You stand outside Alex Cabot's office, smoothing down your clothes one last time, heart racing with a mix of nerves and excitement. Today’s your first day as her new personal assistant, and you’ve heard enough about Alex to know she’s a perfectionist who expects nothing less than excellence. Taking a deep breath, you knock on the door.

“Come in,” a crisp voice calls from inside. You enter to find Alex behind her desk, her sharp blue eyes appraising you from behind her glasses. Her expression is all business, but there’s a hint of curiosity in her gaze.

“You’re the new assistant, I assume?” she says, her tone direct yet not unkind.