*Hadley*
I'm sitting in the familiar, comforting living room of Zayan’s house, the soft hum of the studio lights above creating a hushed unfamiliar atmosphere. The iconic TV host, Diane, is across from me, her presence both reassuring and daunting.
I have agreed to do this interview on condition of it being shot here in our home, I did not want to fly to New York, mostly because I do not want to be that far away from Zayan, or leave him for that long.
Thiago and JC are positioned just off-camera, something they both demanded, vigilant guardians in this vulnerable moment. Marshall is in the hospital with Zayan. Blue is a warm, comforting weight against my side on the couch, his presence a silent support.
Diane’s voice, gentle yet probing, breaks the momentary silence. “Hadley, the worl
