Scene One

[The scene opens up on the set of NBC's top rated soap opera, 'My Desires'. Newcomer to the show Chandler Ryan has just gotten out of make-up and is busy putting on her clothing she is scheduled to wear for her first scene of her first episode. Her character, Erica Jameson, is a nurse that is just starting to work at Mercy Hospital. Her outfit she is supposed to wear is a pair of baby blue scrubs. Her blonde hair has been pulled back into a simple ponytail as she takes one final look at her appearance. Nodding in approval, she exhales deeply and grabs a bottle of water, leaving her dressing room. As she has just left her dressing room she quickly spots her co-star Shane Dawson and the actor she has secretly had a crush on ever since she first saw him on television. Deciding that now was the perfect time to introduce herself, Chandler keep her bottle of water in hand and walks over to Shane.]

Chandler Ryan: Hi Shane...You probably have no idea who I am but I figured I'd come and introduce myself. [She extends her hand.] My name's Chandler Ryan and I'm your new co-star.

Shane Dawson: [He flashes her a smile.] Hey, you're going to play Erica right? [She nods.] Well, welcome aboard, it's about time we got some flesh meat on this dusty set.

Chandler Ryan: Well I'm very excited to be here. [She smiles nervously and glances around before meeting his eyes.] This is my first really serious role and I'm afraid that I'm going to screw it up like really bad.

Shane Dawson: Don't worry about it, you're going to do great. I mean, hey, they hired you right? So you must be really good.

Chandler Ryan: [She laughs to herself.] God I hope so, I've wanted something like this for as long as I can remember and now that it's here...[She shrugs her shoulders.] I dunno I guess, like I said before I'm afraid I'll screw it up. [She exhales.] I just need to relax right?

Shane Dawson: Exactly, just take deep breaths. I know when I first started here, I thought I was going to hurl and I actually did after every scene. [He looks her up and down and smirks.] You're far too pretty to be doing that.

Chandler Ryan: [She smirks and tilts her head to the side, blushing a tiny bit.] You are quite the charmer Mr. Dawson, they should've warned me about you when I signed my contract. [She folds her arms across her chest,]

Shane Dawson: [He shrugs.] Eh, what can I say? I like to keep my co-stars happy.

Chandler Ryan: Is that so? And how exactly do you do that?

Shane Dawson: Well, it can start by you letting me take you out to lunch.

Chandler Ryan: [She thinks for a moment and soon nods.] You know what? I think I would really like that. When would you like to go?

Shane Dawson: Well, we break for lunch here around 2:00, we can go anywhere you want, on me.

Chandler Ryan: [Her eyes widen a bit but the smile stays on her face.] I didn't expect all this when I came up and introduced myself. I would really like that though, I just have to call and let my nanny know before we go.

Shane Dawson: [He looks shocked] Oh you have a son? How old?

Chandler Ryan: [She smiles.] Actually I have a five year-old little girl and a two year-old little boy.

Shane Dawson: Oh wow, I have a three year old daughter and a son on the way.

Chandler Ryan: [Her smile widens.] Awww that's so great! Congradulations, when is your wife due?

Shane Dawson: Early November.

Chandler Ryan: Well again Congradulations Shane, I tell ya little girls are adorable but a lot more difficult then little boys. [She laughs.] Take my word for it.

Shane Dawson: That's what I hear, I just hope....[He smirks.]...nevermind, I just met you, I don't want to lay all of this on you now, especially right before a scene. Maybe at lunch we can talk more?

Chandler Ryan: [She nods.] Of course...[She rests a hand on his shoulder.] And hey if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here. I know we just met and all but I get the feeling you've got a lot of stuff going on and it never hurts having someone to talk to.

Shane Dawson: Yeah...

[Shane is interupted by the StageHand coming into the room.]

StageHand: Hey, we're ready for you guys...

Shane Dawson: [He smiles at Chandler.] It's showtime.

[She smiles back as the two walk over to the set to begin taping on Chandler's first scene.]

Scene Two

[Chandler's first day of taping before lunch went off perfectly as she has changed out of her stage clothes and into a pair of denim jeans, a hot pink tank top, and a pair of white and pink sneakers. She throws her purse over her shoulder and walks out to the backstage area to wait for Shane. She had all ready called home and gotten a hold of her nanny to say she wouldn't be there for lunch as expected. After talking to her toddler son, as her daughter was in preschool, Chandler clicked off her phone and dropped it into her purse. Shane walks up and smirks.]

Shane Dawson: Are you ready?

Chandler Ryan: I do believe I am. [She brushes some loose stands out of her face.] Where did you have in mind for us to go? I'm new to town so I don't really know where any of the good places are.

Shane Dawson: Well...and don't think I'm cheap or nothing but the cafeteria here serves a mean chicken alfredo, besides, with everything that's been happening with my wife and me, plastered all over the tabloids....I'd rather not be seen with anyone in public to confuse matters.

Chandler Ryan: [She nods in agreement.] I completely understand; I think the cafeteria sounds perfect as a matter of fact. [She looks up at him.] Lead the way?

[Shane walks her down a hallway and through a door until they are in the cafeteria. He leads her over to a table and the two sit down.]

Shane Dawson: I already pre-ordered, so they'll bring it out to us.

