That is where I draw the line. “You can’t be a sex slave if you’re begging for it, babe.” I swat her on the ass as she walks out the door and back into the hallway. Once we get outside, the reporters are lining up. She called ahead and told them to be ready.
“Today, we finally have some answers,” she says into the microphone. “Mr. Kidd has been cleared of any and all wrongdoing. I repeat: He will not face any changes stemming from the false rape and assault claims brought by the state. I’ll take questions now,” she says.
I thought I would speak today, but she’s saving my story for ESPN, in a promised deal that she made.
“Is it true that you were a key witness?” a reporter asks.
“I was a witness,” Saylor answers.
“What about the rumors that Kidd is being traded?”
“Those are unfounded. Kidd and the Renegades have been in constant contact since the night in question, and his position with the team is safe.” This is where she and I differ.
Saylor points to another reporter, who asks, “When will we see pictures from your wedding?”
I butt in and say, “Soon,” causing her to push me out of the way.
“Will Kidd seek damages from the state?”
“Yes, he will,” she says. “These untruths have hurt my client financially. He’s lost endorsement deals that will be hard to get back. If a proper investigation had been done by the state prior to accusing and questioning my client, we would not be here right now.”
She looks back at me and smiles.
“If there are no further questions, I want to thank you for all the support you have shown Travis. He loves the city of Boston and is determined to bring home another pennant for you all. Your support of him means a great deal. Thank you.”
Saylor steps away from the microphone and motions for me to walk toward the security guard who is stationed outside. He’s about to take us back into the courthouse when someone yells out Saylor’s name.
“Hey, Paul, I haven’t forgotten,” she tells the reporter from ESPN.
“When can I have a sit-down?” he asks. Saylor pulls out her phone and thumbs through her calendar while I stand next to her as if I’m invisible. I want to jump up and down, waving my arms like a spastic monkey, to get his attention, but he’s focused on my wife.
“We have some personal stuff to take care of, so give me a couple weeks. I’ll want this edited and broadcast right before he leaves for spring training.”
“Shouldn’t be a problem. I’ll wait for your call.”
I grab ahold of her arm and pull her to me. “What if I don’t go?”
“What if you do?” she counters. “What if next week you’re at the park with Lucy and children ask for your autograph?”
I look at her questioningly, wondering why she would ask that. “I won’t sign them, not when I’m with her.”
“Bad example; you know what I mean. Give this time to blow over.”
“And what if this doesn’t?”
She shrugs. “We’ll cross that bridge when we get there. But for now, you’re a Renegade. I’ve already spoken to Stone and told him that any offers made by you or Jeffrey are off the table. If he wants to get rid of you, it’s on him.”
“You did?” I question.
“I’m your manager. Of course I did.”
Travis Kidd appeared in court today, only to have all charges dropped! Every Renegade fan couldn’t be happier for him.
Unbeknownst to the state, the defense had a witness that cast doubt on the story the state had been told by the victim in the case, and with no rape kit available, the case against our left fielder was weak.
The surprise witness was none other than Saylor Blackwell-Kidd, who is not only his publicist but also his wife and newly hired agent. We really hope Travis is paying her well!
In today’s press conference, Blackwell-Kidd indicated that her client will be seeking damages from the state, and according to sources at the courthouse, those papers were filed today along with a motion to reveal the identity of the victim so that charges may be brought against her for falsifying testimony.