his roses and other flowers, Kelcey walked in through the side gate, he looked surprised to see her, but knew why she was there….
Ray: “Well, holy shit, look what the cat dragged in, the very beautiful and lovely Kelcey Wallace.”
Kelcey: “Hello Ray, it has been a long time.”
Ray: “It sure has, can I offer you a drink?”
Kelcey: “I am fine, thank you.”
Ray: “I must admit, you look fantastic. I don’t know if anyone has told you that before, but wow, I am impressed, you must be working out a lot.”
Kelcey: “Something like that, Ray we need to talk.”
Ray: “I knew that was coming, what did Peyton do now.”
Kelcey folds her arms, her head tilts a little more out of shock for his response than anything. She stares him down with her bright blue eyes….
Ray: “Did I say something wrong?”
Kelcey: “What Peyton did? Are you seriously asking me that right now? What Peyton did? Have you been following anything about your daughter recently or are you still acting like a stubborn asshole?”
Ray: “Whoa, now slow down perfection, I didn’t mean anything by that but when you find out that you daughter has been lying to you for years and she is going off as an escort sleeping with a bunch of old rich men, bothers me some.”
Kelcey: “Bothers you Ray? How do you think she feels, did you ever for one second think about what this is doing to her? How she had a breakdown in front of me and her friends because she was afraid to confide in us about what was happening to the point, she kept it all in and made herself sick? She was crying herself to sleep every night Ray because you wouldn’t answer her calls or texts. One night after she was finally asleep, I read a diary entry that was wide open on the side of the bed, all she talks about was wishing her father would answer the bloody phone. Look, love I get it, you’re angry and no one want to hear that their daughter was in that type of business, where she would come home every night and vomit, soak in the tub for hours due to the fact she felt dirty sleeping with those men but they paid thousands of dollars so she could take care of you. Did she buy herself new clothes? A new Car? Anything? No, she spent on the mortgage, groceries, medical expenses, that is why she took that job Ray, to protect and care for you.”
Shaking his head, Ray turns the wheelchair around, trying to get away from Kelcey…
Kelcey: “So that is your answer? Turn your back on me and the truth? What is the matter with you Ray!? Your daughter needs you right now, the biggest piece of her life is gone, the only reason she even existed is gone. All she ever talks about is her dad and when I started to watch her self-destruct, sitting at home moping, drinking a lot more wine, staying in her room a lot, sleeping, that is when I knew that something was wrong, and the day she exploded on her best friends, it was then I knew it had something to do with you.”
Ray: “I have a right to be mad.”
Kelcey: “Yes, you do have a right to be mad, I cannot argue that point. You also have the right to be a good father to a daughter I wish I had. She is genuine, Ray. You raised a good kid and if something happened to her, you would regret it for the rest of your life.”
Ray: “And you have experience in it?”
Kelcey: “When my father died on my wedding night, as I sat on his lap. And there isn’t a day that goes by Ray, where I wish I could look him in the eyes and tell him how much I loved him. My mother too, in a car accident, taken way too soon. You may have lost the feelings of your legs, don’t lose your kid.”
Ray: “Kelcey…. I am sorry to hear that.”
She walks over and stands in front of him, pulling up a chair and sitting down, grabbing his hand…
Kelcey: “She would die for you; I think we both know that now. There has been a lot that has happened. She won the SCW Adrenaline Championship a few months ago, and the first thing she said was she wished you were there to celebrate it with her. She tries to call, text, everything and you never answered back, why!?”
Ray: “I was angry.”
Kelcey: “Did you know that she is engaged?”
His eyes widen….
Ray: “I…. no. To the Alistaire kid?”
Kelcey: “Yes, to the Alistaire kid. He wanted to personally come to see you and ask for her hand in marriage, but of course, you were not around. These are important moments that she needs you to be here for. All you think about is what she did in that escort service business, forgetting she sacrificed her latter high school and college years to take care of you. I want you to think about that and what she has gone through this entire time. Ray, Peyton needs her father.”
Ray: “She lied to me, and then the lady I was seeing lied too. All this was one big lie and I couldn’t take it. I have been hurting for quite some time now. Do I want to talk to my daughter, yes but Kelcey, she looked me right in the face and lied to me all those times when this was going on? I thought she was going to school, a lie, I thought she was working at the diner, a lie. It was lie after lie and I couldn’t handle that. I was disappointed, and angry because she also knew about Tessa, and let it happen. I actually thought I had met someone that gives a shit about a cripple in a wheelchair, I was wrong.”
