When The Curtain Falls

6 ~Leap of Faith~

Jenna followed Josh into the backdoor of this strange building. The fronts of the block were all bars and restaurants, all hiding this... rather large building. It almost looked like a studio When Josh opened the door and Jenna entered the place, she realized it was a movie set.

"What is thi-"

"Listen to me. You don't tell anyone about this, okay?" Josh said seriously, looking into Jenna's eyes, waiting for her confirmation.

"Okay, no problem," Jenna complied, putting her hands up in innocence.

"Sorry, it's just a private thing. I haven't told anyone about it."

"No, I get it. You don't need to explain yourself."

The two walked down the hall and into a rather large set. There were people going to all different places preparing for a shoot. The camera people were setting up their equipment. The actors were rehearsing their lines as the hair and makeup artists worked their magic. The stage hands were moving the set around, getting everything perfect.

"So where do you fit into all this, Mr. Kiszka?" Jenna asked him, still observing the rest of the studio. She looked over to him and saw him visibly cringing and laughed internally.

"First of all, do NOT call me 'Mr. Kiszka', Josh will do just fine. Second of all, I am actually the supporting actor in this film, among other jobs. We are all a part of a huge underground student film class."

"This is a film class?! It looks like a professional set! I've certainly never heard of this place, and I think I live right down the street."

"Do you like acting?" He asked.

"I do. But not in front of people. I could never." Josh nodded, about to say something, but was interrupted by a man in a headset, probably a producer of some kind, Jenna thought. He had on cargo shorts and a plaid polo shirt and flip flops. His hairstyle was classic blonde california surfer dude and he had some stubble. He looked like the kind of guy with a perpetual 5 o'clock shadow and like he was in his early to mid 30s.

"Josh where have you been? We're shooting in 10 minutes."

"I'm sorry, but I'm here now and I'm ready."

The producer man looked at his clipboard, trying to remember something. "Oh," he said, finding his note. "Amy had to call in sick and we need someone to fill in." The producer looked to Jenna, finally noticing that she was quietly standing there. He looked her up and down and then nodded to Josh, suggesting she fill the role.

Josh responded with a "no" to the producer with a subtle hand gesture.

"Oh come on man! She's perfect, exactly what we need to make this work!" the producer shouted at Josh.

"Let me stop you right there." Jenna stepped in. "I am not an actor by any means and I do not plan on ruining your film with my lack of skill and talent."

"Oh, honey, you don't have to act. We need a stunt double." Jenna hated being called honey, but not as much as she hated the thought of doing idiodic stunts.

"Well then I'm definitely out!' Jenna said stubbornly. Josh took Jenna's hand and looked into her eyes.

"Jenna, please. Can you do this for me? I will make it up to you I promise! You already look so much like the actress" Josh pleaded, trying to break her with his puppy eyes. They worked with every girl. "I don't just bring anyone here, you know?" Josh smiled slightly at her.

"I am not risking my life at a student film set," Jenna said, completely ignoring Josh's act.

"Sweetie, it's completely safe. We will give you a little training and everything will be fine!"