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"Maya sat on the edge of the dock"
her bright blue eyes searching the night sky.
She wondered if a purpose was something you were born with.
A calling that tugged at you from deep inside.
Or if it was simply the name you gave
to whatever it was you ultimately fell into
to lend it an importance it might not deserve.
She hoped it was the former.
"She liked to believe she was meant for more."
Um, right here, green jacket.
Hello, Skye...
I read that publishers had turned away your books
for five years before you finally wrote 'Maya's Fall.'
I'm a writer, or at least, I'm trying to be.
I was wondering if you could talk for a little bit
about how you keep going in the face of rejection.
Prove them wrong.
Make it happen, by any means necessary...
and then forward them your sales numbers anonymously.
Okay, next question. Um...
You, young lady.
- Hi. - Hello.
When are you gonna write the sequel?
There are no plans for a sequel.
But, I have a new book.
It's called 'So Dark The Waves.' I just finished it.
I really hope you'll give it a shot
it is the best thing I've ever done.
So it just ends there?
You're really going to leave Maya like that?
She didn't even make it to Albuquerque.
Um, we grow attached
to these characters and their lives.
And sometimes it's hard to say goodbye to people you love.
Um, let's see.
I'm sorry, we're all out of time.
Thank you all for coming, and let's hear it again
for our guest tonight, author Skye Chaste.
I usually get paid as soon as the event ends.
I'm sorry, we don't cut the checks here.
They go out from the main office.
But you'll have it in five to ten business days.
Can't you make an exception?
I'm sorry. It's, it's store policy.
But, please, um, help yourself to anything that's on the table.
One-twenty.
I was barely here eight hours.
Ma'am, we don't do hourly rates.
We're not that type of establishment.
I am done with the tours, Chelsea.
I barely break even.
'So Dark The Waves, ' let's just set up a virtual session.
They're passing.
What do you mean?
They didn't like it.
'Maya's Fall' made them a lot of money.
I know.
They won't even put an editor onto it?
"Pretentious.
Convoluted nonsense."
"Written by a sociopath."
My God.
That one was off the record, just ignore that last one.
Well...
Can't we just take it somewhere else?
That was three different publishers.
Look...
It's a sophomore slump. It happens to the best of them.
- I spent two years on that. - You can't take it personally.
I bled for that book, everything on those pages is me.
How am I not supposed to take this personally?
Look, there's one recipe
for continued success.
Repetition.
When you find something that works
you need to give them more of the same.
You mean, a sequel.
Or, better yet, a trilogy.
'Maya's Return, ' 'Maya's Revenge.'
Send the kid to the moon for all I care.
And Jesus Christ! Can you deliver a love interest?
It's like you don't know your readers at all.
Look, the guy should be brooding
but give him a puppy.
How about I just make him
perpetually shirtless?
Now you're thinking.
Chelsea...
I am dead broke.
I don't know how much longer I can get by.
You need money?
Get me something that will sell. Simple as that.
Sorry.
I-I didn't mean to scare you.
Did you need something?
I thought maybe you'd recognize me.
Can't say that I do.
I was at the reading last night, at the Bookmark?
Did you follow me here?
No, no, I-I was just walking, and I saw you...
I'm a really big fan.
I wanted to say hello last night
but I chickened out.
I'm not great with crowds.
Don't beat yourself up over it.
It's just, I traveled a really long way to see you
and I have a million questions.
Do you maybe have a little time to talk?
I just spent two weeks in ten different cities.
I am tired and hungry and I just wanna get home.
There's an address on my website.
You can send any questions you have there
in a self-addressed stamped envelope.
I-If you're hungry, I could buy you breakfast.
Holly. Is that with a Y?
How else would you spell it?
Well, there is a, a woman in Duluth
who is spelt Catherine with a Q.
Now I always ask.
"The main difference between a cat and a lie"
is that the cat has only nine lives.
"Truly yours, Skye Chaste."
Isn't that how Mark Twain signed his books?
Yeah.
But he's dead now, so I figure
you know, he's not using it.
Um, sorry, did you want one?
No, that's okay.
I didn't realize they were selling those.
Ha.
I, um, I had it made.
Wow, you really are a fan.
The biggest.
There's something else I wanted to ask you.
Yeah. We're on your dime. Ask away.
I'm a writer.
Well, not like you, but...
I feel like there's a story
I need to tell.
