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$$$ Shane McMahon $$$
[ It is another bright but chilly early morning in Manhattan, New York's busiest district. Most of the city's professionals are already on their way to or have begun work for another day. For one of that city's more infamous residents however, the day had not yet officially begun. Although he has managed to transport himself to her sister's apartment, Shane McMahon is still for the mostpart asleep. He knocks rather loudly on her door, pulling his wrist upwards and glancing at his watch. A Starbucks takeout cup in his other hand, he doesn't even bother to smile as he is greeted by his sister ]
Shane McMahon: ~groggily~ Let me in already, it's fucking freezing out here.
[ Without waiting for an invite, Shane pushes the door back some and slips inside as his sister stands on in shock. Eyeing him as he makes his way towards her couch she turns and closes the door. When she looks back she finds him laid back on it, his eyes closed but a firm grip still on his coffee cup. She shakes her head and stifles a small laugh as she moves closer and stands over him ]
Stephanie McMahon: Let me get the door open first, won't you? Geez Shane, why don't you come in?
Shane McMahon: Done and done. Anything else I can do for you while I'm here? What's that you say? No? You think I should go back to bed with my wife? Well if you insist ...
Stephanie McMahon: It's a pleasure to see you too. What happened to you?
Shane McMahon: What are you talking about, bimbo?
Stephanie McMahon: You're late, precious. You were supposed to be here an hour ago.
Shane McMahon: What? You've got to be kidding me, right? Do you see what time it is? You should count yourself damn lucky I'm even this far along today. All the sane people in this city are laying in bed like my Ju-Ju is and that's exactly where I should be.
Stephanie McMahon: That's ridiculous. Julie is such a get-up-and-go gal. She would not be laying in bed at ten in the morning.
Shane McMahon: Yes she is. We had a late night last night. Some of us know how to really enjoy ourselves and besides, mornings are for sleeping. What do you expect me to do? Degrade myself by being awake and actually doing some form of work like you do. Sometimes you really do make me sick, Stephanie Marie. You're turning into a regular person and I don't like it one bit, young lady.
[ Stephanie smiles at her brother, obviously amused as she looks up and across to the small dining area a few feet away from her ]
Stephanie McMahon: You see what I have to put up with? This is why he's currently between jobs. He's turned into royalty since you last saw him on television. At least that's how he acts anyways.
Shane McMahon: What the fuck are you doing? I leave you alone for how long? And now you're talking to yourself?
Stephanie McMahon: Actually sweetie, I'm not talking to myself although you and I have had conversations at times that make me wonder if I should start doing it. ~laughs~ No, I'm talking to Sam. He's here from the Confidential crew, remember?
Shane McMahon: Shit!
[ Shane quickly scoots forward on the couch enough so that he can turn around. He spots the WWE employee his sister mentioned and smiles a little weakly. The man stands from the table and comes over to the couch as the pair extend arms and enjoy a brief handshake ]
Shane McMahon: Gee man, I'm really sorry. If I'd known you were stuck here alone with my sister, I'd have come to your rescue long ago. How's it going?
Sam Wilson: Not too bad, thanks. But I haven't had a bad time at all. Your sister's been looking after me fine. She's very hospitable.
Shane McMahon: Getting the VIP treatment, huh? Well ain't that a slap in the face. What do I have to do to start getting treated that good? ~laughs~
Sam Wilson: I'm sure you can't have it that bad. You're married to Julie McMahon after all. ~smiles~
Shane McMahon: You're a smart man, Sam. I like you already.
Stephanie McMahon: Right well, how do you want to do this exactly? Is this going to be a written thing or are you bringing cameras in?
Sam Wilson: The cameras are outside but I just wanted everybody comfy before we started. It shouldn't take long, Shane. All I need is like ten/fifteen minutes worth of footage cause the rest will be filled with Julie's parts plus stuff from Vegas nearer the time. Just a basic quick interview about the details of the ceremony and stuff like that. Sound good to you?
Shane McMahon: Sure, it shouldn't be too taxing at all. When do you want to get a start on it?
Sam Wilson: We can start right away. I'll just nip outside and get the equipment from the van. I'm sure Kev's wondering what's been going on all this time. ~smiles~ I'll be right back.
