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honeyjars-sims · 23 days

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2.35 Wallowing

Cece: How’s therapy been going?

Chantal: Good, I think. We’re just getting started but I really like my therapist so far.

Johnny: Don’t bother with therapy, it’s a waste of time.

Cece: No, it’s not. Just because you’re wallowing in misery doesn’t mean everyone else has to.

Johnny: I’m not wallowing. And it’s true. If I never went to therapy I never would have asked Lexie out or started talking to my mom again. I’d be a lot happier.

Chantal: Therapy didn’t make your girlfriend gay or keep mom from making better choices. Sometimes bad things happen. If you were still going to therapy, maybe you’d start feeling better instead of rotting away on the couch.

Johnny: That’s easy for you to say. You haven’t been through what I have.

Chantal: Maybe I wasn’t physically abused, but I still grew up in the same bad environment where my needs weren’t met. You're not the only one with trauma, you know.

Johnny: Oh, you have trauma. Is that why you were sleeping with your boss?

Chantal: That really hurts. I know I could have made better decisions, but that’s why I’m in therapy. I want to work on my self-esteem.

Cece: Johnny, why would you even say that? Leave Chantal alone. At least she’s trying to do something with her life. You’ve been moping for weeks. Did you even go to your finals?

Johnny: No, but it doesn’t matter now.

Chantal: What do you mean it doesn’t matter? Can you even pass your classes if you don’t take the finals?

Johnny: No, I can’t. But I dropped out anyhow.

Cece: You dropped out of school?

Chantal: What were you thinking?

Johnny: Oh, come on. I just picked Drama as a major because it seemed fun. I don’t have any idea of what I want to do with my life. Going to college is just a big waste of my time.

Chantal: I guess if you don’t want to go to school, that’s your choice, but where are you going to live? You have to be a student to live in the apartments.

Johnny: Can’t you just pretend you live by yourself? They won’t know I’m here.

Cece: Um, and who’s going to pay for your part of the rent? Dad and Pops are helping you out because you’re supposed to be getting your degree. They’re not going to just give you rent money for nothing.

Chantal: Yeah, and I can’t afford this place by myself now that I lost my job.

Johnny: Fine. I guess I’ll ask Dad and Pops if I can stay there for a while.

Chantal: I’ll give you a couple of weeks to get your things together, but don’t take advantage.

Cece: Yeah, and our parents aren’t going to let you mooch off of them forever. At some point you’re going to have to act like an adult.

Johnny: Yeah, whatever.

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honeyjars-sims · 2 months

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2.19 Dolly Would

Cece: It was so awesome! I thought I was going to be too nervous to perform, but I just asked myself ‘What would Dolly do?’ and the nerves just melted away.

Ben: Yeah, I even convinced her to sing a solo! She absolutely killed it!

[Cece plays a video of her performance]

Cece: [singing] I’ve never hurt nobody, never buried a body, never killed no one, no no. I ain't afraid to get a little crazy, baby, when I'm in love. You say you've had your fun and that you're done and I'm the one. Just know that if you fuck around, boy, I'll hunt you down.

Lexie: Wow you sound amazing!

Johnny: I wish we could’ve been there to see it in person!

Lexie: Who is that I hear screaming?

David: Oh, that was me. I screamed so loud I lost my voice for 2 days.

Solomon: [off-screen] Ah, 2 days of bliss!

David: Oh, stop! So, how was Granite Falls?

Johnny: It was great! The weather was perfect. We rented a paddleboat. I even caught a couple of fish!

Cece: See, I knew you two would have a great time without us!

Solomon: Chantal, you’re awfully quiet. Is everything ok?

Chantal: Yeah, I’ve just been a little stressed about some work stuff.

David: Oh? What’s going on at work?

Chantal: Nothing I want to talk about.

Solomon: That’s not like you. Normally you’re as chatty as your dad.

Chantal: I’m a big girl, I can figure it out for myself.

Solomon: If you say so. Anyway, not to take away from Cece’s big moment, but your Dad has some exciting news.

David: I got a call from the casting director at Drag Superstar and I made it on the show!

[Everyone reacts with excitement to the news and congratulates David]

Chantal: I'm so happy for you! When does filming start?

David: In a few weeks, so I have to scramble and get everything together by then. It's all so surreal.

Cece: I can't believe this is happening for real! If you need anything, we're here to help!

Johnny: Yeah, I don't know much about fashion, but I can work a hot glue gun like no one's business.

David: Thanks, I need all the help I can get! I have to admit, I'm a little nervous about being on TV. I hope people like me.

Johnny: Don't be so humble, Dad! The audience is going to love you!

Chantal: Yeah, they totally will!

Cece: I can't wait! When I finally see you on the screen, I’m going to scream as loud for you as you did for me!

Solomon: I doubt that’s possible!

[laughter]

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Bonus pics from Cece's show below!

Deco sims by @xldkx-cc, lazysimmies, and @softpine (I might be missing someone, sorry if I did). Rock Festival lot by VirtualFairytales (TSR) /gallery ID: mighty_isa. This was a bigger stage than what I intended to use, but I couldn't pass this one up!

