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Authors: Sheila M. Goss
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speculate the reason why Dana killed herself is because she was not taking the medication her doctors prescribed for her.
“I’m here talking to you today, not because of what people are saying about me online, but because I don’t want Dana Reliford’s death to be in vain. I want to bring awareness to mental illness. The results can be deadly...either to the person themselves or those that come in contact with them.
“Since learning of Dana’s suicide, I’ve done my own research. I’ve decided to donate money to the Mental Health Association here in Los Angeles so that those who need treatment but can’t afford it, can get the help they need.”
When Sean finished his speech, the reporters raised their hands to get his attention.
An Entertainment News reporter asked, “Is it true Dana Reliford stalked you up until her death?”
Sean took a few deep breaths before responding. “Dana had a lot of issues.”
“Why weren’t you invited to Dana Reliford’s funeral?” Another reporter asked.
Sean looked at the reporter. He heard Jason in his ear saying, “Repeat after me. ‘Due to the nature of how Dana died, the family decided on a private ceremony and I respect their decision.’”
Sean repeated what Jason said to him.
A reporter from a local Los Angeles TV station asked, “Some people have resorted to saying mean and hateful things about you online. How do you address your critics?”
“People are entitled to their own opinions. I have no control over that,” Sean responded.
Sean answered a few more questions until Charlotte intervened. “Okay, everyone. That’s all for today. We thank you for coming. Enjoy the rest of your day.”
Charlotte touched Sean on the arm indicating it was time to walk away. Some reporters called out Sean’s name as he turned to follow Charlotte to the car, but he ignored them.
Once inside, Sean felt relieved. “How did I do?”
“You did great. I’m impressed. You didn’t need my help once.”
“Jason helped me with one of the questions.”
“You did better than most people. You handled yourself like a pro.”
Sounding like JJ from Good Times , Sean used his fingers and rubbed his chest. “Well, you know. What can I say?”
They both laughed.
A few minutes later, Sean, Charlotte, Jason and Priscilla were seated in the den watching clippings from the press conference on television.
Sean looked at Charlotte sitting beside him on the sofa. “Thanks to you, everything went well.”
Priscilla grunted. “I could have done that.”
“But you didn’t,” Jason pointed out.
Priscilla growled. “I don’t like you.”
“You’re not the first woman who’s told me that and probably won’t be the last.” Jason went back to looking at the television.
Sean shook his head and laughed as he watched the exchange between the two.
Sean said, “I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m famished. I was too nervous to eat this morning.”
“I’m surprised y’all didn’t hear my stomach growling,” Jason blurted.
“I haven’t had a good hamburger in awhile,” Charlotte said.
“Priscilla, take care of it for me, please,” Sean insisted.
Priscilla wrote down what everyone wanted and left the room.
For just a second Sean was able to silence the madness around him and enjoy the moment.
Chapter Fifteen
Charlotte spent the next few weeks making sure she and her team flooded news sources and the internet with positive press releases about Sean. On this particular day, she was sitting behind her desk staring at the blank computer screen. Sean seemed to be depending on her more and more. She was glad he felt like he could trust her but what she didn’t want was a repeat of what happened with Darryl.
Darryl got upset with her when he took her advice and it backfired. That’s when Darryl started becoming verbally abusive to her and their relationship never recovered from it.
Charlotte didn’t want Sean to get mad at her if the press didn’t
“I’m here talking to you today, not because of what people are saying about me online, but because I don’t want Dana Reliford’s death to be in vain. I want to bring awareness to mental illness. The results can be deadly...either to the person themselves or those that come in contact with them.
“Since learning of Dana’s suicide, I’ve done my own research. I’ve decided to donate money to the Mental Health Association here in Los Angeles so that those who need treatment but can’t afford it, can get the help they need.”
When Sean finished his speech, the reporters raised their hands to get his attention.
An Entertainment News reporter asked, “Is it true Dana Reliford stalked you up until her death?”
Sean took a few deep breaths before responding. “Dana had a lot of issues.”
“Why weren’t you invited to Dana Reliford’s funeral?” Another reporter asked.
Sean looked at the reporter. He heard Jason in his ear saying, “Repeat after me. ‘Due to the nature of how Dana died, the family decided on a private ceremony and I respect their decision.’”
Sean repeated what Jason said to him.
A reporter from a local Los Angeles TV station asked, “Some people have resorted to saying mean and hateful things about you online. How do you address your critics?”
“People are entitled to their own opinions. I have no control over that,” Sean responded.
Sean answered a few more questions until Charlotte intervened. “Okay, everyone. That’s all for today. We thank you for coming. Enjoy the rest of your day.”
Charlotte touched Sean on the arm indicating it was time to walk away. Some reporters called out Sean’s name as he turned to follow Charlotte to the car, but he ignored them.
Once inside, Sean felt relieved. “How did I do?”
“You did great. I’m impressed. You didn’t need my help once.”
“Jason helped me with one of the questions.”
“You did better than most people. You handled yourself like a pro.”
Sounding like JJ from Good Times , Sean used his fingers and rubbed his chest. “Well, you know. What can I say?”
They both laughed.
A few minutes later, Sean, Charlotte, Jason and Priscilla were seated in the den watching clippings from the press conference on television.
Sean looked at Charlotte sitting beside him on the sofa. “Thanks to you, everything went well.”
Priscilla grunted. “I could have done that.”
“But you didn’t,” Jason pointed out.
Priscilla growled. “I don’t like you.”
“You’re not the first woman who’s told me that and probably won’t be the last.” Jason went back to looking at the television.
Sean shook his head and laughed as he watched the exchange between the two.
Sean said, “I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m famished. I was too nervous to eat this morning.”
“I’m surprised y’all didn’t hear my stomach growling,” Jason blurted.
“I haven’t had a good hamburger in awhile,” Charlotte said.
“Priscilla, take care of it for me, please,” Sean insisted.
Priscilla wrote down what everyone wanted and left the room.
For just a second Sean was able to silence the madness around him and enjoy the moment.
Chapter Fifteen
Charlotte spent the next few weeks making sure she and her team flooded news sources and the internet with positive press releases about Sean. On this particular day, she was sitting behind her desk staring at the blank computer screen. Sean seemed to be depending on her more and more. She was glad he felt like he could trust her but what she didn’t want was a repeat of what happened with Darryl.
Darryl got upset with her when he took her advice and it backfired. That’s when Darryl started becoming verbally abusive to her and their relationship never recovered from it.
Charlotte didn’t want Sean to get mad at her if the press didn’t
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