He scrutinized the text once more, ensuring he hadn’t misread. “Duane, are you playing games with me? Wasn’t the shoot scheduled for after Christmas?”

“The team just told me it’s been moved up.”

This left Bradley dumbfounded. “Why?”

“I have no idea. I heard nothing about this earlier. You must return by tomorrow. Your assistant’s booking your ticket as we speak. If you miss the opening ceremony, the media will begin speculating once more.”

The realization that he’d have to leave so soon crushed Bradley. He managed to ask, “Can’t I take some time off?”

“What do you think?”

might be able to delay, Bradley, the lead, couldn’t afford such luxury. Moreover, since Bradley had been without work lately, the staff

was

His discomfort was palpable.

dead before

food and inquired, “Bradley, what’s going on? You look upset. Is

Bradley slumped back into his chair, grappling with his emotions. He just

matter?”

of sorrow, Bradley replied, “I have to

Didn’t you wrap up all your work?” Sabrina questioned, taking a refreshing bite of

got one more film. They told me it would start after Christmas. I don’t know why they’ve moved it up.”

many long days to finish

at a loss for words. “What’s happened? I’ve only ever heard

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