Chandler Ryan: Can't wait. [She offers him a small smile before setting purse down in the chair next to her.] I meant what I said before though, if you ever need to talk, I'm here. I'm not good with advice but I do have a good listening ear.

Shane Dawson: You know I don't normally tell all my business to strangers but...I can't talk to my family...I can't talk to any of my friends either and I don't want to talk to my wife about it, so who is left?

Chandler Ryan: [She shrugs her shoulders.] Me?

Shane Dawson: [He smiles.] Yeah...[He sighs.] How can you even start forgiving someone who has hurt you so badly?

Chandler Ryan: [She looks to the side and thinks for a moment.] It's hard but if you really love them then in time you'll be able to. [She looks back at him.] I went through the whole needing to forgive thing with my husband.

Shane Dawson: I'm sure he didn't sleep with your twin-brother and get pregnant by him.

Chandler Ryan: [She shakes her head and pauses before answering him.] No, but he did get himself involved with some loan sharks, got himself killed, and left me broke with a three year-old little girl and another kid on the way.

Shane Dawson: [He frowns.] I'm sorry, I'm over here whining, it never occured to me that you had issues of your own.

Chandler Ryan: Don't be sorry Shane, you're issues are very serious and you've got a lot on your plate. I'm just saying I know what it's like to be deeply hurt by the person you love and then for the sake of your children, you had to find it in your heart to forgive them.

Shane Dawson: But I don't think I can forgive her though...not even for my kids.

Chandler Ryan: Do you love her?

Shane Dawson: I don't even know anymore....but lately, I'm starting to think that I don't.

Chandler Ryan: [She rests her arms on the table and leans forward.] What makes you think you don't?

Shane Dawson: I can't stand to be in the same room with her anymore...I just...[He sighs.]

Chandler Ryan: [She reaches out and places a hand over his in an innocent sort of way.] Just what?

Shane Dawson: Everytime I close my eyes...I think about her and my twin-brother together.

Chandler Ryan: Have you guys tried marriage counceling?

Shane Dawson: I don't need counciling! She's the one who needs to figure out why she would sleep with my twin-brother and Shawn....he's....a whole different story.

Chandler Ryan: [She straightens her back a bit as his little outburst startled her.] Okay...[She pulls her hand back from his and folds her hands in her lap.] I'm sorry...I just thought, well never mind.

Shane Dawson: I'm sorry...this is just a touchy subject, maybe we should change it.

Chandler Ryan: Yeah, I agree. [She forces a smile as the atmosphere was now a bit tense.] So what would you like to talk about?

Shane Dawson: [He shrugs.] I don't know.

Chandler Ryan: Well I've been looking over some stuff about our storyline and it seems like we've got some pretty steamy stuff coming up. [She laughs to herself.] Lord I'm gonna have to be half-naked for millions of people to see. [She places her hand on her forehead.] I'm not sure I'm up to that. How do you do it?

Shane Dawson: [He Shrugs] I don't know, I just close my eyes and pretend like I'm not even there. No offense to you, of course.

Chandler Ryan: None taken...What about like the onscreen kissing stuff? Is it pretty embarassing to do? Sorry I'm asking all these questions, I've just never done this before and I'm a wreck.

Shane Dawson: No, it's fine...on screen, well I use to pretend like I was kissing my wife but now....I just kind of go blank.

Chandler Ryan: [She considers this for a moment and nods.] I get what your saying. Despite all my nervousness though, I'm really excited to be working with you. I've been such a huge fan of yours since your first episode.

Shane Dawson: Really? [He blushes]

Chandler Ryan: [She laughs to herself.] Yeah I mean you just blew everyone else out of the water. God I hope I didn't sound like some crazed fan just now.

Shane Dawson: No...I mean, I like feedback, especially when it's positive.

Chandler Ryan: Well I can't imagine you having anything but positive feedback. You really are talented Shane, this show is very lucky to have you. And I consider myself pretty damn fortunate to be sitting here talking with you.

Shane Dawson: Wow, thank you a lot. I mean, people tell me stuff like that all the time, but I actually believe it coming from you.

Chandler Ryan: Well good because you should. I'm not a fake person, I tell it like I see it. [She slides the hair tie out of her hair, letting it fall on her shoulders.] And I like what you bring to your character.

Shane Dawson: Well, you're going great yourself. I mean, you're so natural with it. nothing is forced which is usually the case with soap opera stars

Chandler Ryan: I guess I just really have a feel for the character.

[At this point a waitress brings out the food that was ordered previously by Shane. The two begin to enjoy their food as the scene fades]

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Name: Chandler Elliana Ryan
Date of Birth: July 15th, 1981
Height: 5'5
Weight: 127lbs
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Family: Sarah Renee Ashton- 5 Year-Old Daughter, Hunter Jacob Ashton- 2 Year-Old Son, Jacob Ashton- Late Husband, Adam Ryan- Father, Brooke Ryan- Mother
Friends: Jessica Hendrix, Chad Green, Haylie Hendrix, Scott Michaels, Lucas Michaels, Harley Loretti, Shane Dawson
Crush: Shane Dawson
Significant Other: Widowed
Occupation: Has taken the role of Erica Jameson on the NBC Soap 'My Desires'