And I was hoping you could help me.
I have a book.
It's almost done, but I...
I'm having trouble writing an ending.
I'm, I'm not really sure what I can do for you.
You can mentor me.
Give me notes.
Your author's bio said you used to run writer's workshops.
I don't do that anymore.
Plus, once you start publishing your own stuff
you just open yourself up to all kinds of lawsuits.
Give notes on some terrible script, next thing you know
you're being sued because yours takes place on the same planet.
So, no thanks.
But I can, I can recommend someone.
I think I, um, have a number.
I don't want their opinion.
I want yours.
I could pay you.
It's gonna take a lot more than lunch.
- I have money. - From what, your paper route?
I've saved $2000.
Wait, you're currently in possession of $2000?
Okay, kid.
But I do not copy edit, okay? My grammar is trash.
Thank you so much. Really.
This means the world to me.
Alright, I'm gonna go to the bathroom. You'd settle up
the check?
Alright, we'll go to my place, I'll read your book.
I'll give you my notes, you pay me, then leave, deal?
Deal.
Y-you okay to drive?
I am inviting you into my home.
This is an exercise of trust for all involved.
Hop in.
- You coming? - Yeah.
Guess I just can't believe I'm actually here.
I'm gonna go unpack and scrub off ten cities'
worth of filth. But, you can start here.
Go ahead and print off a draft
and we'll take a look at it when I'm out.
All done?
What are you doing?
I was looking for more paper.
It's not up here.
Paper's under the desk.
Downstairs.
If you're gonna be here, we need to establish some ground rules.
The first being, don't touch my stuff.
The second being, don't touch my stuff.
Who was that, in all those pictures?
He's Paul.
Paul Walsh?
How do you know that name?
From the dedication, in the front of the book?
- "For Paul Walsh, with love." - Right.
- What happened to him? - That's none of your business.
Bring it out when it's ready.
Skye, I'm really sorry
I didn't mean to upset you. It's...
Sometimes, I'm too curious for my own good and...
I just-I have a problem with boundaries, but...
Knowing that I upset you, I, it makes me feel really bad.
Okay, stop.
I think we could all use a little time out.
I haven't dusted these off in forever.
I don't get too many visitors out here.
Middle of nowhere is great for writing
but terrible for company.
And no one can hear you scream.
Yeah, let's, let's not do that.
So, what do they do for fun, in, um...
Where're you from again?
Alaska.
Your family was okay with you coming all this way
just to get a book signed?
I don't really have a family.
Been on my own for a while now.
It's been a hard couple of years.
My mom died, and my dad died shortly after.
Damn.
Finding the book, it...
It helped me get through them.
When I looked at Maya, I saw myself.
You know, it was like things finally made sense for me.
You've just had such a profound impact on my life
and even if it meant selling everything I owned
and leaving everything else behind.
I knew I had to meet you.
Shoot, ha.
Paul is my fiance.
We met at a writing retreat I was running...
and he proposed to me over there, under that tree.
Six months later, he...
walked into our living room
with a gun.
And put a bullet in his head.
So, I packed up
every piece of him
and put it in the attic.
Because, screw him, right?
Okay.
No title.
I haven't thought of one.
Okay.
Fantasy? YA?
It's... sort of a mystery, I guess.
How far along are you?
There's three chapters left to write.
And you're stuck?
I don't have a resolution.
If it's a mystery, you really need to have the end
in mind from the start.
Guess I thought I could
just wait and see how it all turned out.
That's a bold strategy.
No title, no ending.
Where are all my damn pens?
I'm doing everything wrong, aren't I?
Your first novel is supposed to be bad.
You need to just get it out of your system.
And the next one will be good?
No.
You have a really beautiful house.
Thanks.
These are cool.
Where'd you get them?
They belong to the previous owner.
He was pretentious.
So, why'd you keep them up?
I am also pretentious.
How long have you lived here?
A few years.
Was it hard to stay after Paul killed himself?
Sharing time is over, that subject
is officially off-limits.
What's your book about?
The new one, that you mentioned at the reading.
'So Dark...'
'...The Waves, ' um, 'So Dark The Waves.'
It's about... guilt, loss
the intrinsic dishonesty of the human condition.
Whoa. What's that mean?
I'm trying something different.
Is there a reason you don't wanna write another Maya book?
There are a lot of reasons.