Kelcey: “And ostracizing your daughter for making a choice which pushed her morality all in the name of taking care of her father, that was wrong too.”
Kelcey stands back up, she reaches into her pocket, and throws an envelope on his lap. He looks down, opening it up and seeing a plane ticket there, THoTF front row pass and hotel reservation….
Kelcey: “Next weekend is Taking Hold of the Flame, one of the biggest events of the year. Peyton missed it in 2019 to take care of me while I was in a coma. This year we have been training very hard to prepare her. This is a big moment for her, win or lose, doesn’t matter. I think it would be nice if she saw her father there to support her. Cheers, Ray.”
Ray: “Wait, did she know you were coming?”
Kelcey: “No.”
Ray: “Why?”
Kelcey: “Because I love her like if she was my daughter, too Ray. She never left my side, stood with me the entire time I was helpless, protected me until the day I opened my eyes. She sacrificed everything and kept her head up. I wasn’t there when Ricky was killed. I have missed a lot of time with her. Peyton has already reminded me of how was, she deserves better, Ray. I hope to see you in Newark.”
Kelcey leans in and kisses him on the forehead before slowly walking out the side gate and to her car. Ray sis there for a moment, looking down at the tickets, closing his eyes and thinking of his little girl.
Thirty Minutes Later
Kelcey is already inside the plane, she is running her foot and reading some news articles on her iPhone. Still waiting for Owen to show up. After a few minutes, he arrives, she glances over at him as he hands her a leather zip folder. Kelcey opens it up and looks across at Owen who sits there looking away. Kelcey sees his hand, grabs it, examining his bruised knuckles…
Kelcey: “Owen?”
Owen: “I did what I needed to. He isn’t going to be bothering her anymore.”
Kelcey: “Are you okay?”
Owen: “Yeah, I am fine. How did it go with you?”
Kelcey: “About as good as it will be, have to wait and see.”
Owen: “Thank you.”
Kelcey: “For what love?”
Owen: “Caring about us, going out of your way to help us. I see what you did for Peyton, that means a lot to us.”
Kelcey: “Well Owen, you all mean a lot to me, stood by my bedside, fought my wars, time to give back. I’m exhausted, wake me when we land.”
Owen: “I will.”
As Kelcey leans back and takes off her sandals, closing her eyes, Owen stares at his knuckles, glaring back at Kelcey, all he can do is smile.
LA National Forest
Same Time
Peyton kept trying to reach Owen, there was no one at the house, then she tried to call Kelcey, she didn’t answer either, I guess everyone was enjoying the nice day before all the festivities started with Taking Hold of the Flame. Ali was standing on a rock, looking out far as he could, she stood up and walked over to him….
Peyton: “If you stand there too long a huge hawk is going to land on you thinking you’re a huge tree and build a nest.”
He quickly jumps down; she starts to laugh a little before kissing him….
Peyton: “I was joking you know?”
Alistaire: “Yeah but just the thought was enough to deter me. Anyways, are you ready to go back down?”
Peyton: “I am, I am in the mood for tacos.”
Alistaire: “That sounds pretty good. Seems like something is bothering you.”
Peyton: “Just weird, I have been trying to get a hold of Owen, he hasn’t picked up his phone all day. I then called Kelcey, she didn’t pick up her phone either. I guess they are out and about like we are.”
Alistaire: “I’m sure there is a perfectly good explanation to all of it, but like you said, it is a beautiful day out and like us are probably enjoying it. I am happy that you have someone like Kelcey around, she is very protective of you.”
Peyton: “She is. We hit it off right away the first time we met, and I really enjoy having her here to support me. I need it especially with my dad and the issues I am having now. So, I have a question?”
As they make their way down the hill, they hold hands, Alistaire turns to Peyton….
Alistaire: “Sure what is it?”
Peyton: “When we get married, where are we living?”
Alistaire: “Huh, I never thought about it.”
Peyton: “I vote for Hawaii.”
Alistaire: “Oh really? Why?”
Peyton: “I’ll wear coconuts on my boobs and a grass skirt.”
His eyes widen as she starts to giggle. Another moment where Peyton can be herself with Alistaire, without a care in the world, as things have been in motion, and in the Taking Hold of the Flame there is the chance they could meet each other and if that were to happen….
