Back To Work||Mercedes/Jane
Mercedes: *sits in her room, looking down at her cellphone as it rings. Hesitates, then answers*...Oh... Hey Jane... I was just thinking to call you-
Jane: I can smell your lies through the phone, Mercedes.
Mercedes: ...I don't think that's actually possible.
Jane: Oh. Anything is possible with me, Mercedes. I think we both know that. I was just talking to Becky about you. She says your call log is low... She also let me know that our latest project featuring you is doing EXTREMELY well. The adventures of Luscious Lady is of course a hit... The big money maker.
Mercedes: I've been busy... I've been having Quinn help me out. That's good. Maybe it's enough to pay off the loan-
Jane: Life is busy, isn't it? And time is money. Money is time...and all that other philosophical mumbo jumbo. But you know what isn't bull? Business. Business isn't bull, and right now, Jones, you're doing a very poor job at it.
Mercedes: ...I started that with you... as part of the deal for you to handle my father's medical expenses, Jane. You were the head of the music program I was attending- which is ridiculous because you hate the arts- when you offered me-
Jane: I don't need a rewind of the exposition, Jones. I know how it went down. I also know when your dreams of music stardom perished after that boy you got wrapped up with left you high and dry... you depended even more on the money my... other business brought you. You mention the loan, but you're forgetting that it's not just for your father's surgery... Bills add up...
Mercedes: ...The main thing is the surgery-
Jane: AND the mortgage of the house that he and your brother live in, that I stopped from being taken, your brother's schooling, and the list is plenty. I do it to help maintain my star... Luscious Lady Sapph-
Mercedes: That isn't who I am. It was only temporary-
Mercedes: ...What do you want?
Jane: I want you to do your job and get on the phone more. Cherry Poppins is nice, but Luscious Lady is who they call for. Also, there's another film project coming up- and you're the main star. I'll let you know when production begins.
Jane: Clear it. Becky will send you details. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to make some children cry at this music program. *hangs up*
Mercedes: I- *stops as she hears the click. Sighs* ...Damn it...