You're home for the holidays when a wrong number texts you on Christmas Eve. With a joyful heart and your better judgment out the window, you reply. Little did you know the stranger behind the screen would change your life forever. A Charlie Barber x Reader AU fic This story is a slow burn and takes place after the film. It contains mature themes. 18+ is recommended. *THIS STORY IS ONGOING* |SOME FUN FIC TAGS| Slow Burn Strangers to Lovers Eventual Smut Eventual Romance Dirty Talk Shameless Smut Shameless Fluff Texting Dad Jokes Pop Culture References Christmas and other holidays Complicated Relationships Real Locations You Can Visit SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6flLWjKh66LVgz4et1ox5M?si=fd659c9f7b8e4157&nd=1 HME READER GUIDE (FEATURES REAL LOCATIONS, RECIPES, ETC.) - https://www.wattpad.com/story/250745780-happy-musical-everything-locations-recipes-and Accompanying one shot series - The Chronicles of Dad (contains spoilers and takes places in the same universe) - https://www.wattpad.com/story/254165703-the-chronicles-of-dad #1 Charlie Barber (as of 1-28-2021) #1 Marriage Story (as of 1-23-2021) #1 Charlie Barber x Reader (as of 2-8-2021) #1 in Adam Driver (as of 3-27-2021) #3 in Director (as of 4-28-2021) #3 in Late Night (as of 5-05-2021) #4 in Theater (as of 3-28-2021) #7 in Theatre (as of 5-05-2021)

You're an aspiring director who just moved to New York City. You are inexperienced and eager and thrilled to get an internship with Charlie Barber's theater company and a job as his son's babysitter. You need these opportunities for your future career almost as much as you need Charlie himself. And he needs you. Of course, it's not that easy, it never is. { This fic is based off the 2019 film, 'A Marriage Story'. It takes place at some point before the film begins. If you are not comfortable with themes that revolve around cheating/affairs or getting involved with your boss, this is not the story for you! } *18+ only!