I am obsessed with Seth Major.
He’s a super famous, super talented musician…
And today, I’m interviewing to be his personal assistant.
I’ve been preparing for days…
So when I pick up his manager’s FaceTime call…
I feel completely and totally ready.
Because it’s not Janet staring back at me.
I jump out of my chair and nearly drop my phone.
Leslie
YOU’RE…YOU’RE…SETH MAJOR!
Seth gives me a small smile.
Seth
Last time I checked.
My eyes devour the image of his perfect face.
Shock and awe have my pulse beating a mile a minute.
Leslie
B-but why are you calling me?!
He gives me a strange look.
Seth
Because you’re interviewing to be my assistant?
Leslie
Yes, but I thought I’d be talking to Janet!
Seth
I told Janet I thought it would be best if I talked to you myself.
Seth
We’d be spending a lot of time together, after all.
I put my hand on my heart.
He watches me with a wary look.
Seth
Is this going to be a problem?
Forcing myself to get it together.
Leslie
I just wasn’t expecting you.
Leslie
I mean, I would have worn something different!
His face scrunches with confusion.
Leslie
Sorry, let’s get started.
Seth
Okay, so as I’m sure you’ve already heard from Janet…
Seth
There are three main things I need in an assistant.
Leslie
Your life is hectic and so is your schedule.
Leslie
So you need someone who’s adaptable.
Leslie
Someone prepared for every situation.
By freaking out at his surprise call…
I basically did the opposite of that.
I can see in his eyes he’s thinking the same thing.
Leslie
Um, believe it or not…
Leslie
I’m actually very adaptable.
Seth doesn’t look convinced.
Seth
Can you give me an example?
Leslie
At my last job, I was the executive assistant for a CEO.
Leslie
He traveled a lot, and one time, his plans changed last minute.
Leslie
I had an hour to change a two-week trip to China…
Leslie
To a three-week stay in London.
Seth
Let me guess, you did it in an hour?
Leslie
I had everything ready in exactly 33 minutes.
Seth
So what company was this?
Leslie
Sound Bite Recordings.
Seth
That company is infamously known for stealing music.
Seth
The people who work there are crooks.
Leslie
I only found that out after I left.
Leslie
At the time, I had no idea what was going on.
Seth nods, but he’s still frowning.
Great, now I seem inattentive, like I don’t pay attention to detail.
UGH! I have to save this!
Leslie
Um so, the next thing you’re looking for is a good multi-tasker.
Leslie
And that’s totally me.
Leslie
In fact, I’d even call myself a super-tasker!
Seth tilts his head and smiles.
Seth
A super-tasker? What’s that?
Leslie
It means I actually perform BETTER when I have multiple things going on.
A lawnmower starts outside.
Seth raises his eyebrows — he can obviously hear it.
Leslie
Erm, sorry about that.
Leslie
Let me just close the window.
I stand and hold up my phone…
Then head for the window.
I fall headfirst, barely managing to catch my phone before it hits the ground.
Panicked, I move back into view.
Oh yeah — he can’t hear over the lawnmower.
I put the phone down and run over to the window.
I quickly shut it, run back and grab my phone, then head to my desk.
I lean my phone against my laptop, then go to sit down.
My butt misses the chair by a mile…
And I land on the floor…hard.
I groan, then grab the chair and hoist myself up.
When I get my bearings and look back at the screen…
Seth is staring at me like I’m insane.
Leslie
What were we talking about?
I close my eyes, and let out a breath.
Leslie
I swear I’m usually not that clumsy.
To my surprise, he laughs.
Seth
Hey, it happens to the best of us.
Seth
I fell down the stairs during that New York show.
I give him a small smile.
Leslie
I actually remember that.
Leslie
But the show was really amazing.
Leslie
That Open E chord progression on your song "Fly Away" was phenomenal.
Leslie
You took a risk, and it definitely paid off.
Seth
Hey — you know your stuff.
Leslie
Yeah, I play a little bit.
Leslie
In fact, I have a few songs.
Leslie
Yeah, I’ve put together a whole album, actually.
Leslie
I’ve been working on E chord myself…
Janet specifically told me not to bring this up!
Seth is constantly bombarded by people wanting him to listen to their stuff…
And I don’t want to give him the wrong impression.
I shake my head and regroup.
My phone suddenly beeps with a call.
What is she doing calling me?!
She knows I have this interview!
Leslie
Sorry, just a minute.
I reach out and decline my mom’s call.
But I must press the wrong button…
Because suddenly her face is on the screen.
Mom
How was your interview?!
