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A soft smile crossed Michael’s face.
“Giselle . . .” Roo whispered.
“Yes,” she said, looking up into his eyes.
“I’ve never met anyone more filled with light and kindness than you. You’re extraordinary and he’s very lucky to have you. We both are.” They sat, their gazes locked, their bodies only centimeters apart. Eventually he stammered, “Uh, we should probably get back to it. Thank you for helping me.”
“It’s my pleasure,” she replied sweetly.
“Cut!” Jean hollered.
There was an immediate cacophony of noise from the crew. The actors convened to get notes.
“It’s a bloody miracle because that was damn perfect. I don’t want to lose our rhythm. Let’s do it again so we can capture it from different angles. Places,” Jean said.
Roo squeezed Georgia’s hand and whispered, “You were brilliant.”
“You were too. You made it easy,” she whispered in return.
“No talking!” Jean commanded.
Georgia and Roo exchanged a mischievous giggle and resumed their positions.
“Rolling . . . Action!”
CHAPTER 7
Afew days later as they waited for dinner, Jean raised his bourbon and said, “I’d like to make a toast. We are now six days into filming, and you have not disappointed me yet. I’m sure you’ll fuck up eventually, so best to enjoy the moment.”
The actors laughed, raised their glasses, and sipped their cocktails.
“Georgia, have you heard from your folks? Are they on their grand trip?” Michael asked.
“We got a text from them yesterday that they’re in Australia, snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. Apparently, they’re planning to work their way back, with stops in Asia and Europe, but they’re keeping the itinerary secret. Knowing them, they’re probably just sticking their finger on a map and seeing where they wind up.”
Roo chuckled. “They sound like great adventure seekers.”
“Yeah, it’s pretty cool,” Georgia conceded.
“You two have the next couple days off while Jean works me to the bone,” Michael joked. “Any adventures of your own planned?”
Georgia glanced at Roo and shrugged. “I’m not sure really.”
“Perhaps I’ll convince her to take a hike around the volcano tomorrow morning. We’ve been talking about it all week,” Roo said.
“It won’t take much convincing. I’m in,” Georgia said.
“Enjoy your time off. Next week we’re shooting your big love scene, and I won’t be going easy on you,” Jean warned them.
Georgia and Roo glanced shyly at each other. Just then, their hosts came to serve dinner.
“SO, IT’S YOUR TURN TO PICK TONIGHT,”Roo said, taking his usual seat on the couch.
“If you’re still up for it, how aboutBreakfast at Tiffany’s?” she asked.
“I’d love to watch with you.”
She put the DVD on and got comfortable on the couch.
