chapter 11

The bright studio lights shone brightly upon host Linda Hera. She went through her monologue and the audience erupted as she once again welcomed Dr. Guy Gordano up on stage.

Guy had done the show a million times and was no novice to the cameras or the spotlight, but today was different. Today he had to go along with Claudia's plan, or she would ruin him. With sweaty palms he came out to a hearty welcome of applause.

"Yes, as you know Dr Gordano is a weight loss specialist that has helped women across the globe to get control of their lives, lose weight, and love happier and productive lives", read Linda Hera off of the electronic cue cards behind camera one. As she spoke, heart warming strings played in the background as a projector showed a plethora of before and after images of women in the care of Dr. Gordano.
Members of audience "ooooed", "awhhhed", and generally cooed in unison to the sappy and melodramatic music.

The lights abruptly then came on. "But there's something you don't know about our very fine Dr. Would you like to tell the audience?", said Linda more like a verbal cue, rather than a question.

Instantly clicking over into "Hollywood" mode, Guy flashed a broad television smile and began, "Thank you Linda for the wonderful introduction. As you saw up on the screen I've traveled the world over and helped women to lose weight on 6 of the seven known continents, but there is one area where I have failed. And that's with my wife.

"Can you put your hands together for Mrs Claudia Gordano?", said Mrs Linda.

Claudia bounced her 400lb frame out in a one piece black leggings and a skirt that clung around and even emphasized her extremely large belly.
Guy walked over to her, wrapped his hands around Claudia and gave her a big kiss. The audience ate it up, before both guest took their respective seats for questuoning.

"So I've gotta ask the question that everyone in America is thinking. So please don't think I'm being rude"

Claudia just smiled, knowing exactly how this rehearsed episode would play out.

"Honey, I've known you for years. We just all wanna know how you managed to gain so much weight over the years, when you're married to the world's premiere weight loss physician?