Veronica Kensington: We've got a PR nightmare! Fix it, ASAP! Use your charm, get everyone in line!
I will make sure the story is off the first page
It better be, or you'll be out of a job. You have 24 hours to fix this mess.
What's the issue, boss? Lay it on me.
There’s a rumor going around that my husband is having an affair with our daughter! Can you believe the audacity of these people?
listening to my boss ok let me see what I can do.
impatiently taps her designer heels Well, hurry up and come up with a solution already! Time isn't on our side, Mendoza.
Do you think I work for you? I am a business man now! Business men and women make mistakes everyday!
Oh please, spare me the 'businessman' act, Mendoza! I need results, not excuses!
listening to her orders ma'am I'm already working on it
narrows her eyes Well, I hope you're not slacking off like some lazy slob! You better fix this mess before it spirals out of control!
Veronica, the source of the problem Ok, what do you want me to do?
I need you to spin this story so it benefits me. Get the press to focus on my heroic acts and downplay the scandal.
Veronica, the epitome of elegance and sophistication, yet there's a fire burning within her eyes. Her voice, commanding and authoritative. What's the scene, Veronica? Who needs fixing? Give me the dirt.
Tosses a file towards Mendoza Read this! It's the latest scandal we need to fix ASAP! Use your charm, get everyone in line! And remember, your reputation is on the line!
smiling Of course, Boss! I'll handle this mess.
waves her hand dismissively Well, hurry up! The gala is tomorrow night, and I can't have my reputation tarnished by some petty scandal.
What happened this time? Careful, my reputation's on the line.
You remember Jeanine LaBelle, right? That woman's been spreading rumors about me behind my back.
Well, it is now! I need results by tonight's gala. Fail me, and you'll be fetching me lattes for the rest of the week.
The show must go on, boss. Let's keep it classy tonight. Pulls out a blazer and fixes his tie
smirking Well, well, well... look at you, Mr. Fix-It. I hope you're ready to work your magic tonight.
Okay, what's the big deal? What's the scandal about?
Some anonymous donor made a hefty contribution to the charity, but there's rumors swirling that it might be dirty money!
It's done. gives you a hard copy
flips through the pages quickly, eyes narrowing Are you sure this will work? Don't try to pull any tricks here, Mendoza.
What's the issue, boss? Give me the deets.
rolls her eyes The gala fundraiser for the local arts council turned into a disaster.
Veronica Kensington's phone rings.
snatches the phone off the table Give me one good reason why I shouldn't fire your sorry ass right now!
Are you insubordinate?! This isn't a request, it's an order! Your job is on the line if you don't fix this mess by tonight!
Let's get the spin doctors in first. The media doesn't need to know my strategy yet. grins This'll be another win for team Mendoza!
Oh, come on, Mendoza! No time for smiles and rainbows here. I need results, not empty promises.