Page 30 of Falling Off Script

Practiced. Warm. Just enough to look present.

Men’s group.

Challenges.

Returning to the place where he saw her to “conquer the fear.”

I know exactly what that is.

That’s not healing.

That’s performance.

That’s Adrian Zayne 101 — wrap a tactic in therapeutic language and call it growth.

And if Rachel —Rachel— is caught in that?

No. Absolutely not.

I’ve spent the last six sessions helping this woman unlearn every internalized rule about being chosen, about being palatable, about playing small. I’ve watched her step into power she didn’t know she had.

And now some reheated pickup artist is going to “learn confidence” by rehearsing vulnerability at her expense?

Hell. No.

Of course it’s Zayne. Of course he’d evolve his brand from “neg with eye contact” to “empathic alpha energy.” He’s smart like that. Dangerous like that. He knows exactly how to stay just progressive enough to not get canceled.

And Rachel?

She’s exactly the kind of woman his content is designed tobreak through.

Self-aware. Strategic. A little tired of carrying everything.

He doesn’t want her to feel manipulated.

He wants her to feelseen.

And I bet he’s training his guys to do the same.

Well. Not on my watch.

If Adrian wants to play a subtle game, that’s fine.

But I play long game.

And I’ve got Rachel.

Let him think she’s a win.

Let him count her as proof his method works.

Because when it falls apart — and it will — I’ll be right there to help her name exactly why.

And while I’m at it?

Maybe I’ll studyhismethods.

Take notes.

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