What would they do?
EPILOGUE: ALL GOOD THINGS
The time was ticking fast, Taking Hold of the Flame was almost there. Peyton was in her hotel room relaxing in New Jersey. She wanted to go see Times Square, they arrived a few days early to get all that done including the fan festivities leading up to one of the biggest events of the year. Peyton Rice was ready, whether she was Number One or Number 40, she didn’t care. All she wanted was the opportunity to compete, to get the chance to make an impact. She watched Owen lose the tag team titles with Blake Mason, that was not the way it was supposed to happen and seeing the rift between David Helms and Tommy Valentine grow simply shattered her. Peyton couldn’t worry about any of this, even the troubles with her father, the blackmail, all the things that were haunting her, she needed to concentrate on the positive and forget all about the negative. She was starting to dose off, worked out early in the morning, she had on jeans, a white halter top, bare foot with her nails polished white and long sandy blonde hair hanging down. She was about to write on her diary, the iPad sitting on her chest, her eyes slowly closing…
Peyton’s Hotel Room
Newark, New Jersey
5.30.2020
As Peyton waited for Alistaire to come back so they could head out to Times Square, she was ready to take a nap. There was a knock on the door. Peyton’s green eyes slowly opened. She took her time to get up and walk over to the door….
Peyton: “Ali, did you forget your key?”
She opened it and froze in shock. Her eyes had widened as Ray Rice in his wheelchair, wearing his jeans, Fireman’s leather jacket, t-shirt, boots and cap sat there as she literally started to tear up seeing him, but didn’t even know how to react as she wasn’t sure how he got there, how he knew where they were staying, or why he was even there. There was an awkward silence for a moment before Peyton slowly back up some, confused on how to respond to this, he was the last person she expected to be standing in the doorway of her hotel room….
Peyton: “D…. dad?”
Ray: “Well shit, how are you doing pumpkin?”
Peyton: “I… what are you doing here?”
Ray: “Well, I was hoping this old fool’s daughter who has been acting like a royal ass would let her old man in so they can talk.”
Peyton’s eyes start to tear up, nodding before allowing him to roll in. She closes the door behind her, walking over in front of her father she sits on the couch. She doesn’t know how to react, instead nervously fidgeting around, still wondering how her father found where she was. Ray clears his throat and looks into his daughter’s eyes…
Ray: “I remember when you were a little girl, always full of life, energy, charisma. There was never a time you didn’t have a smile on your face. Every time I look at you, I see that innocent little girl.”
Tears start to drop down the cheeks of Peyton….
Ray: “All I ever wanted to do was protect you, Peyton. From the day we had you in the hospital until now. When I had the accident, hurt my legs, lost the ability to walk, I felt like I couldn’t protect you anymore, and suddenly you were protecting me. I never wanted to grasp it, I lost a lot of who I was in those coming months, pushed people away, even you. Yet you stuck around, when everyone else abandoned me. Even though all that, all I ever saw was my little girl. All I ever wanted was for you to have the best life possible and be happy doing whatever it is you love to do most. I was hoping that OI could provide that, but I couldn’t, yet you did, sacrificing your life as a high school kid, when you should have been having out and going to prom, no working the late shift at the diner to make ends meet, or having to drop out of college to support your old man, and finding good money, even if you had to do it in a very embarrassing and unconventional way, thinking about my daughter with those men….”
Now Ray’s eyes start to tear up as well, as he pauses for a second, lips quivering….
Peyton: “Dad… I am so sorry….”
Ray: “It was tough to accept that, because again I look at that beautiful little girl. Part of me, doesn’t want to let that go, and I think of the horror and the questions you were having about yourself and why this was happening in the first place, must’ve been too much. Here I am pissed off about you lying to me, that I never thought about how difficult it was for you.”
Peyton: “I shouldn’t have done it.”
Ray: “We can agree on that pumpkin, but you did, and we can’t turn back the clock now, we can only do what is best and move forward. The thing is, I was wrong, sure I have a right to be mad, not like what I hear and expect better from my daughter, but at the same time, I can’t be a stubborn bastard who can’t see past the fog and know that this all happened because you were trying your best to keep us afloat and survive when I was confined to this wheelchair. The one thing I always promised you and myself that I would always be your father, never miss anything important and be there for you no matter what. I didn’t do that. I fucked up and I put you through a lot pain, I abandoned my little girl and for that I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me for the way I reacted when you told me the truth.”
