This is a gossipy, in-depth exploration of the ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni following their collaboration on "It Ends With Us." Written in the voice of fictional gossip columnist Vivian Steele, it details Lively's sexual misconduct allegations against Baldoni, his $400 million countersuit, and how both stars are managing their public images during the controversy. The piece discusses the documentary being made about their feud, SNL's references to their conflict, privacy battles over celebrity text messages (including those involving Taylor Swift), and court rulings about protective orders. Throughout, the narrator maintains a sassy, insider tone while analyzing how both stars are attempting to maintain their carefully crafted public personas amid the scandal that won't reach trial until March 2026. https://www.quietperiodplease.com/