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Chapter III

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February 24, 2020

The first few days were trying to mostly just work out the camerawork. Which would mean that I wasn't needed on the set, but Baz insisted that I should be there. Maybe I could come up with ideas on how to capture certain things. A fresh gaze since they were all doing it for almost a whole year with the prepping. Olivia and Alice are amazing neighbors to have. They don't complain when I suddenly play guitar when they are at their apartment. We even had a few dinners just the three of us because the others in our hallway would still be on set or are out eating with family. Yes, from some people joined the family because this production could take a year and if I had a family of my own I would also ask them to tag along at least for a couple of weeks.

Outside being on set I haven’t seen Austin or Dacre very much. So the only people I really bonded with these past few weeks were Olivia and Alice. I also called my mom a few times, because we had gotten the news that there is a virus going around the world and since my mom has just finished her treatment from her cancer relapse she could be a risk patiënt if she gets in contact with it. On set we have already started testing, which is incredibly painful. So staying in seemed like the right thing to do. I also had a few facetime calls with Jack for some ideas I had for an album after my ‘Lover’ tour. I can say that I have written down some sentences from books, movies or series. But also from the infidelity of my previous boyfriend.

When I was on set we, Austin and I, mostly rehearsed scenes so I can say how to sing certain parts without damaging his vocal cords too much. Unfortunately, he will damage his vocal cords due to him not being a singer with the right techniques. However, from what I’ve heard from him, he knows how to sing, but sometimes just oversteps by wanting to do too much. It’s normal to be wanting everything to be perfect, but some days he just needs to take it easy. So Baz recommended that Austin rested his voice for a few days, on my request. That explains why I spent the last few days in my apartment and having too much time on my hands.

I also had a call with my manager, Kristen, about the music video that is coming out in 3 days. We shot this last year around the time the album dropped. And I’m really stressed about it, because it is the first music video that I completely directed, because any other directors that I wanted on the production weren’t available. I just hope that the fans will enjoy it as much as I did. It will also be my dad’s acting debut. I had asked him if he wanted a small part in the music video and he enjoyed it so much. I just had so much fun with him on set and doing this together, because without him and my mom I don’t think I would’ve become as far as I am now.

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Man down. After a massive mantrum. 🎾 #TheManMusicVideo is out now!

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February 27, 2020

@/HannahGrace posted on Instagram

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Just sitting here pondering how happy I am that The Man music video is OUT. I want to say thank you to so many people- Gotta thank @/therock for voicing The Man and for being so supportive of my music for years (and now my directorial debut!)- it’s so cool to have you be a part of this!! Thank You @/jaydenbartels and @/dominic_toliver for your amazing and hilarious reactions- and @/loren your eye roll really was aStOnIsHiNg 🥰😘💗 My dad making his acting debut as ‘unimpressed umpire’ is a memory I’ll always cherish. Thank you to the entire cast and crew for helping me become the man I always knew I could be 😂

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March 5, 2020

Being on set is really fun. Because of mostly watching I learn a lot from Baz. I have been directing my music videos for not so long, but it’s a thing that I think will continue throughout my career. So I ask Baz for some tips, directions and just observe how he does certain things. It’s just amazing that even though some things have been decided since last year about how they would do certain things, Baz sometimes decides to try a new angle of filming and it could sometimes be better than what was discussed earlier. He sometimes asks me about how to approach certain shots and I am just glad to be included in these things. I am learning so much.

After a while I walk over to the table with some sweets and drinks to keep us energized on long days. While deciding what to pick I feel a presence next to me. When I look up I see Austin standing next to me also looking at the sweets. We stand there for a few minutes in complete comfortable silence before I speak up. “Shouldn’t you be on the scene? Since, you know, you’re playing Elvis. Whose biopic we’re making?”

“I have a few minutes free to grab something. So I am.”

“Okay well, I’ll be going back since I have what I need.” I said holding up my plate of a few sweets.

“Wait… I actually wanted to ask you something for a few days, but I just didn’t know how. I wanted to know if you wanted to go out with me tonight or so…?” Austin said, nerves clearly in his voice.

“I would like it, but I think it isn’t really safe to go outside since the virus is going around. How about you just come over to my place and we’ll have some wine or something else, a snack and just watch a movie or so?”

“Okay. I would like that. Is it okay if I come by around 8 since I have a few more scenes to film?”

“Sure, no problem at all.” I say before walking towards Baz and Olivia who were talking about a line in the script since the next scene will be the kiss between Elvis and Pricilla.

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Is it normal to be this nervous? I don’t think I’ve ever been this nervous. Not even with my previous boyfriend when he asked me out. Is this considered a date? Or just friends hanging out? Do I wear something more casual or can I go comfortable since I am in my apartment? Is it too soon for me to go on dates? These thoughts have been spinning around in my head for the past 30 minutes. I had texted Selena for some advice, but due to the different time zone I forgot she must be sleeping. I decided to just keep wearing what I was all day. Which consisted of a white buttoned up shirt with a sleeveless pull over it and some blue jeans.

Before I know it there is a knock on my door. I put down my wine glass, that I had started to calm my nerves, and went to open the door. When I open the door I see Austin in casual jeans and a pull. Thank god I decided to not dress up. I would’ve looked so stupid next to him. We made small talk as I led him into my apartment. “Would you like a glass of wine? I only have white. Sorry I don’t like the red one that much.”

“Yes, please.”

I go to the cupboard to get him a wine glass. When I turn around I see Austin inspecting my apartment. I have some photos of my friends and family hanging up as well as a few tour pictures. “This interior is lovely.” Austin says when he turns to me.