Peyton: “Daddy…. You don’t ever have to ask me for forgiveness, I am sorry I lied to you, I am sorry I did those things when I shouldn’t have, I was scared we were not going to make it. Years later I paid the price and now, I don’t know what is next, but what I do know is I need my dad in my life, more than anything.”
Ray: “And you have it.”
She didn’t say anything else, crying she sat up and hugged her father, after so many months of frustration, Peyton let it all out. Ray held her tight, he was not going to let go of her, never again. The door opened, Alistaire walked in, he stopped, shocked to see her dad there. Peyton quickly stepped back, and smiled, wiping her tears…
Alistaire: “I am sorry, did I come at a wrong time?”
Peyton: “No…. no…. you came at the right time Ali. This is my dad, Ray Rice. Dad, this is….”
Ray: “Alistaire, my future son in law.”
Peyton: “How…. How did you know.”
Ray: “I’m your old man, I know everything.”
Alistaire and Ray shake hands, the father of Peyton brings him in closer and smirks….
Ray: “Yes.”
Alistaire: “Yes?”
Ray: “You can marry my daughter.”
Alistaire: “Well… uh thank you sir!”
Ray: “Anytime. Now where is this Adrenaline Title you won? I want to look at the Championship belt my daughter is wearing.”
Peyton: “You know about that too? Sure dad, let me go get it and I am glad you are here.”
Ray: “Me too, I’ll be sitting front row watching you on Sunday.”
Her eyes again widen, smiling as Alistaire nods in approval. Peyton goes into the room to get the belt, while Ray pops out his iPhone, he sends a text to Kelcey simply saying “Thank You”.
Kelcey is in her room, she is still in a robe, barefoot with her long hair down and nails polished lavender, the laptop is open. She receives the text, smiling, hoping that things are now in a better place for Peyton and Ray. Taking a deep breath, she picks up the phone and dials, waiting for an answer…..
Kelcey: “Yes, Dr. Lloyd, you called?”
She listens before nodding….
Kelcey: “Thank you so much.”.
Kelcey hangs up, placing the phone on the table. She gets up and walks to the mirror, staring at her reflection for a moment before cracking a smile, the only words that come out of her mouth….
Kelcey: “Perfect.”
SCENE FADES
Diary Entry
5.29.2020
I was going to write earlier but started to fall asleep on the couch, it has been pretty mentally draining for me these past few months, that I think you just need a day to relax the body and remember we are only human. I do a lot of crying, sometimes right to sleep, which helps me a lot with that state. I am trying to cope with things the best I can and then something really big happened today, my dad showed up at my hotel room! I was literally shocked; he was the last person who I thought would be at my doorstep! Just to see him was amazing but then to know that he came here all the way from Arizona to talk to me and try to work things out. Was even more of a surprise! I think he understands now why I did things, took the initiative to make our lives better even if that meant doing things I never wanted, or he wouldn’t approve.
I’m not a bad person, I never want to intentionally hurt anyone. I think for me it all comes down to who we are as people, individuals, and daughters to our fathers. They are here to protect us at any cost, I get that. Seeing your little girl in trouble, acting in a way that might be detrimental to our beliefs but with no malice ever intended. I never tried to hurt my dad in anyway, I was trying to protect him best I could. My father is a proud man who wants what is best for me, I get it. He is overprotective, maybe it is because I am the only one who stuck around to be with him after the accident, I don’t know but he sees how much I love him, the sacrifices I am willing to make to help him and make sure that we survive, because you see, my dad and I, we were always a team and I don’t know what I would do if I lost him forever and for a while I thought I did.
My dad and I have a lot to work on, I don’t think we are anywhere near where we used to be, that is true, but earlier today was a start and I can’t be any happier. The one thing though is how he knew, which means someone told him and I could only think of three people, Ali, Owen and of course Kelcey. Ali doesn’t really know my dad, so I can almost rule him out though he wanted to ask him in my hand in marriage which he did earlier, that was so sweet. I could see Owen too, he is the kind of guy who would take charge, considering he sees me moping all over the house.
Then there is Kelcey.
The most likely, and if this was her doing, then I owe her even more than I do now. I don’t know how to repay her, she has become a mother to me, someone I can trust and love, and that is why I am going to fight my ass off at the Taking Hold of the Flame…
For her….
For me…
For all those who believe….