[ Sam gives a small wave as he heads for the door. He leaves it open a little so he can enter easier on his return. Once they are alone, Shane turns to his sister and gives her a warm smile ]
Shane McMahon: Thanks babe, you saved me a bitch fit. Dad would have gone spare if he knew I'd been this late. You're a lifesaver. Come give your big brother a hug!
[ With a large cheesy grin and his arms wide open, Shane moves towards his sister and wraps his arms tightly around her. He holds onto her for a few moments before kissing her forehead, still keeping a grip on her as he speaks softly to her ]
Shane McMahon: You know I love you for real, don't you bimbo? Nobody could do as good a job as you do at being my sister. You've stuck it out alot longer than anyone else would. Truth be told, I don't think I'd like anybody else as much. I know I tease you and call you names sometimes but I never mean it. I try to piss you off but I swear, I really do love you loads.
Stephanie McMahon: ~smiles~ It's hard to tell when you're ripping on me all the time ya know. But thank you, I appreciate the love. I love you too, even though I don't want to sometimes. And you're completely right, nobody else would put up with you.
Shane McMahon: Hey, come on. How about you show me some love back? I'm trying to be all mushy with ya. Don't you love me too? If you want, I'll try to stop insulting you but you gotta cuddle me on it or it's not a deal.
Stephanie McMahon: ~laughs~ Oh really? We gotta make a deal on it, huh? Well I guess a hug is a small sacrifice to make considering how the constant belittling will be over with. You uhh, you do realise we're already hugging though, right?
[ Shane pauses for a moment and looks down at his sister. His arms still wrapped around her and her loosely round his waist he smiles a little and gives her a wink ]
Shane McMahon: Ahh what the hell. I'm enjoying it, it's worth it. I'll stop teasing you, I promise. Thanks for the cuddle though. I love you, babe. You were always my favorite partner in crime. Until I met Jules, that is.
Stephanie McMahon: Thanks, that means alot to me. I do love you too, even though you're a jerk to me all the time. ~laughs~ That's real love ya know. But a piece of sisterly advice? Go clean up please. You look kinda scruffy and I know you don't wanna be on tv like that.
[ Shane pulls back slightly and looks over himself. Nodding, he returns his attentions to his sister and leans in quickly, kissing her cheek. Still cuddling to her a little, he tightens his grip momentarily before breaking from her and beginning to move away ]
Shane McMahon: Good advice, sissy. I'm gonna slink into the bathroom real quick. Give me a holler if they're back up here before I'm done. Gotta look my best for my biggest fan ya know. Can't have people thinking my Ju-Ju married a hobo. ~laughs~
[ Shane steps into the bathroom and Stephanie follows him over to the door. Watching him preen himself in the mirror, she can't help but smile as she leans against the door frame ]
Stephanie McMahon: You haven't changed a bit, do you know that? You used to do this when you were in college too. Show up looking like you just got dragged backwards through somebody's garden and in two minutes you'd be looking like Mr Prince Charming. Are you blessed with genes I didn't get a share of or are you just a typical man?
Shane McMahon: When you're good, you're good, babe. I just happen to be an extra specially hot specimen. ~winks~
Stephanie McMahon: How come you couldn't do this stuff at your place anyhow? You could have groomed yourself all day long there.
Shane McMahon: No way, I ain't letting them into our apartment with cameras. All our personal stuff is there. I don't pay a couple grand for 24/7 security just so I can pull some cameras inside and show everybody where I'm at. Geez, my wife's safety is at stake there. That's my palace, Steph. My Princess is there, I gotta look out for her.
Stephanie McMahon: Okay, okay. I was only asking, that's all. Well I'm gonna hit the kitchen again while you do your thing. If you or the guys need anything then let me know. I've got Kurt in there right now and he's waiting for us to bake cookies together.
Shane McMahon: Baking stuff together? You do that? I didn't think you knew how to be all domestic and crap. You're loving this whole housewife thing you've got going on at the Bri-man's place, aren't ya?
Stephanie McMahon: Maybe but yes, I can bake and it's something I've been able to do since high school, thank you very much. I may suck at whipping up something original but I can cook and I can bake treats. And anyway, I'm not a housewife, I'm a part-time, stay-at-home girlfriend.
