A (Canadian) Thanksgiving Day Proposal [Joint Lovey RP]

[Raven MacDemare]

A (Canadian) THANKSGIVING DAY PROPOSAL
Starring Raven MacDemare and Lord Blake
Featuring: Adam Blake (Shawn Michaels) & Daryl Fallon (Lita), Scott (Ric Flair) & Evelyn Blake (Lisa Vanderpump), and Ryan (Tom Brady) & Krista Hunter (Britney Spears).

OOC: The following is a joint production put together by Cryssi, Adam, and Kayla. We’ve provided pic bases for those who need visuals of Lord Blake’s family, lol. Enjoy!

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After you've landed at Calgary International Airport and picked up your rental car, go south on the Deerfoot and get off going west on Blackfoot Trail. Follow it as it meanders south to 42nd and take that west. It turns into Britannia Drive and is the centerpiece for one of Calgary's wealthiest neighborhoods. Just past Elbow Drive you'll find 4243 Britannia with its stunning views from the backyard - in the distance the Calgary Tower and Saddledome act as the focal point amongst the skyscrapers of the city's downtown core.

This is the home of the Blake family patriarch, the most successful professional wrestling promoter in Canada since the 1980s, Scott Blake. As you walk inside the home, you are greeted with warmth and familiarity. There is also a massive framed photo of Lord’s grandmother Evelyn that is hanging in the foyer.

It's a grey Thanksgiving Monday in this city, snow and sleet making a mess of the roads so Scott Blake has a roaring fire in the fireplace of his den which sits just off the foyer. Lord Blake and Raven MacDemare are sitting side by side in front of the fire. Lord is combatting the cold weather with a hideous hunter green and crimson red turtleneck sweater that Raven's grandmother sloppily knitted for him last Christmas, and a hand-me-down pair of dad jeans that his grandfather said “would probably fit you.” Raven was dressed a little more like herself, but perhaps more conservative than usual. Instead of her usual, punk-chic-glam look, she was wearing a fitted black and red plaid dress that went to her knees, black tights, and black riding boots. Her trademark cat ears were gone and instead of her ponytail, her dark locks were down and flowing over her shoulders.

“Is your mom really showing up?” Raven’s soft voice was barely a whisper. Leyla and RJ were sitting beside them, each wearing a wrestling championship belt. RJ was proudly wearing his grandfather’s Canadian Wrestling Alliance championship from the 1970s and Leyla had Lord’s RSW Supreme Championship around her waist. Raven wanted to make sure the kids didn’t overhear her talking about Daryl Fallon.

“Mom hasn’t been to Thanksgiving in years.”

Raven knew this but it didn’t make her feel any better. She had heard Evelyn and Krista talking just on the other side of the den earlier about the fact Daryl would be arriving sometime before dinner. Why she had decided to show up this year was anyone’s guess, but Raven had a sinking feeling it had a lot to do with the fact Lord was having a lot of success. No doubt Daryl would just want to tear him down.

“Where’s your dad? Did he go and pick her up?”

Lord rolled his eyes and took a sip of the rumcola he had in his red solo cup. “Relax, babe. Even if she shows up, it’ll be fine. I’ve been ignoring my mom for almost 21 years. I’m a champ… I’m THE Champ.”

He said this with every confidence in the world while he tickled little Leyla who was wearing his belt, but the reality was that he was not looking forward to his mother’s appearance. He’d had to battle his image and reputation when it came to everyone on the RSW roster. He didn’t want to have to fight the same battle against his mom. Every other family member had been so supportive of his accomplishments with less than six months experience in the family business. In fact, the hunting trip he went on with his father and grandpa had essentially been six hours in a tree stand talking about how great he’d done so far and how he could be even better.

A conversation with his mother would be the exact opposite of this.

The ashes in the fireplace stirred up and the flames flickered as a cold wind blew through the room. Raven shuddered and wrapped her arms around herself as a shadow cast itself across the room. In the doorway of the den stood Lord’s mother, Daryl Fallon.

Unlike many of the women from her time in the spotlight, Daryl had aged exceptionally well. She didn’t look a day over 30 and she had never let a needle touch her face. Perhaps it was all the human blood she consumed. Throughout her career Daryl was known as the Cannibal. Not many can wrap their head around the fact that she ended up with biggest face of all, Adam Blake.

Daryl removed her long, black fur coat, hanging it near the door. She was dressed casually in a pair of skinny blue jeans, a navy blue plaid flannel shirt and a pair of black combat boots. Her once fire-red hair was now a deep auburn with beautiful blonde highlights perfectly pieced throughout, and it flowed loosely around her shoulders. The flannel shirt was open in the front and clear as day Lord spotted the Mean Girl Mafia t-shirt that Daryl had worn beneath it. It was no secret that Lord was a let down to his mother. He was an accident and not a happy one. She had never wanted a child, and here she was stuck with one who was everything that she hated in this world. It was almost unbearable.

