Bob: I need to get up and take a shower. I have to get into work; I suppose you are going to stay in bed all day?
Jade: Simply exhausted, you animal, you!
Bob: Can I see you tonight?
Jade: I will probably be right here.
Bob ran off to shower. He changed into some spare clothes he had, kissed Jade goodbye and drove into the office.
Office mail was very slow today which was just as well because Bob had other things on his mind anyway.
First he had that screen test with Beck to worry about. Although he was fairly sure that the results were going to be very positive he did have to consider a "Plan B". Then there was Jade West. What the hell had they done last night? Was she kidding? Did she really want to marry him? Last of all was Cat Valentine, her last acting experience was as the host of a children's show, how was she going to feel about being the spokes model for sexy nylons and pantyhose?
The first callback to Bob was the expected one. The select audience, focus group and executives all liked Beck and the results in for a green light to write him in for 13 weeks as a trial. Hopefully they could shoot around his work schedule, shouldn't be a problem.
The second callback took a little longer, but the results were equally positive. The nylon manufacturer was totally smitten with Cat's combination of childlike innocence and sexy legs and was going to run with the campaign. They wanted to schedule the first shoot for the end of the week. Should be no problem again, Cat was not working, Robbie was, but with Beck and his presence was not needed anyway. In fact some models preferred to work without spouses or loved ones around. Cat was not going to be nude, so she should not be too demanding.
Then there was Jade West. Wow. He knew that she was beautiful when she signed on to his agency, but last night left little doubt. He could not believe those long shapely legs of hers or the picture perfect derriere, those large soft breasts or those crystal clear blue eyes that hold on to you and make you look deeply inside her. And she was offering herself to him! This had to be one of those "too good to be true" situations. But what if it wasn't? What if she really wanted him? The thought gave him chills.
Well, first things first. He had to prepare the contracts for Beck and get them over for his signature, then do the same for Cat. He will save his own situation for last.
He got his attorneys working on a standard contract for Beck and Cat, realizing that he could drop them both off at the same place. Because they were so standard they were ready almost instantaneously; and so by 11:00 he was driving up to Beck's office to present them to Beck and Robbie for Cat.
Bob had become so much of a fixture around the company that the receptionist waved him right in to Beck's office. As usual Beck was on the phone but motioned for him to have a seat.
Beck: Well good morning Bob, I assume that this visit means you have good news for me
Bob: Well I think it is good, you have been picked up for 13 weeks to be Jade West's love interest. After that, we'll see how it goes.
Beck: Talk about Déjà vu, it feels like I am in high school again. Speaking of which; you and Jade looked like you were getting very close there.
Bob: yes, Jade is a very special lady.
Beck: That's it? Jade is a special lady.
Bob: I don't know, things are moving so fast. I mean she is a wonderful girl, beautiful. Sexy, generous; and an incredible lover. Of course I don't need to tell you that.
Beck: I am sensing a "But" coming soon…
Bob; But I don't know if I am ready to settle down now and be married.
Beck: Wait, who said anything about marriage?
Bob: Jade did, this morning.
Beck leaned forward excitedly.
Beck: Seriously, she asked you to marry her? That's insane man, congratulations!
Bob: So, you don't think it is a little soon?
Beck: I think that Jade asking you to marry you is like a guy asking you if you want a million dollars. It is one of those things that you just do without thinking about it, because you may never get the opportunity again.
Bob: Yeah but we have not even been together that much.
Beck: Jade pretty much knows what she wants. When it comes to parts, songs, and I believe even men. If you happen to be one of the select few who meet her criteria, you are very lucky.
Bob: So you are saying I should marry her?
Beck: I am saying if you don't you will kick yourself the rest of your life.
Rob: Guess I better go pick up a ring on the way home.
Beck: And some nice flowers and maybe honeymoon plans. You want to show her that you have put some thought into this too.
Bob: Honeymoon? She is still shooting; we can't stop for a honeymoon.
Beck: She won't be shooting forever. When the season is over you need to have everything in place and move. The next season will be here before you know it.
Bob: Well another client owns an island in Hawaii I suppose I could borrow that. This way we could have privacy if she wants it or be near the big island if she wants to be a tourist.
Beck: Great, ok we solved your problem, wasn't that easy?
Bob: Don't forget we got you a featured role too.
Beck: There is that. Now comes the hard part for you.
Bob: The hard part?
Beck: Yes you have to explain to Robbie and Cat why Cat is going to spend the next few weeks in front of a camera half naked showing off her legs in nylons.
