Sean Stirling isn’t having a good day. Hearing snide comments on a photoshoot, he storms off, not caring that he looks every inch a celebrity throwing a tantrum. Things get worse when he falls on the ice-covered street. As a car comes barreling toward him, there’s nothing he can do to prevent his fate. Luckily, Emerson Willis is there to save the day. Emerson pushes the man from the street, then gets bamboozled into accompanying the stranger to the hospital. After Emerson sees himself on television, he realizes the man he saved is a pop star. Now, Sean is smitten and eager to thank his rescuer. Emerson, whose mind is still spinning, can’t tell what to think about the sudden attention. Can the musician convince Emerson they’re made for each other? Or will Emerson dismiss it all as the passing fancy of a rich and famous man?

Double Act

“Emerson, fill this out, then you two should go. You’ll have employees blocking your way out.”


“I don’t mind,” Sean said heartily. “Why don’t I head out there now and you can finish up in here, Em.”


He stood and went to Ms. Bell’s side of the desk. He held out his hands to her and she got to her feet and embraced him.


“So lovely to see you again,” he said. “Thank you for all your support.”


“It’s my pleasure, Sean,” she gushed, sounding fifteen years younger than she was. “Thank you for signing my picture.”


He pulled back and winked at her. As he walked past, he patted Emerson’s shoulder. When he was outside,Emerson and Ms. Bell both sighed.


Emerson said, “He likes interacting with fans.” That was an understatement. In fact, it was more thathe liked to be adored. Much like Ninotchka in that regard.


“He’s so down-to-earth,” she answered with a shake of her head. Her tone held a hint of wonder, as if she’d come face to face with her creator. “What a marvelous man.”


Chapter 50