Before Daryl could take another step, Raven had leapt to her feet. Raven wanted nothing more than for Lord’s mother to like her. It was a losing battle but as always, Raven would keep fighting the good fight. The former cheerleader smiled as brightly as she could and adjusted her outfit, before sticking her hand out in Daryl’s direction.

“Hi Mrs. Blaa… err, Fallon. We… umm.. we’re so happy you could come this year!” Daryl made her a nervous wreck. She stumbled over a few words but the positivity still dripped from Raven’s voice and it made Daryl sick. Glancing down, she looked at Raven’s hand and brushed past her, taking a seat in an armchair opposite Lord. Raven stood shocked for a moment, before stuffing her feelings down and taking a seat next to her bae again.

“Lord.”

“Mom.”

They both glared at one another. There was no love lost between them. With a smirk she turned her attention to his girlfriend, acknowledging her existence for the first time.

“I saw Vendetta. Your match was spectacular,” Raven’s eyes lit up and her jaw dropped slightly. This was possibly the nicest thing that Daryl had ever said to her. Lord looked weary. Unless his mother was having a mental break, this was completely out of character. “The way Mondae beat the living shit out of you, even after you resorted to the ridiculous tactic of having Blaze Inferno interfere, was simply amazing. I mean, Blaze was a laughing stock in my day, what made you think she would be any help now? Although, I guess you and Blaze have a lot in common.” The light was extinguished from Raven’s eyes as Daryl’s words cut deep. Raven would always be a laughing stock to Daryl, just like Blaze Inferno. A soft sigh escaped the brunette’s lips as she tried to maintain her happy composure.

“It was just a single match,” Raven managed to say, despite the fact she wanted to scream and cry. “I will get another chance at Mondae and perhaps the outcome will be different next time. Lord and I are competing in another main event this week so regardless of my record, I am still doing a great job.”

Raven didn’t believe a single thing that she was saying, but she refused to be anything other than positive. Daryl was nothing more than a bully, and Raven had enough of those to deal with in RSW. Lord wrapped his arm around her shoulders and Raven snuggled close. No matter what anyone had to say, Lord would always be there to pick her up and make everything better. He was her strength and despite the fact they were on opposite sides this week, they were stronger than ever before.

Daryl gave Raven a mocking smile. “You sure are.”

Her sarcasm wasn’t lost on anyone in the room and before Lord could jump to his girlfriend’s defense, the legendary Adam Blake cleared his throat. When the former GWA International Champion entered, everyone in the room turned to look at him. Adam’s baby sister, Krista, and her husband Ryan, had been engaged in conversation with Scott and Evelyn. Krista had been cooing over her mother’s little dog, Zeus, who had shown up to Thanksgiving dressed in a tuxedo. It was really the most obnoxious thing. Adam, as he usually was when he came back to his home city, was prepared for a hunt wearing red flannel and a pair of jeans with his hair tied back and out of his face. After retiring from professional wrestling he had taken all of his excess income and turned to investment speculation; it was the only thing that came close to giving him the same thrill wrestling did. Outside of the office, all of his free time was spent outdoors in the various national parks and hunting grounds of North America and because of this, the wind and sun had eroded his face so unlike his wife his own age showed greatly. The former GWA International Champion again cleared his throat and elevated his glass of pinot noir.

“As we usually do on this holiday when we have family gathered all around, we like to go around the group and tell everyone what we’re thankful for. Mom, I’d love it if you started us off this year.”

“RED WINE!” is all Evelyn manages to blurt out eliciting a laugh from everyone. Adam nods over to Ryan next.

“Of course I'm thankful for my kids, Junior and Leyla. That's a given. I'm also thankful for getting so many members of this side the family together in one place. We’ve come from as far as Florida, New York and San Francisco. I'm not Canadian, but Canadian Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays.”

He raises his own glass of wine before sipping and looking to his wife. Krista returned Ryan’s look with a provocative smile. It wasn’t lost on anyone. The two still couldn’t keep their hands off one another.

TBC by Lord.

[Lord Blake]

“I’m also thankful for my family. I’ve had the luxury of growing up with the best parents anyone could ever ask for. Mom and Dad, I love you guys so much. If you hadn’t pushed me to stop wasting my life when I was 22, I never would have given Ryan a chance. He’s the most wonderful man and most importantly, he’s a great father to our perfect children.” 

She looks over to her father Scott. 

“I'm thankful for still being around to have everyone in my house for days like this. God knows the family business has almost ended me more than a few times, so I'm just trying to make it to the next family gathering at this point. So thank you, everyone.” 

The rest of the room thanks him back before they look to the right of Scott at Lord. Lord pulls Leyla and his RSW Supreme Championship onto his lap before clearing his throat. 

“I'm thankful for this little bugger right here. But I'm also thankful to be surrounded by so many friends and family who are so supportive of me and Ravey and what we’re doing. Just being back here with everyone for the first time since we started has been eye-opening as far as the experience you all have to pass down to the next generation. From grandpa showing me how to do a sleeper hold to Ryan and his neck breakers, to Dad and showing me how to hit that kick more precisely than I have been. I can't wait to get back to the ring next wee…” 

Lord trails off as he remembers that one of his opponents next week is the girl sitting right next to him. 