Do you not have any ideas?
I have a great idea, how about
we stop talking about this?
Sorry. I'm just a little nervous.
Alright, Holly with a Y.
Let's see what you got.
What do you think?
It's pretty rough.
But it's not unsalvageable.
I think with a lot of work, we can whip this thing into shape.
Yeah?
Thank you so much.
It's getting pretty late, I...
I should find a motel.
Um...
Sorry.
It's just, um...
Yeah, it is getting late.
So, why don't you just stay here for a few days?
You know, we can roll up our sleeves
and really whip this thing into shape.
I only have the 2000.
We can figure something out.
That's very generous of you.
The guest bedroom is upstairs.
The first door on the right.
So, you have any questions for me before I go to bed
like where the clean towels are, or...
- No. - Great.
'Cause I don't think I have any clean towels, so...
Actually...
could I stay down here for a while
and listen to some of those?
Yeah.
Knock yourself out.
The turntable's on the piano.
Thanks.
Chelsea, I'm working on something new.
No, not, not that one.
Just, pick another one. Okay?
Did I do something wrong?
Skye?
- Morning! - Hey, can you...
Yeah. Sorry.
It's fine.
How'd you sleep?
Like a log.
Glad to hear it.
Are we okay?
I feel like I keep making these mistakes.
It's over, forget it. I have.
You're out of coffee.
And eggs.
Who needs to eat, right?
I found this in the back of the cabinet.
I left you some, but there wasn't much left.
I have business in town
I can hit the grocery store before I get home.
So, any requests?
No. Thank you.
How long will you be gone?
Most of the day.
But...
this... should keep you busy.
Take a look, we can talk when I get back.
It's a good start.
You really think so?
Wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it.
You think I should add a love interest?
You got to know your audience.
You trust me, right?
Of course.
Has anyone else given you any input on the draft?
No. You're the first person I've shown it to.
Perfect.
Let's just keep it between the two of us
for now?
Till it's done.
Before I forget...
The money you mentioned?
Yeah?
Could I...
have it?
Yeah, right. Of course.
One sec.
This is all I have on me
but I can get more.
This is... fine for now.
Do me a favor. Email me your file.
I need to reformat it.
Reformat?
The margins are too wide, the font is too big.
It's throwing off the page count.
It's just the first draft.
You wanna do this correctly, right?
I mean, I thought you said you wanted to be a writer.
- I do. - Well...
This is what writers do.
You're paying me a lot of money, Holly
but if you'd rather I just mail it in...
No, of course not. I'll, I'll send it right away.
Great.
Leave off the title page for now...
until we can think of something catchy.
Actually, I had some ideas I wanted to run by you.
Like...
'Disappear Anchor, ' or
I don't know, maybe 'Fan Girl?'
Good start.
Keep thinking.
Chelsea.
Hey, do you have a minute?
I never have a minute.
I have a new book for you. I've been working on it a while.
I didn't want to jinx it by telling you.
You know I hate surprises.
You'll like this one, I think it's really something special.
No offense, but that was the pitch
for your last book and we all know how that turned out.
Look, I'm sending it to you now.
Drop whatever you're doing, and read it, okay?
Should be all of it.
I really appreciate you grabbing this for me.
What are neighbors for?
You might want to read the one from the electric company.
It's towards the bottom.
I did not go through your mail.
It's just the envelope is very bright.
Orange.
I think it's a final notice.
I'll do that.
Thanks again. I owe you one.
Since you offered...
We're having a big fundraiser at the end of the month
to send the high school football team off to State.
Go, Wolfpack!
Well, anyway...
Maybe we could get a few of your autographed books
to auction off?
I'll pay for them.
Yeah, sure, okay.
Wonderful!
You should look at the gas bill, too.
It's just very bright.
Jesus!
Hey. I made a breakthrough on chapter 21.
What are those pictures doing out?
I put them there. I thought it might help.
What right do you have to meddle in my personal life?
- I'm sorry. - You're here to fix your book.
You're not here to fix me.
I didn't mean to upset you.
But it's not good to hold onto pain.
Locking memories of him in the attic
isn't going to help you heal.
You'll never be able to move past what happened
until you face it head-on.
Maybe you wouldn't have to drink this much.
I drink because I like it.
It seems like you need it.
Who are you to say that to me? You've known me two days.
I've learned a lot about you.
God. I totally get it now.
