Lauren meeting with her manager

Lauren entered into her agent's office.

"So, what have you got for me?" She asked, skipping all pleasantries as she always did.

He tried to not be annoyed, used to all levels of rudeness from Lauren. He'd been her agent since the start, and her ego had just grown and grown. Now she'd decided she was an actress, despite having no experience expect posing in commercials. He sighed, trying to think of the money she brought in instead.

"Well, I found a project I think you're going to be really excited about." He explained. "Now, it's a show...

"A television show?!" Lauren scoffed. "Mike, I belong on the big screen!"

"Lauren, its' a prestige HBO drama." He explained. "It's got an acclaimed director, it's adult and edgy."

"Hmm..." Lauren said. "Well, that's more interesting.

"Plus, I managed to talk them into an outrageous paycheck!" The manager said excitedly. "You'll be getting a million dollars an episode, plus a portion of advertising gross!"

Lauren's expression changed at that.

"A million! Well, at least they see what I'm worth." She said.

"Right." Mike continued. "Now, just so you know, the contract is a bit unusual..."

"I don't care about all that." Lauren said, grabbing the contract from him and scribbling a signature on it. "When do we start filming?"

"Next week, but I really think you should read this..." Mike said, but Lauren was already rising from the chair.

"I pay you to read Mike." Lauren said in annoyance. "Now, this part better be all you say and more, or else!"

She stomped off, leaving Mike holding the contracted. Well, that was easy, Mike thought with a grin, imagining what he'd do with his 20 percent...