He calls me one night and says
What are you wearing

And I switch on my light and say
It’s almost five in the morning. Anyone in their right mind is in their underwear.

He laughs. It’s deep and sincere and makes me smile. He says
So I had this idea. – I had this grand idea that you should fall in love with me.

I’m admiring my disheveled reflection in the mirror and he’s caught me off guard.
What’s in it for me.

I’d love you back, and I could really take care of you. I’d stay up all night with you. I could make you famous.

How.

I don’t know, but if that’s what you wanted, I’d do it.

I’m already in love with someone, and I like to do these things one at a time.

What’s in it for you?

He’s gonna put me in movies.

You’re not an actress.

That’s not the point. The point is that he wants to.

The line feels dead for a moment. Then it feels as though he’s come back.
Well it was just an idea.