Accepting You

Chapter 17 - Producer Changes

The next few days come and go with each night ending the same. Liz ended up going over to Lily's apartment for the rest of the week even after running out of food to cook from when Liz bought ingredients.

Though cooking together wasn't an excuse either of them could use when the fresh ingredients ran out to spend time together, they found a way to get together regardless. Whether that was ordering take out and playing games or Lily inviting Liz over to go over some things about Sorry for Your Loss that ended up with hours of endless conversation.

And then the day of Lily's first day on set came.

She arrived early that day with two boxed coffees and a boxed hot coffee and two dozen donuts for the cast and crew. It was a kind gesture she did with every project she worked on. Not only would it give people a good impression and put her in good graces with everyone, but it's even more important when you're a guest.

"Do you need any help?" a deep voice comes from behind her.

Lily turns to see Jovan, the actor that plays Danny, walking up to her..

"Hi, yes if you don't mind," Lily says and hands him a boxed coffee for his one free hand. She takes the other two with the donuts stacked on top. Clicking the button on her key fob, the trunk of the car slowly shuts.

"So you're Lily right?"

"I am," Lily says with a bright smile.

"Actually, I already knew," Jovan laughs. "Lizzie talks about you all the time and I would be lying if I said I'm not a fan."

"Wow, thank you," Lily laughs. "I'm quite a fan of yours too. I binge watched the first season a few days ago and you're really good at acting. I'm looking forward to working with you, though we don't have many scenes together."

"Then there's no point in introducing myself but I do have manners so, I'm Jovan," he says.

"It's nice to meet you," Lily replies.

Jovan scans his badge and opens the door for Lily. He guides her through the corridors and into a big meeting room.

"This will be where we gather for the morning meetings," he tells her. "Set the goodies down here and everyone will be digging in when they come in. Matter of fact, I'm going to get my cup of coffee right now. Thank you."

"No problem."

In no time, the meeting room starts to fill up with the writers and producers of the show. Molly enters as well, taking a seat with a pile of papers in hand. Liz enters last, just before the meeting starts. She's frazzled and clearly was having a bad morning.

"Firstly, I want to welcome Lily Rowan, our Vivan for the next two episodes," Molly says, starting the meeting. "And for graciously bringing in coffee and donuts, though it doesn't help with the diet I started but we can save that conversation for a later time." That last comment earns a few laughter in the room.

They run through the day's schedule where it'll mainly just be filled with scenes with Liz and Lily, and then scenes with Liz and Jovan. There will be two sets today; one at a coffee shop and another back at Leigh's house. A few other details are announced and then the team is off to prepare to go to the first location.

Lily turns to Liz and asks, "Is everything okay?"

"It was just a hectic morning," Liz groans and stands from her seat, making her way over to the coffee and pouring herself a cup. "Thank you for this, by the way. I think it's the only good thing about this morning."

"You have a long day of shooting today," Lily reminds her. "You need to start off on a good note. Otherwise you're going to be miserable. Here, take a bite," Lily says, picking up a donut and holds it up to Liz's mouth.