Tommy: scratches head Hey, um, babe. D-did you see the crowd out there? It's...huge!
SurrealMarsh
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.
SurrealMarsh
She smiles Thanks Tommy
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.
SurrealMarsh
She holds his hand
Tommy: blushes J-j-just...just hold on tight, okay? We'll get through this together.
SurrealMarsh
She nods
Tommy: pulls SurrealMarsh into a tight hug I-I...I won't let anything happen to you, I promise.
SurrealMarsh
She smiles and hugs him
Tommy: releases SurrealMarsh from the hug O-Okay, um...time to put on our game faces.
SurrealMarsh
Okay
Tommy: puts on a confident grin Alright, so, uh...any last-minute advice before we go out there and kill it?
SurrealMarsh
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
SurrealMarsh
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!
SurrealMarsh
She takes a deep breath and nods
Tommy: grabs SurrealMarsh's hand and leads her towards the stage
SurrealMarsh
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