Clover has been looking forward to today for four years, although with a bit of apprehension. Soon she will receive her degree in Journalism, with her minor in Drama, and would have to get on with the rest of her life. Tonight she graduates from BHSU! There were times she wasn't sure she would make it, but she has! She was pleased with her accomplishment, but now comes the hard choices. The past four years seem like a dream! A ton of hard work, but also some of the most rewarding personal times as well!
Clover has received a number of offers to work in the media: Television, radio, or newspaper; local, national, or international; beat reporter or news desk reporter. What to choose! She also has received some interest in Hollywood to do some minor roles in some films, but she has been able to easily turn those down. The films required her to 'bare all' for the camera, and she just didn't feel comfortable doing that! But if you wanted to make it big in Hollywood as a female star, you had to be willing to 'take it all off' for the camera, or for some power broker! No, thank you! She has enough talent and skill in journalism to not have to resort to centerfold spreads to accomplish her life goals!
Of course, her personal life will change dramatically on graduation as well. Her professional decisions will have a major impact on her personal life.
The first decision she has to make is whether she wants to continue being a WOOHP field agent. The answer to that question will then determine answers to all the other questions. She realizes she will no longer be on a team with Sam and Alex at WOOHP anymore; she'd have to go it alone. She could be asked to use her drama skills to infiltrate organizations and become a mole. That's a solo job! Besides, Sam will probably quit WOOHP and make tons of money in private industry. And Alex will probably quit WOOHP, so she can teach.
Alex and Sam! What she decides to do will affect the relationship she has with her two best girlfriends. They've been together all of their lives! They've skinned their knees and their hearts together! They've supported one another! They've always been there for each other! They've always said 'friends forever', and lived it. But how can their friendship continue as it has in the past, with them scattered around the country? Clover sheds a tear. She is going to miss those girlfriends!
Clover specifically thinks of Alex. She met her first, on the slide in the playground in kindergarten. Alex was fun and innocent, traits she has carried with her to this very day! She remembers when she and Sam had to bolster Alex's confidence at times. She knows it isn't right, but she misses those days! Alex hasn't really needed emotional support since she started dating Pete steadily. She was the best of the three spies in a fight, and very protective. Alex was the peacemaker, often refereeing the spats between Sam and her.
And, of course, there is Sam! There were times she and Sam would argue, but they always ended up best friends! Sam was the confident girlfriend. She was the problem solver on the missions. There wasn't much Sam couldn't think her way out of! Sam always helped to buoy her when she broke up with a guy. She could always be counted on. Sam really hit her stride personally when she started dating Matt! Talk about birds of a feather! Sam and Matt were meant for each other!
Then there is Clarence. How she loved him! He was the yin to her yang. For her, opposites attracted, and Clarence was definitely opposite of her! He was introverted, she extroverted. He was quiet and reserved, she was outgoing. But it worked! When she dated all those guys who were like her, she always felt like she was on display. They really didn't care about her, just the impression she was making on their friends. Clarence was one of only a few guys who genuinely cared about her and her needs and feelings. Clarence could give her the space she required to do things, but was always there to shelter her in his world. Her decisions would impact her relationship with him as well.
She had to choose between Clarence and WOOHP. At first blush, it should be an easy choice. But she really enjoyed making a difference in the world. How many people can say their actions directly impact the fate of the world? She could, as a WOOHP field agent! But if she continued as a WOOHP agent, she would have to let Clarence go. It would be too dangerous for Clarence if she didn't. Her spy enemies would use, harm or even kill him, to settle past scores with her, and she just loved him too much to subject him to that! Tears cloud her eyes. What to choose?
After making that decision, she then has to decide what position to take. In state or out of state? If she decides on out of state, and against WOOHP, would Clarence go with her? Certainly, he could get a spot as a doctor anywhere, but would he go? Would she have to let her soulmate, the man of her life go?
Clover steels herself with resolve. What is most important to her? That will determine how these decisions will be made, and she'll have to adapt to the consequences, no matter how tough they may be.