Chapter 44

"Great," he said. "I like knowing the option is there, at least."

"I have to admit," I said, "I’m a little surprised how easy this part was. I thought I’d get the third degree."

"We know you put in the work," he said. "The movie will turn out just fine. Self-doubt isn’t something Peter traffics in too often. It doesn’t suit him. The core idea is very good."

"It sounds really personal," I said.

"It is," Stephen agreed. "But I’ll let him tell you more about it. I’m sure he will."

"Sounds like a plan," I said. "We’ve got more than enough distractions for the weekend."

We had been walking back toward the main congregation area as we talked, and when I mentioned distractions, Melissa, the pro cheerleader, popped out from an adjacent doorway.

"I’m a fantastic distraction," she said, making a beeline for Stephen. I couldn’t help b