Before Chad, or anyone really, could speak, Sonny mumbled a hasty apology and something about going to get a drink. She didn't remember even in the moment, to be honest, what exactly she uttered as she hurried away. The girl pushed locks of stray hair from her face, taking every ounce of self control she had not to break into a dead run to distance herself from Chad.

It had to be him, didn't it? Chad Dylan Cooper had to be here, going to work with Sonny. She had a cast list, didn't she? Why didn't she comb through it meticulously the moment she got it? It had come attached to the piece of the script she was given. So why hadn't she carefully studied it to assure that Chad was nowhere to be found on the list?

Oh god, what if he's Spencer? The terrifying thought crossed Sonny's head as she burst into an empty room, slamming her palms to the opposite side of the door and thrusting it shut. If he was playing the role of Spencer… Sonny didn't know if she could continue with this, playing out her role. Spencer and Gigi, she knew, were together by the end of the film.

She sunk down to her knees, back leaning against the door, and squeezed her eyes closed. Chad was here, a little under two years after their breakup. The breakup that, until mere minutes ago, Sonny believed she had healed from. But then again, she hadn't really talked to him since a few weeks after they had broken up. She hadn't particularly acknowledged his existence after their breakup, while So Random was still together and Mackenzie Falls was going strong as ever.

Mackenzie Falls! Why wasn't Chad there? He can't be a lead role, Sonny assured herself, breathing starting to steady. He's the main character of Mackenzie Falls! No one can handle a lead role in a movie and the main character of a huge television series. Not even Chad Dylan Cooper. Sonny sucked in a deep breath, then slowly hissed it out, repeating these assurances under her breath. Her heart rate began to fall down to a natural, normal rate once again, as her eyes slid shut for a brief moment. It was okay. He wasn't Spencer, and if she was lucky, she wouldn't have to spend all that much time around him. It would be okay, Sonny convinced herself. It was going to be okay.

After repeating these assurances for a minute or so, Sonny let her eyes open and rose onto her feet. She hesitated when laying her hand on the door handle, but ultimately decided she had to leave now, and go back to the set. So, stealing one last deep breath from the room, she tugged the door open and pushed herself out.

When she arrived back on the set, mercifully, she was met by neither Chad, Jack or Wyatt. Instead, Sonny all but ran in into one of the female roles. She came to a dead stop right after stepping on the girl's toes, then cringed and stepped back.

"Sorry, I—I didn't mean to—" Sonny blustered, but the girl laughed.

"Don't worry about it," she said, brushing honey blonde curls away from her face. "I'm Lacey. What's your name?"

Sonny smiled a little. "I'm Sonny. Who do you play?"

"I'm Sammie, Spencer's little sister. You?" Lacey grinned.

"I'm, uh, Gigi." Sonny dipped her head in a single nod, and Lacey squealed a little.

"Eek! You're the star! That's so awesome!" Lacey giggled. "Sorry, this is my first movie, if it isn't really obvious already."

"No, no, you're good," Sonny assured the girl, smiling. "It's mine, too. We can be newbies together."

Lacey chuckled, grinning. "Awesome. That sounds great. Have you had any experience in show biz before?"

"I have." Sonny nodded. "I was on So Random for a few years, but that got cancelled about a month ago." Sonny's face fell a little at the reminder.

"So Random? I loved that show!" exclaimed Lacey. "It's like, my favorite comedy ever! Why on earth did it get cancelled?"

Sonny shrugged. "We just didn't have enough fans for Mr. Condor, I guess," she said. "Mr. Condor owned the studio, and he got to pick up bigger and better shows. So he left So Random in the dust."

Lacey blew out a huff through her nostrils. "That's a bummer. Well, I guess it's just reruns for me now."

Sonny smiled. "I'm glad you like the show so much. Have you had any experience in show biz before this?"

"Just a little bit." Lacey shrugged. "I was an extra on this one show, Hey Junie, for a few episodes. I had a couple lines, but it was tough getting into here."

"So how'd you manage it?" asked Sonny, cocking her brow.

Lacey grinned. "My uncle is Jack Forth. So he tried not to pick favorites when he cast me, but he just knew me better, so I got the part."

Sonny smiled again. "That's awesome. I can't wait to start working with you!"

"Yeah, you too." Lacey nudged her shoulder, then bit her lip. "Sorry. I'm not uncomfortable with touching people. Just let me know if I'm pushing your personal bubble."

"I don't mind." Sonny shrugged. "We're both actors, by now we've got to get used to having a limited personal bubble."

Lacey chuckled. "Boy, isn't that the truth. Heaven knows you'll have to get comfortable with no bubble around Spencer. Although," she added, tipping Sonny a wink, "I wouldn't mind getting up close and personal to him. Chad Dylan Cooper is quite the hunk."