Again, But Better

So how does it feel to be done with this duology?
Amazing! Scary! I never thought this would really happen
and … I’m so grateful and excited for everyone to finish the
story. It’s so close to my heart.
You seemed really emotional earlier. Did you know your
parents were coming tonight?
(She laughs.) Yes! I invited them, but I wasn’t expecting a
speech. We’ve gone through some stuff, and we’re closer now
because of it.
At this point she politely asked if she could run to the
bathroom (she hadn’t been able to go for hours). Her boyfriend
came over as she stood, kissed her, and reminded her that he
made reservations somewhere. She smiled and whispered
something in his ear. He was dressed all nice in a red button-
up shirt to match her. He’s got ruffled light-brownish hair.
Shane slipped off to the bathroom, and he sat in her seat and
smiled at me.

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Him: Hi!
Me: Hi?
Him: I’m here to entertain you while Shane’s in the bathroom.
So, you’re a blogger?
Me: Yeah, Shane’s my favorite author! I already finished book
two. I stayed up all night the day it came out.
Him: That’s amazing. I did too when she finally let me read it.
Me: (giggles) Are you a writer too? Did you work with her at
Packed!?
Him: No, I make music, produce it, and write stuff with new
artists.
Me: Oh! That’s cool. Does that mean, are you—? Are you
obsessed with the Beatles like Ian in the book?
Him: I mean—
(He shrugs and pulls a weird, fat, wooden-doll version of John
Lennon from his pocket, grinning like a little kid with a toy,
and shakes it. It rattles like there is something inside it.)
Him: Oh, she’s coming.
(He grins again and stuffs the doll back in his pocket before he
hops up. Shane shoots him a bemused look before sitting back
in the chair. He leans against the wall, watching. I put my
interview face back on.)