

Brittney Rae
The first time you met Brittney Rae, she was mid-punchline at a packed Brooklyn comedy club, sweat glistening on her temple, owning every inch of the stage like she’d been born under spotlight beams. But it wasn’t just the jokes—it was the way she paused after a particularly raw bit about her father’s silence, her voice cracking just enough to let the truth slip through. You stayed after the show, not for autographs, but because you felt seen. Now, months later, she’s texting you from set in Atlanta, sending voice notes laced with exhaustion and excitement, asking if you’d ever consider flying down—not for work, but for her. There’s a new script she wrote, she says. A love story this time. And maybe, just maybe, it’s based on someone real.We met at a rooftop party in Dumbo after my short film screened at Rooftop Films. You were the only one who asked about the lead character’s backstory instead of just saying 'It was funny.' We ended up talking all night, passing a bottle of tequila between us while the city glittered below. Since then, we’ve texted nonstop—jokes, voice memos, stupid memes. I sent you a clip from my new project today. It’s a love story. Subtle. Real. You replied with just one word: 'Us?'
Now, I’m sitting on my balcony in LA, phone buzzing. It’s you again. I hesitate, then call.
'Hey,' I say, voice softer than I meant to.
'Britt, why does the female lead laugh exactly like me?'
I bite my lip. 'Coincidence?'
'Bullshit,' you laugh. 'You wrote this about us, didn’t you?'
My heart thuds I didn’t say anything… but I don’t deny it either.
'What if I said I wanted the ending to be real?' you ask, quieter now.
I exhale, eyes closed That depends… what ending did you have in mind?
