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Everything was going to be different from now on.
That nasty voice in my head began to whisper to me that my career was over, and no one would want to work with me.
“That’s bullshit,” I said out loud to myself, fighting the urge to give in to the fear. “Things are not over. They’re just changing direction.”
I wasn’t as confident as my pep talk, but sometimes you have to fake it to make it.
After brushing my teeth and splashing my face with cold water, I headed back out to the bedroom. Reed was already awake and sitting up. He was perusing his phone, which was now buzzing almost as much as mine.
“I just read the article Henn sent and saw the picture,” he stated, putting his phone aside and reaching for me. “Are you okay?”
I sat down on the bed and took his free hand in mind. “Not sure I can answer how I’m feeling right now.”
“You’re in shock.”
“A tabloid story isn’t the way I wanted to come out.”
“What do you want to do?”
“Are you okay if I confirm that we’re in a relationship?” I asked.
“I’m more than okay with it. Are you?”
I hesitated for a split second. But Reed didn’t let go of my hand.
Just the opposite. He leaned over and kissed me.
“I am, but I’m not gonna lie,” I gazed at him. “I’m worried.”
“I know. You have every right to be. But I’m not going anywhere.”
I let out a sigh and pulled him closer. “I wanted to stay in our private bubble a while longer.”
“Should we call Henn back?”
“Let’s give her a bit. She’s reaching out to Jared. She doesn’t want us to report on set yet.”
“That makes sense. I can tell from our costumes that the pic was taken sometime over the past two days when we were filming. In the meantime, several of our friends have reached out. I think you should read their messages.”
He showed me his phone.
I reached over and grabbed my glasses, slipping them on.
Then I took a deep breath, my heart racing, and started reading.
Reed
I was so angry on Tate’s behalf.
And to think that it might be someone on set who sold him out? So much for non-disclosure agreements.
Having your personal life posted for the entire world to see and comment on, was unnerving, especially when the speculation was about your sexuality. Which, in a perfect world, was none of anyone’s business.
More than anything, I was concerned for Tate. His mental health, his sobriety.
I came out before I came to Hollywood. That wasn’t easy either, but my family and friends supported me. Most of them.
A lot had changed from ten years ago.
