Straight Edge meets The POD

[Troy Meadows]

This is to clarify for all. This is an OOC post. Not to be taken as how my character will act on camera EVER. This was done due to Kristina having a baby and I wanted to be a shoulder for her.

The gym door opens slowly as Kristina Calhoun is mid work out. Her head phones making the visitor get right up to her without her realizing it. A small bag is tossed onto her chest drawing her attention finally as Troy Meadows the Prince of Darkness himself stands over her with a blank expression on his face. It is clear he is not in the mood for mind games today.

Maybe we should take a smoke break?

His hand extended as if saying "Ladies first" with just his body motions. His clothing was neatly pressed and he looked as dashing as usual. His eyes told a story of a hidden torment deep inside almost urging its way out from the deepest reaches of his soul.

TBC- Kristina

[Kristina Calhoun]

Kristi pulled her Sony headphones down and didn't even bother to pause her ipod. "i don't do that. Got me into a load of trouble 11 years ago. I'm straight edge now. No drugs drinking etc." she went to put her headphone back on when she reconized the guy. "what the hell do you want troy? i thought it was agreed that you never mention that date to me again! i paid the price ok? i did my time, you bailed me out. i don't smoke anymore.. not after the last stunt got me 5 years no bail. So, you'd know me better then that... i have to stay clean for Kayleigh, i miss her like crazy now!" She said pulling out the photo of a little girl with curly strawberry blonde hair. it was rather old as the date on the back of it read "Kayleigh- age 3 11/10/09"

[Troy Meadows]

I never said that date. But lets get going. I have other things to do later on.

Troy grabbed her hand and pulled her up before pulling her along to the door. Kristina pulled her hand free and stopped making Troy turn around.

Trust me you want this more then I do. I owe you this after all these years.

Grabbing her hand again he pulled her again as she understand what was being said and blindly followed. He lead her to Brandy's 911 Porsche and opened the door.

My place is not far from her, we can go spend a couple hours and I can drop you off or something. We will figure it out when were there ok?

Troy looked at her as if waiting for her to get into the car.

TBC- Kristina..

[Kristina Calhoun]

"nice Porsche... wish i still had mine.." She said with a laugh. Kristi had lost both her legs in a nasty accident with her porsche the night she'd led cops on a high speed chase and wrecked her own car. it all seemed like yesterday they two had run into each other, both of them coldly greeting each other. That part of her life was in the past. "you know, i can get in trouble for this. I have your express permision correct?" she said as she stepped into the car. She trusted troy a little more then she did when she'd called him in tears that she was in jail and that she's was denied bail 5 years ago... that was the end of the relationship tween them. she cried for 5 years.

[Troy Meadows]

You think this a sick joke? Yes you have permission we will drop the restraining order as soon as possible. I swear to you my punk princess.

Troy gave her a small smile before closing the door and sighing. He realized he called her the pet name he used to call he 5 years ago. His past came back to bite him in the ass but he was happy to see her. After all these years would she still remember how to be the person she was? He circled around the back of the car not wanting to let her see him biting his lip and worrying if this was a bad idea. "Would Mona understand? She has to. I mean its been Five fucking years this had to be allowed." He thought to himself before getting into the car and cranking it over. Masterfully shifting to back out before putting it into drive and head off. This was probably either the worst or best idea he had ever had.

Can I....?

He asked at the same time he reached not even really letting her respond before touching her prosthetic leg. His eyes looking down at the pant leg covering it as he pulled his hand away then looked back at the road ahead.

Sorry just never felt a fake leg before, yours were so soft too its a shame.

After a little while they pulled up to a large mansion and into the garage. He put it into park and looked over at her with a worried look on his face. He tried to hide it but he could not.

Are you ready to do this then?

TBC- Kristina

[Kristina Calhoun]

"you know i don't like your sister still.. she's everything i left behind. good manners, good tastes, and great booze,but i just don't want you hurt the way i was hurt. He drank himself into a coma and never woke up troy. i was flying off the top rope in some indie fed instead of with him when he died. i regret that so much right now... but i had to leave ohio, it was backwoods hell for me. Seaside proved to be my breaking point... i did go back you know, walked around the old building, closed my eyes and remembered all the good times there and then i took a deep breath and left. i put flower on my mother and father's grave, he's burried next to my mom." She said. "they did try to save most of one... saddly old lefty had to go.. nerve damage." she said smiling. " i still don't know why they put that on me trey,i'm not that bad... i was mostly drunk when i did those things... and thank you... i missed her so much... i still have that damned stuffed dog of hers. So let's do this... i'm sure as hell ready for this as much as she is."

[Troy Meadows]

The tremendous gulp he took as she said she was ready more then loud enough for her to hear as he opened his door. He rushed to hers as she was starting to opening it and assisted her. His hand leading hers to his shoulder to help her get out without issue. He did this mainly cause he knew she wanted this to happen now. He did not even realize that this could be seen as insulting to a cripple. Leading her into the house he pointed towards a large living room and lowered his head.

