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Hollywood Road: Slice of Life/Dramedy

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Hollywood Road (The Cast)

Appearance

Joe doing what he knows best.

Quote:
- "The best defense is a good offense."
- "On the road I follow there's only one direction, and that's forward. No lefts or rights or turning back. I'll fight anyone that's put in front of me, I don't care if you're bigger, stronger or even more talented. I'll fight you and i'll knock you out. Why? Because I can. I entered this business with one goal in mind. To escape mediocrity, to be great. And now I have only one more thing to do before I achieve it. And for my future opponent I have only one thing to say. May God have mercy on you when you enter the octagon with me. Because I won't!" - Joe "Machine Gun" Bernard. Quote spoken by Joe one year ago at a press conferrence that preceeded Joe's title match against UFC Middleweight champion, at the time, John Barnes.
Name: Joe Bernard
Nicknames: Machine Gun
Age: 29
Place of Birth: New York City, USA
Occupation: MMA fighter signed to UFC and current reigning UFC Middleweight champion.
Personality/History: Born in a middle class family, Joe wanted to learn how to fight ever since he was a child, after watching Bruce Lee movies. He started training in MMA as a teenager. He was coached by his uncle, Travis Blake. Of course, Joe's family didn't quite approve of the path that he chose for himself in life, but Joe was determined to go all the way with this. After a very promising amateur career, Joe signed with UFC and debuted at the age of 22. He became famous for his impressive fighting spirit and his offensive and agressive style of fighting, thus earning the nickname Machine Gun. After 3 years in the Welterweight category Joe decided to move to Middleweight. Hiss big break in the Middleweight category came last year when he became nr. 1 contender for the UFC Middleweight title. After months of preparation and a very intense fight Joe emmerged victorious and won the UFC Middleweight title, which he successfully defended twice up to this point. Three years ago he chose to move from New York, which, in his own words, he became pretty sick of and moved to Orange County, California.

Once in O.C. Joe bought a medium sized mansion on Hollywood Road and has been living there ever since. His parents still live in New York, Joe's relationship with them kind of sucks mostly because they are upset of the decisions that Joe has made in life. Although he won millions from fighting and commericals Joe is still the same simple person he's always been. Aside from the mansion and his cars, nothing about him denotes that he is rich and living the life. He is a very determined person with a "never back down" attitude. All the success he had so far made him somewhat arrogant, but Joe is careful not to cross the line when he does that. He seems like a tough guy and he actually is, not tolerating crap from anyone. Joe has a soft spot for women. He is also the kind of guy that likes to say exactly what's on his mind, not hiding from anything or anyone.

Joe's popularity started to descrease lately though. This is because his image was damaged by two scandals. In the first, one night, 5 months ago, he was caught by the Orange County Police speeding, and as if that wasn't bad enough, he was half-drunk too. Two months later photos appeared on tabloids with him him picking up a hooker. Joe's reaction when he was asked what he thinks of the photos and what happened that night was shocking. He said..."Yes! I spent that night with a hooker. It wasn't the first time and it certanly won't be the last. Whoever can't deal with it, that's not my problem. I'm not an angel. Nor did I claim to be one." He said.
Extra:
- He never lost a match throughout his 7 year career in UFC. He has 15 matches so far and all ended in victory with 3 KO's and 4 submissions.
- Joe is a former Welterweight champion but he vacated the title in 2010 after he decided to gain some extra pounds and move to Middleweight.
- He was awarded Match of the Night 2 times and Submission of the Night 1 time.
- In 2013 at the World MMA Awards he won the Fight of the Year award for his title match against former Middleweight champion John Barnes and the Fighter of the Year award for his overall performance in 2013. Also in 2008 he won the Breakthrough Fighter of the Year award.
- Joe's favorite move is the Kimura lock submission move. It won him 3 of the 4 wins by submission, the 4th one beying with an armbar.
- His entrance song is Motorhead - Ace of Spades.
- Joe is a big fan of tattoos and has a couple on various parts of his body.
- Aside from tattoos Joe also likes cars, owning a Corvette ZR1 and a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T with a 426 Hemi V8 engine.
- He is a gun enthusiast and an active 2nd amendment supporter. He joined the NRA two months ago.
- Has a 3 year old siamese cat named Sophie.

Crib

Fiddler's Green

Last night

Max arrives at the apartment building where his condo was located, on the to floor. After getting out of the car Max heads to Wesley and signals him to slide down the window. After Wesley does that, Max leans down. "Remember what we discussed. You dump the asshole in the Missouri River and afterwards take the car with you home. See you in the morning." Said Max as he left. "Okay Max!" Responded Wesley as he slided the window back up revved the Chrysler and drove away. As he entered the building, saluted the doorman ans walked towards the elevator, Max started thinking. This turned out to be one ugly day. One problem after the next. Hopefully tomorow will be better. Fortunately for him there was always someone home, waiting for him. That someone was Jenna, Max's girlfriend. The two used to be together in high school but they broke up after one year of dating. As of two years ago they got back together and have been that way ever since. Jenna was Max's support and the only good thing left in his life. She knew that he was a drug lord but she chose to stay by his side. Even Max himself was surprised by her choice after she told him the truth. Jenna justified herself by telling him that the only thing she cares about and wants from him is his love and respect. And thank God for her she was getting plenty of both.

