Chapter 52

“Thanks. I think I made up for some lost time.” He began to arrange the coat on its hanger meticulously. “Any favorite parts so far?”

“Well…” Finn nibbled his lip. “I liked the interrogation scene. And…and when you were chasing after that gangster suspect. I mean it was all cut up and stuff but you could feelthe chase, you know? Even without editing. And when you got captured, it felt so real.I think my heart was pounding the entire time! And then when you took on those six guys—I mean six guys!That choreography was so great I—” Finn’s words ended abruptly as he realized his speed had increased dramatically. Ethan laughed. Finn’s cheeks were red and his eyes were wide with embarrassment.

He’s so cute,came Ethan’s first thought.

“I’m glad you still like the show,” Ethan teased. “I thought working on it every day would have taken some of the magic out of it.”

“No!” Finn protested. “Of course not! Sometimes I have to pinch myself just to know I’m not dreaming.”