A young, struggling actress auditions for one of the lead roles on an L Word type series, she nails the audition and is offered the part. There is a misunderstanding during the audition with the producers and casting agent assuming the actress is a lesbian. The producers hold a press event to promote the new series. A reporter asks about casting straight actors in gay and lesbian roles, the executive producer states that all of these roles on the series have been cast with gay and lesbian actors. Cut to "deer in the headlights" reaction from the actress followed by a stiff smile.
The actress goes home to her apartment and tells her best friend/roommate about what just happened. She's concerned that she could lose the job if she tells the producers she is straight. She's also afraid of the public reaction if she takes the role and is later revealed to be straight. The best friend tells her to keep the role and reassures her: "you're an actress, a very good actress. You'll do well on the show and if this mean you have to play a part in real life, why not? I'm willing to go along with this. It wouldn't be the first time people assumed we were more than just friends. Hey, we could be lesbians!"