“Thank you, the furniture was already here. I just added a few photos and plants.” I say when I hand him his glass of wine.

I pick mine up and walk towards the couch while Austin follows me. On the coffee table I have a few snacks standing, not so much since I didn’t snack as much due to our long days.

We spent the following hours talking about literally everything. It goes from our family, to our first experiences in celebrity life, to where we are now. There was barely any silence. Of course, we also touched on the uncomfortable topic: the exes. He told me a lot about Vanessa and that there is no bad blood between them. I found it a bit uncomfortable since he was in a relationship for almost a decade while I was just in a relationship that lasted a few months, or like my last one 4 years. I mean, the media already thinks I’m a slut. But Austin assured me that it doesn’t matter how many relationships you have, you eventually find the right one. He thought it was Vanessa but due to hectic schedules it got hard to combine in the end.

When it reached 1 in the morning we decided it would be good to finish it since tomorrow Austin has to be on set at 7 in the morning for filming. It’s going to be a short night for him. Austin wanted to help me clean up, but I insisted that he get his rest since it won’t be that long until he needs to be on set. He also said the same about me, but I told him not to worry since I am used to this while working on albums, filming music videos, or even being on tour.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt so comfortable on a date, if that’s what we call it. I had so much fun. I could be myself without having to worry about other people seeing us. When Austin was standing in the doorframe he turned around and told me he would like to do it again. I told him I would like it too.

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March 12, 2020

This week has been a hard one. My mom called to tell me that our state is in lockdown due to the virus spreading really fast. Yesterday Tom and his wife tested positive for that same virus. So since then everyone has been sitting at their own apartment. I asked Baz if I could still go to the little studio we have but he advised against it, but he did tell me that if I wanted an instrument from that room I could ask and maybe I would be able to get it at my apartment. So I asked if I could have the keyboard.

I also had a call with Kirsten about upcoming events and if we should postpone the tour or just wait for a few more weeks. She said that it would be best if we wait a few days since the president, Trump, says that it will only last a few weeks. But honestly I don’t believe it. They have advised us to only come outside when needed. So I only went to the supermarket with a mask, except for that I haven’t really left my apartment.

Austin and I have been texting a lot outside seeing each other on the set. It’s just so easy to talk to him. I don’t have to worry about being too crazy with what I say. He just accepts it at this point.

Last week I caught him in the studio on the piano playing a really good melody. I went inside and asked him if I could record it for maybe a thing I’m working on. The hours that followed we composed a melody on the piano and came up with a few lyrical sentences that could fit the melody. I was afraid he would not want to do that, but he just was a natural about it and told me he loved it. When I was back at my apartment that night I sent our recorded version of what we have to Jack and asked what he thought. A day later I thought it would be good for a duet, but I know Austin wouldn’t want to do it now due to his focus being on the movie. I asked Jack if he maybe knew someone with a deep voice that would be interested. Jack said he could ask around, but he was going to let me know.

Selena also called me back due to my calling and texts I sent her when Austin came over. She asked me what happened, how it happened. You know stuff everyone wants to know when they hear about it. Right now I am on a facetime call with Austin to keep practicing his vocals so when filming picks up again it won’t be too much for his voice. In the middle of an exercise a call comes through from Jack.

“Austin, Jack is calling so I will stay on the line on my computer, but keep practicing.” Austin said he could hang up but then I would have to call him again after and I know I will forget it.

“Hey Jack. how are you?”

“Hey Hannah, I’m doing as well as I can with the circumstances. I called you about the voice memo you sent me last week. I sent it over to Aaron Dressner from The National. He mentioned he could bring it up to Justin Vernon if you wanted.”

“Oh my god. That would be amazing. Could you maybe ask if he could also contact me so we can call sometimes about lyrics and arrangements.”

“I will pass it on. Aaron would also like to call you. Has some things that could be worked on if you want.”

“Oh that would be lovely. If he could send me a file with what he already has I can look into it. I have an idea in what direction I want to go with the songs.”

“Okay. Have a good day. Stay safe. I will call you later in the week for our weekly call.”

“Thank you Jack. Say hello to your wife.”

When I hang up I look towards the facetime call with Austin to see him looking at me already. “Have you heard everything?”

“I have. You sent what we have to Jack?”

“Yeah. I liked it and I wanted to work further with it. If that’s okay with you.”

“Sure no problem. Is this how all your collaborations go?”

“Pretty much. Jack knows a lot of people and I meet some of them at events like the AMA’s, but I wanted to work with Justin for a while now and this is an opportunity to do so.”

“Do you often just come up with things in the middle of doing something else?”

“Yeah. It just comes to my mind and I either write it down or record it to use in our songwriting sessions. And now with nothing else to do, except my sessions with you, I can work some things through until sometimes the end.”

“And these songwriting sessions, how do they usually go?”

“I can let you join one if you want to.It’s hard to take you through the process, because everytime is different and now especially. Normally we are together and not locked inside our own home and at a studio. So this will be new.”

“I would like that thank you. When there is one. Would it be okay with you if I came to your apartment?”

This has me thinking for a few seconds. On one hand I would like to not be alone in my apartment for a while, but on the other is it allowed with the virus going around?

“I haven’t been outside or in contact with other people since they tested me yesterday.“ Austin says when he sees me thinking about it.

“Okay, but just try to keep some distance between us. I haven’t been outside either, but if I gave you this virus I would never forgive myself.”

After that we finish our session and make plans for our meeting with Jack. I also text Jack to let him know that Austin will be joining us at our meeting.

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Chapter 4 (OIW)

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