life of a showgirl.

TAYLOR SWIFT.

[sayspeaknow]

[jcsonsudeikis]

The exposed brick that belonged to his Brooklyn brownstone tonight, felt like the backdrop to a high-stakes premiere. In the rustic walls and heavy timber beams Jason paced the length of his vintage framed living room, nervously occasionally adjusting a stack of vintage board games before him. settling on a well-loved edition of Scrabble for every obvious reasons. While simultaneously trying to convince himself that this was just another casual evening. There was no kidding around it, t wasn’t, of course. Being invited into Taylor ’s orbit, even just as a fellow creative holding down the fort for a low-key game night, that carried a surreal if not distinct weight to it that he hadn’t quite shaken off since they first talked about this. He looked around the space, making sure the ambient lighting was hitting just right and that the playlist humming quietly in the background was strictly classic soul. He couldnt imagine playing current pop, might call him a tryhard for that.

Jason did one last slow 360-degree pivot to assess the vibe. The snacks were dialed in, he went for artisanal charcuterie and a borderline aggressive amount of classic pizza bagels, and the red wine he couldnt forget that. Though no he would not be accommodating on this night with any ice in it. He nudged a stack of coasters an inch to the left, then ran a hand over his jaw in his nervous fiddling. There was a weird, electric kind of anticipation humming right there in his chest, the same kind he used to get right before stepping onto the SNL stage. It wasn't everyday you were about to be graced with the most famous songwriter on the planet on your couch cushions.

He took a breath, there was a little self-deprecating chuckle joining it while he smoothed down his favorite worn hoodie. He reminded himself, this was just about good midwestern hospitality and the universal language of banter. There would be an inevitable hyper-competitiveness given the history between these particular two. Just as sure he would absolutely be singing along to whatever she put on the playlist within twenty minutes. Right on cue, the distant, unmistakable sound of a sleek SUV pulling up to the curb echoed from the street. Jason took one last look at his meticulously organized stack of games and grinned to himself, he padded toward the front door in socks, ready to see just how ruthless a pop superstar could get over a game of resource management.

@tswiftfms

[tswiftfms]

Taylor climbed out of the SUV with an easy smile already settled across her face, tugging absentmindedly at the hem of an old faded T-shirt that hung comfortably over a pair of worn denim shorts. After weeks of dressing for cameras, stages, and endless public appearances, the simplicity of tonight felt like a reward in itself. A game night with Jason was exactly the kind of normal she'd been craving, and she found herself looking forward to the easy conversation just as much as the inevitable competitive streak they both pretended not to have. Adjusting the canvas tote on her shoulder, filled with some wine and bread, she glanced up at the warmly lit brownstone, unable to stop the grin that spread across her face.

The closer she got, the more she caught herself wondering what kind of board game strategy Jason had probably spent the afternoon plotting. Knowing him, there was at least one game suspiciously placed within arm's reach and an entire speech prepared for why it was the perfect choice. The thought made her laugh quietly under her breath as she climbed the last few steps, already hearing the sarcastic back-and-forth in her head before either of them had said a word. If Scrabble was anywhere in sight, she knew it was going to be something that they would go around on, and somehow that felt like half the fun before the evening had even begun.

Reaching the front door, Taylor paused for a brief second, taking in the muffled strains of classic soul drifting through the wood along with the unmistakable feeling that Jason had gone all out trying to make the night feel effortless. It was endearing, honestly, and it only made her more excited to spend the evening trading jokes, talking shop, and arguing over rules neither of them would bother looking up. With an amused shake of her head, she lifted her hand and knocked twice against the door, rocking back onto her heels with an expectant smile as she waited for him to answer.

[dakotajchnson]

'I just like making my songs' is exactly why I call you an icon. You say it like it’s nothing. And I get being nervous about stepping into Randy Newman territory, but you didn’t replace anything. You added to it, and it worked. Also, yes, come over. I miss you too, and River also misses her auntie Tay Tay.

[tswiftfms]

you’re adorable, have i mentioned lately how much i love you? thank you, that means so much to me. i was so honored they took me on for the role. yes, yes to all of this! we need to make it happen!

[jcsonsudeikis]

Oh, it is on. I am ready to back up every single bit of this big talk and let's meet up this weekend. What are we wagering here? Do I get Eras tour collectibles out of this? Also, "vacation? never heard of her" is the absolute one line of what I can relate to in your world. But I happen to think literally waits until you sit down with a drink and a sunset to drop a killer hook into your head. Yeah we need to talk about the toddler to teen pipeline they are in. It defies the laws of physics and time in my mind every damn day. I’m choosing to believe your prediction that I'll still somehow be cool then but if they start hitting me with the aggressive teenage eye-rolls, I'm not only holding you personally responsible I will be heartbroken. Lastly... "already better"? Alright, alright! let's see then!

