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Chapter 17: Changes in the Son

The following morning, I ran into Caleb again. Part of me said to simply ignore him and keep walking, but a larger part new that I would only be passing up a unique opportunity. "Hey," I said, smiling.

Caleb smiled back looking surprised. "Hi. I didn't think you'd actually remember me," Caleb said.

"Of course I remember you," I said, hoping that my smile didn't look forced. "How could I forget the new actor at MacKenzie Falls? I never forget the new guy."

"Well, lucky me," Caleb smiled.

The conversation felt pretty awkward at first, but as it went on, I found that Caleb was actually pretty easy to talk to. He was much more down to earth than the usual actor from MacKenzie Falls, and he didn't have a problem admitting his faults; another rarity.

"I've only been in some small commercials before this," Caleb explained. "I auditioned for a few other parts, but there's always been someone better than me. Actually, I had originally tried for a TV show role as a child, but Chad was actually the one to win the part."

"Really?" I asked, slightly embarrassed by how much that interested me. 'Forget Chad' I continuously told myself.

"Yeah, but I can't really blame them," Caleb continued. "Chad is an amazing actor, and I'm just a rookie."

"I'm sure that's not true," I replied. "After all, Chad is hardly the best actor of his generation, although he'll try to convince you that he is."

Caleb smiled, a cute, innocent little grin that made me smile back. "Well, if it helps any, I think you're probably the best actress of your generation."

"What game are you playing?" I asked, smiling wider. "You watch So Random?"

"All the time," Caleb replied. "You guys are hilarious."

"Thanks," I mumbled. Even after Chad and I had started going on, he still didn't find it worth his time to watch So Random. I had told him that it didn't bother me, but it did. It was nice to know that someone from that stuck up studio was actually willing to give us the time of day.

"You know, just because Chad doesn't think your special, doesn't mean he's right," Caleb replied. "If he can't realize how special you are, well, then it's his loss."

"You say that like you know me," I replied, looking him over.

"I don't, but, if you'll give me the chance, I'd like too," he replied. That deserved another smile.

I found myself going to McKenzie Falls that afternoon to watch them film. I had only gone over twice before for the same reason when I had wanted to see Chad. This time, however, I simply wanted to watch Caleb make Chad look bad. I can easily say that he delivered. Not only was Caleb a better and less overly dramatic actor, every line that flowed from his mouth seemed natural, not as though he had simply read from the script, but as if he were creating the words himself.

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