ever since you were ditched by your studio and forced to do two movies that predictably flop because of your divorce with Don Adler, you find yourself on the outs in Hollywood while having to watch Don and Celia rise to success. you have avoided being seen at all with Celia to hide your romantic relationship from public scrutiny.

Blacklisted, you aren’t even attending the Academy Awards. But you help your very nervous girlfriend get ready for the award ceremony

celia sighed “i just- i don’t know if i’m ready love. especially if you aren’t gonna be there by my side.” she tried to straighten out the blue dress you’d picked out for her with her hands before leaning against you and looking up to meet your eyes, a frown on her face