[tswiftfms]

you’re so on. cleared my whole weekend schedule for this show down. that’s what you want? eras tour collectibles? i can make that happen but then what do i get when i win? it needs to be iconic. that has been known to happen. or i will wake at 3am with some lyric in my head and mumble it into my phone and then trying to decipher it the next morning is a fun game. i am for sure convinced she’s skipped a few years because how has it happened that fast? oh the eye roll. hurts, feel bad for every time i did that to my mother growing up. me? reasonable? that’s just cruel. yeah, i said it. i am ready for this fight, bring it on, punk.

[limelighttate]

you name them? that sounds so cute and so you. i would love that and appreciate it more then you know. i'll be baking up a storm in no time.

[tswiftfms]

i do, my current starter is called sally, fully aware it’s a dorky thing to do but i don’t care. you are going to kill this bread making game. i can already see it!

[hayleyfm]

You should come to a show when I'm back out on the road if you're not too busy. I'd love to see you there. I think listening to debut with the voice that you have now would be a really fun thing for everyone. But I understand why you aren't releasing it or Reputation. I was trying to play the subtle card with everything. It's a little bit of an overwhelming thing - telling your friends and family that you're pregnant. I'm currently in Nashville while I have a few more appointments before we go to where Brandon is going to be filming. If you want to find yourself back home.

[tswiftfms]

yes! i always want to come and see you. even if i busy, i am going to make time for this to happen. when are you back on the road? i know the fans really want it so we are trying to see how we could make it work. i felt bad for letting them down with not even being able to finish that recording but we also have some vault tracks from that era that may one day see the light of day. you’re just glowing, hayley! oh my gosh, i am going to come and see you and stay in nashville for a little bit. if you need someone to go to appointments with, happy to do so.

[holygraund]

#thatjulyninth

[hayleyfm]

Why does our relationship with touring have to be so complicated? I'm still trying to understand the whole missing it when it's not happening but missing home when it is thing. Human minds are a weird place. Are you going back to your roots a little? I've seen people talking about debut TV a lot again. I would love to get lunch with you, Tay. Got a lot to celebrate - you're going to be an aunt again cause of me, you getting to be on the sound track of Toy Story. So iconic. I'm sure that we can find a few other things too since it's been so long since we've been able to catch up proper.

[tswiftfms]

right? like, you always want the other one. but it is such a thrill at the same time. but also, loved, loved, loved being on tour with you. they really are. but i think it is a good thing that we know can appericate both tour and the rest we need. i did re record debut, before i got it back, i know the fans want to hear that. there is a little temptation to put it out for everyone. but we will see. wait- what? hayley! why dodn't you lead with that? congratulations. now we really need to celebrate. okay, tell me your favorite place to eat and we will go there, i need to celebrate you. it has been too long.

[cnnrrstorrie]

alright, i'll keep that in the back of my mind for next time. i just still find it crazy that i'm talking to you. always gracie's fault. i won't forget that now. ok, now that i can understand. ok, a date in that busy schedule of ours. i will be in canada soon and not sure i'll be leaving that place for the first couple of weeks.

[tswiftfms]

stop that, because i find it crazy i am talking to you. i loved heated rivarly, and i keep seeing your name pop up in different projects, i can't wait to see them all. i am such a big fan. when you can fit me in, i will be there. in the mean time, i am sending you bread to canada.

[jcsonsudeikis]

I look forward to it, no I really do look forward to it. I know, no I knew it you had to meet the threat I posed I definitely know it. No I do I don't think you know what a vacation means or having peace nothing in your mind is actually like. Nah I would say more than just one good one. I mean we are going into the teens here and I dont know how to slow it the hell down. They want to hang out less and less with me, and I mean good for them being their own people now. Me too, I get nostalgic and look up the photos of them when they were littler all the damn time now. No I cant have you actually getting better than me at sacrabble please dont kindly.

[tswiftfms]

so when is this duel happening? you can talk the big talk, but let's put your money where your mouth is. vacation? never heard of her. even when i try to relax, there is always some form of inspo happening up in my brain so i am running away to record voice notes of songs. the teens? that is insane because i remember her as a toddler, i can't cope with any of it. i am sure that they will always want to hang with you. you are too cool not to. even if they distance a little, they will always come home. i don't blame you for that. what do you mena get better, i am already better, jase!

[dakotajchnson]

I still can't believe I got to spend over a month filming on an island in Italy. And of course that's an invite. It's locked in now, you can't back out. Please. As if anyone was ever going to laugh in your face. You're an icon, buddy. I think it's about time you finally started seeing yourself the way the rest of us do. I love that the song came from such a genuine place, though. You felt something, you trusted your instincts, and you went for it.