Bob: Why is that a problem, it's not like she is doing a nude scene.
Beck: Because this is shy sweet little Cat we are talking about, who has no idea how pretty her legs are or why anyone would want to stare at them, and her boyfriend Robbie who is so paranoid that someone is going to see his beautiful little Cat and steal her away from him. Sucks to be you.
Bob: Can you help me convince them that this is going to be ok and just a good source of income for them?
Beck: I probably could, except for one small thing.
Bob: What is that?
Beck: I like looking at her legs, she is really cute.
Bob: Well I figured you for a breast man or a leg man. Guess I was right.
Beck: What do you mean?
Bob: Well Trina has phenomenal legs, but she also has great breasts.
Beck: Have you been checking out my wife sir?
Bob: No but I am not blind either. Jade also has great legs and breasts. You were easy to figure.
Beck: But, I am secure, Trina and I are married and in love. Robbie and Cat are not, so he is going to be a bit more paranoid. At least I would be if I were him.
Bob: If you were him, Cat would be married and have twins.
Beck: Not for lack of trying, that is for sure. Cat is a sweetie. Pretty, kind, and just the most innocent wonderful attitude anyone could imagine. Why don't you use the office next door and talk to Robbie and give him the contract.
Bob: Ok, thanks Beck and congratulations on your new role.
Beck: Thanks now go tell Cat and Robbie.
Bob settled into the other office when Robbie knocked on the door.
Bob: Come on in.
Robbie: Hi Bob, I understand you have some good news for us?
Bon: Well I think its good news, Cat got the contract to be the spokes model for Pixie Dust Pantyhose, and they want to start shooting the first of the commercials at the end of the week. She is going to be getting a very good price per shoot and quite a few perks to go with the package. They were excited by the fact that she can act and sing and are thinking of setting up something to exploit that part of her too.
At any rate here is the first year's compensation I negotiated for her, not counting perks.
Robbie looked at the page and could not believe his eyes, of course he felt Cat was well worth it but seeing the figure in black and white was really something.
Robbie: Wow, I don't know what to say. Thank you Bob this is fantastic!
Bob: Hey Cat is a beautiful and talented little girl. She deserves it!
Robbie: I will have her sign everything and get it back as soon as possible.
Bob: Ok, and the address for the first shoot is there and that will be Thursday at 7:00 am
Thursday morning came quickly. Cat arrived on set at 6:00; in order to have time for hair and makeup.
When hair and makeup were done they brought in the wardrobe for the shoot. Wardrobe in this case consisted of a pair of panty hose, a semi-transparent bra and a white blouse. Cat changed and then sat down in her dressing room waiting for her call.
Robbie: Hi Cat are you decent?
Cat: Hi Robbie come on in.
Robbie walked into Cat's dressing room and was stunned. Cat's make-up was beautiful, her hair fantastic but what made the biggest impression was her nearly naked body, scarcely hidden at all by her wardrobe.
Robbie: Wow Cat, you look beautiful.
Cat: I look naked. I don't know if I can do this Robbie. Just look at me, you can see everything! How can I get in front of a camera like this? I feel so ashamed.
Robbie: First of all Cat, you have nothing to be ashamed of, you are beautiful and you look fantastic. Your body is perfect.
Cat: That doesn't mean I want everyone to see it. Robbie I don't want to do this. I want to act, with my clothes on; to do scenes that everyone can see no matter what the age.
Robbie: You will Cat, this is only a commercial, an ad that will run in a magazine
Cat: But people will see me and know that it is me.
Director: Ok folks are we ready to go?
Robbie: Can I talk to you for a moment first?
Director: Sure
Robbie: This is Cat's first time doing anything like this. She is used to being a children's star and is afraid of what this will do for her image.
Director: I don't see what the impact could be; we are not using her face, just her body in these.
Robbie: Really, no one will know who it is?
Director: Well they may have other plans for live stuff and interviews but what I am shooting here is not using her head at all.
Robbie: She will be so happy to hear that. Let me go tell her.
Soon Robbie and Cat were standing there waiting.
Robbie: Cat is ready now.
Director: Great, let's go.
Cat was putting on a beautiful show, following the director's instructions, and her legs looked great. Within a short time the director was finished and they were wrapping the shoot.
Cameraman: She looked really good out there; you said this was her first time? How did you get her to be so relaxed and calm?
Director: I gave her that BS about not using her head in any of the shots. By the time this comes out she will be enjoying the paychecks too much to care.