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honeyjars-sims · 18 days

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2.37 Strong Enough

Solomon: Well, David, we’ve barely spent any time apart in the past 19 years, but that’s about to change.

Angelique: Yeah, and don’t hurry back! I’ll miss you but I want you to make it all the way to the end!

[Everyone cheers]

David: Don’t worry, you won’t be seeing my beautiful face around here for a while. I have no intention of coming home early.

Cece: Bring home the crown, Dad!

[More cheering]

[As the others socialize, David is watching Johnny, Chantal, and Cece. Solomon approaches David]

Solomon: I can’t believe you’ll be gone by this time tomorrow.

David: I know. I don’t know how I’ll be able to fall asleep without you laying next to me.

Solomon: I think you’ll manage. Besides, it’s only for a couple of months at the most. We're strong enough to survive a few weeks apart.

David: [looking at his kids] Maybe I'm being selfish, but part of me is glad that our kids still need us. Obviously, I want them to be self-sufficient and well-adjusted but I feel so much better about Johnny now that he's back home. I just wish it didn't happen right before I had to leave.

Solomon: That's the life of a parent. Spending years preparing your kids to go out on their own and worrying about them when they finally do.

David: I just hate to leave with things how they are. Johnny’s having such a hard time with everything, and Chantal’s dealing with her own issues. Plus, I'm going to miss all of Cece's performances. I wish I could be there for them.

Solomon: Well, I’ll still be here if they need someone. But they’re adults now. We can continue to love and support them as much as we can, but we have to trust that we gave them what they need to take care of themselves.

Solomon: And we can’t stop them from getting their hearts broken or having work issues. Sometimes our kids are going to hurt, and we just have to do what we can.

David: [sighing] They might be 18, but to me they’re still just kids. I don’t know, I guess part of me feels like I need to make up for all the support they didn’t get when they were young.

Solomon: I know what you mean. I feel guilty sometimes that I wasn’t there, even though I had no way of knowing they even existed. We can't change the past, but we can help influence the future.

David: Do you really think they’ll be ok without me?

Solomon: I don’t know if I’ll be ok without you. But we’re all going to try.

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And that's a wrap for Chapter 2! This was a heavy chapter, and though I'm proud of it, I'm glad to be moving on. Some good things are coming and I'm excited to see them come to life!

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2.28 Stay With Me

Lexie: What happened?

Chantal: We were at my mom’s house and Jimmy just walked in. He tried to talk to Johnny but Destiny and I weren’t about to let that happen.

Cece: That son of a bitch!

Lexie: Oh my God. Is he ok?

Chantal: Mostly. He’s been sleeping, but he asked for you a couple of times.

[Lexie gets into Johnny's bed and gently shakes him awake]

Lexie: Johnny?

Johnny: Lexie! You’re here!

Lexie: What do you need?

Johnny: Please just hold me.

[Lexie wraps her arms around him]

Johnny: I just thought I was doing better and then I saw him, and I just…

Lexie: It’s ok to feel afraid after what you’ve been through. It doesn’t mean you haven’t made any progress.

Johnny: I guess. Standing there I felt just the same as I did when I was a kid. I felt so small and vulnerable. I wish I would’ve hit him or yelled at him or something. Anything other than running away like a coward.

Lexie: Hitting him wouldn’t have made you feel better, even if he deserves it. And you’re not a coward. He is. Otherwise he wouldn’t have targeted a little boy who couldn’t fight back.

Johnny: Well, I’m not a little boy anymore. I’m a man. Or at least I’m supposed to be.

Lexie: You’re more of a man than he’ll ever be. You have the biggest heart, Johnny. You do so much to make other people feel loved. You’re so understanding and empathetic…he’ll never know how it feels to love like you do.

Johnny: I guess. Lexie?

Lexie: Yeah?

Johnny: Please just stay with me, ok? Don’t leave me.

Lexie: I won’t. I’ll stay right here.

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honeyjars-sims · 4 months

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2.3 Just Go For It

Cece: This was a nice idea. It’s so peaceful out here.

Ben: I figured it would be a nice change of pace for our first official date since we’re usually hanging out somewhere loud and crowded.

Cece: Yeah, it’s nice that we’ve had more chances to have actual conversations lately. I feel like there’s still so much we don’t know about each other.

Ben: That’s true. And whenever I do learn something new about you, it always manages to surprise me.

Cece: Really? Why’s that?

Ben: Well, you seem to have these really particular ideas about how self-conscious and cautious you are, but when it comes down to it, you never back down from a challenge.

Cece: Hmm, it’s weird, but I never really saw myself as shy when I was a kid. I loved being on stage and I never really cared what other people thought about me. For the most part, both of those things are still true. But I actually feel more comfortable being in front of a large crowd behind a piano than I do when I’m singing a song I wrote in front of a few people.

Ben: Yeah, it’s more intimate. I get it. Like, I’m a pretty personable guy and I’ll strike up a conversation with anyone, but talking one on one with someone about my feelings hasn’t always been easy.

