<div style="text-align: justify;">Amy was really relieved to know that Sidney wasn’t mad at her. She would have felt terrible if he was still upset. When the man said he forgave her, Amy showed a bright smile. “Thank you so much”, she murmured, relaxing visibly. <br/><br/>Waving to Sidney before he left, Amy turned her attention to Rich again. <br/><br/>Once she had shaken his hand, Amy excused herself and left. For now, at least, she was happy and had no idea that Rich had more plans for her, other than just making her work for him. For now, she was still an innocent girl, not yet tainted by the life people lived in Hollywood behind closed doors.<br/><br/><div style="text-align: center;">*********************************</div><br/>Back in the street, Amy was over the moon. She was going back to a cheap motel, but it was temporary. She would soon have a real apartment, even if small. And life would be good. She would make it!<br/><br/>But for now, she was interested in talking to this girl. She reminded Amy so much of herself. She had stepped out of the bus alone, without knowing anyone, and that girl seemed to be just like she was over one year ago. But maybe she didn’t have to suffer like Amy had. Maybe, if she made it, she could try and help this girl, and make a friend. Amy would hate to admit, but she felt terribly lonely in that city, without one single real friend.<br/><br/>Smiling when Gloria said that she had just gotten off the bus, Amy nodded. “I can imagine how scary this looks for you”, she commented kindly. Leaning forward, Amy picked Gloria’s bag back up and handed it to her. “Amy Stevens - struggling actress, like everyone else”, she introduced herself. “Lesson number one. Never let your purse or bag away from your hands and eyes in this town”, she instructed. “People will rob you blind if you’re not careful”.<br/><br/>After this explanation, Amy continued. “I’m going back to the place where I’m staying. It’s a cheap motel, but the rooms are clean. Would you like to come along and see if you like it?”, she asked, assuming that Gloria didn’t know where she was staying. If she had come, like Amy, with too many dreams and not enough knowledge, she probably didn’t anyway.</div>