Post by Danger10 on Jul 4, 2014 22:10:26 GMT -5
The Gym - Early Morning
Shapiro and Sean, Shapiro's trainer and mentor, are in Sean's office discussing Shapiro's upcoming match before they in squeeze an intense workout.
Sean: So you're booked against Nikki Dean for your debut match?
Shapiro: Yup and it's approaching fast.
Sean: What do you know about her?
Shapiro: Not much.
Sean: Not much?
Shapiro: She's a rookie too.
Sean: The unknown huh.
Shapiro: Exactly.
Sean: Well, the good news is that your unknown to her too. So that's an advantage.
Shapiro: An advantage, I plan on using as best as I can.
Sean: Smart.
Shapiro: Don't worry about me Sean I'll adapt. I'm good at adapting.
Sean: That you are my friend, that you are.
Shapiro: You know I just got a good feeling about this match.
Sean: You know Shapiro, I'm really proud of you. I've had the privilege to have known you for years and watch you grow into a fine young man.
Shapiro: Thanks Sean, but why are you telling me this?
Sean: Because I want you to know no matter what happens I'm very proud of you. You've come a long way.
Shapiro: Thanks, that really means a lot to me.
Shapiro and Sean both stand up and head out of Sean's office and into the gym for Shapiro's workout.
Shapiro's Apartment
Shapiro's on the couch with a bottle of water having just returned from the gym. Grady, Shapiro's roommate is in the kitchen cooking while they discuss Shapiro's upcoming debut.
Grady: How you feeling champ?
Shapiro: (Nodding) I'm ready.
Grady: Good, that's good to hear.
Shapiro: (Laughing) What did you expect?
Grady: I don't know I guess, just thought you might be nervous.
Shapiro: I think I'll always be nervous. That's why it's important to keep my nerves calm.
Grady: And how do you do that?
Shapiro: Usually bs with a friend.
Grady: Really? That helps?
Shapiro: Sure does, but since none of my friends are here, I'll have to settle for you.
Grady: Good one.
Shapiro laughs.
Grady: Ok, but when you become the WFWF National Champion, you remember who was "here." It wasn't any of your friends.
Shapiro: Alright, alright. What are you cooking?
Grady walks over with 2 plates of lasagna.
Grady: Lasagna, champ.
Shapiro takes a bite and squirms.
Shapiro: Are you trying to poison me.
Grady: Trying to. I've been praying for a better roommate every night.
Shapiro: Keep praying, it doesn't get any better than me.
Grady: (Smiling) Oh yeah it does, I'm thinking 5'10, dark hair, coke bottle figure.
Shapiro: Well, I guess it can get just a little bit better than me.
Grady: You're welcome.
Shapiro: Welcome for what?
Grady: Bsing with you, you said it calms your nerves.
Shapiro: It does, it's relaxing.
Grady: Yeah so you're welcome. Now you owe me one.
Shapiro: Alright, I owe you. Name your price.
Grady: Ok, I expect you to be out by the end of the week.
Shapiro: What are you talking about?
Grady: What do you mean, I just told you what I've been praying for and now my prayers have been answered.
Shapiro and Grady both laugh. This kind of conversation continues for most of the day. It was just what Shapiro needed before an important match.
Shapiro's Childhood Home - Later That Night
If only these walls could talk. The horror stories they would tell... the tragic stories they would tell... the happy stories would will tell. Shapiro sits up against the wall of what was once his childhood bedroom of the now condemned childhood home of his. Reminiscing about just how far he's come, how much further he still has to go. It's a serene place for Shapiro, one that he likes to visit to let the silence speak to him, put things in perspective. Reflecting on the past decade of his life, the ups and downs, the hard work, the perseverance, the resiliency and the heartbreak. It's been a tough 10 years for Shapiro, but he's not one to look for pity, he just wants to be happy again.
As he sits reflecting on memories past, there's one particular memory that sticks out able the rest. It was football season when Shapiro was 12, on the defensive team. They were outmatched playing the reigning chapions, but were hanging in there with the game tied. The reigning champions were on the 15 yard line with less than a minute remaining in the game. The Quarterback hiked the ball and dropped back, it all felt like slow motion to Shapiro. He read the play right away, the wide receiver stepped in then cut to the outside. Shapiro was already racing to beat him to the spot. He snatched the pass out of the air and ran it all the way downfield for the winning touchdown.
Shapiro never forgot how good it felt to have the comradery with his coaches and all his teammates celebrating the win. He couldn't wait to get home to tell his mother all about it. As he told her, her face lit up with excitement and pride. It was a small moral victory for the mother and son in their daily struggle through life. Shapiro never forgot that look of pride on his mother's face and he tried for the rest of her life to bring that smile on her face. As Shapiro stands to leave he takes one last look around his old room and says, "I hope I make you proud again mom."