Cece: Exactly! I’m not a very emotional person, but I’m not cold and unfeeling, either. But sharing my vulnerabilities with someone seems really intimidating.

Ben: Oh, totally! But y'know, nothing else beats that moment when you open up to someone and they accept you, flaws and all.

Cece: I think I just got it in my head that I need to be the strong one. My siblings have been through so much, and they needed a lot of extra support from our dads. My brother in particular had a really hard time, so I didn’t want to burden our parents with my feelings.

Ben: What about your mom? Could you talk to her?

Cece: My mom and stepmom are great, but they keep themselves busy. I think I get my need for order from my mom and my expressive side from my dad. The thing is, any of my parents would have been there for me. I just hold myself up to a really high standard.

Ben: I can see that. You do put a lot of pressure on yourself. But you’re also creative and passionate. I’m really looking forward to seeing what you’re capable of when you really let go.

Cece: Hmm, and you think you’ll be around to see that?

Ben: I wasn’t planning on going anywhere. Well, maybe on tour once I make it big. But in that case, you’d probably be with me.

Cece: That’s quite an assumption!

Ben: What, can’t you see us traveling the world with our band? Selling out arenas, hearing the crowd singing along…

Cece: Don’t get too ahead of yourself. We haven’t even kissed yet.

Ben: Is that a hint? You know, if you want something, Cecelia, you should just go for–

[Cece grabs Ben and kisses him]

Cece: How’s that?

Ben: Perfect. See, you’re full of surprises.

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honeyjars-sims · 3 months

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2.9 Itinerary

[Cece and Ben are cuddled up on the couch]

Cece: I really need to study, but I’m so comfy right now.

Ben: Yeah, me, too. It’s hard enough getting up the motivation to do anything for school as it is, much less when it means I have to stop snuggling with you.

Cece: Wait, do you have senioritis already? The semester just started!

Ben: I don’t think it’s that. All my classes are so boring. I really thought I wanted to work on the technical side of the music industry, but lately all that’s been on my mind is being onstage.

Cece: This is a hell of a time to come to that realization! I know what you mean, though. I’m glad I’ve gotten to work on my songwriting skills, but now that I’ve been performing more that’s all I want to do. What do you think you’ll do after graduation?

Ben: Well, there’s what I think I’ll do and what I want to do, and those are two different things.

Cece: Now I’m curious.

Ben: What I think I’ll do is stay in Del Sol Valley, try to get in with one of the record companies to do some sound engineering, and do that 5 days a week for the rest of my life. What I want to do is travel the world, perform in different cities, and snuggle with my girl on the tour bus every night.

Cece: Hmm, you’ve been bringing that up a lot.

Ben: A guy can dream, can’t he?

Cece: Well, since you’re soooo sure we’re going to have this fantastic life together, there’s something I should probably tell you.

Ben: Uh oh. Nothing good has ever followed those words.

Cece: It’s not that bad. I think. It’s just…I’m on the asexuality spectrum. And while I do find you attractive, I’m not sure that our sex life is going to be as active as you might expect.

Ben: [laughing] Are you for real?

Cece: Yeah, I am. You don’t have to laugh about it. If you’re not interested in me anymore, just say so–

Ben: No! Cecelia, I’m so sorry! I wasn’t laughing at you, I’m laughing because I’m greysexual and I’ve been too scared to tell you. An active sex life is pretty low on my list of priorities.

Cece: Wow. I feel like I shouldn’t be this happy to hear that the guy I like doesn’t want to have sex with me! How do you feel about kids?

Ben: Oh, now you’re all about the future talk. If I’m being honest, parenthood isn’t really my gig. I’m more of the uncle type.

Cece: Yeah, I don’t want kids, either. The thought of having a baby doesn’t appeal to me at all.

Johnny: What are you two talking about? Nobody in here better be having any babies any time soon.

Cece: Uh, definitely not. Ben and I were just talking about how we don’t want to have kids.

Lexie: Wow, you’re having those kinds of discussions already?

Ben: See, Lexie, when you have such a strong and undeniable connection like Cecelia and I do, your future becomes clear as day. Yes, I can see it now…Cecelia is about to give me an exasperated look and swat me on the arm–Ow!

Cece: I barely touched you! Anyway, we’re just making sure our expectations match up. Don’t you and Johnny talk about stuff like this?

Lexie: We haven’t, no. I’m just saying, there’s no point in rushing things.

Cece: Nobody’s rushing anything, not even this doofus. There’s no harm in making sure you’re on the same page about the big stuff before you get too invested. What if Johnny really wants kids and you don’t? Wouldn’t you rather know that now instead of later?

Lexie: I don’t know, I just turned 19. I don’t even know if I want kids or marriage yet. I just want to pass my test on Thursday and plan something fun for Spring Break.

Johnny: Yeah, I’m not trying to think about any of that stuff yet, either.

Ben: Lexie’s right, the only thing we should be thinking about right now is Spring Break. I have the itch to travel. How does everyone feel about taking a few days to unwind in Granite Falls?

