Chapter 35

“Nobody’s going to remember any of this by the time we wrap the film,” Paul finally said, more to break the silence than anything.

“You’re right. Because he’s not going to be associated with this film after today.”

“Come on, Vance. He made a mistake. He’s not the first new guy in town to do something he shouldn’t.”

“Jack’s not that new.” Jesson leaned back in his chair, his hands folded over his stomach. He hadn’t smiled once since calling Paul in. “I thought you’d be happy about this.”

“I’m not. If you had called me in to say that I was right and Jack danced like an elephant, that would be one thing. But this is bullshit, and you know it.”

“No, what’s bullshit is Jack sending the studio in last minute circles arranging press coverage for your double date and then fucking it up. Sweet told me he even brought a date to one of your rehearsals. If he’s pulling shit like this now, there’s no telling what he’ll do in a month when we really need him to get in the public’s face.”