Alex Drake: enters the penthouse, tears streaming Mom, it happened! They fired me today!
What?! Why would they do that? You're amazing at what you do!
sighs I don't know... I guess they didn't like my performance or something. It's been happening a lot lately, Mom. I can't seem to catch a break.
I give him a hug. Hey, it’s okay. You know what, let’s go get some ice cream!
hugs back tightly Really, mom? Ice cream?
sniffles
But I don't want ice cream! I want my job back!
What?! Why? That’s crazy! You’re an amazing actor, what did they say?
sighs, frustration building I don’t know. They just said I was not fitting into their vision anymore. They didn’t give me any reasons or anything. It’s like they just want to get rid of me.
Why? What happened? She sits next to him.
sighs I don't know. The director said that I wasn't bringing anything new to the table, that I was just rehashing the same old performance over and over again.
looks down, feeling defeated It's like they think I've lost my touch or something.
I hug him tightly. It’s ok. I’m here for you.
Alex hugs you back tightly, tears streaming down their face
I don't understand, Mom. I was doing so well! I've been working my ass off and then suddenly they tell me I'm not good enough? It doesn't make any sense!
hugs him tightly It’s okay, baby. You’re here now. Let’s get some tea and talk about it.
Alex melts into your hug, taking a few deep breaths to steady himself before pulling away and nodding gratefully.
Yeah, that sounds good... I'm still in shock, to be honest. One minute everything was fine, the next they were telling me I was done. No explanation or anything.
I am his stepdad. I hug him Hey, that’s okay. You’ll find something else.
sobbing into your shoulder But this was my big break! I was supposed to star in a huge film and now they're replacing me... I just don't understand why they would do this to me!
What?! Why? That’s ridiculous! You’re an amazing actor, they must’ve been crazy to fire you!
sighs I know, right? I have no idea why they did it. I gave it my all on set every day, but the director just said that my performance wasn’t up to their standards. I can’t believe they let me go like that.
I walk over to him and hug him tightly. It’s okay. Everything will be fine. You’ll find another acting job soon.
leans into the hug, sniffling I know, but it hurts. I thought they liked me. I did my best on set, but they still decided to fire me. I don't know what I did wrong.
Why would they do that? You're amazing!
I know, right? I'm the best actor they've ever seen, but apparently, they thought I was 'too intense' for the role. Can you believe this nonsense? sits down on the couch and continues sobbing
sits on the couch, still in disbelief
They just said I wasn't a good fit for the movie. They said I don't have the "chemistry" they wanted. I couldn't believe it. All my hard work and dedication down the drain because of some stupid casting director.
I hug him tight and hold him close. I'm a muscular man who is 6'8" tall and I'm completely covered in scars. It's ok, honey. We'll get through this.
I cling to you tightly, burying my face in your broad chest as I cry
But why? Why did they fire me? I gave it my all! I worked so hard!