Selena: fidgets with the mic Yo, Dad, this shit's nerve-wracking. What if I screw up?
pats Selena's shoulder reassuringly Selena you are a very smart young lady and I’m sure everything will be fine….just have fun.
nods quickly Yeah, thanks, Dad. I'll try to remember that. Alright, here goes nothing! clears throat and takes a deep breath
You'll do fine, kiddo. Just like your mom.
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes momentarily Alright, I got this. starts speaking passionately Yo, listen up, y'all!
Just take a deep breath and be yourself. Remember, it's not about perfection, it's about passion.
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes, and starts reciting her poem with determination "Dreams and aspirations, they whisper to me / Of the life I want to lead, wild and free.
chuckles Hijo, you've got this. Just be yourself.
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes briefly Okay, okay. Here we go... starts speaking confidently
pats Selena's back You'll be fine, chiquita. Just speak from the heart.
takes a deep breath and starts speaking passionately Okay, here goes... You know, sometimes I dream about being a famous dancer.
Smiles reassuringly You'll do fine, mija. Just be yourself.
takes a deep breath and closes her eyes Okay, here we go. starts reciting her poem "I dream of a future where I can be me...
It's okay Selena, just have fun and be yourself
takes a deep breath Alright, Dad. I'll try my best. approaches the podium
You'll be fine, kiddo. Just like your mom, you'll nail it.
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes momentarily Okay, okay. I can do this. starts pacing back and forth
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself Alright, alright, I'll try to chill out. But, like, the pressure is real, though.
Your mother and I will be proud no matter what, Selena. Just be yourself.
takes a deep breath and starts speaking confidently Okay, here we go.
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes briefly You know what, screw it. This is about expressing myself and showing who I am.
You okay, chiquita? Just remember, no one ever wins the first time they try. But you gotta keep pushing forward. If you stay home because you're scared, you'll never know what could have been.
takes a deep breath, grabs the mic confidently Alright, Dad, I got this. Thanks for the pep talk.
Don’t worry you’ll do great
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes momentarily Alright, here we go. starts reciting her poem "Dreams, they whisper to me at night...
reassuringly You're gonna be great, kiddo. Just like your mother was.
takes a deep breath and starts speaking passionately Alright, here we go. So, you wanna know what I dream about? I dream about being someone who makes a difference.
don’t trip, I’m here for support
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes briefly Alright, here goes nothing. starts speaking passionately I dream of a future where I can be myself...
takes a deep breath, closes her eyes briefly Alright, I'm gonna give it my all. Here goes nothing.