[ Stephanie pokes her tongue out teasingly at her brother and laughs a little as she leaves him and heads back to the kitchen to join her guest for the morning. Shane shakes his head as he laughs also and continues to clean himself up some. It's not long before he's left the bathroom and the guys have managed to set up the equipment correctly in Stephanie's living area. Taking a seat on the couch, Shane waits for his cue and within a few moments, he is putting down his coffee cup and being given a few instructions regarding the interview. Once all the technical issues have been resolved, the cameras are set to roll, the backdrop set up behind him and Shane finds himself in the hot seat yet again. With a relaxed smile, he sits patiently waiting for his first question ]
Sam Wilson: Shane, thanks for giving us your time but this should only take a few minutes really. Basically this is going to be the narration to what everybody sees in the package about your wedding. Along with Julie's comments, you are gonna be telling the story of how the wedding came about and really just throwing in anything else you want mentioned. So feel free to say whatever you feel necessary. Obviously we'll get some footage in Vegas itself in the lead-up but this is it as far as the fans hearing from you. So tell us in your own words how you and Julie came to be at this point.
Sam Wilson: Really? That's quite the achievement.
Sam Wilson: People didn't even get to see your wedding ceremony in Vegas last time. Alot of fans are wondering if you two would be interested in doing reality television. Like Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey did, they screened their wedding and their first year of marriage. Would that be something you and Julie would be interested in?
Shane McMahon: It's funny you should ask me that, not too long ago Jimmy Kimmel was asking my Jules that one too. Honestly? No, not at all. I mean sure we're used to being in front of cameras. With our careers what they are, we're both used to doing it now but our marriage is the one thing we both like to keep private. It's fine to gush and do stuff like this. When we're not together, our favorite thing is to gush about each other. Like I'm sure nobody's noticed that already. ~laughs~ We adore each other, we're so in love that it's insane. I'm the first to hop online and check out her fansites and see what updates they have, stuff like that. I've even taken a few old pictures of us together and sent them through for a few guys just to give them something new to buzz over and it's great, it really is. I've been so lucky because Julie's fans have just accepted me. I guess cause all our fans knew we were in love long before we ever said so. Mine are the same, everybody's been so warm to us as a couple and we're so grateful to them. But reality television is a bit of a big thing. To let people into your life 24/7 is just way too intrusive for us. We're just loving being able to wake up together and spend a day chilled out at home. It's nothing that would be terribly exciting to many people I'm sure. It's just us and how we like our life to be right now. And besides all that, I've had this conversation before and it's like my sister told me. With a mouth like mine, I'd put Ozzy Osbourne out of commission. The man's a rock legend, I just couldn't knock him off his pedastal. ~laughs~
Shane McMahon: Well last time around it was all pretty last minute. We were lucky because Julie's sister and brother-in-law had been in Vegas with us to catch her match that night. So we woke them up and they agreed to be witnesses. They checked us out plenty before they agreed to it, so much so that we were getting extremely impatient with them. ~laughs~ But they did the job for us and in thanks for that, they're still a part of our wedding group this time around as well. Natty is gonna be a bridesmaid for Jules and Jeff is one of my groomsmen. We decided to keep things pretty simple really. We each chose three bridesmaids and groomsmen so the wedding party itself is pretty limited. Julie chose my sister as her maid of honor and has her sister and her soul sister as bridesmaids, Natalie and Marisol Thomas, whose husband Rob Thomas incidentally will be delighting our reception with his music. We don't exploit our friends or anything. ~smiles~ And on my side of things, I'll have my father as my best man with my two brother-in-law's as my groomsmen, Brian and Jeff. But naturally we'll have our family and our close friends there to watch us take our vows again. Our reception will end up being ten times bigger but we'll be too loved up to care.
Sam Wilson: What kind of details can you share with us about the wedding exactly? Is it all top secret at this point or are you guys alot more open with your plans?
