Page 22 of Shooting for his Heart
“Thank you! I appreciate a compliment like that from such anesteemedprofessional. You guys know your stuff.”
“My uncle teaches us a lot about movies,” Evan reported.
“Can you make me one like that for Halloween? I know I would win the costume contest at the park!” Nick asked me.
“Uh uh, Nick. I want one like the red guy’s wear,” Evan responded.
“As you can see, he loves red.” Marshae shook her head. “I’m sure Uncle Marty can find y’all some really cool costumes. These ladies only work with movie sets.”
“Who knows? Maybe we can arrange something…” I shrugged, hating to refuse the adorable pair. Marshawn was correct in his statement that the boys looked like him. He could have easily been mistaken for their father, hence my slip up earlier.
The boys were in awe as we showed them our designs and a few pictures of the cast members dressed for their scenes.
“I like the costumes, but my favorite thing is seeing how they build the sets. They make this place look like real life,” Nick revealed.
“It’s pretty fascinating, huh? This is my first time working up close and personal on a movie set.”
“You should come down to watch with us,” Nick suggested.
“Yeah, Uncle Marty said we get to see them blow up something today!” Evan added with excitement in his eyes and voice.
“Oh, that’s cool!” I enthused.
“Are you coming?” he quizzed.
“I’m sure Uncle Marty will have enough company with the three of you,” I told them.
“Uncle Marty said for you to come. Didn’t he, Auntie?” Evan whipped his head around to find Marshae shaking her head.
“Girl, actually, he did. He told us to mention that you two didn’t have to stay away just because we were here. You’re welcome as long as you remember to be quiet on the set.”
“He needs to get that on a T-shirt,” I said, rolling my eyes.
“Who are you telling? Do you know he put me off a movie set for talking one time?” Marshae giggled.
“That definitely sounds like him.”
Her soft laughter continued before she turned to Gia. “Girl, I was livid. Do you remember that, Gia?”
“Was it forWooden Door?” Gia quizzed.
“Something like that. I still refuse to watch it. Do you think his big-headed self cares?”
“Not at all. When he says he wants quiet, he means it.” Gia laughed.
“You have to follow the rules, Auntie,” Evan interrupted.
“I know, baby. I’m going to be quiet when it’s quiet time. I hate to show out and get put out today.”
“Please don’t…” I laughed.
“Well, let me finish showing the boys the ins and outs of the game. Shawn wants to make sure they know everything there is to know about making movies in case they decide to follow in his footsteps one day.”
“That’s a good idea. Do you boys want to make movies like your uncle?” I quizzed.
“Uncle Marty likes to tell people what to do, but that’s no fun. He loves to boss people around… I think I’d rather be a producer,” Nick replied confidently.
“That’s still bossing people around,” Marshae informed him.
