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Chapter 4 – Lights, Camera, Action!

Jason walked back into the penthouse and threw his keys on the table. Brenda came running down the stairs.

"What's wrong?" she said stopping when she saw the look on his face.

"Johnny and Francis say I have to pretend that I like you."

Brenda smiled. "Oh really? Do you think that is going to be possible? I don't want you to strain and hurt yourself."

"I'll give it try," he said ignoring her quip.

"Maybe we should practice."

"Practice what?"

"Being nice." Brenda walked over to him. "Okay, hold my hand."

He rolled his eyes.

"Jason, you have got to stop making faces. Now, hold my hand and smile at me."

His smile came out really weird and she broke out into a fit of giggles.

"Don't laugh at me, Brenda."

"I'm sorry," she said trying to stop smiling. "Hold on."

She went over to his desk and turned on the radio. "There. Now, let's dance."

"I don't dance."

"You do now."

"No, I don't."

"Jason, stop arguing with me and dance," Brenda growled.

He pulled her into him and swayed back and forth.

"Good, now let's take it up a notch."

She laid her head on his chest and loosely draped her arms on his. He didn't touch her at first and then wrapped his arms around her waist, making her smile.

She pulled back after a few minutes. "Very nice."

Jason started to make a face and then he closed his eyes and then re-opened them. "Thank you."

Brenda grabbed his hands. "Jason, thank you so much for doing all of this. I know I'm not the easiest person to be around and that I drive you crazy, but right now, you're all I have."

Jason stared at her for a moment and then sighed. The truth is that even though she did drive him crazy, he would always be there for her regardless. It really had nothing to do with Sonny. He had seen Brenda at her worst and her best and many times when she fell apart, he was there. They are connected.

"You hungry?"

She smiled. "Yes."

"Good. Johnny should be here with some food any minute."

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The next day was a blur of makeup people and stylists. Jason waited patiently while Brenda finished dressing.

Kate pulled him over in front of a back drop. "I need you to interact with Brenda. The photographer will direct you."

"I'm not a model, Kate. I don't know what to do."

"I just need you to relax and be playful."

"Do I look playful to you?" Jason said grimacing.

Kate tried to hide her smile. "Jason, it's like acting. Pretend that she's the most beautiful girl in the world and you are madly in love with her and you're happy and flirty. You know what I mean. Let your guard down for once. Renaldo will tell you what to do," she said before walking away as Brenda descended the stairs.

Jason and Brenda's eyes met. She does look beautiful. "You can do this," he muttered under his breath.

Brenda made her way over to him. "Breathe, Jason," she said so only he could hear.

He took a deep breath.

"Ok Jason, take her in your arms."

Jason pulled Brenda into him. It was a little too hard and she bounced off.

"Sorry."

They adjusted quickly and Renaldo yelled, "Good, now pretend to whisper something in her ear."

Jason bent down and whispered. "Can I kill him afterwards?"

Brenda threw her head back and laughed as Jason smirked.

"That was excellent," Kate yelled.

"Brenda, turn around and Jason, hold her tight." They moved into the pose. "Now Jason, stare down at her and Brenda close your eyes and melt into him."

Jason watched the expression on her face and felt himself relax.

"Good."

Renaldo snapped picture after picture as Jason inwardly groaned.

"Jason, pick her up and spin her around once and then stop."

Jason carefully picked Brenda up and she held her head back and laughed as Jason spun around. He couldn't help but smile down at her.

"Great! Excellent."

Jason put her down carefully. He didn't understand how Brenda liked doing this.

"Now Brenda, turn towards Jason and look up at him and Jason, stare down at her like you're going to kiss her."

"Make it sexy," Kate yelled.

Jason took a deep breath. He was really starting to get a little irritated. "Brenda…" She squeezed his arms. "Jason, please." She averted her gaze for a second and then looked back at him with pure want and it completely took Jason by surprise, but, he recovered fast and returned it.

Brenda was shocked that Jason was playing along, but she stayed in character.

"Good. Now Jason, move your head down more like you're going to go for it."

Jason did as he was told.

"Now keep going until your lips are about to touch."

Kate watched them. "Holy shit they look hot. Are you getting this?" she asked Renaldo.

"Definitely."

"Now kiss her!" Renaldo yelled out.

Jason and Brenda looked over at him in shock.

"Isn't that a bit personal?" Brenda said.

"Brenda, it's what everyone wants to see. It's the last shot of the day."

Brenda stared at Renaldo and then Jason and finally said "Jason, this is it—one more."

He took a deep breath. "I can't believe I let you talk me into this. You owe me big time."

Brenda smiled. "Thank you."

"Okay, don't make it too steamy," Kate yelled.

Brenda watched Jason's mouth come towards her. She couldn't even believe it's happening, and then his lips are on hers and they are so soft."

"Get into it a little more than that!"

Jason pulled Brenda into him more and then deepened the kiss a little.

"Perfect," Renaldo yelled snapping several pictures.

"That's a wrap," Kate yelled as Jason and Brenda pulled apart. Neither one of them said a word.

Brenda reached up and wiped the lipstick off his mouth and then they completely separated.

"Did you see that?" Johnny said smiling.

"Yup. He's a goner. She's going to eat him up and spit him out," Francis said.

Jason walked towards them holding Brenda's hand. "Let's get out of here. And you better not say anything to anyone about what happened here." He couldn't even believe he had gone through with it. He hated that he always ended up giving in to her.

They got into the limo and Jason did a shot.

Brenda glanced at Johnny and they started laughing.

"What?" Jason with a frown.

"Nothing. You're kind of cute when you're all confused and twisty.

He shook his head. "Don't start, Brenda. I'm trying to be nice."

"And you have been. Thank you. Never in a million years would I have thought that you would have put up with all of that and it really meant a lot to me."

Jason did another shot. "Okay, I'm ready."