“Well, anyway, I can't wait to keep showing RSW what I'm all about.” 

Polite claps from most of the family as Lord finishes and looks to the other member of Lovey. 

“Bae, what are you thankful for?” 

Raven nervously looks around the room. Lord directs her eyes back to his and gives her an encouraging smile. 

“I’m just thankful for everything, really. There’s so much hate and violence going on in the world right now and no matter what happens, I know my situation could always be worse. I’m healthy. I’m happy. And I know that I’m loved. Every single day is the most amazing blessing. I love this family and I just feel lucky to be a part of it.” 

Daryl rolls her eyes at all of the positivity as the room turns to her, waiting to hear what she was thankful for. No one looks too happy that she is here. Daryl was never welcomed into the Blake family with open arms. She didn’t fit in and she certainly didn’t want to sit here and tell them all how much she loved them. They were filling Lord’s head with rainbows and lollipops, pretending that he had worked so hard to get where he was. She knew that her slacker of a son wouldn’t last in this business and the legend wasn’t about to sit here and lie. So what do you do when everyone already hates you? You tell your true, honest opinion.  

“I’m thankful for the amazingly, successful careers of the young people that I am honoured to have helped raise, and watched grow. Seeing them grab onto their potential and take control of their destiny is awe-inspiring. Not everyone can make it in our business. Every person in this room understands how hard it is to be a professional wrestler and they make me proud every single day.” Everyone in the room looks shocked and confused. Maybe Daryl was having a mental break. Raven looked like she might cry she was so damn happy.  

“I cannot wait to see the heights that Mondae and Arianny reach in their career. Those two girls have never stopped amazing me and I don’t think they ever will. They take what they deserve and work harder than anyone I know.” This she says at she stares at Lord. “I am thankful to know them and to have helped make them who they are.”  

Jaws met the floor while Adam stifled a laugh - Daryl would always be Daryl. Scott had seen this happen too often though. Daryl would say something provocative like this and then the rest of the Blake family would gang up on her. Once Evelyn even threw her wine glass at his daughter-in-law’s head. He didn't want to see this Thanksgiving end up the same way. For some reason he didn't quite feel the same disdain for Daryl Fallon as others did. Like it or not, she did bring his grandson into the world and that was something he would always be thankful for. He stammered out a few words, trying to direct attention to the children in the room, but we wouldn't find out what they were thankful for today.  

Lord’s eyes narrowed at his mother the second her mouth opened and she had lived up to his every expectation. He reached deep into his pocket and closed his fist around something. He slowly slid off the couch onto the floor, not taking his eyes off his mother until he was on one knee in front of his girlfriend. Her hands immediately covered her mouth as tears began to form in the wells of her eyes. Lord pulled one hand away from her face and wrapped his own hand around it. 

“Raven Elizabeth MacDemare, when I first laid eyes on you, I just knew I would never see anyone more beautiful than you the rest of my life, and when we first spoke behind the scenes at a GWA Menace, I knew that I would never meet anyone more incredible than you either. The second we stepped into RSW together and started down every challenge put front if us, I knew that you were the only one for me. Your inner strength is what inspires me each and every day - it is the standard that I try to hold myself to. We both have come to love what we are doing with our lives together right now and together we are unbreakable. Ravey Mac, will you marry me?” 

He opened his hand revealing the ring his grandfather gave him earlier in the long weekend and slid it onto Raven's finger. 

All Raven could do is gape at the beautiful ring and cry. The ring Lord had placed on her finger was the same ring Scott had given to Evelyn to celebrate their thirtieth wedding anniversary. It was a gorgeous heart shaped diamond ring set in platinum, and encrusted with diamonds. It was the most amazing ring Raven had ever seen in her life. 

“I know it’s not pink, but-” 

Raven was quick to cut Lord off. She leapt in his arms and pressed her lips to his. Whistles and cheers filled the den, and the awkward atmosphere Daryl Fallon had created had dissipated. 

“It's the most perfect thing I have ever seen,” a teary Raven said as she looked deep into Lord’s gorgeous blue eyes. “Since day one, you have been my entire world. The only thing I've ever wanted in my life is be your wife for like ever and always. I loved you from that first meeting and no matter what life throws at us, I know that we can get through anything as long as we are together. I definitely say yes!!!” 

For the first time in her life, Daryl was speechless. Adam just chuckled and rubbed his hand up and down his wife’s back to comfort her. Lord spins his new fiancée in circles around the living room, the heels of Raven hitting the shins of Daryl a few times in a row.  

This is where we leave our newly engaged couple, spinning around the living room, their lips locked together while Scott leads the family in a round of applause. The camera pulls out through the picture window in the front of the house and rises up with the Calgary skyline bright in the background.