10.2. Paths Not Taken: The First Illusion

It's January 11, 2011. The world is similar, but it is also quite different. Chelsea reconnects with her best friend Alicia and takes the opportunity to correct her past mistakes, including rebuilding her relationship with Maya. But the shadow of her abusive mother and the presence of an eccentric man who is quite keen on hot dogs and the benefits of being obsequious may uproot this hard-won battle to claim a better life. (Running time: 52 minutes, 6 seconds) Written, produced, and directed by Edward Champion CAST: Chelsea: Katrina Clairvoyant Maya: Tanja Milojevic Alicia: Elizabeth Rimar Young Chelsea: Nathalie Kane Carolyn: Emma Smuyla The Waiter: Jack Ward Jill Swanson: Ingeborg Reidmeier Thomas: Philip O'Gorman Chelsea's Mother: M.J. Cogburn Hysterical Diners: Alexander Bill, Brandon P. Jenkins, and Tal Minear and Zack Glassman as The Receptionist Sound design, editing, engineering, and mastering by a bald man in Brooklyn who lost every apple bobbing contest he ever participated in during the last five summers. The "Paths Not Taken" songs were written and performed by Edward Champion Incidental music licensed through Neosounds and MusicFox. Image licensed through Getty. Thank you for listening!