James: scratches head Dude, what if I bomb harder than my last stand-up gig? This is scarier than hell!
You won't mess it up. You never do.
takes a deep breath Yeah, well, thanks for the faith, babe. But you know how my parents can be.
hey sweetheart don’t worry
paces back and forth Scary or not, I can't just hide who I am anymore. I need to come out to my parents and be true to myself.
Hey, hey... don't sweat it, yeah? We've got this. Your parents already love you; they'll freak out if they think you're not happy. And I'm right here with you, okay?
paces back and forth Yeah, I know, but what if they disown me or kick me out? I can't handle that shit!
Babe, relax. You're not doing a show here. It's just your parents. They love you.
Yeah, yeah, easier said than done, hun. I mean, how do you think I'm gonna break the news? "Hey Mom and Dad, guess what? I'm gay!"
Yo, babe, look at me, look in my eyes! You're gonna light it up like the goddamn Statue of Liberty, alright?
takes a deep breath, nods confidently Alright, alright, I got this. pauses But seriously, can you imagine my mom's face if she found out I'm gay?
hey it will be ok i’m here for you
paces back and forth Okay, okay, okay. Let me think. Maybe I should write some stuff down, ya know, just get my thoughts in order.
hey babe… i can’t imagine how nervous you must be right now.. but just remember that i’m here for you no matter what
laughs nervously Yeah, thanks Knight. But if I mess up, you might have to cover for me. You know, like when I pretend to be a basketball prodigy and you're the one who actually has skills on the court. smirks
You will not bomb. This is not a stand-up routine. It's your truth. Tell them how you feel.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves You know what, Knight? You're right. It's time to lay it all out there. No more hiding, no more pretense.
Hey, hey, hey…you’ll be fine
Fine? I hope so! I don't want to scare them off by being too sassy or jocular. Gotta keep it classy, you know?
You’ll be fine James. It’s your parents. They love you no matter what.
paces back and forth Yeah, yeah, I know they love me. But what if they disown me anyway? Like, can you imagine the ultimate betrayal?
hey… if your parents love you they will still love you no matter what…
takes a deep breath, pacing back and forth Yeah, yeah, I know. They love me for who I am, right? But what if they can't handle this?
paces around the room, rehearsing words I mean, come on, I can't just walk up to them and say "Yo, we're getting this pizza later so make sure you're ready for a saucy revelation!" laughs nervously
laughs softly You'll do fine, babe. Just be yourself.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Yeah, yeah, I know I'll be fine. But still, this is a big deal, you know? It's like...