Miracles are true.
XOXO
CHANCE OF A LIFETIME
South Mountain Reservation, covering 2,110 acres, is a nature reserve on the Rahway River that is part of the Essex County Park System in northeastern New Jersey, United States. It is located in central Essex County, New Jersey, within portions of Maplewood, Millburn and West Orange, and borders South Orange, between the first and second ridges of the Watchung Mountains. Carved from wilderness at the end of the 19th century, designed by Olmsted Brothers, and developed over a few decades, the reservation has changed only slightly through the years. Preserved primarily in its wild state, woodlands abound in a variety of hardwood trees, and tall hemlocks tower above streams, creeks and ponds, and waterfalls. Higher points, such as Crater View, offer vistas of the New York and Jersey City skylines, Elizabeth, Union Township, and Staten Island.
In 1860, wolves, bears and cougars were observed in the area, and there was a bounty on them. In 1896, John Durand, the son of Asher Brown Durand, described the mountain that includes South Mountain Reservation a wilderness, as it probably existed at the time of Hendrick Hudson, a primitive forest abounding with deer and other wild animals and traversed by streams alive with trout. Game was plentiful—partridges, quail, woodcock, rabbits, squirrels of every species, raccoons and foxes; while occasionally a hungry bear that had trespassed on the farmyards in the vicinity would be tracked to its den and shot.
The reservation was built from land purchases begun in 1895. It took a decade to untangle the deeds and assemble all the lands at South Mountain. Before he delegated design of the Essex Parks to his stepson’s firm, Frederick Law Olmsted visited the newly acquired reservation. He regarded it as some of the most beautiful and promising terrain he had ever seen anywhere. The design of South Mountain was finalized by the Olmsted Brothers in stages over the years. A good deal of construction work trails, footbridges, shelters, etc.—was carried out by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Here is where we find the gorgeous Peyton Rice along with her mentor and manager, Kelcey Wallace. Peyton, the current Adrenaline Champion is very excited about this opportunity to come into the Flame and get the chance to Main Event Rise to Greatness, for last year she didn’t get the chance to, opting to sit by Kelcey’s side while she suffered from a coma after child birth. Since then, things are a lot different and Peyton ahs been on a roll since it all started. She is ready to make a statement, try to do her best in winning the Flame. She wears jeans, black hiking boots and a black formfitting long sleeve top, ball cap with her sandy blonde hair coming out of the back of the cap, her nails polished white with the title resting on her shoulder. Kelcey is next to her in black leggings, ankle terrain boots and pull over red fleece shirt, her long sandy blonde hair hangs down, nails polished lavender. The camera starts to record….
REC:
Peyton takes a moment, before speaking in her cute, adorable voice….
“We are in such beautiful country, never really knowing the wondrous sites that you find when traveling with the SCW. The last few weeks have been pretty hectic in my life, both personal and professional. I am starting to get a handle of things and Kelcey has really helped me out a lot along with all my friends and support, I am so grateful to all. Now though I embark on a journey that I have never been on, Taking Hold of the Flame. A few weeks ago, Alistaire Allocco and I teamed up for the first time and it was awesome, not to many times do you get to form a team with a person that you love and are going to spend the rest of your life with. Now though we will be in another match again, this time in the biggest match of the year where 38 other wrestlers will compete, the luck of the draw is in place with what number you get, and that right there makes it so unpredictable. It is both nerve racking and exciting. This will be my first, as last year due to unforeseen incidents beyond our control, a woman that I look up to as not only a mentor but as a mother figure to me, Kelcey Wallace had her son, complications that led to her being in a coma. I couldn’t leave her side; I was not about to come and wrestle when I was so afraid what would happen to her. This time though, she is here with me, in the best shape of her life, ready to lead me, Ali, Owen and Aaron to the promise land, and two of us will be competing against each other in the Main Event at Rise to Greatness. I know deep in my heart Aaron Blackbourne can defeat Bree Lancaster and walk out as World Champion.
He has worked so hard for it.