Cece: I’ve always wanted to go! And since we have a few weeks, that gives me plenty of time to plan. I can get started on an itinerary so we can make sure we don’t miss out on anything.

Lexie: I’ve been there a few times with my family. I can help you out with planning! There are some really great hiking trails we should check out, and you just have to see the falls. This is going to be a blast.

Johnny: I’m totally down to get away, but I’m telling you right now, I’m not following any damn itinerary. You said "unwind" and that's what I'm gonna do.

Ben: Awesome! I'm glad everyone's on board. Cecelia and I can bring our guitars and serenade each other by the campfire.

Johnny: On second thought, maybe I'll just stay home.

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honeyjars-sims · 5 months

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1.49 The Sweetest Thing

Solomon: Welcome! Everyone make yourselves at home. Cece: Hey, this is still our home even if we don’t live here anymore! Chantal: Pops is just trying to be a good host. We have a guest, you know.

David: Lexie, it’s wonderful to see you again, especially under the circumstances! I have to say, Solomon and I were really happy to hear that you and Johnny started dating. You’ve always been so lovely when we’ve come to visit Cece. Lexie: Thank you, Mr. Owens-Haim! You’ve raised some really great kids. I’m pretty fond of this one in particular! Johnny: Oh, stop! You know how I hate being fawned over.

Solomon: I see you’re starting with the jokes already! David: Alright, I’m going to go ahead and get the first movie started. Feel free to change into your pajamas if you want to be more comfortable. We have popcorn and other snacks, and Pops is going to make his famous hot chocolate in a little bit.

Johnny: He makes the best hot chocolate you’ll ever taste. Lexie: Mmm, I can’t wait!

Everyone settles in and begins their movie night. The sun starts to set as everyone fills up on savory snacks and good conversation.

Sisters reminisce about holidays past and share their hopes (and fears) for the coming year.

Longtime lovers find solace in each others' arms as they always have, even when an uncertain future looms around the corner.

Apprehension fades away as a new relationship blossoms into something more substantial.

The lonely feeling dwelling within Lexie over the past couple of weeks begins to subside. It’s comforting being surrounded by a warm and loving family, even if it’s not her own.

In the morning, the family exchanges gifts and then gathers for a holiday breakfast before they start heading their separate ways.

Lexie: I really want to thank you all for letting me intrude on your family tradition. I’ve had a really great time. Solomon: It’s no intrusion at all! We’re glad we’ve been able to get to know you better. David: You’re all welcome to stay a little longer if you’d like. We don’t mind the company.

Cece: I think Dad is trying to tell us that he’s not ready for us to leave yet. Chantal: I can stick around for a while. I don’t have anything else planned for today.

Johnny: Lexie and I would like to stay, but we have a few things to do. We still need to exchange our gifts with each other.

Solomon: Well, don’t let us stop you from having some alone time. David: You’re both welcome to stop by any time. Lexie: Thanks again for such a warm welcome!

Later, Johnny and Lexie arrive back at Johnny’s apartment and begin exchanging gifts.

Johnny: Thanks, I love the hoodie! It’s super soft. I’m sure I’ll get a lot of use out of it. Lexie: You’re welcome! I’m glad you like it. I wasn’t sure what to get you, but I figured I couldn’t go wrong with a hoodie. Johnny: You know me well! Thanks, baby. Now it’s your turn.

Lexie: I’m excited to see what you got me. I have no idea what it could be. Johnny: I’d be surprised if you guessed. It was hard to track down. Lexie: My curiosity is piqued…

[Lexie opens the box and peers inside. As she pulls the gift out, she can’t quite believe what she’s seeing.]

Lexie: What? Is this…? It's Snowflake! H--how did you even find this?

Johnny: Like I said, it was hard to track down. The company hasn’t been producing them for over a decade, so I went searching on some auction sites. I lost out on a couple until I finally outbid someone on this one at the last minute. It’s not exactly brand new, but it’s in pretty good condition all things considered.

Lexie: [eyes filling with tears] Johnny! This is the sweetest thing anyone has ever done for me. And all I got you was a hoodie! I don’t know what I did to deserve something like this. Someone like you.

Johnny: Hey, you’re worth it. You make me happy, so I want to make you happy. And I love my gift. It's special because it came from you.

Lexie: Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me.

Johnny: You have no idea how much you mean to me.

Lexie: You know, I can think of one way we can show each other how we feel. That is, if you’re ready.

Johnny: I definitely am.

[Lexie and Johnny head to Johnny’s bedroom. I’m sure you can figure out what happens next…spicy PG-13 pics below]

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2.14 A Dream Come True

Cece: Wow, your band is playing Plumbite Fest? That’s amazing!

Ben: Well, it’s one of the smaller stages and it’s at the asscrack of dawn, but it’s the biggest show we’ve ever played by far.

Cece: I’m so happy for you! What day are you playing? I want to be front row, center for this!