No wonder you don't have any family.
They probably couldn't get away from you fast enough.
How could you say that?
Yeah, not so fun, is it?
When people make assumptions.
Another valuable life lesson, free of charge.
You're nothing like I thought you'd be.
Yeah, well, never meet your idols, kid.
Damn!
Is it a fuse?
No, it's what happens when you don't pay the electric bill.
- Brought you these. - Um. Thanks.
Just remember to blow them out before you go to bed.
Of course.
I'll call the electric company in the morning.
Work something out.
I have a few more hours left on my computer.
I'll just write by the candlelight
like the pioneers used to do.
You do that.
Have you read it yet?
Yes, I realize it doesn't have a title.
Just, um... I was thinking, maybe...
'Fan Girl?'
Yeah, just, just believe me, okay?
It's gonna be the book that turns my career around.
How's it going, captain?
Well, it's having about a bit of trouble here.
You're not even building it in a bottle frame.
You think you can do better?
I know I can.
Just need to have patience.
Okay.
See, that right there, it's not helping my concentration.
Look, we did it though.
What would you do without me?
I... don't wanna find out.
Hey, knock it off.
Is everything alright?
You tell me.
Everything's fine.
Okay, well, I'm gonna need you to stop whatever it is
you're doing in there, then.
What I'm doing?
The banging. What is with the banging?
I'm not banging anything.
Okay, well.
Then, if you're not, then who is? It's not me.
I didn't hear anything.
Are you serious?
What did it sound like?
Like banging, loud banging on the wall.
Honestly, I haven't been banging anything
and I haven't heard any banging.
No, don't even...
Maybe it was the wind.
Or some tree branches.
Are you messing with me?
What is this?
No, no. I'm not, I'm not doing that.
I'm not really sure what you want me to say.
Never mind.
Just go back to bed.
"'Love In The Western World'
by Denis de Rougemont."
It's how much?
Can't I make a partial payment
or get on some kinda plan?
Can I speak with the manager?
Who is this girl?
Hello.
I see you finally got
your act together.
- What? - The book.
S-s-so you like it?
I love it!
No, it's, it's way better than that other crap
you were trying to peddle.
Okay, let's not go crazy.
No, no, seriously.
It's really great, really inspired stuff.
It's not a sequel, but there is a market for this.
Is it something you can sell?
Are you kidding? I already sent
the first few chapters to the publishers.
They're all eating crow.
We officially have a bidding war.
And based on the success of your last book...
we're talking six figures, maybe higher.
Could you make it conditional?
On what?
That they publish 'So Dark The Waves.'
- Skye. - It's gotta be both.
Alright. I will run it by them.
How soon before you finish this one?
Have-have you read it yet?
Yes, I realize it doesn't have a title.
I was thinking maybe, um...
'Fan Girl?'
Skye?
Ju-just a couple days.
There's a few things I need to do first.
Peace offering.
I'm only 18.
I won't tell.
You ever figure out what that noise was?
Yeah, you know, I think you're right, I think
it was just a branch.
It's still pretty windy.
Are you going low-tech?
My computer is almost dead.
I... I found this in your office.
- I hope that's okay. - Sure.
The power should be back soon.
It's really beautiful out here.
I can see why you'd be inspired.
Yeah.
You know, it's easy to write when it's the only thing
to do, so...
Look, I've had a rough couple of days.
I, I didn't mean to take it out on you.
No, it's okay.
I understand.
I can be pushy.
I know that about myself.
And you know a lot about me, too.
But I feel like I hardly know anything about you.
There's not much to tell.
I'm sure that's not true.
Do you have a boyfriend?
Some strapping, young moose hunter
who is breathlessly awaiting your return?
I had a boyfriend in high school, but we broke up
um... when his family moved away.
Man.
That's too bad.
Well, you know...
Happy love has no history, and all that.
It's de Rougemont.
'Love In The Western World.'
I've read it.
So...
What do you do for work?
I used to work at a convenience store
but I, I quit before I came out here.
Why?
I don't know.
There was a couple of reasons.
I was ready to move on anyway.
Then, I saw you were going on your book tour...
and I took it as a sign.
Maybe it was time for a fresh start.
So you just left?
Yeah.
That must've been hard.
Leaving the place that you grew up.
Leaving all of your friends.
I don't have any friends.
Come on. Everybody has friends.