Jenna

After he entered the condo Max found Jenna walking around the house, all wet and covered only by a large white towel. A smile imidieatly appeared on his face as he came close to Jenna and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hmm, what are you doing up so late!" Said Max as he started kissing her neck and left elbow. Jenna smiled herself as she placed her right hand on Max's head as he was doing that. "I did a shower and I waited for you to come home." She responded. "Well now I am home." Said Max as Jenna turned around and both of them started kissing. Then Max lifted Jenna up on his arms and took her to the bedroom where they continued what they started in the living room.

The next morning
Time: 09:34 AM

"Wake up sunshine!" Said Jenna with a soft voice as Max woke up yawning. "Is it morning yet?" He asked with half a voice. "It sure is!" Said Jenna with a smile on her face. "You know? I was thinking, while you were sleeping and I was watching you sleep. I think we should take our relationship to the next level." She said. Max didn't like the sound of that. "As in marriage?" Said Asked Max surprised. "No silly! You know very well I don't believe in that. I meant that we should have a child." Said Jenna. Max was left stunned at such news from his girlfriend. "Jenna, you know very well what I do for a living. It's bad enough that I am putting you in danger with this life I live. But a child? No. Definetly not. Maybe someday. Depending how things evolve in my life." Said Max as he got up from the bed and started getting dressed. "I'm 30 years old Max. You're 33. That "someday" you spoke about may be too late." Said Jenna with a dissapointed voice as she went straight to the bathroom.

As Max was getting dressed his cellphone ringed. It was Wesley. "Hey Max. I'm outside, with the car. I did what you asked me last night. I ditched the body and I went home with the car. And I was careful not to be seen too." Said Wesley as he was walking around and smoking a cigarrette. "Excellent. I'm, coming down now." Said Max as he put the cellphone in the pocket of his pants and finished dressing himself up. He then went to the bathroom where Jenna was brushing her teeth. "I need to go. See you later! I love you and try to understand. A child is the last thing we need right now!" Said Max as he and Jenna kissed and then he quickly left the condo and took the elevator down. After exiting the building both Max and Wesley get inside the car as Wesley starts it and drives away. "Take me to the abandoned building where we keep Tommy hostage. I think it's time for me and him to finally have a small chat face to face." Said Max as his cellphone rang again.

"Sheehan?" Answered Max surprised. After hearing his question Max felt a little surprised at his sudden interest on what happened to his dealer last night. "Does it even matter what happened to him? What's important is that I got him out of there before something bad happened. Trust me, I had no idea what he was doing there. All dealers, not just those working for me, know very well that you never sell drugs in public places and in the eyes of everyone. But if you really wanna know I guess I can trust you enough to tell you." Said Max as he paused for a few seconds. "Let's just say I sent him on a permanent vacation. And the only place he's ever gonna sell drugs in anymore is hell. I hope Satan likes meth." Finished Max as he waited for Sheehan's reply.

Fiddler's Green

Posted! I left a window opened for Conor at the end of the post. Which can allow him to get his hands on the dealer's body.

Fiddler's Green

Last night

After arriving at Fiddler's Green, Wesley stops the 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8 in front of the bar as both he and Max get out of the vehicle. "I'm going inside for a drink. In the meantime feel free to do whatever you want. I don't know, smoke a cigarrette, listen to some music. I won't stay for too long." Said Max as he arranged his suit and walked inside the club. Wonderful athmosphere tonight. However the satisfaction he had of beying here was quickly blown away as he saw John, one of his dealers, selling drugs in public, in front of everybody. Not even the fact that he was noticed by Sheehan, Connor and other regulars didn't seem to bother him. "Oh my God!" Said Max silently as he facepalmed himself.

He then went over to Sheehan, who was talking to others and was keeping an eye on the prick too. "Hey Sheehan! I'm sorry about that. Let me take care of this personally. Trust me! It won't happen again." Said Max with a serious tone as he went over to John, grabbed him by his right arm and started pulling him towards the exit.. "What the hell? Let me go!" He said as he freed himself. However he stunned after he saw he saw Max's face. "Boss? Oh shit I..." He said as he was interrupted by Max who again grabbed him by his left arm pushing him to the exit. "Get in the car now." Said Max with a calm tone as both men entered the car.

Wesley, surprised by what he just whitnessed, threw away he cigarrete he was smoking and got in the car too as he turned around and stared at both men. Once inside the car, Max's calm state dissapeared as he delivered a fast punch with his left hand straight in the dealer's face. As his nose started bleeding Max started shouting at him. "What the hell are you thinking? Selling drugs in a public place? In front of everyone? Did you at least realise that you were beying noticed? What if one of those people called the cops huh? Then what? You piece of shit." Max then stopped for a few moments. "Not to mention that you just made me look like a total idiot." Continued Max as he ran the fingers of his right hand through his hair.