Shane McMahon: I don't mind sharing little bits and pieces and I'm sure Jules is the same. We're proud of both our weddings. ~smiles~ I don't care to share details with you because there's no worries there. We'll be heading back to Vegas, as most people know. It's a chilled out city so it suits us perfect for our vow renewals. There will be loads of whites and of course, pinks. My wife adores pink so she's getting plenty of it. The entire wedding will be taking place in the Four Seasons. I can tell you that happily cause I personally have insured that we'll have tighter security than Fort Knox in there. I'm not one of these narcissistic celebrities and neither is my Jules but the fact is, there's an awful lot of interest in our wedding from both fans and the press. So I need to do what it takes to protect my wife and our families. Everything will go according to plan because it's pretty tight down there already in preparation. Everything's already in place, all we have to do is get everybody to show up on time and we're done. ~laughs~
Sam Wilson: It really is shaping up to be the best day of your lives all over again then, huh?
Sam Wilson: Shane, thank you so much. Obviously we're gonna see you again come nearer time for the actually cermony so if you think of anything you want to add, don't hesitate to give us a call. Here's a card, it's got the department's number and both our cell numbers so if either you or Julie have anything you want to contribute, give us a call.
Shane McMahon: Thanks, man. I appreciate it and I'll keep it safe. I'll pass the message on to Jules too and we'll be sure to let you know. With how we are, I'm sure we'll come up with tons of stuff for you to do until the wedding. ~laughs~
Sam Wilson: No problem, we love to be kept busy. ~smiles~ Take care and we'll be in touch. I'm just going to say thank you to your sister and then we'll be out of here. Thanks again.
[ Sam stands as does Shane and the pair enjoy a brief handshake before Sam leaves and heads off towards the kitchen. His co-worker eagerly begins packing up the camera equipment and enjoys small chit-chat with Shane until Sam returns ]
Sam Wilson: She's on the phone but I asked Mr Angle to let her know I said thanks. Uhh, I don't mean to be rude but I'm not sure how much I trust that guy with a message. Do you think you could pass it on just in case he doesn't?
Shane McMahon: I don't blame you one bit for being apprehensive. Sure thing, I can pass it on for you. I'm about to head in there myself and check on things. You guys go on ahead and safe home to you both. Thanks for all your hard work today.
[ Both men give a warm smile and within minutes are packing their equipment up and taking it back outside. Waiting behind to close the door again, Shane is quick to make his way to the kitchen. Almost baffled by the site in front of him, he isn't sure whether to laugh or back away slowly. Kurt Angle, WWE Superstar and Olympic Gold Medalist, was sitting on a stool at the mini breakfast bar in Stephanie's kitchen as she stands across the ways with her cell phone to her ear. With a glass of milk and a small plate with the remains of two cookies on it next to him, he is concentrating very hard as he picks out his next crayon for the page he is attempting to color ]
Shane McMahon: I uhh, I didn't know you liked coloring so much, Kurt. Where did you get that from? And no hugs, please.
[ Stephanie hears her brother's voice and glances across the room to him. With a small smile, she continues her conversation as Shane looks over Kurt's shoulder at his picture. Kurt looks up at Shane and gasps a little in surprise. Shane holds up a hand to him and Kurt's smile fades into a disappointed pout. He returns his attentions to his picture and his hand hovers over the pile of crayons once more ]
Kurt Angle: I got it from McDonald's. Me and Stephy went for a jog in Central Park and then she bought me breakfast in McDonald's. I got a kiddie's box. ~grins~
Shane McMahon: Were you actually out for a jog or did she just start running away from you and followed her?
Kurt Angle: Huh?
Shane McMahon: Oh nothing,nothing. So what's up, buddy? Looks like you're enjoying some cookies today again, huh? What's in that glass there? You're not back to the Budweiser again, are you?
Kurt Angle: Eeeew! No way! You can keep that stuff. I don't like it. Stephy says it's best if I stick to milk cause it'll keep me strong and healthy.
Shane McMahon: And it's easier to get you out of an apartment, that's for sure. ~laughs~ Well I'm glad you're having such a good time. What are you doing in Manhattan today, buddy?
Kurt Angle: Jennie's in the city for work. She made me come too and she called Stephy to see if she would babysit me til she's done. We're going to ride the ferris wheel!
Shane McMahon: You and Jennie? You know something, Kurt? I like Jennie already. Getting Steph to babysit you? She sounds like a smart woman. You'll have to let us all meet her real soon. We'd all like to see what she's like.
