Chapter 152

Just then, Steve’s phone rang and he spent the next few minutes in conversation. When it was over, Steve filled Gwen in on the discussion. “That was Nick Fallen. He said that they worked hard to finish the TV movie ahead of schedule so that they could broadcast it next month. The network wants to strike while the iron’s hot. He said with the terrorist attack, my walk in the blizzard, and the minor melee at the hotel last night have all combined to make the iron very hot. There’s talk of a sequel and HBO is interested this time. Nick suggested that we hold out for more money since HBO will be involved and they have more viewers, and more cash.”

The next morning saw Amber’s news van parked in front of the school. Students gathered to watch her interview Steve and the girls. “Tell us, Kate, how did it feel to meet the president? Did you dance with him, or with anyone famous?”

“I danced with two senators, a couple congressmen, and best of all, Steve Hammer! I did shake hands