::-:: Forward ::-:: It's been a rough start for the Billion Dollar Bitch here at BBWF. Her debut match against Sable and Lita did NOT go as planned, that's to say the least. Not to mention, her ex-husband's kids calling her out as a terrible step-mother? Talk about brutal. Now.. However.. Stephanie gets a shot at Lightning and the Intercontinental title on Mind Games. The real nail biter here… being that Lightning's shock partner? Is none other than the woman who came out on top against Stephanie and Sable… Lita. ::-:: End Forward ::-::

=+= Scene 3 =+=

Stephanie is seen backstage talking with Chris Jericho. The two are giggling and laughing, and look to be very happy together. Chris stands up, stretching his arms up a bit and apparently telling Steph he's got some errands to take care of. She nods, giving him a kiss on the cheek as he leaves. Stephanie turns and is met up by Jonathan Coachman!
Steph and the Coach!

{:: The Cow Lovin' Jonathan Coachman ::} Stephanie… can I get a few words on your match against Lightning?

{:: The BBWF Princess Stephanie McMahon ::} Sure… what do you really want to hear? The fact I'll beat her? Or the fact that her entire reign thus far has been a joke?

Coach doesn't know what to say and Steph smirks.

{:: The BBWF Princess Stephanie McMahon ::} I thought so. See, nobody likes hearing those things about their precious champion Lightning. Nobody wants to hear the plain truth! And the truth is, that Lightning was in a match versus a bunch of nobodies, and she knows it. I mean... the only real competition she had in there was Raven Black, and now Raven Black.. Losing to Lightning is in the spot that I should rightfully be in, and that's number one contendership for the World title!

{:: The Cow Lovin' Jonathan Coachman ::} No offense Stephanie… but you did lose at Mind Games.

{:: The BBWF Princess Stephanie McMahon ::} And your point?! Sable lost too, and she's getting her wish because she couldn't finish the job in the ring and had to smack Lita with a chair and try crushing her ankle? Is that why she got the shot for number one contendership for the world championship title? That's a bunch of bullshit if you ask me. Why make a number one contender if your champion is on the disabled list? That's pointless! By the time Lita's crippled red-headed self returns, nobody is going to remember who the number one contender is! And even if they do, who says they'll even still be here. You catch my drift Coach?

He nods and Steph smirks, brushing back a lock of brown hair.

{:: The BBWF Princess Stephanie McMahon ::} See… I thought it was interesting listening to Lightning's promos. And to be fair, I saw a little bit of truth in there. But, when she busted out with that little bit on "I mean I succeeded to get this far and I'll be damned if anybody's going to take this away from me!" what in the hell was that all about? She goes around, claiming proudly that she's a rookie, and in her first match ever, she says she's worked hard to get there? What? Was signing your contract that difficult honey? You want to see hard work? Try being me. Try having to constantly prove yourself because of the mold everyone's thrown you in. Everybody sees me as some kind of a fluke. Some kind of mistake in the wrestling world because my father and my grandfather put together perhaps the greatest entity in sports entertainment. And because I never went to Killer Kowalski's training school. I didn't win some stupid MTV contest. That's why people see the likes of Nidia, Jackie, Chyna, Lita.. That's why they think they're so much better than me. Sable came in as a valet, and she ended up as the Women's Champion. People hated her, but did that stop her? No.. and that's not going to stop me either. I've got my eyes set on my goal. And since the World title is a little over-booked, I guess that means I'll have to take that Intercontinental title right off of little Lightning's shoulder.

{:: The Cow Lovin' Jonathan Coachman ::} What about Lightning's husband Shawn Michaels? Are you worried at all that he'll make himself involved in that match?

{:: The BBWF Princess Stephanie McMahon ::} Well, if Lightning is as good as she thinks she is, she won't need Shawn at ringside. But if that washed up bad back toting has-been wants to get involved? I've got a living legend ready to take him out at a moment's notice. Shawn was good back in his prime. Back when Chris was working at ECW. But did Shawn ever beat both the Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the same night? Hell, on given nights he couldn't even beat the bumbling drunkard Scott Hall, or as WWE knows him better… Razor Ramon. So in essence? No, I'm not worried at all. I'll take Lightning's word that she won't be dragging him into it. This has nothing to do with her husband. This is about me, her, and that championship title.

{:: The Cow Lovin' Jonathan Coachman ::} Thank You Steph… and good luck at Mind Games..

{:: The BBWF Princess Stephanie McMahon ::} Luck? I won't need any LUCK!

Stephanie smirks and turns, heading down the hallway and to her locker room, plainly labeled 'Stephanie Marie McMahon' as the scene fades to black…