A Family Affair - Big Brother Edition

Chapter 1 - Pre-Production

A/N: Welcome to another chaotic mini-story. This will not be a super long story. It's also being co-written by MsNightOwl0327 once more. 

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POV: Mx. Jae Olsen

"Welcome to the pre-production interview, Mx. Olsen. Welcome to New York City." Producer Ashley Ackert said as she flipped open a folder in front of her. "This season is rather unique. Rather than going with the general public, we had a lot of celebrity family members that wanted to join, so we are setting up a celebrity version of Big Brother this season. From spouses, to children, siblings, everyone will have some kind of connection to a well known celebrity. We are playing around with a few other twists and turns, this is Big Brother after all." She quickly rattled off all of the information from my application.

I confirmed that everything was correct, but she tilted her head to the side.

"So, you have an attachment to two celebrities, which one are you going to be listed under?" She asked.

"Well, I could use my wife's, as I would prefer. But here's the thing, no one knows that my wife is my wife. So my sister would probably be the best." I admitted, shifting in my seat.

"We have two options for you then, you can go in, under your legal last name, and be one of the 'known' celebrities. Or you can go in under a different last name, and be one of the mystery celebrities."

"Let's make it fun, I'll be an Unknown. We can use my maiden name, Haddix. No one really knows that, despite being the younger sibling to someone as famous as Alecia."

We talked for nearly an hour, going over the rules of the house and what would be expected as a contestant.

"Do you have any questions?"

"Actually one. My paperwork says who my wife is. We aren't really .... Ready... to come out yet. Can that be just between us and I be listed under my sister?"

Ashley thought for a moment before nodding. "Understandable. We aren't here to out anyone, so yeah, we can black out your wife's name. Anything else?"

"Nope. Seems pretty simple. I've been watching since I was a kid too, so that helps." I admitted, taking a sip from a bottle of water. "I was what, 10 I think, when the first season aired."

"Fair enough, well it was nice meeting you."

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POV: Ms. Samantha Nightingale

"Welcome to the pre-production interview, Ms. Nightingale. Welcome to New York City." Producer Ashley Ackert said as she flipped open a folder in front of her. "This season is rather unique. Rather than going with the general public, we had a lot of celebrity family members that wanted to join, so we are setting up a celebrity version of Big Brother this season. From spouses, to children, siblings, everyone will have some kind of connection to a well known celebrity. We are playing around with a few other twists and turns, this is Big Brother after all." She quickly rattled off all of the information from my application.

I confirmed that everything was correct, with a smile.

"You have a rather unique situation in which no one really knows who you are and who you are attached to. Honestly I had never heard of you either." Ashley admitted, looking up at me. "We want you as one of the wild cards. There will be a few of them. Are you and your partner ok to be public once the final premiers, if you make it that far?"

"Absolutely, we've already discussed it. If I make it to the finals, when our relationships are revealed, yes." I answered.

It took another 40 minutes or so to go over the rules of the house and what would be expected as a contestant.

"Do you have any questions?" She asked.

"Actually, no. I've got a good understanding of things." I shook my head and stood to shake her hand.

We set off out of the office and went our separate ways. I headed towards my girlfriend's house, picking up a bottle of wine on my way over.

I unlocked the door and heard several voices in the living room.

"Babe, I'm Home." I called, as I closed the door behind me.

"Living room!" She called back.

I walked into the living room to find my girlfriend, Scarlett, sitting on the couch, her young daughter curled up in her lap. I smiled at the sight. On the couch across the table from her was her best friend Elizabeth and her wife Jae. The only other people in the room were Colin and his girlfriend Ellie.

"Full house tonight then?" I asked, crossing the room and kissing Scar's cheek. "I should have brought more wine."

"I grabbed two bottles on my way here, don't worry about it, Sam." Jae spoke up, pulling Lizzie tightly towards her side. "How did your meeting go?"

"Probably the same as yours." I answered, kneeling on the floor next to Scarlett, gently rubbing little Rose's back. "You want me to take her upstairs?"

Scarlett nodded, with a whispered thank you. I scooped up the younger Johansson, and gently carried her upstairs to her waiting bed. Tucking her in, I kissed her head and whispered a good night to the girl. I clicked the baby monitor on and headed back down stairs.

"She's out like a light." I commented as I sat down on the couch next to Scarlett. Jae reappeared, having cracked into one of the bottles of wine. She handed me a bottle of wine and sat back down next to her wife.

"So what do you think? How far do you think we will actually get?" I asked Jae.

"Oh it's you and me at the end." Jae said, smirking.

Elizabeth elbowed Jae for a second and shook her head. "No you won't. Scarlett and I have a bet that you both won't make it past week 4."

"Hey, I said week two." Scarlett corrected.

"Love the faith in us both, love." I sighed. "We will just have to prove them wrong."

"Sounds great. Ohh we should come up with our own language.... Just to fuck with people."

We talked for a few hours before everyone went home. As Scarlett and I got into bed, I frowned for a moment, looking down at my feet. "Are you sure you are ok with this? You'll be outed at the end of this, that is not something you can take back."

"Samantha, look at me." Scarlett said softly, using her fingertips to lift my chin up. When our eyes met, she continued. "You mean the world to me, and I want to scream about this relationship from the rooftops. You are all I could ask for and more. I love you, Sam."

"I love you too, Scar."

"Let's go to bed, love." She said, pulling me down onto the bed. I curled into her arms and the two of us drifted off to sleep.

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A/N: So... welcome to another story. This is based on the US version of Big Brother. Scarlett and Colin are not together, never have been. Colin is Sam's best friend and has been going with Scarlett to red carpets and things as a favor for Sam.

Word Count: 1217