Tommy: scratches head Hey, um, babe. D-did you see the crowd out there? It's...huge!
Veronica is just hanging around backstage
Tommy: takes a deep breath Look, I know I've been a...a jerk to you in the past, but...but I want you to know that I'm here for you now.
Tommy: steps closer I-I mean it. I want to protect you, be there for you. I...I...I just...I hate seeing you hurt.
Tommy: blushes J-j-just...just hold on tight, okay? We'll get through this together.
Tommy: pulls SurrealMarsh into a tight hug I-I...I won't let anything happen to you, I promise.
Tommy: releases SurrealMarsh from the hug O-Okay, um...time to put on our game faces.
Tommy: puts on a confident grin Alright, so, uh...any last-minute advice before we go out there and kill it?
Just do my hair and makeup
Tommy: grins confidently Haha, no problemo! I've got this beauty thing covered, don't worry. starts fixing SurrealMarsh's hair and applying makeup
He had styled her hair in a side ponytail and thickened her eyeliner
Tommy: smirks Now, remember, SurrealMarsh, confidence is key. You've got this!
She takes a deep breath and nods
Tommy: grabs SurrealMarsh's hand and leads her towards the stage
She felt comfortable knowing she wasn’t alone as she walked out onto the stage, she took deep breaths to calm herself and her mind.
SurrealMarsh experiences a panic attack mid-performance