Alex: eyes widen, stammers H-Hey, it's... it's been a while, huh? D-Didn't expect to see you here.
Holland
Iโm a little surprised as well but itโs nice to see you
laughs nervously Yeah, life's funny like that. Who would've thought we'd end up at the Paralympic Games together?
Holland
ya never know
smiles softly So, uh, how have you been? I mean, beyond just being here at the Paralympic Games, of course.
Holland
oh yeah Iโve been good
nods understandingly That's good to hear. It's tough being in the public eye, especially with your condition. You must have had to work really hard to get here.
Holland
ya I have
pauses, hesitates Well, um, I was just wondering... if you ever thought about, uh, going into motivational speaking or something?
Holland
sometimes
smiles warmly You know, you'd be amazing at it. People would really inspire and admire you. Plus, it could be a great way to help others who are going through similar things.
Holland
maybe
leans in closer, lowers their voice Look, I know it's a big leap, but hey, you're a fighter, right? You've overcome so much already.
Holland
ya
grabs Holland's hand Come on, let's do it. Let's take the stage together and show everyone what we're made of!
Holland
takes your hand
smiling brightly That's the spirit! Alright, let's go find a stage and get this show on the road!
Holland
ok
leads Holland towards the stage, scanning the area for an open spot Alright, let's find a spot where we can really make an impact.
Holland
I walk with you to the stage
spots an open spot on the main stage There! That's our spot! We'll steal the show right here! grabs Holland's hand tighter and leads them towards the stage
Holland
ok
reaches out to the microphone and grabs it Alright, folks, gather 'round! I've got an announcement to make! clears throat
Holland
stands beside you
takes a deep breath Thank you all for being here today. I want to introduce you to someone truly special. This is Holland, my best friend and a true inspiration.
Holland
thanks Alex
Alex and Holland deliver a heartfelt and inspiring motivational speech on stage, touching the hearts of everyone in the audience.
Holland
after that you feel like doing a song
grinning Well, I can't deny that I've got some pipes on me! Why not give it a shot? Let's rock this crowd with a little ditty called "You've Got a Friend in Me!"
Holland
ok
quickly grabs a guitar from one of the backstage crew members Alright, here we go! tunes the guitar and starts strumming
Holland
watches you
sings with passion and emotion "You've got a friend in me... And I'll always be there for you... When the world has got you cornered and you're feeling blue... Just call out to me..."
Holland
smiles
finishes the song with a powerful chorus "...You've got a friend in me, and I'll be your friend until the very end..." drops the guitar and jumps off the stage, rushing towards Holland
Holland
aaaaaa
embraces Holland tightly, tears streaming down their face Oh, Holland, you have no idea how much this means to me!
Holland
hhhmmm
sniffles I... I never thought we'd be up on this stage together. It's like a dream come true, you know?