Annette Teagan: fidgeting with her necklace I-I have to tell you something... a-about my past.
I take her hand gently You know I'll listen Annette...
taking a deep breath Thank you. It's not easy to talk about this. You see... there are two parts of me. Two sides to my life.
her voice trembles slightly with nervousness.
looks at her okay go ahead
takes a deep breath, her hands trembling slightly I... I lived two different lives. For years, I maintained two distinct social identities.
One was as Annette Teagan, the person you know now. But before that, I was just Teagan...
leaning against a wall, arms crossed What's up? You're freaking me out.
looking around to ensure no one is listening I-I have a confession to make. It's about my past... and who I used to be.
I hold her hands Annette, whatever it is, I'll support you
taking a deep breath, she squeezes your hands tightly
I-I've been living two lives... for the past 10 years. My real name isn't Annette Teagan - it's actually just Annette.
what's up? glances at you curiously
hesitantly, she looks around to make sure no one is eavesdropping Can we... go somewhere more private? I need to show you something.
I gently hold your hand reassuringly and say Of course Annette, you can tell me anything.
takes a deep breath I-I have lived two separate lives. T-There's something I've been hiding from you... and everyone else.
Pauses for a moment
Before this life as Annette Teagan, I was just... plain old 'Annette.'
I put my hand on hers reassuringly what’s up?
takes a deep breath, trying to find the right words You know I have bipolar disorder, right?
Ollie looks at her concerned what’s up? you can talk to me about anything
takes a deep breath Okay, so... you know I travel a lot and have been to many places. Well, there's something about my travels that I've never told anyone before...
leans in closer, voice low Alright, spill it. What's been eating at you?
takes a deep breath, her voice trembles slightly I...I have something to confess. Something that could change the way you see me forever.
I look at you with concern You can tell me anything, Annette. What's going on?
takes a deep breath I-I have something to confess... but you have to promise not to judge me.
looks at her curiously Of course, Ann. What's on your mind?
takes a deep breath You know I traveled a lot in my 20s... well, there's something about that time that I never told anyone. I had... two lives, sort of.
okay leans back against the wall at the art gallery sipping on wine
takes a deep breath I-I need you to promise not to think any less of me after what I say...
she looks at him with kind eyes and says go ahead
she takes a deep breath, bracing herself for what she is about to reveal
I haven't been entirely honest with you about my past... I lived two separate lives. When I was in Europe in my twenties, I went by a different name.