New York, New York - Mike Faist

THIRTY-FIVE

*jocelyn* September 12 at the hair salon

I met the director for SIX, Lucy, at the hair salon. My hair had grown very long and for the role of Howard they wanted to dye my hair. First, they dyed it all black, and then from my ears down, a bright pink. It looked so good! I loved it.

When I got home I creeped up on Mike. He didn't know about my hair until now.

"Mike!" She turned around and his eyes grew wide

"Joss, your hair. What about the wedding?"

"Oh don't worry, I'm dying it fully black for that. I made the choice to have my hair dyed for the first few months of the show and then do extensions. I just wanted some excitement." I could see him visibly lose nerves

I laughed and pulled him into a hug.

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*jocelyn* October 1 first day of SIX rehearsals

"Mike. I'm leaving." I whispered

He hummed out a response and rolled over to avoid the light coming through. I chucked softly before shutting the door to our bedroom. I grabbed my bag, waterbottle, and keys and made my way down to the lobby. Once out on the street, I hailed a cab.

"Where to?"

"42nd Street Studios. Please."

The older woman started the car but glanced at me through the mirror.

"You're Jocelyn Darling. My daughter loves you!"

"Aw, that's sweet. Thank you!" I laughed softly

We sat in silence, except for the radio, for the rest of the drive. After I paid, I gave the driver a piece of paper with my signature on it.

"For your daughter." I exited the car

I went into the studios and up to the front desk. The lady working smiled at me.

"SIX?"

"Ah, third floor. Studio 3c."

"Thank you." I walked to the elevator and just as the doors were about to close,

"Hold the elevator!" A voice yelled

I stuck my arm in between the door and they went back open. A shorter woman walked in, out of breath, and smiled at me.

"Thanks."

"No problem. I'm Jocelyn." I pushed the third floor button

"Andrea. What show are you in?"

"SIX. You?" The elevator started moving us up

"Really! Me too! I'm Boleyn!"

"I'm Howard!"

"I can tell we're going to be good friends!" The elevator opened and we walked to the studio

We entered and only saw about 8 other people.

"Are we in the right place?" I whispered to Andrea

"The sign said SIX."

We walked further in and set our stuff down at a barre. I started stretching with Andrea when a group of 4 came up to us.

"Hey. Jocelyn and Andrea?" One sounded hesitant

"Yes?"

"Oh thank god." Another threw her stuff down and let out a sigh of relief

"I'm Adriana. Call me Adi, please. I'm also Aragon." Adi started stretching with us

"I'm Abby. Seymour." Abby sat beside us