The life of a newbie in Hollywood and Scarlett Johansson. Will life ever be easy for them?
I'm working on another book right now, the story of Switch, as referenced in this book. Would anyone like to read about that made up story too?
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Me: So how come you didn't end up bringing the kids?
I place our drinks down on the table in the bar as we hide ourselves away in a corner. Occupational hazard when out in public.
Scarlett: Would you believe me if I said they didn't want to come? I mean they did, but only to see you. I said it would be worth waiting for you to come home. Me: Not really, Cosmo hates the UK. Scarlett: I talked to them, we sat down and really talked. They want to give you space, Cosmo understands that he needs to give you some time to process some stuff in order to be a good parent. I mean, you can do no wrong in that boy's eyes but he gets it. Me: I feel bad for them, they shouldn't miss out on both parents because I'm trying to find my way. Scarlett: They understand, don't worry about it. So anyway, what's this you've bought me? Me: Okay, so this is Madri. Do we not have this back home? Scarlett: Definitely not. Me: It's good, you'll like it.
I take a drink of my soda as Scarlett drinks her beer.
Scarlett: Oh, that's good. Like really good. Me: So good. Scarlett: Enjoying your soda? Me: That's just mean.
She laughs and taps my glass with her bottle.
Scarlett: Thank you, for today. It was really nice. Me: Yeah, no problem. Scarlett: So what's for dinner? Me: You just had a jam scone the size of your face and you want dinner? Scarlett: Um, yes. Me: We have to go to a store to get some stuff, but I was gonna make something my Mom used to make us. Down for that? Scarlett: Home cooked dinner and my day paid for, ever the charmer, Y/L/N. Me: Please, entertaining guests is the only thing I'm good at. Scarlett: So what's the plan for tomorrow? Me: We're gonna head to somewhere called Alnwick. There's a castle, huge gardens, and a treehouse. It's pretty badass actually. Scarlett: Who knew that 2 time Academy Award winner, Golden Globe winner, and 4 time Grammy winner Y/N Y/L/N-Johansson was as cultured as she is? I'm actually really loving seeing this side of you. Me: Oh yeah? Scarlett: Yeah. The side that nobody has ever seen, not even me. The person that you are away from the flashing lights and the fame. The person you were before Hollywood ate you up and spat you out. Me: I think you'll find I spat Hollywood back out actually. A studio came to me with an offer last week and I literally told them to fuck off on the phone. Scarlett: Whatever. The point is that you need to be this version of you more often. The person who gets excited at seeing stars in the sky like it's the first time they've ever seen them. The person that bakes brownies just because. The person I know you can be, behind the mask and all the bullshit. We deserve to have that person, I hope you realise that.
I swirl the ice around my empty glass with the straw looking down, then I smirk and laugh a little.
Me: Those brownies were pretty good. Scarlett: Please tell me that's not all you took from that. Although I wouldn't be surprised. Me: I hear you, Scarlett. Don't worry, I got what you were saying, and I know you're right, I'm working on it. Shall we go?