Ben: Well, a couple of things. Our acoustic guitarist broke his hand a few days ago and is out of commission during the festival. We could do some rearrangements, but I did tell the guys that I know a talented guitarist who can also do some killer backup vocals. So what do you say?

Cece: What??? You’re asking me to perform with your band? Onstage in front of hundreds of people?

Ben: Do you not want to? It’s ok if you don’t, but I really thought you’d jump at such a big opportunity.

Cece: It’s not that I don’t want to, I just don’t know if I can do it.

Ben: I know, it’s a lot. Look, let’s make a deal. We’ll prepare to do our set without the acoustics. You can plan to hang out and then if you feel like you can, you can join us onstage. That way you can feel out the situation without feeling obligated to do something you’re not comfortable with.

Cece: Well, I would hate to turn down the opportunity altogether. But you still haven’t told me when the show is.

Ben: Uh, that’s the other thing. It’s scheduled the week of Spring Break when we’re supposed to be in Granite Falls.

Cece: Ugh, what luck.

Ben: If you still want us to go on the trip, we can. It was my idea after all, and I'm a man of my word.

Cece: No way, I’d never ask you to turn down such a great opportunity for yourself!

Ben: If you want to go without me, that’s fine, too. I’d love to have you with me, but I know you and Lexie have been working hard at planning a great trip for us.

Cece: Yeah, we have. But I’ve worked so hard this year on building up my confidence onstage. I can’t think of a better way to prove to myself that I’ve got what it takes to be a performer than to get up there with you and play my heart out. I’ll do it!

Ben: Cecelia, I know you can do this! Let’s show Plumbite Fest what they’ve been missing out on!

Johnny: What are you two so excited about?

Cece: Well, we’re going to be playing one of the smaller stages at Plumbite Fest with Ben’s band!

Lexie: Wow, awesome!

Johnny: That’s so cool! My sister’s going to be famous!

Ben: Bad news, though, the show’s taking place during the Spring Break, so we won’t be able to go to Granite Falls. We’ll make it up to you guys, though.

Lexie: What? Are you kidding? We’ve been planning this for weeks, Cece!

Cece: I know, and I’m really sorry! I just can’t pass up this opportunity. Besides, I figured you and Johnny wouldn’t mind the alone time.

Johnny: Of course we won’t. Don’t worry about it, sis. I’m really excited for you! Make sure you get it on video so we can watch later.

[Lexie storms out of the room. Johnny follows her]

Lexie: [under breath] Stupid Ben. I knew it!

Johnny: Uh, are you ok?

Lexie: I don’t know, I’m just really upset.

Johnny: Cece and Ben can go to Granite Falls anytime, but this might be their only chance to play Plumbite Fest. Besides, Cece’s right. Now we can have some time to ourselves.

Lexie: I know, I was just really excited about all the stuff we planned together and this is so last minute…

Cece: Lexie, I’m sorry I upset you. I don’t want to back out of the trip, but playing the festival would be a dream come true for me.

Lexie: No, I’m sorry for overreacting. Of course you should go to the festival. I’m really happy for you! Really, I am.

Cece: Thanks, Lexie! Let’s plan to go to the falls this summer.

Lexie: Sure thing! It's going to be fine. Johnny and I will have a great time by ourselves.

Johnny: Even better, I’d say. Now we don’t have to have a sing-along by the campfire.

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honeyjars-sims · 5 months

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1.46 The Real Cecelia

Cece: That’s a really nice melody. I wish I wasn’t stuck on this line. Does “soul” rhyme with “all?”

Ben: Technically, no. But you can get away with it as a slant rhyme. Poetic license and all that.

Cece: Ugh, I don’t think it sounds right. What’s a better rhyme for “all?” Ball, fall, stall, call…

Ben: Why don’t we take a break? Give our brains a chance to rest for a bit.

Cece: My brain never rests. The wheels are always turning.

Ben: Have you ever tried meditation? When I find myself overthinking, cleaning the slate helps me focus on what’s actually important.

Cece: I haven’t tried it, but I might as well add it to the list of new things to try while I work on the new and improved version of me.

Ben: I don’t think you need to be new or improved. I think you’ve just stopped getting in your own way. It’s not the New Cecelia, it’s just the Real Cecelia shining through.

Cece: That’s a good way to look at it. You know, no one really calls me Cecelia. I’ve always gone by Cece.

Ben: Oh, I didn’t know. Should I start calling you Cece then?

Cece: No, I like when you call me Cecelia. It feels special.

Ben: Well, you’re special.

Cece: So are you. Speaking of not standing in my own way…there’s something I’ve been wanting to do, but I’ve been too nervous to go for it.

Ben: Hmm, what’s that?

Cece: I wanted to ask if you’d like to go out with me sometime. Like on a date.

Ben: I’d be honored.

Cece: Great! Wow, that was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.

Ben: Well, I’ve been wanting to ask you out, too. But I had a feeling I shouldn’t try to rush things.

Cece: Good call. So when are you available to get together? Ben: It might be best to wait until after the holidays. The end of the semester is always hectic, and I’m visiting my brother over the break.

