ZOEY ELISABETH MONTGOMERY

SO ROCK'N ROLL SO COOPERATE SUIT
SO DAMN UGLE SO DAMN CUTE
SO WELL TRAINED SO ANIMAL
SO NEED YOUR LOVE SO FUCK YOU ALL.

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welcome to 'bloomfield falls', colleague. i am evan armstrong, dean of this school and the one person who can either make or break you. i am kidding of course; i suppose my humor might have gone unnoticed. it's your age, i don't blame you. bit absorbed in the whole application process, aren't you? of course you are, i know your kind.

in order for us to determine whether you will fit in here or not i am going to ask you a few simple question. if you could just answer them as honestly as possible, that'd be great. before we begin go ahead and make yourself comfortable.
what the hell? don't touch those tiny pretzels, they are the last I've got!


I AM NOT AFRAID OF DYING I JUST DON'T WANT TO.

so, it's just you and i in my little office. do you like it? i picked the curtains out myself. anyway, i am me and you are but what exactly does that mean? why are you here?
"Yeah, sorry about the pretzels. I haven't eaten today. Well, to tell you the truth, I had never fully planned on staying in Bloomfield Falls. When my grandmother passed on, she left me an inheritance. With that, I have managed to open a small pastry cafe in Bloomfield Falls. I owe it to her and her memory to do what I love."

nope, not impressed. not in the slightest. but the interview has only just started; don't worry.. there are only about 200 others wanting this spot as badly as you. if i called you by any other name, would that make you more comfortable?
"Most people have always called me Zo or just by my first name, Zoey. It doesn't matter either way."

it has a ring to it, i give you that. now that we are practically acquainted, tell me a little bit more about yourself. personal things you hoped i wouldn't ask.
"Well, I was born on January 11th, 1982 in London. I am very much a female, in case you haven't noticed, Mr. Armstrong, and, as odd as that part of the question is, I like men. No women in my future. College days have passed me and those little "curious experiments" with them, I'm afraid. I have recently moved back from Venice where I have spent most of my time studying. Did I about cover it all?"

wow i am still awake, i’m surprised, really. you talk a little bit like you've swallowed a stick or you've been screaming your lungs out at a concert, all night. speaking of that, what do you like to do when you're not at work?
"Always with the questions, isn't it? Well, I should start by telling you. I love to cook. To the point that I have a Master's Degree in Pastry Arts. It's my passion and I love it. It's one of the few places I can be creative with out scrutiny. Let's see, espresso. I love good Italian-style espresso. You know, the kind you just sip you can't shoot like a shot. I guess I was spoiled being there for four years. my favorite food is chocolate. *laughs* Name a pastry chef whose isn't. Um... Frank Sinatra as well. His voice was... amazing. And of course, being the hopeless romantic I am, I love romance novels and happy endings."

and you’re still alive? you must have some pretty good insurance or a nifty lawyer, eh? i love it, i am a bit of a risk taker myself. now that you got my attention again, tell me about all the things you avoid in life.
"Let's see, not to dwell on these... Doctors. Medicine. Baseball. Clutter. Oh, clutter is a disaster. Especially in the kitchen. I am not exactly a "clean as you go" chef but when I am through, things are put back where they belong. Um, let's see... Repeating myself is a big one. And war movies. Ugh. And I guess the last two would be stress and lies. Big emphasis on the "lies" part."

now that i know a little bit more about your precious self, go on and humor me some more. what kind of person are you, really? you know.. like when no one is watching or in general; i am not picky.
"Let's see. I guess the most obvious thing about me is that I am a romantic. A hopeless romantic, to be exact. I am in love with the thought of love. To the point where I dream of walking into a crowded park and seeing the other half of my soul waiting with open arms as if he'd been waiting for me forever. I believe in fairy tales and love. My friends say I live my life with rose colored glasses on and it may be true. I think of love as an art form. my soul mate is out there. I mean, without love, what is there really to do in life?

I guess the second big thing people notice is that I care more about others than I do myself. I can't stand to see people in pain or upset. It always seems to get to me and I can't help it. I want to fix it and make it better. Especially when it comes to my own friends and... my family. And despite my own issues, I want to know they are okay and will be okay when things hit rougher waters.

I am a bit of a dreamer. Could you have guessed that? Sometimes my mind just wanders on its own. I think it's just a way for me to escape the harsh realities of life and fill it with a beautiful picture of how things should really be. Not just my life but for everyone. Everyone deserves to be happy in life. I just wish I could give them that chance. It's frustrating to me that things don't always happen the way I planned.

