July 27, 2022

7F

"So tell me the truth, do I look stupid?" Emmett asked as I adjusted the camera.

"No, you look fine."

"I don't know about this, Ed," Emmett said, looking around nervously.

"What don't you know? We're just talking. This is our introduction."

"I know, but it'll be out there."

I stopped playing with the camera and looked at him. "If you're seriously having second thoughts, we can put this on hold."

"No. I'm just not used to the production of it all. If you or Alice film something of mine for promotion, I'm already in character. This is me."

I walked over to him and patted his shoulder. "Believe me, there's no one I'd rather have as my wingman on this. Now, let's get started."