Chapter 242

Production began that week. Steve had time off from his Washington duties before the London concert, and Gwen was home for the summer. Jordan and Charlie began filming their movie at the same time, but with a different director. Once again, Lady in Red Productions was filming both movies in Sparta, when possible. That was the advantage of making plot driven movies over those that required special effects and spectacular scenery.

The new script for Gwen and Steve’s movie had been passed out at a preproduction meeting and everyone immediately noticed Diane’s increased role, as well as Stephanie’s. “I was going to be a fill-in for the dance contest. Now I’m supposed to be one of Steve’s conquests? And I find out he’s been doing my mom? What kind of a guy is he supposed to be? That doesn’t sound like a hero.”

“Everyone felt the script lacked passion and conflict,” replied Gwen. “Diane’s character has been drinking too much because her husband, your dad, ran off with a younge