JEREMY ALLEN WHITE.

Testing | Jeremy + Hayley.

"hi, hayley," jeremy greeted, turning his attention towards her. his voice carried a subtle undertone of irony, a reflection of the peculiar situation they found themselves in. as he faced her, his eyes swiftly scanned the surroundings, assessing the scenario before him. his hand instinctively reached up to rub the back of his neck, a gesture betraying the lingering fatigue from his transatlantic flight. despite his efforts to shake it off, the whirlwind weekend he had just spent in the states still clung to him. here he was, back again, standing in a lab that held the potential of revealing a profound truth: the possibility of having another daughter. the weight of the moment overshadowed any physical discomfort brought on by his jet lag. fatigue and weariness seemed insignificant compared to the magnitude of emotions coursing through him. a mixture of anticipation, anxiety, and a newfound sense of responsibility tugged at his core. the man offered a wry smile, attempting to inject some humor into the palpable tension enveloping the room. "no need for thanks, really," he remarked. "it's not every day you get a call claiming you might be a dad, huh?" his usually bright and witty demeanor was subdued, his lightheartedness overshadowed by the gravity of the situation. his gaze shifted downward, landing on the car seat where luna lay peacefully asleep. observing the child's serene countenance, he couldn't help but notice the resemblance in her eyes, reminiscent of his own. jeremy's usual buoyancy and wit were momentarily tempered as he stood there, captivated by the innocence and tranquility on luna's face. each gentle rise and fall of her chest resonated within him, stirring paternal emotions he had become accustomed to directing towards his own daughters. the mere possibility of extending that love to luna, this tiny, innocent life potentially intertwined with his own, brought forth a profound sense of responsibility and vulnerability.

Considering I went from Tommy Lee to Trump to Bucky. It's definitely a wide range of roles to play. I like the differences in personalities to play. It allows me to connect to each of them differently. I am happy to be out of Tommy Lee's role though. That was a lot of fun but very interesting to play. I do miss my side kicks but this group is a lot of fun to work with. It's a completely different dynamic. However, I can't spill more than that because I'll end up on the same list that Tom Holland is on and I need no eyes on me by Disney.

the plight of the versatile actor—jumping from wild rocker to a polished politician, then landing in superhero boots. must be a wild ride, keeping all those personas straight without ending up in a marvel spoiler lockdown. holland could probably give you a masterclass in "what not to say during press tours". flying under the disney radar might not be the worst thing. gives you a bit more freedom to, you know, actually talk about your work without a team of lawyers hovering over the 'mute' button on your mic.

Someone online said that you should have been Willy Wonka in the new movie, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it since, because they're so right. Did anyone even ask you to audition? Because if not, what an idiotic move that casting director too. I'm offended for you. Can you sing? Because honestly, I watched the new one and Timothée's vocals are fine, but they're nothing special. So long as you can hold a tune, I would have thought they'd have jumped at the chance to have you. @jerallenwhte

willy wonka would've been a riot. picture me in a velvet coat, doling out golden tickets with a mischievous glint in my eye. the casting folks must've misplaced my number, a tragic oversight for sure. let's just say i might not outshine those talented oompa loompas in the vocal department, but when it comes to busting some killer dance moves, i'd definitely steal the show. maybe they’ll reboot it in another decade and realize the glaring oversight. until then, i’ll be sharpening my vocal skills and practicing my candyman twirl. it's pretty amusing how i keep getting associated with every role that timothée guy lands. must be the resemblance, or maybe someone out there just really wants me to be reminded that i'll never be as good as timothée.

