(Athena's POV)
We got our bags and went upstairs to put them in our room. Since Aunt Eloise's apartment only has two bedrooms, Chase and I are sharing one. At first I thought it would be awkward for us but then I realized that we fell asleep together before so this wouldn't be any different.
Once we got outside we hailed a taxi and told him where to go. When we got to the studio we went to the security desk.
"Can I help you?" The security cop, Ralph, asked.
"Yeah, Mattie Jensen left visitor's passes for us. It should be listed under Chase Nickerson and Athena Drew." Chase said.
Ralph handed us each a pass, "Here you are. You'll need to sign for it. You need to come to this desk every time you enter so I can log you in." Chase and I signed the clipboard, "Have a nice day."
"You too." I said as Chase and I walked further in the building.
"Let's start by talking to Mattie again." Chase said.
I nodded and we searched for Mattie's dressing room. When we found it, I knocked.
"It's open!" Mattie said.
Chase opened the door and we walked in.
"Hey Athena, Chase- glad you can make it! We'll be shooting soon, so I only have a couple of minutes to chat." She said.
"Can you tell us why someone would want to send death threats to Rick?" Chase asked.
"He's talented, handsome, and rich. Some people would hate him just for that. But Rick wouldn't hurt a fly- I have no idea why someone's trying to scare him with these threats." Mattie said.
"How long have you two been a couple?" I asked.
"You mean off-screen or on-screen? You see, Rick and I dated when we were with the touring company for 'Romeo and Juliet'." Mattie said.
"Do you think an ex of yours could be jealous enough to do this to Rick?" I asked.
"Actually, Rick and I are no longer dating. But, come to think of it, I do know someone who could be jealous enough of Rick to do something like this: Yuri Danner, Rick's twin brother!" Mattie laughed, "I'm sorry you two. It's been a running joke around here. You see, Rick's character has an evil twin, Yuri, and everyone's been saying that it's him who's causing all this trouble. But seriously, I have no idea who could be behind this. Oh, look at the time- I've got to get to makeup. Hey, why don't you two come down to the set in a few minutes; I'll be shooting a scene with Rick. In the meantime, make yourselves at home." She said before leaving.
"Might as well see if we can find anything." I said.
Chase nodded and we started looking around. Unfortunately we couldn't find much, just fan letters, a magazine about Rick leaving the show, a medallion, and a tube of lipstick that looks like it's been rubbed down.
"I don't think there's anything in here Athena, let's just head to the shooting." Chase said.
I nodded, "Yeah, you're right. Let's go."
We left Mattie's room and went to the studio doors, Chase swiped his card in the scanner and we walked in just as they started shooting.
"Places everyone! Are we locked in?" A woman asked.
"Yes Miss Weiss. We're ready to shoot." Someone said.
"Have we blocked this already?" Mattie asked Rick.
"Yes, I think." Rick said.
"Quite on the set! Is the floor ready?" Miss Weiss asked.
"Check!"
"Audio?"
"Check. Roll tape."
"Stand by camera one!"
"Stand by music."
"Stand by camera one."
Then Mattie and Rick started acting.
"Rory, I have to talk to you." Mattie said.
"I don't want to see you Serena." Rick said.
"No Rory, don't go! I love you!" Mattie said.
I felt Chase nudge me, I looked at him and he pointed to the lights. I looked to see the one above Rick moving a little.
"I don't want to see you Serena." Rick said.
Suddenly the light fell, Mattie screamed while Rick managed to get out of the way.
"Sheesh! What was that? I could've been killed! Get my agent on the phone, now!" Rick said.
Chase and I stayed behind as everyone else left so we can look around the set.
"Hey look, I found a broken clamp to the lights." Chase said picking up the pieces.
"That means someone rigged that light to fall on Rick." I looked around a little more, "And this clock is missing a hand."
"Whoa. Hey babe, looks like someone was messing with the teleprompter again." Chase said.
I turned around to see him standing by the teleprompter and walked over. He was right, after Mattie's last set of lines it read:
You're time it running out, Rick Arlen. You'd better kiss your career and your life good-bye because the end is near.
"Freaky. Whoever this guy is, he really has it out for Rick." I said.
"Maybe we should talk to the director, I think her name's Lillian Weiss." Chase suggested.
"Yeah, maybe she can shed some light." I said.
We left the set and started walking around, unfortunately we couldn't seem to find her room.
"Hey Athena, there's a prop room over there, maybe someone can tell us where Lillian's room is." Chase said.
We walked over to the Prop room and I knocked.
"It's open!" An old woman's voice said.
"Hello there-Oh are you a visitor? According to the polices memo dated July 14, 1954, no one is permitted in the prop room, except for those people permitted in the prop room. You may want to talk to the director, Lillian Weiss, if you want to become permitted. She likes to do all of the hiring around here. Good day, dears." The old woman said.
"Well that got us nowhere." I said as we left the prop room.
"Not necessarily." Chase said.
I looked at him to see him pointing to Lillian's room.
"Oh, well while were here we might as well see about job so we can get more access around here." I said as we walked up to Lillian's door.
Chase knocked on the door and a stern looking woman answered.
"May I help you?" She asked.
"Yeah, we're friends of Mattie's, and we're-" Lillian cut me off.
"Do I look like a tour guide? Look, the set's closed to visitors. I'll need to take your passes away. But if it's any consolation, I'll be more than happy to show you the door." She said before taking our passes and slamming the door in our faces.
"Well gee, no need to be a bitch about it." I said as we walked away from her door.
Chase put an arm around me, "It's alright babe. Look, let's talk to Mattie and tell her about this."
I sighed, "Alright."