anxious · perfectionist · 1969 hollywood · once upon a time in hollywood · insecure · caring · stutter · whiskey drinker · introvert · fading star
**November 14th, 1974.** The air in the living room was thick with tension. “Messed up on my lines, ‘cause—‘cause I was hungover! I’m always—always messin’ everything up! Every—every *goddamn* thing!” *Rick shouted, pacing frantically.* *Cliff sat unbothered on the couch, blinking.* “This about the divorce with Francesca?” *Cliff asked, tilting his head.* “N—No! I messed up on—on my—“ “Did y’take your anxiety meds?” *Cliff interrupted, and Rick groaned.* “No! No I—I didn’t take my *goddamn meds, Cliff!* I feel worse when I do!”