This though is about 40 wrestlers and fate will determine where they come in, and with one huge battle, there is going to be simply chaos. Kelcey was the first woman to ever win the Flame, and I would love to make history like she did one time. I am never going to make any guarantee, instead I am going out there and wherever and whenever my number is called, run down to the ring and take part the 2020 version of it. Even after this, the road begins to RTG, this time with a goal to be on the main show, have this Adrenaline Title and defend it against anyone, but if I win then that changes everything. Wat I do know is there are a lot of people in this match for different reason, we all have our desires, honestly I want to compete, test myself against practically the entire roster, there are going to be monsters, wrestlers, freaks, Queens, Angels and one Jordan Majors who I am sure one of her goals is to eliminate me from the match, just so she could brag about it. I personally am not looking for any targets, I see everyone in this match as a threat even the surprise ones.
This contest is going to do one thing, test us all. Show off our strengths and expose our weaknesses.
You could be number one, and need to have the stamina to survive at the end, or you could be number forty, being the freshest wrestler in the ring and have the advantage, bit the beauty of The Flame? Big wrestlers have a slight advantage, yet you don’t need to be a Hall of Famer, the Best in the World a World Champion to win this, because anyone can come from behind, hoist your legs up over and watch you tumble, feet first touching the floor and you’re eliminated….
Which gives someone like me a chance, my speed with work well in the sea of humanity.
There must be a strategy, the smartest wrestlers always find a way to make to the bitter end. When you look a the roster, when we see the who’s who in the match, in order to make it to the Main Event of RTG, one thing is for certain, you better be at you’re A-Game…
And right now, I am at the top of mine.”
Kelcey looks over and winks, proud of Peyton and what she has accomplished so far. The reigning Adrenaline Champion has been at her best recently, she looks forward to competing this year after sitting last year. She saw Alistaire win, so happy for him and he has a great chance of doing it again. This time though Peyton is there and will he have to choose. She turns back to the camera and speaks…
“With all the terrible things going on in the world and here at home, people are looking for something to cheer about. They don’t always want to listen to the gloom and doom, they don’t need to always see the liars, cheaters and backstabbers get their way, sure we can’t always stop them from getting what they want, but we need to try a little harder. I look at Chris Cannon and Sienna Swann, two people who are pretty much the Public Enemies, want to make a statement, some have even said they may go after Ali, Owen and myself, due to the ties with Kelcey. We have friends, we have foes, but I cannot emphasize enough that it is every person to themselves. Chris and Sienna know, a married couple in a match that can only have one winner. That includes Alistaire and me, what would or could happen to either of us if we were the last two left? Some could say chivalry was alive or dead, I don’t believe in that when it comes to wrestling. I want him to wrestle me hard like he would anyone else, there is no hard feelings here, I rather him give me everything he has and eliminate me than to chum up and take it easy, what does that prove to me? To Alistaire?
Nothing.
Guys, listen, Kelcey has been going hard on the training, she is preparing me for the unknown, and that is what the match is, so many variables, there will be bodies flying all over the place, the chance to get hurt is greater and now I find myself as one of the smaller competitors in the event, someone like Xander could pick me up with one hand and throw me to the third row. Giovanni Aries is no fan of Kelcey and Owen, I am sure he will be targeting me, Jordan is always a threat, she wants vindication, there is Selena Frost who would love to be a World Champion again and Gavin Taylor, a man that wants this title back that I hold, making big splashes like an invigorated Christy Matthews and Syren who has always wanted to get another record breaking World belt under her banner. The list goes on and on but all of it is dependent on ONE factor….
The number we choose.
That could make all the difference in the world.
Let me be transparent with everyone here, I have busted my butt since 2016 when I first joined Ante Up Academy. I used to watch this match; it was my favorite of the year. We would all get together and sit around the TV, rip up numbers and draw them form a hat and that that was your wrestler. Even as students. It was a spectacle, Coach David would set up a huge screen and we would watch, some of us I remember would dream about entering this match, like myself. In 2017, Ricky Octavius entered, and he finished final 8, it was such a huge rush and moment for him. When he came back from the show the next day, he had a smile ear to ear for that was more than just an experience for him, it was the prestige of competing and going up against the very best in the world. I told Ricky that one day he and I would be there, last two and we always laughed thinking of all the different scenarios.
The Taking Hold of the Flame Battle Royal was the highlight of his short career.
I will never forget the gleam in his eye.