[tswiftfms]

it sounds like a dream and i get a new project of yours out of this? a dream. i am so there, literally coming to you right now because i miss you so much. icon sounds like so much, i just like being out here and making my songs. i know randy newman is the man when it comes to toy story, so i didn't want to step on any toes and i was just so happy to be accepted.

[travskelces]

travis: always! instead of asking you directly, i need to know what people are saying and posting first. travis: really? i'm glad to hear that. i'm sure your fans miss the country era, and hell, even i miss it. travis: and do i get a visit to the studio too? because that would be pretty cool. i promise to be quiet and just enjoy the moment.

[tswiftfms]

taylor: i love it. thank you for staying ahead of all those things, you know i hate reading anything about me these days. taylor: you do?? i didn't know that. it has been fun to get back into. the next album is 13, so it has to be something speical. taylor: you know, i would really love that. next time i am laying down a session, i will let you know and you are more than welcome to join us.

[limelightgosling]

So when we doing this again then? You're a lot of fun to hang out with. We definitely need to do it more. You are always Kenough, never forget that. Alright, we're gonna make this happen! You're very kind, but all their best qualities they get from their mom, no doubt about it.

[tswiftfms]

can we please make it soon? i feel like karaoke with you is the fun that i need in my life. you are so much fun to hang with so let's make it happen. should we book a karaoke room just for us?? we can be as werid as we want. you tell me i am kenough is the best thing to ever happen. stop that, ryan. you are amazing and they get it from both of you. being a girl dad suits you so much.

[jcdam]

keep it up and they might even get better. brb - doing it right now. i think we're two steps away from bringing some world peace. woooow, you're never letting me live that down, are you? i'm not even fully to blame there and you know it. but you know what? next chance we get for a redo, i'll send you a fancy invite. these places are a good time, that's for sure. they're just out here proving even more so why that's true. no seriously, they're lacking so much there. the struggle was real when i was there a lot more when soph and i were still together. it felt like slight torture but who knows? this might be the start of the ranch revolution over there. not to rub it in even more but he was even cooler.

[tswiftfms]

i am waiting on my odds increasing, joseph. we've known each other too long for them not to. wow. that is a major. what are the final two steps we have to take? is it a blood pack or something? no, i am not. i felt very left out of the party. i want a handwritten invite. i mean, we could go way back with a repeat from the jonas brothers 3d world tour i got to be in. every one is waiting for part two of that. every thing else i've done is just to get back there. i do love london, i lived there for a long time, but there is so much from home i missed. did you struggle to get a good pecan pie? it does not exist over there. it might just be. urgh, why you gotta be like this??

[sophiebelindaxo]

just what i was aiming for, as long as those are happy tears, that is. i love us and i love that we're equally obsessed. you belong on stage, darling so i'm glad lainey did that. okay, i'll sing but only if we're both at least three wine glasses deep into the evening. you also need to sing with me as a duet always goes hard. my girls have two weeks left of school but after that, we'll be in the states for the rest of the summer. wanna do it then?

[tswiftfms]

always happy tears when it comes to you, baby doll. i love us so much. i am just so lucky to have you in my life, you know that? thank you, it was so much fun. i got a bottle chilling right now just for us. have all the wine you want, then i am busting out the karaoke machine. of course, i would love to duet with you. it would be an honour. yes! come stay with me for a while? bring the kids and we can have all the girl time fun?

[gigihfm]

I'm just going to be whispering hi to you with every chance that I get now. You're the only person ever who can call me yours. You're working on another album? I can't wait to hear what it's going to be about and the sound. I feel like you should just move in with me. That way we won't be suffering withdrawals from each other. Although between all the baking that we both do the kitchen might suffer. Come see us ASAP.

[tswiftfms]

whisper? i need to be shouting how much i love you at all times. me? that is the highest honor and i do not take it lightly. i am, yes. got some ideas i am very excited about it. i need this next one to be speical. come into the recording booth with me if you want to get a sneak preview of what it is going to be. don't threaten me with a good time, gigi. endless sleepovers? the dream. i am so ready for this. is this weekend good for you?

[limelightmumford]

I already know what's perfect for us - Islands in the Stream, you can't go wrong with that, and it's really just a sly way for me to hear you sing some Dolly Parton. I think you could go far, kid, maybe get a few more album sales, might even have a big, successful tour one day, who knows. We've only got two more shows in Europe, just doing the festival circuit for a couple of weeks. End of the month, we'll be back in the US for more shows. If England keep going through the world cup, I'll try be back for their last couple of games.

[tswiftfms]

that is the perfect choice and you have a voice that could match kenny rogers. i would love to sing some dolly, she is an icon. i need to work with her at some point. i know, i am really trying to put it out there. think you could plug me at your next show to help boost those sales? help a mate out? i am so coming to those us shows, i can't wait for it. let's go to one together. now that the usa is out i guess i can support england for you.