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Two True Heroes
by Lance Goodison on Thu May 22, 2008 5:31 pm
The camera cuts to what seems to be a snippet of some unknown talkshow aired by a minor TV station. In a sofa in front of a small audience sits a rather large gentleman in a suit with a bow tie. He sits up as the audience starts to applaud.
Show host: Welcome to "The Wright Corner" by Stephen Wright! Today, I've got two heroes with me in the studio - one small, and one big. First, say hello to little Timmy!
A twelve year old boy, clad in a sweatshirt and jeans stumbles onto the stage, smiling broadly. He sits down in a sofa opposite to the talk show host.
Show host: And here's our hero number two... CFWA wrestler and contender to the CFWA Championship Title, Father Lance Goodison!
Lance Goodison appears as well, casually dressed in a plain white shirt and white, baggy pants. He is carrying what looks to be two pieces of glossy paper.
Lance: Thanks for having me, Stephen! And nice to see you again, Timmy!
Lance presents the two photographs to Timmy.
Lance: Here you go! Just like I promised! One signed by me... the other signed by Scott Manson! I told you he'd have one for you too some day! And sometime soon, we're both going to give you the grand tour of the CFWA's floating arena, The Watershed! Manson's a new man now, and you helped him find his path in life, Timmy!
There's an emotional sigh from the audience. "Aww!"
Show host: Lance Goodison, you're fighting Kris Rosin for the CFWA Championship tonight. How does it feel?
Lance: The truth? It's frightening! Rosin has steamrolled over most of the competition he's had here, and although the opportunity thrills me, I must gather all my strength if I am to avoid suffering that same fate. Even so... Knowing what that title might mean to me, what great things I might achieve if it comes to be mine... It is a chance I must not let slip between my fingers!
Show host: What do you intend to do with it?
Lance: If I become the champion, I will use it for what it is worth. Everyone listens to the champion! I can urge people to share what they have with those not as fortunate... I can show those who do not believe in themselves that it is possible, that anyone can do it, even me! I can set an example! Hard and honest work pays off! It does!
The audience cheers loudly.
Lance: With all the darkness that surrounds us every day, I can be a beacon of light for others to follow, and together, we'll make the world a better place to be! Yes, Stephen, it might sound ridiculously ambitious - it might even sound impossible! But the life I have led has taught me this. Nothing is impossible! Nothing is impossible for those with the heart to fight for what they believe in. And that is why, Stephen, I can win tonight. I can, and I will!
Lance Goodison lifts Timmy out of the sofa, and raises his fist.
Lance: We all can, and we all will!
The audience rises from their seats, applauding wildly. The camera fades to black, as the show host, Lance Goodison, and his twelve year old pal give each other high fives, smiling to each other.
Show host: Welcome to "The Wright Corner" by Stephen Wright! Today, I've got two heroes with me in the studio - one small, and one big. First, say hello to little Timmy!
A twelve year old boy, clad in a sweatshirt and jeans stumbles onto the stage, smiling broadly. He sits down in a sofa opposite to the talk show host.
Show host: And here's our hero number two... CFWA wrestler and contender to the CFWA Championship Title, Father Lance Goodison!
Lance Goodison appears as well, casually dressed in a plain white shirt and white, baggy pants. He is carrying what looks to be two pieces of glossy paper.
Lance: Thanks for having me, Stephen! And nice to see you again, Timmy!
Lance presents the two photographs to Timmy.
Lance: Here you go! Just like I promised! One signed by me... the other signed by Scott Manson! I told you he'd have one for you too some day! And sometime soon, we're both going to give you the grand tour of the CFWA's floating arena, The Watershed! Manson's a new man now, and you helped him find his path in life, Timmy!
There's an emotional sigh from the audience. "Aww!"
Show host: Lance Goodison, you're fighting Kris Rosin for the CFWA Championship tonight. How does it feel?
Lance: The truth? It's frightening! Rosin has steamrolled over most of the competition he's had here, and although the opportunity thrills me, I must gather all my strength if I am to avoid suffering that same fate. Even so... Knowing what that title might mean to me, what great things I might achieve if it comes to be mine... It is a chance I must not let slip between my fingers!
Show host: What do you intend to do with it?
Lance: If I become the champion, I will use it for what it is worth. Everyone listens to the champion! I can urge people to share what they have with those not as fortunate... I can show those who do not believe in themselves that it is possible, that anyone can do it, even me! I can set an example! Hard and honest work pays off! It does!
The audience cheers loudly.
Lance: With all the darkness that surrounds us every day, I can be a beacon of light for others to follow, and together, we'll make the world a better place to be! Yes, Stephen, it might sound ridiculously ambitious - it might even sound impossible! But the life I have led has taught me this. Nothing is impossible! Nothing is impossible for those with the heart to fight for what they believe in. And that is why, Stephen, I can win tonight. I can, and I will!
Lance Goodison lifts Timmy out of the sofa, and raises his fist.
Lance: We all can, and we all will!
The audience rises from their seats, applauding wildly. The camera fades to black, as the show host, Lance Goodison, and his twelve year old pal give each other high fives, smiling to each other.