Is there an option to forget your number. If I forgot it, I think you'd just like, turn up at my house or some shit to give it back to me. We're unfortunately in this friendship for life. It sounds a hell of a lot like you’re mocking the Irish lifestyle here bro and I’m not here for you doubting my heritage much longer. Did you forget about inside out 2? I’m hurt and upset but at least now you know and you can go and see it right away. The press stuff has been great, I’ve been dropping some little seeds about the bear season 3, getting us some promo too — I got you. You can’t afford tickets and snacks? I know you’re playing, you got all that shameless money to fall back on. I’m the penniless comedian and even I can stretch to a popcorn bucket once in a while; don’t let the kids suffer because youre tight. Dude, I saw the gossip rags talking about you and Taylor and you and Hayley. Are you making your way through the girl gang? I need to know what you’re doing, why your doing it and how i stop you before you get to Blake lively.

if i somehow lost your number or got blocked, i'd resort to sending up a signal flare or borrowing a homing pigeon. our friendship is like one of those tattoos you get during a wild night out—permanent and occasionally questionable in the morning light. when it comes to those irish jabs, you know i've got nothing but love for the emerald isle. it's just your dodgy attempts at an irish stew that make me raise an eyebrow, not your heritage i've watched inside out 2 with the girls this weekend and they absolutely loved it. i can handle d's three-year-old questions, but ez is a smart cookie and already has a whole list of queries about teenagehood. so expect a facetime call from her soon. thanks for dropping those hints about bear season 3—you're the ultimate wingman. i owe you big time, even though you're literally the star of the show. so maybe you're just doing yourself a favor and i don't owe you a thing.

Private: Thank you.... naming a kid isn't easy. I mean, you've got two of them so you know the struggles. Here's hoping that when she's older.. she likes the name and doesn't want to change it. But she's beautiful. Her eyes remind me of my moms. Which... I guess are mine, too by deduction there. I like to think that I'm a trustworthy person. Hope that you have a good time with your daughters. We'll be on the way to Cardiff. Got one show there before we head off to London. You... oh. Okay. That's fine. I was hoping to know for sure before involving Taylor, but it's not just my thing so I get you telling her.

PRIVATE: yeah... i do understand. it's like trying to choose a tattoo for someone else—high stakes and something that sticks with them forever. but i have a feeling you totally nailed it. if she's got your mom's eyes, it sounds like she's already starting off with some serious charm. i mean, being your daughter alone is a major win for her, both in the looks and brains department. sorr⎯okay, i'll admit, i'm not exactly sorry, but i just didn't want to lie to her, you know? as close friends, i figured you would've already told her. so monday?

Private: Yeah... we can get one done. Just to give us both peace of mind. I doubt that the universe is going to be this... well, actually. Who knows what the universe wants at this point. I'm glad that you're dedicated to your daughters. And I'm not going to deny you access to Luna if she turns out to be yours. I just... this is a lot to take on. And it's kind of just been me and her since I found out. I mean, yeah, I've got help from family and friends and my partner but... an actual biological father? That's... a lot. And we've still got tour for another two months. Yeah, Luna Rose. You think that I enjoy keeping this little bit of information from her? I mean, I'll tell her we slept together once we find out if Luna is yours or not. That way I know exactly what I'm telling her. And hope that she doesn't hate me.

PRIVATE: luna rose. for what it matters i really like that name. i'm sure it suits her perfectly, even thougb i've never even seen her. i have this feeling that you can be trusted, whether it's with names or anything else. it's my weekend with my girls, so i'm back in the states. where will you guys be on monday? i'll make sure to be there for the tests we need to take. yeah... about taylor, i might have mentioned luna to her. i couldn't keep it a secret. hope i wasn't supposed to.