"Boss, please i'm sorry! I promise it won't happen again." Said the dealer begging for Max's mercy. Max looked at him disguted. "I'm tired of beying surrounded by idoits, i'm tired of giving 2nd chances. It's time to put my foot down. And i'll start with you." Said Max as he looked mean at the dealer as he pulled out an 18 inch stiletto switchblade from an inside pocket of his suit. After activating the blade, Max grabbed the dealer by his head and thrusted the blade halfway into his neck. After that he grabbed him by his nose, preventing from breathing. By doing this Max wanted to make the guy die faster. After the dealer died, Max pulled off the switchblade from his neck, cleaned the knife's blade of the blood it had and, pushed the blade inside the handle and put the knife back in the inside pocket from which he took it. "Good one Max! Now what the hell do we do with the body?" Said Wesley who watched the whole scene from the driver's seat. "I'm thinking." Said Max.

Fiddler's Green

This idea sounds interesting. Honestly, I planned on killing the guy and getting rid of the body on my next post. Which is ready and should have been posted now. But now that this came up, I have no idea how would I get Connor involved.

Hollywood Road: Slice of Life/Dramedy (Interest Check)

Interested! Now all I have to do is come up with a character. I've never done an RP like this before but I guess there's a first time for everything.

Fiddler's Green

Polyphemus said
The proposal works for me. Are we just assuming this guy works for Max, then? I had a couple ideas in mind for that character, but I guess we can do that too.

Well i'm sorry. I had no idea you already had plans with that guy. In that case, please do what you want with him. Afterall you are the GM.

Fiddler's Green

I can take care of him in my next post. Once Max arrives at Fiddler's Green and sees him there he will take him away(to deal with him personally) and apologise saying that he's a newbie and dosen't know how this business works.

Also...what do you think of teapotshark's proposal?

Fiddler's Green

Max Lowrey

It was Thursday night in the downtown area of Kansas City. In an alley, a young kid, somewhere in his early 20's was getting beat up by Wesley, with Max watching from a couple of feet away. Who was Wesley? He was a 35 year old, african-american male, big and strong fellow, from the East side of the city. In the eyes of everyone Wesley was Max's driver and personal bodyguard. In reality, aside from those 2 tasks Wesley was also doing the dirty work from time to time if Max wanted somebody dead or tortured. Wesley's story and how he ended up working for someone like Max were simple. He used to be part of the Army Ants and he fell in love with a mexican chick from the rival gang, Los Conquistadores. The two of them couldn't hide their relationship forever so when they were discovered, Wesley was accused of treason by his fellow gang members, while on the other side, Los Conquistadores wanted both of them dead, the woman for betraying them and Wesley for getting involved with one of their own. Max saved the life of both Wesley and his girl by negociating with both gangs personally. As a sign of gratitude Wesley started working for Max. That was 3 years ago and Wesley has been working for Max ever since, proving to be very useful and loyal.

Wesley

As Wesley was beating the crap out of the young man, Max signals him to stop. Wesley rises up and starts arranging his black suit. "You screwed up Barry! You know I don't tolerate screw-up's. How could you allow someone to steal from you?" Said Max as he got closer to Barry who was coughing and bleeding on the ground. "I'm sorry Mr. Lowrey. But he was bigger and stronger then me. And he wanted drugs really bad. I told him I won't give him no meth because he didn't had any money, then he got upset, he pulled out a gun and pointed it at me." Said Barry who struggled to get up from the ground but to no success. Max breathed deep and took his hands off of the pockets of his pants. "Please Mr. Lowrey. Give me a 2nd chance. I promise I won't dissapoint you again. You know I need the money for my mother. I have to pay for her cancer treatment. She's all I have left. I can't afford to lose her. Please!" Continued Barry as he grabbed Max by his left foot but Max pulled himself away and made 2 steps back.

As he was staring down at the kid, Max pulled out his gun, a Smith & Wesson 686P revolver in .357 Magnum, grabbed the kid by his hair, pulled him up and pressed the revolved underneath his chin. "You listen to me you bastard. You go to your mother and thank her a thousand times that you still live." Said Max as he let go of the kid who ran off as Max put his revolver back in the holster. "Let's get out of here Wesley." Said Max as both he and Wesley headed to Max's car, a silver 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8. Both men get inside the car, with Max on the back seats. "Wesley, take me to Fiddler's Green. I need to relax a little before I go home." Said Max as Wesley started the car and drove off to the destination pointed by Max. "May I ask you something? Why did you let that kid go anyway? He fucked up, he didn't deserve it." Said Wesley who was paying attention to the road as the car's monstrous 6.4L V8 engine was rumbling angry. "Youngsters don't give a shit about their parents anymore Wesley. I know because I was like that. That kid was willing to do whatever was necesary to pay for his mother's cancer treatment and save her life. That's why he got involved with us in the first place remember? And that my friend is worthy of admiration. And besides...we all deserve a 2nd chance in this life. Barry got his, and he better not screw up again." Responded Max.