Cece: Sounds good. That will give me plenty of time to overthink it in the meantime.

Ben: Or this could be a good opportunity to get started with meditation!

Cece: That might be a better idea. Start off the new year with a clear mind.

Ben: I’m proud of you, Cecelia. You’re more adaptable than you give yourself credit for.

Cece: Yeah, I guess I am.

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1.39 Just a Friend?

Sidney: So, Cece, when do we get to meet your boyfriend?

Lexie: Boyfriend? I didn’t know you were in a relationship with someone.

Cece: I’m not! Sidney’s just working on her creative writing skills.

Sidney: Whatever, you’re totally into him! You don’t spend all your free time with someone who’s just a friend.

Cece: We’ve been hanging out a lot, but that doesn’t mean anything. I don’t even know if he likes me like that.

Sidney: Oh, he does, for sure! I’ve seen the way he looks at you.

Lexie: Who is this guy anyway?

Cece: His name is Ben. He’s a senior and he’s in the Music Department with me and Sidney. He works at the radio station. He’s a great singer, and he plays a couple of instruments as well.

Sidney: See, you’re smitten!

Cece: I don’t know. Sometimes I think I’d like to pursue something with him, but other times I’m not so sure.

Sidney: That’s your insecurity talking. You always talk yourself out of pursuing guys. You’re a great catch, Cece. Take a chance!

Lexie: Well, if you’re having doubts, maybe your intuition is trying to tell you something.

Sidney: You don’t know Cece like I do. Her gut could be screaming at her to ask him out, and she’d still find an excuse not to do it.

Lexie: Well, as the only one of us who’s in a serious relationship–

Cece: Serious relationship? [laughs] I know for a fact you and Johnny haven’t even…uh, become boyfriend and girlfriend yet. Anyway, I hate to admit it, but Sidney might be right. I think I have been trying to talk myself out of taking things further with Ben. I've really been trying to get out of my comfort zone lately, so maybe I should just go for it.

Sidney: I promise, you have this in the bag!

Cece: You really think so?

Sidney: Have I ever led you astray?

Cece: Well, you did convince me to get that horrible haircut in the 9th grade.

Sidney: Let’s just leave the past in the past.

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1.36 Force of Nature

[Cece and Ben are onstage singing “Jackson” by Johnny Cash and June Carter]

Cece/Ben: [singing] Honey, we’ve been talking ‘bout Jackson ever since the fire went out!

[The song ends and the crowd applauds]

Announcer: Give it up for Cecelia Fields-Haim and Ben Coleman! That was our last act of the night. Please hang tight for a few minutes while our judges come to a decision.

Ben: I think we crushed it! What about you?

Cece: We sure did! Man, that felt great!

Ben: Looks like you didn’t need vodka after all.

Cece: Nope. Maybe it was you all along.

Ben: Hmm, you think so?

Cece: Well, it is a lot easier for me to be onstage with someone else. I can focus my attention on the other person instead of the crowd. Plus, you keep the energy up.

Ben: As much as I’d like to take credit for our success tonight, I think it was all you. Once you hit your groove, you’re like a force of nature.

Cece: Thanks, but we haven’t won yet!

Ben: ‘Yet’ being the key word there.

Announcer: Good evening students, it’s now the time we’ve all been waiting for. We’ve had a lot of great duos performing tonight, but only three will win the coveted cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. All winners can see me after the show to claim your prizes. Without further ado, it’s time to announce our winners. Rounding out 3rd place for a $150 prize are Jacob Sully and Naomi Winters! Congrats on a job well done! Our second place prize of $300 goes to Tyrell Jones and Damien Hill. Great job tonight, guys!

And now, earning a cash prize of $500, our winning duo of the night is Cecelia Fields-Haim and Ben Coleman! You wowed the judges and the crowd! Congratulations to our winners!

Cece: We did it!

Ben: Yeah!

[Cece and Ben hug]

Ben: I told you we had it in the bag!

Cece: We make a great team!

Ben: You got that right. You know, we should get together and jam sometime. Maybe write some songs. It would be nice to have someone to collaborate with.

Cece: Yeah, that would be great!

Ben: Cool! We’d better go collect our prize before they close up shop.

Cece: Good idea. Thanks for talking me into this.

Ben: No problem. Next time you need a confidence boost, you know who to call.

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1.20 All Eyes on Me

Ben: Thanks for joining us for our Student Showcase. We have a lot of great performers lined up. It’s going to be a fun evening, so let’s get started! Please join me in welcoming our first performer, Cecelia Fields-Haim!

Cece: [mumbling] Thanks everyone, my name is Cecelia...well, I guess he just said that.

Audience member: Speak up!

Audience member: We can't hear you!

Cece: Oh, sorry! [microphone squeals] Uh, this song is about a difficult time in my life.

Audience member: Just sing already!

[Cece opens her mouth, but stops, frozen in place.]

Cece: Uh, I have to go now.

Audience member: Great song!

[laughter in crowd]

Ben: Quiet down! We'll be moving on to our next performer, Riley West!

