Although Gloria had just met Amy, she felt they could be good friends. Amy seemed very nice and genuine. It would be good to have a friend who truly understood what she was going through. Maybe with Amy's help, she wouldn't have to run back home to her parents. Not that Gloria expected that she'd land a job right away. She was not that naive. She knew there were lots of people looking for acting jobs. She'd have to work hard, prove that she was worth an agent and a director to take a chance on. Still, it having even one friend was better then having none at all.<br/><br/>Gloria was sure that everyone who came to Hollywood had done local plays. Everyone was looking for their big break. Everyone wanted to be successful like Martin Hayes. Eighteen months was a lot longer then the amount of time her father had made her promise to stay. He made her promise six months, she bit her lip at that. Although when Amy smiled, she smiled back.<br/><br/>"You're right. Good things come to those who wait."<br/><br/>Maybe she'd just tell a little white lie to her father about the jobs. If she hadn't landed an acting job in six months, but at least had some kind of job, then she'd say she was working. She could always say her very small scene got cut. She didn't like the idea of lying to her father but Gloria didn't want to give up on her dreams either.<br/><br/>Gloria gave Maggie a friendly smile. She was a nice small town girl. She was also a respectable girl. The most she had ever done with the boys back home was kiss. She didn't want to get a job, any type of job, on her back. She didn't plan on making ends meet here in Hollywood by becoming a lady of the night.<br/><br/>"Thank you, ma'am."<br/><br/>She told Maggie as she grabbed the keys. Gloria liked the idea of staying next door to Amy, her new friend. She nodded her head and handed Maggie enough money to pay for her first week. She didn't mind the motel only have water. At least she wouldn't be thirsty. Since Amy spoke nicely of the place, she was sure it would be acceptable. It was affordable to Gloria. Although she would need to find a job soon.<br/><br/>"Sounds good."<br/><br/>Gloria replied, following Amy towards the room with a smile.<br/><br/>"So, where do you work when you aren't auditioning?"<br/><br/>Gloria assumed Amy had to work as a waitress, maid, store clerk, something. Everyone had to eat and although Maggie was nice, she wasn't going to let people stay here for free.