How I Always End Up in the Middle of These Things.

Opening shot of a close-up of closed eyes. They flutter open as the camera slowly zooms out to reveal Jo's face. She takes a deep breath to collect her thoughts and, as if she's putting on a mask, her face breaks into a smile and she begins to speak.
Josephine:
Hello. My name is Josephine Elizabeth Porter . . .
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V.O.:
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It seems, in my life, I always end up in the middle of every conflict. I find convicing testimony on both sides of the argurment and this has gotten me in trouble with my friends, teachers and parents. I sometimes find myself playing the devil's advocate, but usually I'm trying to keep the peace even if it means saying awful things about one person to make the other feel better. I find later I'm standing up for you and for them. Both of you to the other.
Recently, I've found myself gravitating towards your side of the arguments. I'm ignoring the others more and trying to help you. You are not the burden I think you assume you are. I am your friend and I am expected to be there for you and I always will be. Because I like it that way. I wish, I've said it before, I could make you see things the way I do. But, who is to say I've got it right. I just wish you could be more...open with me. I just want to help. And I hope I'm doing enough. It worries me that you're not happy.

Soon this will all be resolved. Something will happen and everything will return to the way it was. I want you to remember to be cautious around them in the future. Remember what they've done to you. But, should you let yourself be swept away in their glory and then they return into seclusion again, I'm still here for you. Like a Buzz Lightyear toy tossed out the window, I'll grab the next pizza truck and find my way back and wait.

Well, I didn't want tonight's post to end on that note. It's not as negative as it may sound. It really shouldn't be negative at all. We're going to go to college and room together in a fabulous apartment overlooking our perfect city beside the glorious Raviv and Adam. They'll fall in love with our wit and charm and they'll allow you to reach the status were Dan will notice you. And you can leave me for London and find the next one there.

Everything will work out. No one wants to see the stories with the unhappy endings.

And you will have a happy ending.