Don't worry, I'll put my rusty crafting skills to good use and make the most colourful card anyone has ever seen. I'm speaking so bright, you could see it in the dark. Panda bear? Got it. That's valuable information you've just given me. What if I use that and make her like me more than you? You'll regret handing it over so willingly. Are you trying to make me blush? Wow, I don't know how to react to that. Got me smiling like a damn high schooler, which is somewhat embarrassing at my big age. Thank you for saying that. You have no idea how much it means. Oh, is that right? You're going to to regret giving me that offer when I stay glued to your side for the foreseeable future. Having my own personal heater in the form of you is like a gift within itself. What a charmer? What can I say? Keeping you warm is my number one priority. Why do you think I'm all over you all the time? Hmm... yep, I could absolutely see you rocking one of my cardigans. Maybe I should knit you one and yours can be extra special. How come I'm the writer out of the two of us, yet you're the one speaking all this sweet poetry? Albeit, a little cliché, the sentiment is still lovely. Well, I suppose I can't really be mad at you for being a great dad. I know you can't stick around, but you can hardly blame a girl for trying, can you? Maybe it isn't wise for me to admit it, but I find it harder and harder to say goodbye to you each time one of our little escapades ends. What kind of memories will you have me clinging on to? They better be good... my imagination can only do so much. Oh wow, you really did outshine them, didn't you? Don't worry. Whenever you're in the room, you're honestly the only person I find myself focusing on. It might be a problem in the future, but for now I'm choosing to allow you to be my greatest distraction. I assure you, you'll be on my mind frequently until we see each other again. You better miss me. I'd hate to think that I'm just a forgettable face to you. I'll leave you with some good memories to keep you going until we're reunited. Yeah, you and Hayley. What exactly happened between the two of you? She hasn't told me anything and I didn't want to pry until she was ready, but you guys clearly know each other. I'm actually pretty worried that I'm not going to like the answer. Are you going to put me out of my misery?

bring on the colorful card, babe. if you can outshine your own charm with your crafting skills, i'll proudly wear that embarrassment like a badge of honor. you should be prepared to completely sweep me off my feet, too, not just ez. just be ready, though, 'cause i might have to step up my game and come back with something even flashier. maybe a hand-knitted sweater that screams, "i'm here to stay"? one for you, and one for her. 'cause i'm here to stay for both. listen, i'm not one to shy away from sweet goodbyes or heartfelt reunions. every time we part, it's like the end of some cheesy movie, leaving me craving for more. don't you worry about becoming some "forgettable face," babe. you're more like an unforgettable hurricane, tearing through and leaving me wondering what the hell just hit me. no joke.

Yes, definitely going after that fourth ring and winning three in a row. It was never done before and we want to make history. Things are going to start to pick up now, with the beginning of the season approaching. Not a bad idea, although I think I'm going to take a trip somewhere war, chill by the beach and drink cocktails. I still have a bit of time before practice fully kicks off.

living the dream, huh? chasing history on the court and chasing sunsets with a cocktail in hand. i dig your style, man. mixing a bit of legend-making with some serious lounge time. even a little time away from the states works wonders, it doesn't have to be a tropical getaway. i was in europe recently and let me tell you, it was pretty damn refreshing. i mean, kind of.

private: outside of the guy that I'm seeing... not very good ones. Actually, they're kind of trash. Fine. You don't have to forget the conversation. Even if you were telling me just moments ago to forget it. There probably was a couple other people around that time. Even with the very small possibility... you don't owe me anything. I made the choice all those months ago to do this alone. And with all the challenges that came with pregnancy and now raising my daughter, it's something that I've accepted. Again.

PRIVATE: okay, i admit it, i was wrong. let's not forget this conversation. before anything else, let's go for an actual paternity test. if it turns out positive, if i'm really the father... fuck. well, i'll owe you and... luna, right? i'll owe you everything. i'm not the type to run away from a kid who's half mine. if there's one thing you should know about me, it's how dedicated i am to my daughters. and having another one... yeah, that doesn't change, even if she's with a woman i don't know. by the way, luna is a beautiful name. seriously, hayley, we need to take that test. i really care about taylor too, and we can't just hang out randomly with this uncertainty lingering in the back of our minds... and lie to her.

Private: There's nothing to elaborate on. You're right - it's probably someone else. Just forget that this conversation happened and focus on Taylor. Because I cannot ruin her happiness.

PRIVATE: wait, you're telling me to just forget? look, i don't know what kind of guys you're used to dealing with, but i won't just forget a conversation like this. screw that. can you at least make an effort to remember if there was someone else? i mean, even if there was, there might still be a chance to... well, shit.