She is in there Im sure. She always is when I get home after work outs.

He lead her into the living room to see a girl dressed with a kid version of a Kristina Calhoun T-Shirt and long strawberry blonde hair. Troy backed up against the wall as he watched what he knew would only raise questions for him. The girl turned her head seeing Troy and Kristina and her face lit up quickly.

Mère? MÈRE!

The girl sprung from the couch quickly rushing over to Kristina and wrapping her little kid arms around her. The girl looked five or six at the most.

Mère, le Père me l'a dit tant de choses sur vous.

The girl hugged Kristina's leg firmly as she looked up at Kristina with wide dreamy eyes.

Êtes-vous bien? Papa dit que vous étiez malade.

Troy sighing knowing Kristina spoke very little French. He began to translate for her.

She said... "Mother? MOTHER! Mother, Father has told me so much about you. Are you well? Daddy said you were sick." The truth was too hard to bring down on a 5 year old. So sick it was. Im sure you understand... and yes your mother is well now.

Troy continued to lean up against the wall watching the reunion of Mother and Daughter.

TBC- Kristina

[Kristina Calhoun]

Kristi smiled. "yeah, mommy was very very sick for while there. she needed to get better... a man came and asked mommy if she was ready to have a job with daddy, and i said yes. So, kiddo.. pretty soon you will have a big ole house to live in. Well, maybe a little smaller,but but you'll still see dad, understand... but mommy still needs to get a little better still... she's not quite healthy yet... but she doesn't stink like jack anymore does she?" Kristi said turning her head back to Trey. "Thank you... this is the best part about straight edge.. i get to see my daughter." She looked at the shirt. "ah... i see dad gave you your early birthday present... happy birthday Princess belle! 7 years old already... and here i am still young!" she said making a joke. Kristi had always belonged to the "Church of DILLIGAF" so when she had her shirts made, she kinda fudged the wording a bit for the kids shirts, but still they looked preety cool with the words. "remember snoopy? he's still at my hotel with me. I can't take you there yet... mommy still needs daddy and the doctor's to remove a few... things in my way." She said. Kayleigh looked up at her mom and said in almost perfect Gaelic. "Médicos malditos episodio precisan facer a mamá mellor!" Kristi had to laugh... "vostede sabe que papá non fala irlandés, Kayleigh. en inglés e por favor francés" she said looking at a very confused Trey. "she said' damn doctors need to make mama better.' i told her that you don't speak irish, and that she should speak in english or in french." She said.

[Troy Meadows]

I have something to take care of really quickly.

He walked off almost emotionless and cold inside even though she would know that what he saw touches his heart. She always could read him like a book. Into a deep hallway he went disappearing for a moment before a voice could be heard.

What do you mean she is here? Trever you can get into so much trouble over this. You need to think things out more... I suppose she still hates me right?

Sur chère sœur grossière. (Of coarse dear sister)

Moments later Brandy walked out of the hallway and up to Kristina. Her hand reaching out softly as if to shake hands.

Can we put the past behind us for the little one? My Niece does not need us fighting anymore. At least off camera.

Troy came out quickly trying to save things by leading Kayleigh towards the TV's again.

Let mommy and auntie talk this out a moment. Mommy can stay in the guest room if she wants and you two can spend all the time you want together.

He semi smiled over his shoulder at Kristina letting her know she was more then welcome to accept the stay the night offer he had just made. And also that he was sorry that Brandy was home and trying to make amends for things in the past.

So seriously Kristina... Can we put the past behind us for that little girl? If we have to sit down and talk it out later we can or whatever.

TBC- Kristina

[Kristina Calhoun]

"brandy, i have no problems with you. i have problems with the choices you've made. 'Choices do not define a person, they only shape who he/she may become.' my dad said that to us before we would start a show. Basicly he was saying 'make smart decisions now, and in the long run they will pay out for you.' I made bad choices in my life. Before i became straight edge, i was alot like you. I drank, i smoked.. and i got 5 years when it eventually caught up to me. I lost my daughter for 5 years.. she was 2 years old at the time.. and i regret doing what i did now. i can't change the fact i still have freinds that are stoners, but i only ask they be respectful about my wishes and if they wish to smoke, do it outside and not infront of kayleigh. i want her to have postive role models growing up. my role models growing up were tazz, and Rvd, and Raven.. not exactly good things since raven's characters tend to be a little.... Dark these days. So i don't want her around your master if you have to do a promo here. i would LOVE for her to someday be involved in a storyline somehow, maybe even come to a house show or a live event. This way i can show her what mommy does, and that she doesn't often get hurt. we both know accidents happen, and the best way to describe them is to tell her, Yes mommy can get hurt. Daddy can get hurt, Auntie Can as well, but we know how to not get hurt and make it look as real as possible at the same time." she said. "Brandy the person is alot different from brandy the character. you can tell her that mommy is something called 'Straight edge' now, and that means she'll be getting better faster.. and remind her that not everyone speaks Gaelic. she has a tendancy to swear in it a little too much, and that's my fault for slipping up and cussing infront of her. i'd Love to have a good freindship off camera with you both. Plus, someone needs to reign me in when i start going OCD on myself!" Kristi said laughing afterwards. "i really did miss her. We lost everything after that incident, house, job, and she almost got taken away from me.. lucky for me, i had a house show to appear at, and that brought in some money."

