*The scene opens with Ed Reed training in the ring. The arena is empty except for a few stage crew members working. Ed leaves the ring for a drink and is confronted by CJ Hoppus.*
Hoppus: "I need to talk to you."
Reed: "What's up?"
Hoppus: "I'm just here to give you some advice."
*Reed looks up with a stern look.*
Reed: "Advice? I'm on of the greatest Ex Division stars in history. I don't need any advice. Thanks anyway."
*CJ begins to talk with a more agressive tone.*
Hoppus: I'm not offering. I'm telling you. Leave..."
Reed: "Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!" *Reed smirks* "You're telling me!? This boy thinks he tough?" *Reed begins to chuckle to himself.* "Go on then. Tell me!"
Hoppus: "I'm here to warn you to leave air alone. You come near him before Summercide and you will have to answer to me!"
*Reed laughs*
Reed: "That was the worst attempt at a threat I've ever seen. A rabbit would have made a better threat! I've kicked your ass many times and I'd do..."
*CJ grabs a nearby chair and smashes it against the barrier. He begins to raise his voice just short of shouting.*
Hoppus: "You think I'm joking!? How about I use this chair to smash your head into the ground? Or is your skull so think you feel no pain?"
*Reed takes a more serious tone in reaction to CJ.*
Reed: "Wait a second kid. Why so serious? Take a chill pill. I was joking. But if you don't put that chair down there will be an incident. Listen, if it means that much to you I'll keep out of his way. i know i already have my shot at Summercide. But if he gets in my face at all I can't be held responsible, it will be his fault. Why you suddenly kissing his ass anyway?"
Hoppus: "He will owe me a favour."
Reed: "A favour huh? I didn't Air swings that way! That's a joke by the way..."
*CJ doesn't produce a smile.*
Reed: "And another thing. Why on God's Earth did you come to me when Jack "Mental problems" Porter is off kidnapping Air's girl? If I were you or Air I'd be more worried about getting to him first. And that's advice I'm not offering."
Hoppus: "Well if it was possible to find that guy I'd speak to him. But I'm sue he's gonna be around on Turmoil. We can..." *CJ lifts up the chair to signify it* "talk then."
*CJ walks away leaving Reed to get back to his training.*