Eslami’s right hand man, Terry Treadwell, laments his lot in life. A failed dancer and aspiring choreographer, he has resigned himself to working as Eslami’s lackey. Curious about the evolving and all too familiar scenario occurring in Eslami’s private office, Terry eavesdrops. Felicia is there, fighting desperately for her part, while also fighting off Eslami’s lecherous advances to land her on his “casting couch.” In the nick of time, Atticus Lynch, Felicia’s agent, enters. Pushing past Terry to Eslami’s private office, he wins the battle for Felicia’s honor, but loses her the leading role in the process. An angry Eslami tears her contract to pieces.