Hart to Hart: To Love Again
Chapter 2
After refusing numerous assignments from Marcia and losing touch with her friends who were growing increasingly worried about her, Marcia decided she had to do something. It had been almost 9 months since Liam died. The day of Liam's funeral was the day Sophia completely shut down. In 9 months she hadn't accepted a party invitation, had dinner with friends, or done any of the things that she loved to do before Liam died.
Then one day Sophia's phone rang...she was going to let the machine pick it up, but grabbed it on the 5th ring. "Hello", she said to the caller.
"Hello Sophia...It's Marcia. How are you doing, Sweetie?" Monica was quite a bit older than Sophia, and had been her editor and friend since before she'd met Liam. "Listen, Sophia...I've got great news. A major movie studio is interested in bringing one of you books to the 'big screen'. I'll come by after work and we can talk about it, OK? It's something you've never done before...and if it turn's out to be a big hit, the royalties will help the Foundation. What do you say, Soph? Can we talk about it?"
After much discussion, Sophia was persuaded to sign the proposed contract, and let the studio turn her Award-Winning novel into a movie. Filming was to start on location in London in 6 weeks.
Shortly before she was scheduled to fly to London, Sophia learned from Marcia that Lillian St. James and Shawn Kahn were cast as the leads.
Six Weeks Later
Sophia boarded the plane and settled in her first-class seat to try and enjoy the flight.
Hours later the plane touched down at Heathrowe Airport. Sophia was tired after her long flight. She found the car that Marcia arranged for her. She went straight to the Ritz Hotel, checked in and went straight to bed.
The next morning she made her way to the studio, and ironed out all the minor problems. "I've never been on a movie lot before" she said. She sat watching the construction crew. "In 2 days a cobblestone street will be on that spot", the producer told her, as he pointed to where the crew was drilling and hammering. "Really...Fascinating." she said.
As they wrapped up their meeting the producer said, "Our stars will be here tomorrow. Mr. Kahn is really looking forward to meeting you. He's a big fan of your book, you know."
"Really? Well, I'm very flattered. I'll see you tomorrow then." Sophia said as she turned to leave.
"Goodbye Ms. Bowers." The producer called after her.
Bright and early the next morning both the cast and crew were on location. Their eyes caught each other as he and the producer walked across the lot to greet her.
"May I introduce our writer, Ms. Sophia Bowers. Ms. Bowers, this is our leading man, Mr. Shawn Kahn." The 2 smiled as they shook hands. "It's a pleasure to meet such a gifted writer. I'm a big fan of your work, Ms. Bowers", Shawn told her. "Well thank you Mr. Kahn. I'm very flattered."
Shawn Kahn was a Hollywood legend. His hair was greying slightly, and his eyes were a beautiful shade of brown. He was so distinguished looking, and didn't put on airs at all. He was so warm and friendly she found herself very much at ease talking to him.
The director appeared in their midst, and he was not happy.
"Where is Lill?" he asked. "Has anyone seen Lill ?
"Here we go again", the director said to the producer. The 2 men sat there shaking their head in frustration.