[Troy Meadows]

Troy's hand rubbed at Kayleigh's hair as she looked up at him and responded.

Papa votre gâcher mes cheveux (Dad your messing up my hair)

Désolé princesse. (Sorry Princess)

He responded as he stood up and walked towards a large door out back. He slid it open and walked outside sliding it closed behind him. He walked out to a wooden railing on the patio and leaned against it pulling out a pack of cigarettes and bringing one to his lips. The lighter he pulled out a true custom job as the flame was purple and a skull on the side. He took a couple drags as Brandy turned and looked at him.

I think he would like to talk to you alone at some point. Whenever you feel is right though of coarse.

Brandy turned back to Kristina and hugged her.

By the way I only smoke cigarettes. Nothing harder. Not to sound mean but I learned from your lesson with you sis.

Again one like Troy she had slipped and called her sis just like she used to way back. It was obvious that the Meadows twins still kept her in their hearts the way they did even if it was only subconsciously. She turned and walked off heading towards the hallway she had come from knowing that whatever happened she did not have to be there any longer.

Papa devient triste parfois maman...

Kayleigh says back to Kristina before turning around and remembering she spoke little french.

Sorry mommy, I said "Daddy gets sad sometimes Mommy." And I don't know why.

Troy took several more drags as he looked out to a massive pool and obviously deep in thought with himself.

TBC- Kristina

[Kristina Calhoun]

"it's because Daddy and mommy had a fight and we didn't talk for a long time. When mommy started to work where daddy works, he remembered how it used to be, and how happy Daddy made me and i made daddy. Daddy moved on, and i moved on. we both started to see other people, but we never forgot each other, so daddy may be sad now and then, but then we get to make him happy... feel up for a swim?."

[Troy Meadows]

Kayleigh nods with extreme enthusiasm before running to Kristina and hugging her leg.

Is Daddy going to join us?

Kayleigh looked up at her mom and knew the question was more meant to ask if it was ok if he did as Troy would do anything for Kayleigh.

I go get dressed, you talk Daddy into joining otay.

Without giving a time to respond the little girl was gone. The girl showing extreme signs of her father's behavior in his hyper activity disorder. And for the first time since the gym Kristina was all alone. Brandy more then likely making a bed for Kristina to sleep in and Kayleigh off getting dressed to swim. Troy was still in view smoking the last few drags of his cigarette before he tossed it into a pot filled with water. The sigh could be seen through the glass sliding door as Troy looked like he was having the worst night of his life. Kristina would know him well enough to know that this was all to fast for him to take in at once.

TBC- Kristina

[Kristina Calhoun]

Kristi walked outside. "mind if i join you? I sent the little one up to go get changed for a night swim or maybe a dip in the hot tub" she asked. "forgot how quiet this place was, so used to the bright light an noise of Seaside, but it feels good to get away from there. too much addiction and trouble there for my tastes now. Maybe back a few years ago i'd have stayed... but that was 5 years and a million miles ago, wasn't it?" "so, how's Jason doing with his whole straight edge thing? i know the last i heard he was doing alright... and then something happend. i lost contact with him, so i have no clue if he's ok."[/color] she said. The stars were out and she was quite happy right now. "troy i think we need to talk about something."

[Troy Meadows]

Troy nodded when asked if she could join him. Who was he to tell her where she could and could not be? She was the mother of his child after all. He listened to her near ramble and she had to know him well enough to know his answers would be straight to the point.

Jason last I heard is still clean.

He turned to face her and she would see his eyes light up even more seeing her face with the moon light illuminating it. Visions and thoughts of what could have been running freely in his mind. His straight face cracked a soft smile which he fought to show. The way she and him just clicked was something that always got them into trouble.

Yeah we can... talk all you like.

He turned towards the door as it opened and the little one ran out darting quickly and leaping up into his arms. It was easy to tell in that moment that she was his daughter with the massive height she got in her jump.

SWIMMING DADDY! You have to.... you love me dont you? SO you have to!

Troy laughed at her words and moved her to his hip as he turned back towards Kristina.

If your mother does not mind me joining you I would love to Kaykay.

Kayleigh turned towards her Kristina and looked at her with puppy dog eyes.

Daddy can join us right?

TBC-