And Action [jenvid.]

17: Reality Check Part Two.

"I heard some actually." David admitted. "There were the odd ones that said congratulations as if I was the actual person getting married. I say odd ones because the overall opinion is thinking that Rachel will say she objects. I think when I went out to get a coffee in between takes there was a fan waiting in line and she noticed I was behind her... Naturally the reception is can I have a photo or are you Ross from friends... But this fan in particular just wanted to know if the engagement was fake which I found funny." David laughed a little after answering the question.

"People really think it would be fake?"

"People will want to believe what they want right? I mean that's why there's tabloids too, anything to keep that fantasy alive." When the words came out of David's mouth Jennifer (who was watching) raised her eyebrow at the fantasy comment. "The tabloids want to change reality sometimes is what I mean." David spoke to explain his comment which made Jennifer try to hold back her own laughter at his correction.

"With you mentioning the tabloids and reality... I was wondering if we could switch the topic to one that has also been on the tabloids..."

"Oh here we go." David said as a joke.

"During press interviews for your own short film, director debut, earlier this year you mentioned your personal life." The interviewer leaned toward the question the David prepared for.

"I did briefly, yes." He nodded.

"With Ross being married once again, is there any shift in that personal life of yours?" David laughed and shook his head. "So is that response a no?"

"No, no, it's not. I'm just laughing at the fact the public is more worried and concerned about my love life than my career." He shrugged. "But, there has been shifts in my personal life. Things I didn't share beforehand, but I can share now."

"What would that be?"

"Well," David moved around in his seat. "I am dating someone, we happened to move in together recently. And overall just very happy." He smiled.

"Just from that smile I can tell that's true." The interviewer responded noting David's facial expression. David on the other hand saw Jennifer watching his interview and looked up at her; Jennifer just winked. "Did this relationship develop recently?"

"No, actually. When I mentioned that I was single, publicly... We had been together at the moment but held off on keeping things public. Just out of respect for myself and my girlfriend."

"Understandable, I mean things can change so quickly in this industry that the media can rip apart relationships almost."

"Exactly, and we wanted to be careful at first." David truthfully admitted. Meanwhile Jennifer nodded herself too since she agreed with this statement.

"If you don't mind me asking a follow up question. What changed? I mean between now and then to admitting your relationship?" The interviewer asked the question that Jennifer herself was wondering. They didn't discuss him admitting their relationship, she wasn't upset either. In fact she's happy about it.

"I'm not afraid anymore." He said.

"Afraid?"

"Relationships are difficult. There's no doubt about that. But, one of my biggest insecurities was not being good enough for someone who I love. Not just relationships romantically, but in general. I always want the best for the people I love around me. With this relationship I never thought of myself as the one who would be the best for her, because there's so many people out there. What got me out of that was realizing that relationships is all about choosing. Choosing that person at the end of the day, every day. Which I do still everyday, I choose her. I will always. But then came my fear that she won't choose me. That at the end of this she will find someone better when I wanted to be better for her." He stopped for a moment locking eyes with Jennifer who's eyes were starting to tear up. "I needed to stop thinking that way. Which is easier said than done, don't get me wrong. But she chooses me. Still. Who knows what will happen in the future, but as long as we decide to be together day by day then it can only get stronger." He stopped talking and the interview continued. Jennifer had to step out for a moment to have a moment after hearing those words come out of David's mouth. He hadn't been public with his fears about losing her before. She wouldn't have guessed his fear ran that deep because he always gave her reassurance and he always seemed the stable one. Looks like they both have had similar fears. She's just happy that they overcame it.