I can be a bit of a hot-head too, believe it or not. I mean, if someone is rude to me? There's no excuse and I will make sure they know that. My mouth has been known to get me into trouble now and again. It's really embarrassing and I always feel terrible afterwards."

hmm, you sure as hell are not afraid to point out your flaws, are you? that could either mean you are smart and know not to piss me off by not answering my questions or you’re just plain dumb and don't even know that i am watching your every move. kidding, again. did you catch it this time? was it funny?
"It was.. um... Yes. I did."

that was good! that was really good. i am starting to like you. but let's say i had never seen you before and needed to pick you out in the staff room; how would i recognize you?
"It has been said I have inherited my mother's beauty but considering I didn't know my mother, I don't really consider that a compliment. Well, I am really of an average height, standing at five foot seven inches tall. My frame is slim, weighing in at just one hundred thirty pounds. Over the last few months I've lost weight. Strain and stress aren't really good friends of mine.

My hair is brown naturally, a darker brown but it really is brown, I promise. I have it colored and highlighted one a month. I think this color suits me, don't you? I figured that I might as well enjoy the nice hair while I can. After all once the treatments start, I might not have much hair left. I usually wear it down because the straight locks fall perfectly, framing my face and shoulders. Curling it is a long, tedious task but I do it on occasion. My eyes are blue like a clear summer sky. My skin is pale and two tattoos. I have a Nightingale on my left wrist and a single teal star on my right hip.

Typically, I dress to impress. I know I don't have to impress anyone but it makes life just a little easier. Always be prepared for anything. But when the time calls for it, I love nothing more than just relaxing back in a pair of jeans or yoga pants because there is nothing more comfortable."

well, i can tell looks are not your strong point. but what is?
"You don't pull any punches do you? All right then, I am a very passionate and intelligent person. Being passionate keeps peoples interest and makes things just that much more exciting. It shows in what you cook. People appreciate it more. I have a lot of patience. It's required when you are working with delicate pastries or even delicate people. *smiles* I also think I am a very eloquent person. I can express myself very well, though some times not in the conventional way."

blimey! you could have fooled me. let me make a note of that. hold on just one second, will you? okay, i am good. continue.
"My weaknesses... why in the hel- heck would you want to know something like that? I mean, really. Okay. Well, first I guess my biggest weakness is that I am a hopeless romantic. Sometimes it can cloud how I see people. *blushes* And vanilla orchids are a definite weakness. They are beautiful and exotic. Not to mention, they add a hint of wonderful flavor. It's heavenly. My temper has been a problem sometimes. I don't react well to people being rude or pissy for lack of a better term. "

woah. interesting. does your family know about all that? you do have a family, don't you? or maybe you're even married with children? family is such a nice thing.
"I don't know much about my parents other than names. I was an only child. My father was David Rahl and he left before I was born. I've never met him and truthfully, I really have no reason too. My mother was Prudence Montgomery. She died when I was just a few months old. I grew up with my grandmother, Carlotta Mozzicato. She was my parents essentially. I loved her dearly."

oops. sorry about that, i must have dozed off. i am sure you were great in.. what were we talking about? oh what the heck.. tell me how you got here, and don't say by car. i mean, tell me about your life.
"As I mentioned before, I lived with my grandparents in London. It was a good childhood. I had everything I ever wanted. I did well in school and when I graduated I received a scholarship to attend a Culinary Arts program in Venice, Italy. I didn't want to go and leave my grandparents but I did.

"I received my Bachelor's of Arts in Pastry and Baking Arts. I worked through my Master's Degree, only returning to England once when my grandfather passed away. It was a hard time and though I fought tooth and nail, my grandmother sent me back to Venice. I was a sous chef, working with one of Venice's premier pastry chefs. I learned a lot.

Two months ago, my grandmother passed away, leaving me what was a rather large inheritance. Included in that was a home that she and my grandfather had purchased here in Bloomfield Falls. I fell in love with the place and realized when I arrived that this was where I wanted to be. So, using the money I have been left, I purchased a small shop. It isn't taking much to make it what I want I should be open very soon. I am thinking of calling it "Venus", after the Roman Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. What do you think? No? Well, it's a name in progress."

ever considered writing a book? i think it would sell. we should talk about it some time later. anyway, yep, i think you'd fit in just fine. but where exactly do you think you'd belong?
"Well, considering I just purchased a shop to open my own pastry bakery. I think I would belong there, don't you think?"

once your background check is completed and i set you free what will you do? anything you are looking forward to?
"I plan on opening my bakery and doing what I love."

okay.. uhm.. maybe i made a mistake by hiring you, after all?
"Ha! You're a funny man, Mr. Armstrong. You didn't hire me. I don't work for you remember? *smirks*"

don't get so wound up, i was kidding. anyway, as fun as it was to talk to you and all that .. uhm.. i have places to go and people to see. we'll meet again, eh? i'll have my eyes on you.
"Well, thank you for this... interview? I don't think it was necessary. However, if you or your wife are ever in town and care to stop by the bakery, the first one's on me. *smiles happily*"

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Meet
"Ren"
she's been plotting since "twenty-seven"
and gee doesn't Zoey Montgomery look like "Olivia Wilde"
she's also the puppet master of Hayden Logan Reynolds
but you can all me
"`simply [IRRESISTIBLE]"

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