Now it is my turn, I get the chance to do what he did three years ago, I am now throwing my name in the hat, and I’m not going to stand here and claim anything, I will not look you in the eyes and say, I AM GOING TO WIN THIS! No, as there are no guarantees in life. I will leave the boasting to Syren, Sienna, Giovanni and others. There are some legendary veterans who care coming back and I get to test what I have learned and picked up so far against Matt Hodges, Josh Hudson and David Helms. The one thing I can say honestly is that I am not afraid of what comes, where I enter or who I have to face up against. I have trained so long for this chance, and it is finally happening. I would love to win, but that is not in my hands, it is that of fate. The only thing I can promise is you get my dedication, desire and passion shown. There are no hidden agendas here, I am in it for the love of the game…
The competition and the opportunity to continue proving myself to this company and my fans, making this woman sitting next to me proud. I am not entering this to ruin Jordan’s chances or exacting revenge on Kelcey’s behalf to The Beauty Factory, I want to walk into the ring when that buzzer sounds, hearing the roar of the fans as my heart beats, fast, ready to enter a match that sink or swim, I know I participated in, making history.
And no matter what happens, I win.”
Her attitude is infectious, that is one of the things that draws Kelcey to Peyton. It is about her fighting spirit, the chance to be a part of this huge match. But the meaning hasn’t fallen on deaf ears. Peyton wants to do more than just place, of course she wants to win, but most of all make her father and Kelcey proud with her performance. Peyton looks back at the camera and speaks….
“Many take my kindness for weakness, they thought I was too nice or a pushover, that many of the things wrong in the company would hit me hard, and while the last one might be partly true, I learned pretty quickly how things work around here firsthand, i was a victim of it too, it’s hard not to be when you are an SCW Superstar. Don’t get me wrong, I am coming to fight, I want to take The Flame, there is no question about it. There are plenty of wrestlers that will use this for their own gain and if I get anything out of it? Is that I am able to stop those who would use it as a springboard for their own selfish reasons. I don’t know about you, but I am tired of listening about the Lizard Kingdom, they are the “Best” in the World this, or the “Best” in the World that. Forget revenge, or trying to get one on another over petty professional jealousy. You want the fans and your peers to respect you? Than do it in the ring, with what you have and walk out with The Flame, that is how you prove to be the best, Kelcey did it, and so many others have too including my fiance, Alistaire.
As I accomplish my goals, I leave absolutely no doubt how I did it, the right way.
Whether it is The Wonderland or Infamous, The Connection, the Bandidas, it doesn’t really matter, because for so long, I wondered if I belonged here. Walking into Retribution I was pretty beat up. Then stepping into Cold Blooded, I was a lot more confident, I knew I could go in there and win against one of the hottest wrestlers to date, no doubt. It all came down to believing in myself, to knowing that I did belong, and I could zone out all the negative aspects of the sport and build upon them. Well The Flame is the ultimate goal, no one can say you didn’t earn it if you’re the last person standing and that is huge.
See me though?
There is more…
I have my father sitting in the crowd watching his little girl compete. After the last few months, having some issues with my dad, it is nice he is here and I only have one person to thank for it, the same person sitting here, I have this wonderful perfect soul and beautiful woman that couldn’t be here with us last year and I couldn’t do it seeing her in the state now by my side again. This isn’t just for me or for entertainment, this is for my dad that believed in my dreams, who supported them even when he was scared half to death thinking I would be killed with the moves I perform in the ring. This is for Ricky who sacrificed his life to save another and is looking down on us right now smiling and ready to cheer his friends on. This is to all the Ante Up Academy students who continue to aspire and one day become SCW superstars or anywhere around the world that if you put in the hard work and the dedication, anything can happen! This is for Kelcey Wallace, Hall of Fame Wrestler who broke the streak and showed why women can win this thing too….
And finally?
This is for me.
Where one year ago I was having trouble adjusting here, didn’t know if this was the path I wanted to take and now hold one of the most prestigious titles in the company and now as I enter Taking Hold of the Flame, I will be a highlight Reel, I will give you moments to remember, and whether it is win, lose or draw, you are going to be talking about this match and Peyton Rice for a long time, that is a promise! Over the top rope, one by one, until there stands only the winner….
And I will do what I can to be that ONE.”
She turns to Kelcey who winks and nods. Peyton then slowly shifts, holding up the Adrenaline Championship….
“Teaching thirty-nine other wrestlers that?
Peyton Rice is not just another “Pretty” Face!”
Tilting her head, she gives out her adorable smile while Kelcey glares into the camera and mutters the word….
“Perfect”
FADE TO BLACK
/REC
Konrad: “I didn’t mean any offense.”
Aaron: “That’s the truth. But-“
Peyton Rice 