Shapiro and Sean, Shapiro's trainer and mentor, are in Sean's office discussing Shapiro's upcoming match before they in squeeze an intense workout.
Sean: So you're booked against Nikki Dean for your debut match?
Shapiro: Yup and it's approaching fast.
Sean: What do you know about her?
Shapiro: Not much.
Sean: Not much?
Shapiro: She's a rookie too.
Sean: The unknown huh.
Shapiro: Exactly.
Sean: Well, the good news is that your unknown to her too. So that's an advantage.
Shapiro: An advantage, I plan on using as best as I can.
Sean: Smart.
Shapiro: Don't worry about me Sean I'll adapt. I'm good at adapting.
Sean: That you are my friend, that you are.
Shapiro: You know I just got a good feeling about this match.
Sean: You know Shapiro, I'm really proud of you. I've had the privilege to have known you for years and watch you grow into a fine young man.
Shapiro: Thanks Sean, but why are you telling me this?
Sean: Because I want you to know no matter what happens I'm very proud of you. You've come a long way.
Shapiro: Thanks, that really means a lot to me.
Shapiro and Sean both stand up and head out of Sean's office and into the gym for Shapiro's workout.
Shapiro's Apartment
Shapiro's on the couch with a bottle of water having just returned from the gym. Grady, Shapiro's roommate is in the kitchen cooking while they discuss Shapiro's upcoming debut.
Grady: How you feeling champ?
Shapiro: (Nodding) I'm ready.
Grady: Good, that's good to hear.
Shapiro: (Laughing) What did you expect?
Grady: I don't know I guess, just thought you might be nervous.
Shapiro: I think I'll always be nervous. That's why it's important to keep my nerves calm.
Grady: And how do you do that?
Shapiro: Usually bs with a friend.
Grady: Really? That helps?
Shapiro: Sure does, but since none of my friends are here, I'll have to settle for you.
Grady: Good one.
Shapiro laughs.
Grady: Ok, but when you become the WFWF National Champion, you remember who was "here." It wasn't any of your friends.
Shapiro: Alright, alright. What are you cooking?
Grady walks over with 2 plates of lasagna.
Grady: Lasagna, champ.
Shapiro takes a bite and squirms.
Shapiro: Are you trying to poison me.
Grady: Trying to. I've been praying for a better roommate every night.
Shapiro: Keep praying, it doesn't get any better than me.
Grady: (Smiling) Oh yeah it does, I'm thinking 5'10, dark hair, coke bottle figure.
Shapiro: Well, I guess it can get just a little bit better than me.
Grady: You're welcome.
Shapiro: Welcome for what?
Grady: Bsing with you, you said it calms your nerves.
Shapiro: It does, it's relaxing.
Grady: Yeah so you're welcome. Now you owe me one.
Shapiro: Alright, I owe you. Name your price.
Grady: Ok, I expect you to be out by the end of the week.
Shapiro: What are you talking about?
Grady: What do you mean, I just told you what I've been praying for and now my prayers have been answered.
Shapiro and Grady both laugh. This kind of conversation continues for most of the day. It was just what Shapiro needed before an important match.
Shapiro's Childhood Home - Later That Night
If only these walls could talk. The horror stories they would tell... the tragic stories they would tell... the happy stories would will tell. Shapiro sits up against the wall of what was once his childhood bedroom of the now condemned childhood home of his. Reminiscing about just how far he's come, how much further he still has to go. It's a serene place for Shapiro, one that he likes to visit to let the silence speak to him, put things in perspective. Reflecting on the past decade of his life, the ups and downs, the hard work, the perseverance, the resiliency and the heartbreak. It's been a tough 10 years for Shapiro, but he's not one to look for pity, he just wants to be happy again.
As he sits reflecting on memories past, there's one particular memory that sticks out able the rest. It was football season when Shapiro was 12, on the defensive team. They were outmatched playing the reigning chapions, but were hanging in there with the game tied. The reigning champions were on the 15 yard line with less than a minute remaining in the game. The Quarterback hiked the ball and dropped back, it all felt like slow motion to Shapiro. He read the play right away, the wide receiver stepped in then cut to the outside. Shapiro was already racing to beat him to the spot. He snatched the pass out of the air and ran it all the way downfield for the winning touchdown.
Shapiro never forgot how good it felt to have the comradery with his coaches and all his teammates celebrating the win. He couldn't wait to get home to tell his mother all about it. As he told her, her face lit up with excitement and pride. It was a small moral victory for the mother and son in their daily struggle through life. Shapiro never forgot that look of pride on his mother's face and he tried for the rest of her life to bring that smile on her face. As Shapiro stands to leave he takes one last look around his old room and says, "I hope I make you proud again mom."