I've always been kind of a loner, I guess.
There must be someone.
Someone who misses you.
Not really.
- Skye? - Yeah?
I was wondering if you could maybe drive me into town?
But you're hitting your stride.
You don't want to lose your rhythm.
It's just, I wasn't really planning to be here so long.
I... feel bad eating your food.
You're my guest.
If I go into town, I can take out
the rest of the money I owe you.
I know you're good for it.
You're so close to the end, why stop now?
Power's back.
I made you some lunch.
- Thanks. - Yeah.
Is this the last chapter?
Most of it.
Homestretch?
- Yeah. - Yeah.
Well, keep going till you're done, okay?
I don't want to have to... tie you to that chair.
Fuck!
Damn it!
Hey, can I help you?! Hi!
- I brought the books. - Okay.
You have something on your...
Yup. Happens to me all the time when I garden.
You know, you know, right now is not a really good time.
I'm sorry.
- Do you have company? - No. No, no, it's just me.
I-I, I'm-I'm in the middle of something.
It'll only take a minute.
I was just so excited that you agreed
to help out with the auction
that I bought off the store.
I thought we could get 'em signed
and right up on the website.
Okay. Sure, yeah, let me see them.
Here you go. You're an angel.
Okay, do you have a pen?
I don't.
Okay, co... We'll go this way.
I really do appreciate this.
Sure, sure.
Could you make that last one out for my daughter?
Emmilee. That's with two E's.
- And two M's. - What a beautiful name.
You know, you really should come into town more often.
We'd love to have you at the event.
We're getting a band from San Dimas.
Thanks. I will try to do that.
Yup, all alone out here by yourself every day
I think I'd go a little stir-crazy.
- You need help with that or... - No, no. I'm good.
Who was that?
No one.
Gotta go and clean up.
I have something for you look at.
This is great.
I was a little reluctant about the love interest suggestion
but, I think it worked.
It's a crowd-pleaser.
The puppy was a fun addition.
I named him Boots.
Why Boots?
When I was little, we had a dog named Boots.
Well...
write what you know I guess.
I'm glad you decided to keep those up.
I realized you had a point.
What's a Lit PEN Award?
Who knows? Hmph. Who cares?
I think you do.
You act like it doesn't affect you
but I think it matters to you what people think.
You've got me all figured out.
Seems like you resent it...
'Maya's Fall.'
It was supposed to open the door
and not define my career.
Is it really so bad if it does?
I mean, it's touched so many people.
No one wants to be a one-hit wonder.
Can I?
Sure.
Do you wanna hear a story?
Always.
It's been a while, I might mix up some of the details.
I'll keep that in mind.
Around 1200 AD
in a small Chinese village
this man was found dead in a wheat field.
He had deep, deep slashes...
here...
and here.
He bled out in the field.
Makes sense.
They determined the murder weapon
was most likely a hand sickle
but... in a village full of wheat farmers
almost everyone had one.
There was no obvious suspects
no witnesses...
What did they do?
The town's magistrate had all the farmers line up
their sickles against the wall
and leave them out in the hot sun.
By the end of the day
one of the sickles was covered in flies.
The blood.
The blood.
And even though the blade had been wiped off
traces still remained.
The owner broke down and confessed.
I think they hung him.
I'm not sure.
That part's fuzzy.
My dad told me that.
That's a hell of a bedtime story.
It always stuck with me.
It's a good reminder.
Of what?
That no matter what you do to fight it
the truth always has a way of coming out.
So what do you think?
About what?
The chapter.
Does it work?
It's, it's getting there.
Here, try these.
It's over. I...
I finished.
That's great.
I can't wait for you to read it.
Yeah, me neither.
I wasn't sure I could do it
but then suddenly the last word
was on the page.
We should celebrate.
How about, um, a game of Bocce?
Isn't it kind of dark out?
I have, floodlights in the backyard.
Come on.
Can I be red?
I-I'll even spot you points.
We just need to get the set from the garage.
How 'bout a drink first?
I thought you were too young.
It's a special occasion.
I think I've earned it.
What's the best liquor to toast with?
You can't go wrong with bourbon.
This one has a fun label.
Will it work?
Yeah, it's all good
in my book.
You can, you can fill it up more.
You're living dangerously, right?
Right.
To...
To your first book.
To Skye Chaste.
You're the reason this is all happening.
Whoo!