[Cece heads backstage and is approached by Ben]

Ben: Hey, don't worry about it. This happens all the time.

Cece: Not to me! I'm so humiliated.

Ben: Performing in front of a crowd takes some getting used to. And some of these guys in the audience can be real assholes. I'm Ben if you don't know. I think I've seen you around campus.

Cece: I'm...well, I guess you know my name.

Ben: Yeah, I won't forget it anytime soon.

Cece: Here come my siblings. I'm sure everyone's wondering what happened.

Chantal: Cece, what's wrong?

Cece: I don't know. Those guys were giving me a hard time, and I just...choked.

Johnny: Don't worry about them. You know you have talent.

Chantal: Yeah, they just wanted attention.

Johnny: You want someone to beat them up? I mean, I wouldn't do it but someone else might.

Cece: Guys, I'm fine. Really. It'll go better next time. [softly] It has to.

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1.30 Liquid Courage

Cece: Thanks for getting me out of the house. I was planning on spending my 21st on my couch with a glass of wine and my favorite records, but I’m actually having a lot of fun!

Sidney: I knew you had it in you! What made you finally take me up on my offer?

Cece: Well, I had a nice heart-to-heart with my dad the other day and it made me realize my need for structure is really stifling me. If I want to pursue a career in the creative arts, I’m gonna need to loosen up a little.

Sidney: Well, drink up, buttercup. You only turn 21 once!

[A couple drinks later]

Bartender: Another drink for the birthday girl. Courtesy of the guy in the black sweater.

Cece: OHMYGOD! Ben!!! Hiiiiii!!!!

[Cece approaches Ben and gives him a hug]

Sidney: Okay, who is this woman, and what has she done with Cece?

Ben: Hey Cecelia! I heard it was your birthday so I thought I’d buy you a drink. Hope you don’t mind.

Cece: Of course not, Benjamin! Is your name Benjamin? I’m going to call you that from now on. I like the way it sounds. Beeeeennnnnjaaaammmiiiiiiiiin. Do you like karaoke? You should sing with me!!!

Ben: Uh, yeah, let’s do it!

[Ben and Cece sing “Islands in the Stream” by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton]

Ben and Cece: “And we rely on each other, ah ha. From one lover to another, ah ha… ”

Cece: Woo!!! That was awesome!

Ben: It was! This is a different side of you than what I saw at the showcase. And you sounded incredible! Hey, there’s a singing competition on campus I want to enter but it’s for duos. Would you want to be my partner? The winners get $500.

Cece: Shit, I don’t know. Tonight was fun but I’m afraid I’ll get nervous again.

Ben: I understand, but you didn’t seem to have any nerves tonight.

Cece: Yeah, but I don’t think drinking vodka before I perform is the best solution.

Ben: You don’t have to drink. Just channel your inner Dolly Parton like you did tonight.

Cece: Hmm, that’s not a bad idea! I'm not comfortable on stage, but Dolly is. And I definitely feel more like Dolly right now. I'm gonna go for it!

Ben: Yeah! Fake it until you make it! Just don’t show up in a blonde wig. Unless you really want to.

Cece: Haha, my dad is a drag queen so he could probably turn me into Dolly if I wanted. But I don’t want to be someone else. Just me with more confidence.

Ben: Good! You’re gonna rock it!

Cece: Thanks, Benjamin.

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1.26 A Plan for Spontaneity

David: So how are you feeling?

Cece: I’m still a little embarrassed about what happened at the showcase, but I’m mostly fine.

David: Try not to dwell on it. I know it didn’t go how you planned, but you’ve never been one to give up easily. No reason to start now.

Cece: I’m definitely not giving up. I just wish I knew what made me so nervous. How do you get up on stage without freaking out?

David: This probably isn’t what you want to hear, but I’ve always felt comfortable being the center of attention. I know it’s different for you.

Cece: That’s an understatement. It wasn’t a big deal when I was playing in my recitals or with the orchestra, but it felt so different performing my own song.

David: I think that’s the thing, honey. Sharing your feelings isn't something that comes naturally to you. I’m sure you felt vulnerable performing something so personal.

Cece: You’re probably right. Sometimes I wish I was more like you, Dad. You’re always so unapologetic about who you are. I have confidence in my abilities, but there’s something holding me back from showing my emotions.

David: There’s nothing wrong with being who you are, Cece. Not everyone has to wear their heart on their sleeve. I do wish you were a little more open to new experiences, though. I think you feel better when you have things planned out, but emotions don’t usually adhere to schedules.

Cece: It would be nice if they did! I think I just need to work on being a little more spontaneous.

David: That’s the spirit! Just like learning an instrument, it will take some practice. I know you can do whatever you put your mind to.

Cece: Thanks for the advice! I feel a lot better now that I have a plan to be more spontaneous.

David: [laughs] Whatever works for you!

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1.37 Mutual Understanding

[It's morning and Cece groggily makes her way to the living room, yawning]

Johnny: Good morning!

