#mackenzie benson

Alex: [Smiles warmly] Hi Coraleye…

Coraleye: [Smiles back] Hi Alex…

Alex: Ready for one last take before we officially call it a wrap?

Coraleye: I guess so! Alex: So how’s life treating you now? You adjusting okay?

Coraleye: Oh… well it's been a whirlwind, to say the least, heh. But I’m finding my footing again. Finally finishing up school. Just barely keeping my head above water some days, but yeah, I’m getting by. Trying to find my new normal.

Alex: [Nods thoughtfully] I want to talk about that a little bit. You’ve had to deal with the aftermath of everything that happened on election night. Do you remember when Cam and I came out to visit you in Brindleton Bay?

Coraleye: Mhm. I sure do. You interviewed some girls I went to school with.

Alex: So, Mackenzie, Briella, Logan… I’m not sure how much you’re aware of, especially with how quickly the media coverage was shut down after election night. But I’ve gotta ask—have you reached out to Coraleye at all since then? Offered any kind of support?

Logan: [Quickly glances at Mackenzie] I’m not sure if we got the chance to reach out yet, have we? Mackenzie:[Feigning innocence] She hasn't filled us in completely, but we’ve heard bits and pieces... Briella: We heard about her and her boyfriend. They broke up, right? [Big grin] Life has a cruel way of teaching us lessons!

Mackenzie presses her lips together, appearing to hold back a laugh, but finally cracks as a sharp cackle spills out.

Mackenzie: Oh my mod, Briella, stop! You can't say that! I just love you. So sorry about her, she's so crazy. Anyways, yeah. We wish her the best. I hope it all works out for her, I really do.

Cam: Well, I think that will probably do it for now, thank you ladies. Alex: Cam's right, thank you for your time. We'll be in touch. Have a happy Harvestfest.

Several weeks later, Britechester-

Alex: Cam and I try not to get too involved with work matters, but I'll be honest, that interview was upsetting. I wonder if they'd still be snickering if they saw what you've been through in these past few months.

Coraleye: Nah, they're the least of my worries. Pretty sure I got the last laugh when it comes to them. [Mischievous grin]

Alex: I'm in awe of your optimism, Coraleye. After all this, you’re really not bitter? I mean, look at Tycho—he lied, tried to erase your memories. And you still take the high road?

Coraleye: Oh no, please don’t get me wrong, Alex! I definitely went through—and sometimes still go through—my naughty phase, from time to time. Alex: [Leans in] You have my attention... Coraleye: Maybe it was for revenge, or a way to cope, or maybe deep down I was just really lonely and had a void to fill. Either way, it got me through some dark times. Perhaps you should book a follow-up interview with Briella, ask her if she found my panties in her boyfriend's room yet. [Waves at camera, winks, and mouths, ‘Hey, Pierce!’] Alex shakes his head amusedly and softly chuckles.

Alex: Damn! You really don't mess around. I'm guessing this doubles as punishment for Tycho as well?

Coraleye: Nope. Actually, his punishment is even better. I'm giving him exactly what he wants. After this documentary is over with, I'm erasing all of our shared memories together. He wanted to mess with my mind so badly, I'll do it for him. Alex: And how do you do that?

Coraleye: Through a spell, of course. You didn't forget that I'm a spellcaster, did you? I'll put the memories in an amulet and give it to our sage of untamed magic. They'll perform a ritual to destroy the memories. Alex: Wow. Remind me to never break your heart... Coraleye: [Smiles] Oh, I will. Alex: [Sighs] Well... Last question we're asking everyone else: Is there any question that you have, after all of this, that still haunts you?

Coraleye: [Tilts head, as she pauses to think] Hmm… I’ve still got to write that paper on my ten-year plan, and somehow I feel even more lost than before. I guess it’s time to start figuring that out now.

Chelsie: Look... See that old man over there in the VIP? His name is Jarvis Sweatty. He’s a super wealthy business man who has a family, who’s looking for a girl to spoil. He has a family so discretion and a reputation is important to him. He explained this to me, and even offered me a penthouse, but you know... Lark and I are doing pretty well right now, and I didn’t wanna mess it up. Still went home with a nice tip that night.  But for you, there’s no Lark to hold you back...[shrugs] but it’s up to you.

-a few minutes later- 

Lark: Just text me after your shift and I’ll come get you, k? Love you [smooch]

Chelsie: Love you too babe, thanks.

Mackenzie: UGH why do you two have to be so cute?! It makes my headache worse. 

Chelsie: Come on, moody-pants. Your prince charming will show up one day.

Mackenzie: Pft. In my dreams! I never have time to date. I spend all of my time here just to keep up with the rent.

Chelsie: You know there is a quicker way to get more money, right?

Chelsie: Well... you know those creepy old guys who always hit on us and we have to be nice because they’re usually rich and tip really well, but at the end of the day we decline their offers to “spend time together”? Well... All you have  to do is just... Not decline!

Mackenzie: ...Not decline? What do you mean?

Chelsie: You know... Let them take you out or whatever. Lots of times they just want a pretty girl to hang out with and don’t expect anything out of it.

Mackenzie: You mean like a... sugar daddy?

Chelsie: No silly! Not a sugar daddy... Just a relationship with a rich old man who likes to spoil you in exchange for your company or whatever.

The night is going pretty well... So far.

Coraleye: I can’t b’lieve I got juiced with my ex’s girlfrinnd and my childhood enemy! [hysterical juiced laughter]

Chelsie & Mackenzie:  [hysterical juiced laughter]

Coraleye: Oh no. I’m not feeling so well...