Leslie
I didn’t mean to add you—
My mom waves like a lunatic at the screen.
Mom
Leslie, you should have told me you were adding me to the interview!
Mom
Seth, I am a huge fan.
Mom
I just love your music.
Mom
I like to listen to it when I’m in the shower.
Mom
Does this mean you got the job, sweetheart?!
Leslie
I’M INTERVIEWING NOW!
Mom
You called me for a personal recommendation.
Mom
Leslie would be a wonderful assistant, Seth!
Mom
She’s your BIGGEST fan.
Mom
She had posters of you plastered all over her room.
Mom
She had every concert on tape and would watch them over and over.
Mom
She was 16 when you did that spring break show in Cancun.
Mom
And when you took off your shirt and threw it into the crowd?
My mom leans in with a sly grin.
Mom
Well, let’s just say…
Mom
I’m pretty sure that’s the moment she turned into a woman.
Seth’s eyes widen, and his eyes swing to me.
I reach out with shaking fingers…
Trying to get my mom off the call.
Mom
It’d be a mistake not to hire her!
I finally manage to disconnect her line.
For a few incredibly awkward seconds…
Seth and I just stare at each other.
I can see on the screen that my face is bright red.
Leslie
I am so sorry, Seth.
Leslie
That was completely unprofessional.
Leslie
She was calling me, and I accidentally added her to our call.
He bites his lip, then laughs.
Seth
She reminds me of my mom.
Seth
When I was just starting out…
Seth
She insisted on coming to every audition with me.
Seth
Every time I got rejected…
Seth
She’d wait outside the office, just to yell at the producers.
Leslie
They are our biggest fans.
I’m lucky he’s being so cool about this.
But there’s no denying this interview is a disaster.
Leslie
Anyway, let’s get this back on track.
Leslie
The third thing you’re looking for in an assistant…
When I remember what it is…
I can’t get myself to say the words.
But luckily, Seth provides them for me.
I press my lips together, and nod.
Seth gives me a regretful smile.
Seth
I’m going to guess this interview did not go as you planned.
Leslie
Pretty much the opposite of what I planned.
Seth
Look, you seem like a great person.
Seth
But I don’t think you’re the right fit for this position.
I nod, looking down at my lap.
Even though I knew it was coming…
Leslie
I’m so sorry for wasting your time.
But then looks at his phone.
Seth
Can you give me a second?
He clicks over to the other line…
And I slam my head against my desk.
I just lost the opportunity of a lifetime!
Leslie
Stupid, stupid, stupid!
And I wonder if he forgot about me.
He basically already told me I didn’t get the job.
But I can’t just HANG UP on Seth Major when he asked me to wait.
I start to sink further into depression.
I leave my phone on my desk…
Flop down on my bed, and start humming a tune.
Singing has always been my comfort when I’m down…
So I start belting out my original song called "Move Forward."
Because if there’s anything I need to do right now…
I get so lost in the lyrics…
That I almost don’t hear the clapping.
For a second, I wonder where it’s coming from…
Seth is back on screen, and he’s grinning ear to ear.
Seth
You’ve got a killer voice!
I sit down, half in a daze.
Leslie
You weren’t supposed to hear that.
Leslie
I thought you were on the other line.
He ignores that, leaning further into the phone.
Seth
So you’re a guitarist, a singer, AND a songwriter?
Leslie
I do shows at local clubs and stuff.
Seth
I want to hear more.
Leslie
You want to listen to my songs?
Seth
I’m pretty blown away over here.
Seth
Your voice is…gorgeous.
He gazes at me, as if seeing me for the first time.
The intensity of his stare sends a delicious tingle up my spine.
Leslie
You have no idea how much that would mean to me.
Seth
It’s not every day I come across a voice like yours…
Seth
It sounded almost…magical.
That tingle runs up my spine again…
Seth and I share an intimate smile.
He scans my face, and bites his lip…
And something passes through the airwaves between us.
Seth shakes his head, as if waking himself from a stupor.
Seth
Okay, I’m texting you my email now.
Leslie
Wait, does this mean you’re going to reconsider me for the assistant position?
He laughs and gives me a smile.
Seth
But I am looking for an opening act for my next tour.
Seth
Someone fresh and new that I can showcase…
Seth
And I think you might just fit the bill.
I gasp, and nearly fall off my chair again.
Seth throws his head back and laughs.
Leslie
Um, oh my god, OKAY.
Leslie
Sending it over now!
Never in my wildest dreams…
Did I think anything would ever come of my music.
I might not have gotten the assistant job…
But looks like I might be able to live my dream anyway.
