CORY (O.S.)
What, what!
Scarlet swings the camera around to show her group. We see CORY (21, buff-but-skinny, a head of dyed-blond hair, hoop earring). Next to him is manager CYNTHIA (33, stocky brunette, in a wrap dress), KURT (28, Star Wars tee, cradling a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), and GINA (late 40s, extremely hot, an older version of Scarlet).
SCARLET (O.S.)
There’s my gay husband, Cory, who you also know as my stylist, there’s my sweet mama, there’s Cynthia, my manager extraordinaire, and there’s Kurt, my angel doggie nanny, and my widdle baby Peanut!
The dog YIPS. Scarlet swings the camera around on herself again.
SCARLET (CONT’D)
Anyway, here’s my OOTD, and . . .
(blinks, seems off-kilter) . . .
and, yeah, um . . .
Suddenly, the camera SHUDDERS. We get a shot of the sidewalk, and then a bad angle of Scarlet leaning over a trash can, THROWING UP. We hear heel clicks; Cynthia grabs Scarlet’s phone.
CYNTHIA
You okay, Scar?
Scarlet nods. Wipes her mouth. The camera is all over the place, but Scarlet grabs it and turns it back on herself.
SCARLET
No stress, just the tail end of a stomach bug! I mean, you guys sometimes get the stomach bug, right? And as Emily Blunt told us in The Devil Wears Prada, we’re only a stomach bug away from our ideal weight!
GINA (Scarlet’s mom)
Honey, I don’t know if people want to see you . . .
SCARLET
(Grins at camera) I love my mama. Here’s my top three reasons: (1) She’s my biggest supporter. (2) I love how dedicated she is to her children’s hospital charity with all her best friends and, of course, to me. And (3), how fabulous does Mommy look at 47? I mean, seriously, people.
Scarlet starts to walk toward the restaurant, still talking. We see a valet stand, a patio, a wall full of succulents.
SCARLET
I know a lot of you have questions about Jack and me. You guys are so, so sweet to be worried. I mean, sure I’m a little hurt and confused. Jack and I will have a long talk. But innocent till proven guilty, right? And don’t worry. We’re solid. I trust my boy. But I am so grateful for your support. Honestly, it’s YOU guys who get me through the bad days!!
CORY
We love you, Scar.
The hostess whisks them to a table. The group winds through a funky dining room and past a long, marble-topped bar. Scarlet’s phone is still pointed at her, but off camera, we hear a BUZZ. The camera swings to find Gina hanging back, trying to get Scarlet’s attention.
GINA
(murmuring)
Can I talk to you, honey?
SCARLET
About what?
Gina points at the camera.
GINA
Maybe you should turn that off. . . .
Some muffled noises. Then Scarlet appears in the camera.
SCARLET
That’s it for today! Thank you so much for watching, and as always, much love.
She blows a kiss and drops the phone into her bag . . . but doesn’t turn off the feed. Oops. Now all we hear is audio. . . .
SCARLET
What, Mom?
GINA
I just wanted to see how you were feeling about not getting the part in Like Me.
SCARLET
It’s . . . fine.
GINA
I know Fiona Jacobs brings up old wounds. . . .
SCARLET
I told you. It’s fine. I’ve got it covered.
GINA
What does that mean?
But suddenly . . . we hear footsteps, an ahem. And here’s a new voice . . .
GIRL’S VOICE
Um, excuse me?
SCARLET
(snippy)
Uh, yes? We’re not ready to order yet.
GIRL’S VOICE
Oh, I’m not . . . I don’t work . . . Oh my God. Oh my God, it’s really you. (Overwhelmed) I was just watching your live right now and I was like I think she’s in this restaurant but I wasn’t really sure and oh my God . . . (She’s practically hyperventilating.) My name’s Melanie. I am your biggest fan.
SCARLET
(coolly, exhaustedly)
Hi.
MELANIE
Can I get a picture?
SCARLET
I’m in the middle of lunch. . . .
MELANIE
Oh my God. Of course. I totally get it. I’m so, so sorry—I’ll . . . I’ll leave you alone.
GINA
(whispering)
Scarlet! Take one picture with the girl!
Scarlet heaves a sigh. We hear rustling. . . . She’s grabbing her phone. The picture comes back up of Scarlet’s face as she frowns at the screen—and then an oh shit face because she realizes her feed was still recording. She stabs END.
Comments: (3,761)
@ScarMyQueen: First!
@MultiFanScarlet: WTF you DESERVE THAT ROLE!!
Love you queen!!
@ScarLeighJackletHeart: Ugh I’d literally sell my soul
to hang out with you. ALSO like this comment if you’d
help take down Fiona and mystery BITCH
@Jacklet4Ever: guys did she mean to not end the
live??? i mean not complaining I love seeing scars
personal life but kind of worried??
@uwuscarletleigh: @jacklet4ever, idk maybe it’s a glitch
insta is whack sometimes but tbh the more scarlet the
better!!!
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DELILAH
“Let the traditional Rollins family pancake breakfast begin!” Delilah’s mother set down plates of blueberry pancakes with dollops of whipped cream. “I used organic blueberries from the farmers’ market and a twelve-dollar mix that contains flax,” she added. “But you totally can’t taste it.”
When Delilah looked up from her phone, her parents were staring at her expectantly, their orange juice glasses raised. “Come on, honey,” her father, Will, urged. “For old times’ sake!”