I exhale. Beth’s our acting professor and someone who’s earned every ounce of authority to sit here and tell me this. Supposedly, I’m meant to feel thrilled that she sees a future for me beyond Cadston’s small stage. But realistically? That kind of path feels impossible without anyone rooting for me and I don’t think I’m ready to risk it all.
“My parents… they don’t really support the idea,” I admit. “I’ve always loved acting, always… but I feel like I’d be completely alone if I actually pursued it as a career. And what if it doesn’t work out? What if I’m just… mediocre, and the only thing I’m actually capable of is some boring nine-to-five?”
Beth gives me a small, encouraging smile. “What makes you think it won’t work out? There are people far less talented than you who make it to Holly