Cece: AHHH! You scared the shit out of me! I thought I just heard Lexie leave?

Johnny: She did. She got up early to run some errands before class and she said I could stay a little longer if I wanted.

Cece: Wait, you slept here last night? I didn’t know.

Johnny: Yeah, not on purpose though. I dozed off and she didn’t want to wake me since I was sleeping so well.

Cece: Hey, I’m your sister, not your mom. You don’t have to make up an excuse for why you slept here. You’re an adult, you’re allowed to sleep with your girlfriend. Just as long as I don’t have to see or hear it.

Johnny: I know, that’s really what happened, though. We haven’t even done anything yet.

Cece: Really? I’m surprised with how much time you’ve been spending with each other.

Johnny: I guess I’m just waiting for the right moment.

Cece: Aw, that’s kinda sweet. Especially for an 18-year-old guy.

Johnny: Well, I really like her so I don’t want to mess anything up. And if I’m being completely honest, I’m a little nervous about it.

Cece: Oh? Have you, like, done it before?

Johnny: Yeah…I mean, a few times, but I'm not exactly experienced. I've only been with a couple of girls. Ugh, I can’t believe I’m actually talking to you about this. You’re not going to run your mouth to Lexie, are you?

Cece: No, I won’t say anything, I promise. I learned my lesson from last time. I’m glad you’re talking to me about it, though, because I can relate to being inexperienced. I’m actually demisexual myself.

Johnny: I didn't know that, but I guess I don't really make a habit out of asking about your sex life.

Cece: Yeah, it's kind of awkward talking to you about it, but really, there's nothing for either of us to be ashamed of. Everyone should be able to set their own boundaries when it comes to sex. Do you think it's just nerves, or is there more to it?

Johnny: I don't know. I definitely want to take things to the next level with Lexie at some point, but it's not always easy for me to put myself out there like that. I know people think teenage guys are horny 24/7, but I think I really have to trust someone first.

Cece: Yeah, same. Unfortunately I've had more than a few guys give me a hard time about it. It would probably be a good idea to talk to Lexie about how you’re feeling though. Who knows, maybe she’s nervous, too.

Johnny: I guess you’re right. I’ll bring it up next time I see her. I'm sorry you've run into so many assholes. So what’s up with that guy you’ve been hanging out with? Do you have feelings for him?

Cece: Ben? I don’t really know. I enjoy spending time with him and we have things in common. I guess I’m keeping an open mind about it. I just don't want to get disappointed again.

Johnny: It’s nice that you found someone new to hang out with regardless. You seem pretty happy. Wait…did we just have a moment of mutual understanding?

Cece: I guess so! Maybe we aren’t that different after all.

Johnny: I knew my charm would rub off on you eventually.

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1.29 Loose Lips

Cece: You and Lexie were out pretty late last night.

Johnny: Yeah, we ended up at a party with some of the other Drama students.

Chantal: Judging by the smile on your face, it looks like you had fun.

Johnny: Yeah, it was a pretty great night. Actually, I can thank Cece for that.

Cece: Me? What did I do?

Johnny: Well, my dear sister, I believe you had a conversation with Lexie about me having a crush on her?

Chantal: Cece! You can’t go telling everybody’s business like that!

Cece: I’m sorry! I know I have a big mouth. I just thought she should know, and Johnny keeps chickening out about talking to her. Wait, Johnny, why did that make your night great?

Johnny: It turns out Lexie is actually into me.

Cece: Really? She didn’t tell me that.

Johnny: Ha, she probably doesn’t trust you now that she knows you can’t keep a secret! You know, I would be pretty pissed about this if the outcome was different. You should be happy it worked out for the best.

Cece: That’s fair. I’ll do better about keeping my mouth shut from now on.

Johnny: Oh, I’m not telling you anything I don’t want anyone else to know.

Chantal: So what happened?

Johnny: Well, we talked about it for a bit and then she kissed me. Nothing really happened after that. We were both drinking and I didn’t want to move too fast.

Chantal: Aw, bubs, I’m so happy for you!

Cece: It’s nice seeing you so happy! Lexie is really sweet. Just be careful. She doesn’t know how dark you can get.

Johnny: Ugh, this again? I know I have been a bit of an emotional disaster, but I’ve been doing good lately. I’m on medication and I’m going to therapy. Besides, that was when I was in high school. I’m more mature now.

Cece: Maybe, but you also don’t really take care of yourself and you’ve been partying a lot.

Johnny: Yeah, I’m a freshman in college. Just because you’re boring and antisocial doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with me for wanting to go out and have a good time.

Chantal: Can you two give it a rest please? Cece, you need to stop meddling in Johnny’s business. And Johnny, you have been doing great but Cece’s right about you not taking the best care of yourself.

Cece: Fine, I’ll just let him make his own mistakes.

Johnny: And I’ll smoke one less cigarette this week. And maybe eat a vegetable.

Chantal: Great. Now hug and say “I love you.”

Cece: You’re ok sometimes.

Johnny: And you’re tolerable on occasion.

Chantal: I’ll take it.

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