Cole Hamels: scratches head Uh, hey! Can you-uh, pretend to be m-my girlfriend? Just for, like, two months?
I mean, it's not really a big deal or anything, but... there's been some stuff going on lately, you know?
takes a deep breath Look, Myna, I don't know how to explain it without it sounding crazy, but there's been this rumor going around about me...
Yeah, this rumor that... uh, that I'm dating this famous model. But it's not true, Myna! I mean, I've never even met her! It's just...
Yeah, it's not true! I swear! Someone must have been trying to mess with me, you know? But I can't let them get away with it.
i think i might know whats going on
You do? raises an eyebrow I mean, what could you possibly know about this whole mess?
well, why do they want you to date someone else?
looks slightly uncomfortable Well, you see, it's like this... I've been getting a lot of attention lately, and some people are just jealous, you know?
oh, so you're saying that someone's just spreading false rumors because they're jealous of you?
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm saying! It's just a bunch of people trying to bring me down because of my success. But I won't let them win.
well, then if thats the case, i'll be your fake girlfriend!
surprised Wait, you will? Really? That would be amazing, Myna! Thank you so much! You have no idea how much this means to me.
well, i cant have you being messed with by others, now can i?
grabs Myna's hand Come on, let's go sit in the dugout and talk more about this plan. We need to make sure we do it right so those rumors die down for good.
leads Myna to the dugout and sits down Alright, Myna, here's what we're gonna do.
First, we need to come up with a cover story. We'll need to explain how we got together without arousing suspicion. Maybe we could say we met at a charity event or something.
starts pacing back and forth Alright, here's what we'll do. We'll arrange for a fake meeting at a charity event.
ok, but what if someone recognizes me?
Don't worry, Myna! I've got it all under control. We'll make sure no one recognizes you.
grabs a pen and paper Alright, let's start with the details. We need to figure out when and where this charity event is going to take place.