After Party(ON PAUSE)

Resting

They went into the kitchen with Daniele and made coffee. While it was coffee, Stef went to check on Dani. He was sleeping-thank God. He came into the kitchen and sat on the chair next to Daniele.

"Stefania waited a long time to hear from you today. Before the set, on the set, in the hospital. Don't do that to her, please. He's very sensitive and fragile."

"Daniele, I know. I wanted so badly to let you know, but it just didn't work. Leco doesn't even let me answer the phone. He's always trying to get things done. I have to. Besides, you don't have to tell me, I really know what Dani is like."

"No, you obviously don't. Because you're upsetting her, Stefania. And you don't even seem to realize it. Look, I'll be frank with you. If you're not going to make her happy, and you're giving her false hope, you'll find me. I know that sounds a little upsetting, but no. I love you." , you know. but he needs your attention, he really loves you and expects to see the same from you - which is perfectly normal. I don't want you to get your hopes up and upset her unnecessarily, that's all. Because we both know how deeply he loves and cares for people. And I don't want her to be upset. he is my best friend. I spend most of my day with him and I can tell from the movement of his face how he is feeling. He's sad, Stef, he's sad. Take care of him, make him feel that you care. He really needs it."

Daniele wanted the two of them to be on good terms, but she knew that it would take some effort from Stefania. He would help them-of course.

"Puffff, it's exhausting. I want so much to take care of Dani, to be with her all the time. But I just can't. You know what's going on around me as well as he does. There is Leco, there is environmental pressure. Everyone is talking so much that I can't stop. I can't even find time to listen to myself because of the other voices in my head. There are fans who would destroy us if they found out we were going through something with Dani. Dani is so obsessed with people's opinions anyway, wouldn't those comments make her worse? There's Shonda, there's the channel, there's the production and the writers. What would they say to us if they learned? Is not it right? Already Peter saw us kissing. He said he supported us, but in the end he found out about us. We can't even be ourselves around, our job is already tiring enough, and on top of that, they overwhelm us even more. I just want to be happy, we want it. But you know that."

Stef was very upset because Daniele knew all this too. But speaking out loud...it was too tiring and Stef was very tired.

"Stef, I actually want to tell you something. I don't know if Dani told you, but maybe it will help you." Stef wondered.

"Tell me please, I'm listening."

"Kevin and Dani were together, you know that.What I thought you didn't know was that Dani broke up with Kevin. It's been a week since."

Stef was surprised, he knew the two but had no idea about the breakup. Dani broke up, was that for Stef or? He would get their answer later.

"God, I didn't know that.Did she tell you why he left?" She asked as if she didn't know.

"Stef, please don't be kidding haha. We both know why she didn't tell you that. She said she didn't love him anymore and they moved away. As far as I know, that's how it happened and they broke up.so when you came home to check on her, it was me instead of Kevin. He probably doesn't even know. Even if it isn't."

"Why did you say that?"

"Oh Stef, I don't like that guy. I think he's too old for Dani, and it doesn't make sense for him to be with her while you're there. Just like you did but Dani stepped in, and she did it for you. Please."

"Wow, you're kind of right actually. But the thing that really pisses me off is yours, too. It's a really nasty feeling to be with her while I'm around. I understand Dani so, but I just can't help it. Understand me please."