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In the evening, returning to the bay villa before nine o'clock, Taylor hadn't gone to bed yet. The TV in the small upstairs living room was on, broadcasting the post-Oscars interview segment on ABC.
Link had also been stopped to answer a few questions. When the host asked who his favorite male and female actors were, he named Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe.
The host further inquired if it was true that his goal as an actor was to win the Oscar for Best Actor, to which Link confirmed it was indeed true.
When the host brought up the gossip about the album chart battle, Link dismissed it perfunctorily.
"Honey, I'm home."
Link called out, but received no response.
The TV screen was still flickering with Taylor lying sideways on the couch asleep, holding a pen with many drafts scattered on the floor.
Link approached the couch, stared at her face for a moment, and ran his hand through her long hair, fully revealing her delicate oval face.