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Time Line - Shortly after Micheal Graves match on Anarchy.

Something went wrong, I could feel it. It felt as though I couldn't breath. As I walked backstage, one of the road agents came to my aid. He must have noticed the pain I was in.

Road Agent
Micheal, is something wrong?

Micheal Graves
I... (gasp) think I.. (gasp) broke a...(gasp) rib.

The road agent lead me towards the EMTs who were present at every show, just in case something went wrong. I took a seat beside of their Ambulance as they began checking me out. The EMTs were asking me all sorts of questions, like where it hurt, and it I was having trouble breathing. The answers, I thought, were obvious, but apparently not. They began poking, and feeling around my rib cage, until they came to a rather tender spot. As the EMT pressed against my ribs I couldn't help but jerk painfully. This was just great. Not only did I lose my chance at going after the Canadian Title, but now I was injured as well. This was turning out to be a perfect night... (Note the sarcasm) It wasn't so much the fact that I lost, I could deal with that, hell it's not like it was the first time I lost a match before. It was more along the lines of, well everything just seems to be going sour for me lately. Suddenly I saw my brother, Sean Graves walking towards my direction. He had a look of concern on his face, like I would expect anything else form him.

Sean Graves

What's going on, are you ok?

Micheal Graves
...No

Sean could tell I was having trouble speaking, so he turned his attention to the Road Agent who had helped me to the EMTs.

Sean Graves

What's going on?

Road Agent
Calm down, I think he just broke a rib, we're going to take him to the hospital for some x-rays.

Sean Graves
all right, let's go!

Micheal Graves
No... (gasp) You have a (gasp) ...match to win. (gasp)

Road Agent
He's right Sean, you need to stay here. Listen, I'll ride with Micheal, and I will phone in after we get the results back and let you know what's going on.

Sean Graves
Ok... Micheal I'll be right there after my match ok?

I didn't want to speak anymore, it was too painful. I just looked up to Sean and nodded my head. Sean stood there and watched as the EMTs helped me into the ambulance. I laid back on the gurney as the EMTs shut the doors to the ambulance and we began down the road. It took all of ten minutes to make it to the hospital, though it felt more like hours. I was starting to get used to the pain now, but it wa still hard to take a breath. After waiting about twenty minutes for a doctor to come take a look at me, I was finally off to be X-rayed. My X-rays showed that I did indeed have a fractured rib, and on top of that, my right lung had been punctured. The doctor gave me something called acetaminophen to ease the pain. I was also instructed to cough on a regular basis to prevent
secretions from pooling in the lung causing pneumonia. I was also asked to stick around for an few hours so the doctor could monitor me. I agreed, after all I'm not stupid. Shortly after last talking to the Doctor, Sean walked in. He still looked concerned, but I just smiled through the pain to try and ease his mind.

Sean Graves
How are you doing bro?

Micheal Graves
to be honest, I've been... better.

I was still having a hard time breathing, but it wasn't as bad as when this first happened.

Sean Graves
So, are your ribs broken?

Micheal Graves
I have a fractured rib, and... my lungs punctured.

Sean Graves
I guess I will have to talk to Shane (Carver) about our Tag match. There's no way you can defend the titles in the shape your in.

Micheal Graves
No, I'll make it through.

Sean Graves
You can't be serious?

Micheal Graves
Really, I have a week to relax, I... I'll be fine.

Sean Graves
Mike, your hardly able to talk as it is, how are you going to defend yourself against Blizzard and Nitro?

Micheal Graves
That's who we're defending against?

Sean Graves
Yeah, I noticed the booking sheet on the way out.

Micheal Graves
Speaking of Anarchy... Did you win?

Judging by the look on Seans face, I already knew the answer before he even said a word.

Sean Graves
No, no I didn't.

Micheal Graves
Dude that sucks.... Looks like we both fell short tonight huh?

Sean Graves
Don't try and change the subject Micheal.

Micheal Graves
What? I'm not...

Sean Graves
Yes you are, and back on subject, your not wrestling next week. Even if Shane decides to make me defend the titles by myself.

Micheal Graves
Sorry Sean... But I am defending the titles.

Sean Graves
How can you be serious!?! Look at you, there's no way you'll be able to survive next week Micheal, just take the time off!

Some of the hospital staff that was near the room suddenly looked in. Mostly quick glances, but one nurse came up and shit the door. I guess our arguing was disputing the other patents.

Micheal Graves
Sean, listen, I'll... I'll be fine. I've Wres...tled through worse...

Silence. That's all I heard. Sean didn't continue arguing with me, he just turned around and stared at the wall. I know he is only worried about my health, but I am worried about something else. I am worried about losing our Tag Titles. I know Shane Carver isn't going to cancel our match, that's not his style. And even though Sean and I both faced defeat tonight. I wanted to make sure it didn't happen again. How much help would I be next week? That was a question I didn't know the answer to. Maybe I could pull it off without a hitch, but somehow common since told me otherwise. I knew I was asking for pain next week, but weighed in the balance of my personal health, and doing anything I can to keep the Tag Team Titles, the titles meant more.

Sean Graves
all right, but I'll lead the match.

Finally the silence was broken!

Micheal Graves
So, I just sit back and watch?

Sean Graves
Pretty much.

Micheal Graves
Sean, I know these titles... mean alot to you. They mean a hell of alot to me... Personally I don't want to lose them... and I'm sure you feel the same way...

Sean Graves
Yes, I do. You know that I'm proud to carry these titles, just as much as you are, if not more.

Micheal Graves
Then please Sean... if there's anything, anything at all... that I can do next week... Let me.

Sean lets out a deep sigh.

Sean Graves

I'll tell you what. Let's wait until next week and see how well your doing, if I think your up to it, we'll see.

Micheal Graves
Deal...

Sean Graves
Ok, I'm going to step out for a few, are they keeping you over night?

Micheal Graves
No, I just need to stay for a few hours.

Sean Graves
all right, I'll be back soon to pick you up.

Micheal Graves
Ok Sean, take it easy...

Sean nodded and walked out the door. I could tell that he was still upset over my stubbornness. Oh well I though, he'll get over it. He knows how I am, shit, he's almost the same person... almost.