Act 1: Business as usual
The scene opens on the beautiful Jersey Shore. The night had come on fast, and the sound of the waves along the long stretch of boardwalk is heard. Lights glowed from the tall street lights that lined the boardwalk, and the smell from the ocean filled one senses as they walked along. The camera moves over the boardwalk and over the city before it comes to a stop on a "gentleman's club" just off of the Jersey Turnpike. Cars sat outside, as the sound of muffled music is heard coming from behind the thick walls. The door opens and we see the smoke that drifted from within, and the sound of the music and voices drifting from the interior. The camera moves inside where we see at least four stages with shimmering poles in the middle of the stage with heavy red curtains hanging behind them. Spotlights go over the stages before coming to a rest on the stages where we see different girls in state of undress. Men sit at the edge of the stage offering up different amount in bills, as the girls dance for them in hopes of making at least something for the evening. It was crowded as always. The music was loud, and the liquor flowed like water. The camera moves to the upper levels and we see a rather large room with one way mirrors instead of windows. We see Joanne standing in front of the window looking down at the crowded place and smirks.
Joanne: Another good night I see.
Reno: That's for sure.
Rude: It's been really quiet tonight.
Joanne: That's good isn't it? No one is tryin' to touch the girls, no one is stalkin' them...
Her eyes look over the crowd watching them as if she was a wolf watching a herd of sheep.
Rude: Boss you ok?
Reno: Boss?
Joanne: (Voice Over) It's funny how I see people now. I see them in such a different way and only see them as food or just another annoyin' being that I am superior to. I mean I've always known I'm better than everyone else but now... Now it's like it's ingrained into my brain. I still can't believe I lost to that fool Enforcer! I should have won that match! And now... I wait.
Rude: Damn... Boss are you alright?
Joanne snaps from her thoughts as she looks over her shoulder at Rude.
Joanne: I'm fine. Just watchin' the room you know.
Reno: Anything happening down there?
Joanne: No but I need to... Feed.
Her eyes glow red as Reno and Rude back away slowly. She laughs as she turns to them with her eyes turning back to their normal doe like color.
Joanne: Oh not from you two! Jesus I have a whole club to chose from.
Reno: Right...
Rude: Yeah.. Of course...
Joanne: When have I ever taken any blood from you two?
Rude: Right, good point.
Joanne heads for the door, and stops for a minute as her phone rings. She answers it as she heads down the stairs and toward the backstage area.
Joanne: Hello? Yeah this is her. Oh hey... No I'm not to busy. What can I help you with? A match? Really? Who's it against? Really? Shit... Who am I being teamed with? I see. No thank you... I'll be there.
Joanne hangs up and shakes her head.
Joanne: A three on three for a spot in the battle bowl... I have to admit I would love to be in it and face off for another title. Hell I lost my chance in champions run. I know I'm like two other matches at the pay per view but what's one more right? I have a better chance at winnin' in that giant ass match then I do anywhere else. But first I have to face off against Lana Lukas and Cletus... Cletus! Jesus Christ that man has nothin' goin' for him here, and yet he thinks hes goin' to stand against me? No. He hasn't done anythin' in NCW to really impress anyone. So if you think you can stand to me then bring it on.
She reaches the backstage area, where we see a few girls getting ready for their next set. They all say hello to Joanne as she passes knowing it was never smart to cross the boss. One girl sat in front of a mirror crying softly, causing Joanne to stop. The young petite blond well endowed woman looks back as Joanne rests a hand on her shoulder.
Joanne: Catalina what's wrong?
Catalina: My boyfriend showed up tonight and told me I had to quit.
Young Woman: She told him no, and he started to go off on her.
Joanne: Where is he?
Young Woman 2: He's outside. He dragged her outside and...
Joanne holds up a hand, as a strange smile forms on her red lips.
Joanne: Catalina call him and tell him that you're sorry, and that you're goin' to stop but you want to give him a private dance.
Catalina: Miss Canelli? Are you sure about this?
Joanne: Sweety don't worry. Once I'm done with him, you won't have to worry about him ever again.
Catalina: You're not goin' to hurt him are you?
Joanne smiles as she looks into the young woman's eyes.
Joanne: I'm doin' what I need to do to keep my girls safe. I would do this for any of you. Don't worry about what is goin' to happen to him. You get ready for your next set after you call him and enjoy your freedom.
The young woman hops up from where she sits and hugs Joanne.
Catalina: Thank you!
Joanne smiles as she walks toward one of the darkened rooms. She watches and waits as her eyes glow red.
Joanne: Lukas... One half of a loser tag team that have come so close to gettin' their hands on the tag titles and yet so far away. I'm not even sure why you're in this match. Maybe someone felt sorry for you. Or maybe they want to see blood shed. Either way I know I'm goin' to pull this win out, and leave you and your so called partners in this match. Lana you didn't even really have a chance in NCW before it closed its doors to show what you can really do. I mean you're an Enigma so you must have some talent, but I have a feelin' its not goin' to be enough to face someone like me. This is where it all begins and ends for you.
The door soon opens as Joanne hears a voice coming from the dimly lit room.
Joanne: I just hope my teammates will be ready for this match. I mean it's not goin' to be an easy one but I'm sure that we will do what needs to be done in the end. Our opponents have no chance against us. We are the Mafioso and we get paid to kick your ass! See you soon and good luck. You're goin' to need it!
She smiles as she walks out into the room. The sound of screams mixed with growls soon echos through the room as the scene fades to black.
