Death in Love Page #3

and put it there.

All right?

Hi.

I'd like to take a room

for the month.

Oh, we don't

rent by the month.

Daily rates only.

I always stay here monthly.

Maybe you used to,

but we don't do that anymore.

Can I talk to the manager?

I am the manager.

What happened

to the other manager?

I don't know; Maybe he's

managing some other hotel.

There are still a few in town

that offer monthly rates,

but I wouldn't recommend them.

Good morning.

This is your wake-up call.

I am awake.

I must extend my reservation.

When will you be leaving us?

Soon.

Hello.

Hi.

Hi.

I couldn't help but notice

what a great mother you are.

Don't... don't worry.

I'm not weird;

I'm not trying to pick you up.

I'm an agent with a&m,

and I just couldn't help

but notice you.

A&m?

Actors and models agency.

We specialize in real people who

have a little something extra.

We do Christmas catalogs

and commercials,

that kind of thing.

I just couldn't help notice

how radiant you look

tending to your son.

But we're for real. I promise

you can check us out

with the BBB.

BBB?

What?

Better business bureau.

I don't tend to scope out

new clients on the street,

but I guess

it's like

an ingrained instinct

at this point.

If you're interested

in doing some modeling work,

stop by our offices 9:00

in the morning on Saturday.

That's when

we do our open calls.

You used to be able to see

the sky here when I was a kid.

Now it's like you're this mouse

in a gigantic maze.

Oh, that's putting it nicely.

Yeah, but some people still

stick it out, though, right?

I mean,

people who have an inner shine

that the city

doesn't beat out of them.

I guess I notice that

'cause of my work.

Your work?

I guess

I got a little comfortable,

started sitting on my ass

and letting girls find me.

Girls with the freshest faces,

like yourself,

aren't necessarily planning

on doing something like this.

Finding something real

keeps me interested

in what I'm doing, so...

Thank you all for coming.

I know it's early.

Some of you have met me before,

and it's nice to see you again.

Others have found us

in a number of different ways.

Go ahead and pass those around.

Today I and several

of my colleagues

will be evaluating you

personally,

but first I wanted to say

a few words to you as a group.

And you should

look around the group,

because you'll see

a lot of girls just like you,

girls who aren't necessarily

going to be supermodels

but who have a special something

that sets you apart,

something real.

We're in the big city.

And if you're looking

to be a supermodel,

you probably shouldn't be here.

We're not a star agency.

But we work hard,

and we like where we are.

Now, I am not promising you

the moon,

I'm not promising you anything.

But if we decide

to work with you,

we'll match the level

of your commitment.

If you're just here

to get a few photos taken,

give it a go for a few weeks,

thank you for coming.

You're probably not for us.

But...

If you're truly committed,

you'll find

you have a hell of a partner.

You'll need headshots.

And for you, with your figure,

I'd suggest

full body shots as well.

Of course, you're free to go

to any photographer you'd like,

but here's

a list of photographers

we highly recommend.

This guy really gets results

right here.

This guy, he's great too,

but he's a little pricey.

,

and this studio's excellent

particularly

for actors' headshots.

Do you have

any acting experience?

That's probably for the best.

Of course, there are a few

tricks that are good to know.

Help you be comfortable in

auditions, make an impression.

Help the real you come out.

I used to take classes myself.

Now I actually teach one.

It might cost a little something

extra at first,

but I'll tell you,

it's worth it in the long run.

Would you like a brochure?

You got

right back on the saddle.

How long has it been

since you last worked?

Actually I got thrown

for a second there.

Did something change

around here?

Who brought in

all those lookers?

Is he a new partner?

He's on commission,

just like you.

So you won't mind

if I say a few words, then.

Well, the class

is $475 this month.

Yeah, you can it weekly.

That's fine.

You know, monthly

saves you $30 per class, though.

Exactly.

Okay.

Hey, I saw your new headshots,

by the way.

Those are great.

Those are fantastic.

Yeah.

I love the one

with the motorcycle.

I think it's great.

Listen, I have to go.

I have some people here.

Okay, so long.

Listen,

just take the acting class.

It'll be really good for you.

No, I told you,

I'm not an actress.

It's okay.

That just means

you have more to reveal.

Don't you think she should

take the acting class?

How long have you been here?

Um... I have...

Did you have something at 6:00?

Yeah, sorry, God.

So thanks so much, and bye.

- I'll call you.

- Okay.

Uh, I've been here

about three months.

Well, then I'm safe

in assuming you're familiar

with our policy with recruiting

girls who look like that.

There's a policy?

You know how long

this operation's been running?

Ten years,

with only three name changes

and one move.

Unlike others like it

who are forced to move

from state to state,

from city to city

like the penny ante cons

they truly are.

And you know why?

Because things here

are kept low-key.

You take a girl like that girl

you just had in here,

she's been told she's a looker

since the day she was able to

smear on her mommy's lipstick.

Guys have been falling over her

all her life,

uncles staring at her

and jerking off

under their pants

at family picnics.

She believes she deserves

to have the moon handed to her

on a string.

You promise her that moon

and don't give it to her,

or worse, she finds out

it wasn't there to begin with,

firstly, it's cruel.

And secondly,

she's gonna kick and scream

like a spoiled brat until daddy,

or in this case,

the BBB, comes in

and makes it their business

to shut us down

just to shut her up.

You take another girl,

like that girl,

who's had to work all her life

for everything she has,

give her the chance

to believe she can cash in

on her looks,

even in the most modest way,

it doesn't work out for her,

she's not gonna believe

the world came to an end;

just the opposite.

She's gonna figure she gave it

a shot and lets it go,

because she kept her

expectations low all along,

and we just helped her

keep them that way.

Okay.

Firstly, that girl

that you're so worked up about,

I didn't go fishing for her,

okay?

She came to me, and I wasn't

about to chase her off.

And you know what?

We're actually friends now.

We're like Sunday buddies.

So you don't

have to worry about her.

Secondly, a couple of girls

that I brought in

actually booked some jobs

off of some calls I made.

So now if some girl gets mad

because she isn't

being sent out,

we can just

point to the ones who are,

and we can say, 'hey,

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