What? No. I’ve been very much single for years. There is no dad in the picture. I’ve been cheated on… many times. It’s not something I’d put another person through. Don’t know why I’m telling you that. But you at no point were the other man. The deal is there’s a possibility that… just. Nevermind. Forget it. This is too complicated and I’d rather not know. Yeah, it’s been a journey to get everything sorted and a routine established but I’m glad that I’ve got it down for the most part now. There’s no competition as far as I’m aware. But then again… she didn’t tell me much about you, either.

PRIVATE: i- shit. what the actual fuck? there's no fucking way. i seriously need you to elaborate this whole "there's no dad in the picture" thing. if you didn't remember me, there could have been someone else. right? no offense.

I’m far from alright. I was just hoped that this was some kind of sick joke that the universe was pulling. I’m not going to be able to forget about this. I’m not sure if you’re playing dumb now or not… but even in my sleep deprived brain… I can kind of figure out that math there. A year ago. A three month old. There’s a possibility… no. You’re right. We can forgot about it. You and I never happened. It is a pretty cute sight. She makes an amazing aunt to my daughter. Having movie nights with her and Luna have become my favorite thing on this tour. Taylor is an easy woman to fall for. So, I can’t really blame you for that one.

a year ago... three months old... okay, that's some cryptic stuff right there. so, did you hook up with me while you were still with the dad, or what's the deal? look, no judgment on my end. life gets messy and relationships are a whole other level of chaos. i don't really know you, but it's great that you managed to find a bit of happiness and balance with your daughter amidst all the craziness of touring. juggling kids and a busy schedule is no joke, trust me, i know that all too well. can't blame anyone at all for falling for her; she's got that charm that could make even the most stoic person turn into a mushy mess. not that i'm scared of a little competition, but i'm guessing there might be some.

Yeah...sure, we'll go with that. Just — just maybe dont don’t do the kid’s geography homework. Y’know, you’ll be too good at it and they’ll have high expectations of them….anyway, how dare you question my Irish heritage? I’m as Irish as bono and four leaf clovers. Sincerely apologize for not keeping in constant contact with you but I like to play it cool in my friendships, not give people any evidence that I’m a stalker that they can use against me. As much as I wanna text you every detail about my day as it happens, I have to hold back. I’ve just been promoting inside out 2. I’d promise you and the girls some free tickets but I’d rather you pay for them so I get paid too. Sorry, bud. What’s up with you anyway? I hear your love life is the topic of conversation.

here i thought you just forgot my number—or maybe lost it under a pile of those 'authentic' shamrocks. if bono is the benchmark, i might just throw in a leprechaun and a pint of guinness to complete the stereotype. but keep holding onto that bono poster; we all need our heroes. right, inside out 2 is coming out. congrats, ayo. have fun on the glam tour? i assume you just go around being your unserious self who everybody loves. looks like i'll have to take the girls to the movies this weekend. i always knew your generosity knew bounds—very, very visible bounds. but no worries, charge me double. i love supporting my pals. although, i might have to skip the popcorn since i can’t afford both tickets and snacks. when ez starts throwing a tantrum, i'll be sure to facetime you to handle it. if my love life is the hot gossip in town, then i must be doing something spectacularly wrong. nah, everything's cool. life's pretty great at the moment. any specific details you're curious about? i feel like you're around to ask.

A year ago? Shit. Fuck. Tell me that you're lying. You've got to be pulling my leg right now. I really don't remember. It's one of my proudest achievements - don't exactly know how that happened but I love it. Uh... thank you. I know you came out here to see her and I kind of ruined those plans a little bit. Luna is three months old next week. You... can.. uh... math. Shit. You should probably talk to her and let her know. It's important to keep the communication flowing. But I'm glad that you only have good intentions.

are you alright, buddy? look, i'm not as much of a troublemaker as i might look. i've got way better things to do than going around spreading lies about sleeping with women. we can forget about it, okay? no hard feelings. you didn't ruin it, no worries, i totally respect tay's responsibilities towards you and your kid. if anything, you saved me from my heart melting at the sight of her with a three-month-old. that would've been a bit too much, considering i'm already totally smitten with her.