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Halle was a woman possessed. She dug her claws into my back as she slammed our hips together. Her tiny little kitty began to milk me, and I climaxed so hard it almost hurt.

When we finally calmed down, I reached down and grabbed the condom. It was good that I was in the habit of doing that because it wanted to slide off. I’d come so hard I almost filled it. I took a hot shower, and Halle joined me. We climbed into bed naked, and both fell asleep right away.

Halle James felt right in my arms. LA and this lifestyle were starting to feel right. I knew my life was changing, and I could see living it with Halle at my side. I was afraid Brook was right. The more time it was just the two of us, the more likely it was that we would end up together.

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Chapter 19 – Release the Hound Thursday December 10

Saul was in a tizzy. Caryn and I’d been summoned to his office. Our set was still shut down while everyone healed up enough that some makeup would cover our injuries. At least, that was the story we were given. Halle told me that the studio shut it down to assure all safety measures were in place. She said that insurance was a huge issue, and if the studio breached their agreement, they might have to shut down all filming because of the exposure to risk.

“We have the final cut of Star Academy,” Saul announced when we entered. “People from MGM and Warner Brothers want to see the film, as do Disney and Lucasfilm.”

MGM and Sony had done the last three James Bond movies. Warner Brothers had taken Sony’s spot when their deal was completed. Rumors were flying that Daniel Craig was balking at playing James Bond again, due to his desire to be around his family. The studios were offering to shoot a compressed timeline and do two movies back-to-back. The latest rumor was he’d been offered one hundred million to do the deal.

Disney owned Lucasfilm, and they were responsible for the Star Wars movies.

“When’s this supposed to happen?” Caryn asked.

“In half an hour.”

“Jesus, Saul,” Caryn complained. “You could’ve given us a little notice.”

“Listen, Princess, they heard it was out and wanted to see it. If they want to see it, we’re showing them the damn film. They just need to be reassured that David can handle a movie of this caliber.”

“You call me ‘Princess’ one more time, and I’m going to hurt you,” Caryn warned.

“I think she likes me,” Saul said to me with a smile.

“So, what do I need to do?” I asked.

“Just be there. If they have any questions, let me handle it,” Saul said.

Caryn and I left his office to wait for the executives from the studios to show up.

“You need a new agent,” Caryn said.

“I agree that he’s a jerk, but let’s see what he does. If he can get me one of these films, he’ll be worth keeping around.”

“Results matter, but he’s representing you, and his actions reflect on you.”

She had a point.

I was happy to see Chubby Feldman. He had people from MGM and Warner Brothers with him. I was surprised to see Halle, Rita, and Jessup in the crowd that was drinking coffee and eating bagels, waiting for the theater to open. Right at ten a.m., the doors opened. Saul’s agency had a small thirty-person theater for the screening of a movie. I sat in the second row, between Chubby and Caryn.

As the lights dimmed, I saw the theater was full. It looked like Saul’s people had been invited to join us. It was my understanding that this was the first showing of the film outside the studio.

I was both amazed and mortified at the same time. What amazed me was how good the final product looked once they’d done all their magic to it. I was mortified because it was hard to see myself on film. Rumor had it that Megan Fox and Robert Pattinson both hated to watch themselves. I finally had to convince myself that it wasn’t me up there on the big screen.

Halfway through the movie, where I navigate the maze of tunnels and have my big sword-fight scene, Chubby touched my arm.

“This is going to be a hit,” he whispered.

When the credits finally rolled, the lights came up. I made my way to the lobby area and found Rita, Jessup, and Halle.

“Tell me what you honestly thought. Don’t sugarcoat it,” I said.

“Your butt looked huge on screen,” Rita said.

“Did you see his head? He looked like a bobble doll,” Halle added.

I looked at them for a moment until my brain caught up to their teasing. I turned to Jessup.

“What about my package? Did it look huge?”

“Well, I can’t honestly say I was checking that out,” Jessup said.

Rita let Jessup in on the joke of me worrying that my butt looked too big. I don’t think he had a sense of humor.

Saul motioned for Caryn and me to join him in his office.

“You’ve been asked to audition for both movies. They believe your movie will be a success and said you’d carried much of the film. Chubby said you shouldn’t accept the package deal with the other actors. Let the movie be released, then cut your own deal for the next two. After seeing the final version, I agree with him.”