Kurt Angle: I got a picture of her if you want to see her.
Shane McMahon: You do? Wow, that actually surprises me. You like her enough to carry a picture of her around with you? Where is it? In your wallet?
Kurt Angle: Yeah but Jennie put it there. She says it's so I don't forget what she looks like. I'll show you.
[ Kurt reaches into his pocket and pulls out his wallet, flipping it open and showing Shane a small picture he has of his girlfriend, Jennie. Shane looks at the picture with raised eyebrows and seems almost surprised as he turns to Kurt, handing him back his wallet ]
Shane McMahon: Geez, she actually looks like a normal girl. She wear glasses?
Kurt Angle: Nope.
Shane McMahon: Well she might wanna check that out cause she might have pretty poor vision. Has she actually spent much time with you?
Kurt Angle: Sure, she's always at my Momma's house when I get home.
Shane McMahon: In that case listen here son, this girl likes you a whole lot, right?
Kurt Angle: Yeah.
Shane McMahon: And you like her too, don't you?
Kurt Angle: Well I guess so, yeah.
Shane McMahon: Then embrace it. Take her out for dinner like she wanted, in fact do that a whole lot. Get yourself a nice little apartment together and just marry her already, okay? Before she comes to her senses and gets away from you. Cause from the sounds of it, she's pretty into you and that's not something you can afford to walk away from. This is you after all.
Kurt Angle: Oh, okay. Marry her, gotcha. I'll do it after we ride the ferris wheel.
[ Shane gives a bright smile as Kurt turns back to his picture and begins to color in again. Shane screws up his face as he watches Kurt, who is so intent on coloring quickly that his colors go outside the lines of the shape he is coloring. A small click sounds catches his attention however and he looks up to find his sister placing her cell phone onto the counter top. She turns with an excited smile, calming down in a matter of seconds when she spots her company. Shane smirks a little as he watches her, pretty sure who she might have been talking to. Still holding onto his Starbucks coffee cup, he raises it to his lips and takes a sip before attempting to speak to his sister ]
Shane McMahon: The guys said goodbye and thanks, by the way. What's up in here then, huh? You talking to anybody exciting?
Stephanie McMahon: Possibly. Kurt sweetie, are you almost done? Cause Jennie will be wanting you back real soon.
Kurt Angle: Okay Stephy. Can I call my Mommy first?
Stephanie McMahon: Sure you can honey, here take my cell phone. You can go into the other room and call her while I talk to Shane, alright?
Kurt Angle: Okay, thank you.
[ Stephanie relinquishes her cell phone over to Kurt and he scampers off into the living room. She leans forwards onto the breakfast bar as Shane takes a seat where Kurt had just been situated. Looking down at the coloring page, he pouts his lips out a little and looks up to his sister ]
Shane McMahon: You know you've never invited me to jog with you, you've never invited me to McDonald's and you've definitely never baked me cookies and let me color-in in your kitchen. What's the deal here? Didn't our cuddle earlier mean anything to you? ~grins~ How's the Bri-man feel about him being here?
Stephanie McMahon: Well he's not exactly jumping up and down about it so don't you even start. Kurt's harmless and this really wasn't my doing. Jennie called at like 8:00 this morning and asked if he could spend the morning with me. She's in the city to approve some new footwear she's endorsing. She seems really sweet, I like her alot.
Shane McMahon: Why'd you agree to the retard being here? Don't you remember the last time he stayed with you for a day? You know, I may not know the Bri-man as well as some people but there was some definite emotional scarring going on there. He's neglected cause of that kid.
Stephanie McMahon: Oh don't be ridiculous. As long as my full attention is on the right one, nobody needs to worry. What 'the Bri-man' doesn't realise is that whilst I may have made Kurt a few cookies this morning, I have a very sweet, rich and extra special cake in the oven just for him. In fact, take a look at this.
[ Stephanie turns halfway and grabs a small bowl from the adjacent counter. She sets it down between her and Shane as her brother peers inside it curiously. Shane beings to look a little more intently as he realises the contents are chocolate icing. Stephanie grins as she dips a finger in and pulls it up to her lips, licking it clean ]
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