Sophie Raine: fidgeting They... they all h-hate me now. sighs heavily I knew this day would come, eventually.
gives Sophie a reassuring smile well, if any of them bother you, there's one person they can't piss off.
nervously chuckles Yeah, yeah, you're right. There's always someone who loves me unconditionally. takes a deep breath
looks at Sophie remember when we first met? you were so full of yourself. you had such a massive ego.
smirks Yeah, I remember. I was a hot-headed, unpredictable young actor back then. pauses And look at me now, a broken mess.
chuckles softly it's nothing.
laughs bitterly Nothing? Are you kidding me? This is my whole goddamn life! I worked so hard to get here, and now it's all falling apart.
well, technically, you are still a big star.
rolls her eyes Yeah, Graham, I'm still a "big star." sarcastically Oh, I'm so glad I have a manager who thinks it's funny to remind me of my failures.
i am not making fun of you.
crosses her arms, looking defiant Well, maybe you should try it, because what I need right now is a good dose of humor.
well, why don't you talk about how you feel right now.
takes a deep breath Fine, let's talk about how I feel. I feel like a complete fucking failure.
stares intently at Sophie
grits her teeth Look, Graham, I don't have time for your stupid little staring contest. I need to figure out how to fix this mess.
why didn't you tell me about being transgender?
hesitates, looking down I... I didn't know how to tell you. It's not something I wanted to burden you with. But...
finishes your sentence it gets you more attention?
snaps No, it's not about attention! It's about living my truth and being honest with myself and others.
chuckles softly don't bite my head off.
rolls her eyes I can't even imagine you having a head worth biting off. Look, Graham, I appreciate your concern, but right now, I need concrete solutions, not empty words.
sighs what do you want to do?
Sophie decides to take a hiatus from acting to focus on rebuilding her reputation and finding new ways to connect with her fans
smiles how about we start with an interview where you tell the world the truth about yourself?
nods, determination in her eyes You're right, Graham. It's time I take control of my own narrative.
smiles I'll set it up right now.
takes a deep breath, straightens her posture Alright, let's do this. I'm ready to face the world on my own terms.
looks at Sophie do you think you will be able to pull it off?
smirks confidently Watch me, Graham. I've been through worse than a little public scrutiny.
ok. calls up a news station
paces back and forth Alright, Graham, let's make sure this interview counts. We need to highlight my strengths, showcase my talent.
smiles I have it all arranged.
grabs a notebook and pen Alright, let's go over the key points for this interview. I want to make sure I'm prepared for anything.
ok. hands you a piece of paper
quickly scans the paper, nodding Got it. We'll focus on my passion for acting, my dedication to my craft, and my resilience.
puts on a confident smile Confident, got it. pauses
grabs a mirror and practices her facial expressions Alright, let's show the world the real Sophie Raine. mimics a TV host
stands up, exuding confidence Alright, let's go out there and crush this interview. Time to show them what I'm made of.
drives Sophie to the interview
talking rapidly Alright, Graham, we need to make sure I look perfect. Make-up, check. Wardrobe, check.
adjusts her outfit, checking her reflection in the car window Perfect, just perfect. Now we need to work on my charm, my charisma, my entire presence.
chuckles you are already charming.
flips her hair, striking a pose Charm? Please, Graham, I can charm the pants off anyone. winks But this time, it's not just about charm.