Chapter 195

“That’s it for this week, kids. We did a lot better than I thought we would. I think we have at least four or five songs that we can use. If we do this well a couple more times, we’ll be all set. Next week is your prom, so have a great time. We’ll be back here in two weeks. We start filming the movie the Monday after your graduate. We’ll probably have to work 24/7 to finish Steve’s scenes before he leaves for the Naval Academy. The governor’s daughter’s wedding is a go for you kids. That’s the kind of publicity we want. Your TV shows will all be aired well before the movie comes out, probably several times. Add a high profile wedding and any publicity Steve gets playing football, and we have a formula for a lot of public interest. You kids are doing great and the hospital fund is the beneficiary.”

It was a tired, but contented trio that traveled back to Sparta that evening. The next day was Sunday and Steve was at the Anderson’s house well before dinner. Having Sunday dinner w