Richard Blonoff
Make America Rassle Again
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Noah lies unconscious on a bed in a hospital. Beside him sits Steven, hair looking unkempt and greasy, face unshaven and eyes bloodshot. He’s been sitting by Noah for days on end, hoping that his friend will wake up. He takes out his cell and spins it around in his hands, holding it up to his forehead as he fights back tears. The click from the door knob makes Steven quickly put his phone away and wipe his face. Jessica walks into the room and drops her bag on the chair, her hands covering her mouth.
Jessica: My poor Leonard.
She sits down beside him and puts a hand on his chest. Steven walks up behind her.
Steven: Doctor said he’s suffered serious head trauma. Their not sure when he’ll wake up.
Jessica wipes her face and stands up to face Steven angrily.
Jessica: What the hell did you do to him Steven?
Steven is caught off guard by this, trying to hide his guilt.
Jessica: You were suppose to take him to the arena, why didn’t you.
Steven: I’ve been here for 5 straight days. Where the hell have you been?
Jessica slaps Steven across the face.
Jessica: I work Steven, something you never seem to do.
Before their argument can continue, the doctor enters the room.
Doctor: Hello, you must be Jessica. I’m Dr. Sanders, I’m treating your husband.
Jessica: Oh we’re not married, but thank you. Steven can you get me a glass of water.
Steven nods his head and leaves the room. The doctor looks at Noah’s chart and checks the machine beside him. Suddenly Noah opens his eyes and looks around the room.
Jessica: Oh my god, Leonard. You’re awake.
Jessica buries her head in Noah’s chest.
Ryder: Where am I? What happened?
Dr. Sanders: Hello Mr. Nolan, I’m Dr. Sanders. What happened was you were involved in a very serious car accident. You’re lucky to be alive.
Ryder: Wow, I guess I won’t be able to wrestle for WZCW tonight.
Dr. Sanders: You’re actually been in a coma for 5 days. I’ve been monitoring your progress.
Steven walks into the room with Jessica’s water.
Steven: Leonard, you’re awake.
Ryder: Hey buddy.
Dr. Sanders puts the charts back on the bed and turns to face Steven.
Dr. Sanders: We should probably give these two some time together. Mr. Nolan I recommend you get plenty of rest and we’ll reevaluate your progress tomorrow.
Steven places the water on the table and looks back at his friend one more time and gives a slight wave.
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Days later Jessica is cleaning up Noah’s hospital room. Noah wakes up suddenly and looks around the room.
Ryder: Where am I?
Jessica sighs loudly and turns around to face Noah.
Jessica: Leonard sweetie, don’t you remember?
Noah looks around the room, and then shakes his head.
Jessica: Leonard I’m getting tired of explaining this. You were in a car accident. Don’t you remember.
Noah shakes his head again.
Ryder: Somebody should call WZCW and tell them I’m not going to be able to wrestle tonight.
Jessica throws her arms up into the air and walks out the door.
Jessica: Doctor! I need a doctor now.
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Jessica and Steven sit inside Dr. Sanders room, the doctor has some papers spread out across his table.
Dr. Sanders: So we’ve run some tests on Leonard, and I’m afraid the news is not good. Leonard suffered some permanent brain damage, he’s no longer able to retain any new bits of information. He cannot create any new memories for himself.
Jessica: So, you’re saying he’s always going to wake up like it’s the same day.
Dr. Sanders: I’m afraid so.
Jessica begins to cry and covers her face in her hands. Steven sits beside her, unable to show any emotion.
Dr. Sanders: He may need constant supervision for the rest of his life, or else he could slip into a state where he may not know his own reality.