Brytani: Good evening to all. I would like to thank the Starlight Shores Film and Arts Academy for this award. And to all my fans for believing in me, during those days when I seemed hopeless, your trust and support really helped me through my most difficult times.

“I would also like to give special thanks to my little daughter Mercy, for giving me the strength to keep going; and to her father, Allan, for inspiring me professionally and spiritually. Without his admirable example, I don’t think I would be here today.”

“Really, thank you so much, Al. I’m sorry, Zoe, but I had to say it. Please forgive me, both of you, I’m… I’m just too emotional tonight”.

Wow, that Brytani’s speech was… unexpected. She’s blowing kisses now, it’s not very clear if they are for Allan.

Or for Dirk Dreamer who is sitting next to him. Dirk seems touched; Allan is so shocked he doesn’t dare to turn to the second row, where Zoe is sitting. What would she be thinking of this?

A few more words of thanks for her colleagues and the industry in general, Brytani wipes away her crocodile tears and leaves the stage.

When she goes back to sit down, Allan is nowhere to be seen, the seats in the front row have been taken by other nominated celebrities, so she has no choice but to sit next to Zoe.
Zoe: “Forgive me, Zoe”. What a master act! No wonder you won an award.
Brytani: …

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