Maybe I should have started with something weaker.
Just, one, two, three and down the hatch.
Come on, don't overthink it.
No, after.
I, I really can't wait any longer.
I wanna show you what I've done.
Ta-da.
Alright, it's a big moment. You-you nervous?
No.
Not anymore.
Wha-what is this?
The book.
Do you think this is funny?
No, I don't.
Is everything okay?
I'm just...
What did you...
Sorry.
I didn't think you'd be up this fast.
The back of the bottle didn't say how long you'd be out
so I wasn't sure.
And I wasn't just gonna sit in here with you and wait.
That would be weird, right?
Found the key to the garage in your purse.
Seemed like a good place to talk.
Although I suspect you had another use in mind.
I found this, too.
No screaming, alright?
Wh-what do you want?
Money? I think it's pretty clear I don't have any.
I told you at the start of this, I have a few questions.
Okay.
I want you to tell me what happened to Paul Walsh.
P-Paul?
What does he has to do with anything?
How did he die?
Is this some sick fantasy o-of y-yours?
You wanna know every tiny detail of my life?
How did he die?
I...
I told you how he died.
Well, start from the beginning.
Paul Walsh...
bought that .357
and shot himself.
Wrong, you killed Paul Walsh.
What?
- No, I... - You shot him.
And you made it look like a suicide.
You're-you're crazy, I...
No, I'm Maya.
Maya's not real.
You-you know that, right?
She is real, she's me.
You didn't put the bullets in?
I-I thought they were in there already.
You didn't check first?
Okay.
Holly, listen.
Maya, my name is Maya.
Maya...
is a character in a book I wrote.
No, she's a character in a book he wrote.
Bet you thought you had it all figured out.
Steal a dead man's book, no one would ever know.
How could you possibly know that?
Because Paul Walsh was my father.
He-he didn't have any children.
He had a whole family, until he left us.
How do you walk out on a seven-year-old girl?
What could you've possibly ever done
to make him wanna leave?
At first, he sent postcards.
I tore them all up.
Eventually, he stopped writing.
Until a few years ago.
He sent me an email.
The very first draft of his very first novel.
One he told me I had inspired him to write.
"Maya sat at the edge of the dock...
her bright blue eyes gazing the night sky."
Imagine my surprise
when I passed the bookstore six months later.
There, on the front display, was 'Maya's Fall.'
Only it had a different author's name on the cover.
I thought it had to be a coincidence.
But I bought it anyway.
Every word was the same.
Don't move.
There's bullets in it this time.
I, I didn't kill him.
I didn't know he was struggling.
He never told me.
He never said a word.
- I don't believe you. - It's the truth.
He killed himself with the gun you're holding.
He told me he loved me.
Yeah, he told me he loved me, too.
We had a plan.
A future.
But he did it anyway.
- You're a liar. - No, wait, please.
Just listen to me.
When I came home
I found the manuscript.
What, so you just took it?
Yeah!
That's his, that belongs to him.
He left me.
And he left you.
I don't owe him
a damn thing.
I was angry...
a-and alone.
But I didn't kill him.
But you were gonna kill me.
Sign it.
I said sign it.
It's a confession...
saying that you didn't write the book
and that Paul Walsh is the author of 'Maya's Fall.'
Sign it!
This won't bring him back.
Shut up.
I said sign it!
Now get up and go sit by the window.
What happens now?
You shoot me?
No.
I'm not like you.
Have a wonderful life.
Writing is a personal journey.
We all have stories within us.
The trick
is finding out
how to share them with the world
in a way that connects.
Alright, I hope you all have found
some inspiration here today.
Thank you.
Jessie?
Hi, I just wanted to tell you
that I really enjoyed your workshop.
Thank you...
Beatrice.
'The Epic Fantasy, ' right?
Ye-yes, that's me.
I think your sample's very good.
- Really? - Yeah.
I wish you had shared it with the group.
No, I couldn't.
I'm not that confident.
I haven't shared it with anyone.
Well, I hope that changes one day.
I know the workshop is over
but I was wondering
if you would help me with my book.
I-I, I don't do private consultations.
Just a bad experience.
Please?
I'm very easy to work with.
I'd do anything you say.
Well, you've twisted my arm.
Walk with me to my car?
You can tell me all about it.
Okay, so...
Do you wanna hear a story?
It's been a while, I might mix up some of the details.
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