Till all the stars go blue [Chaennie]

Chapter 18

EPILOGUE:

Four Months Later

Okay, ladies and gentlemen, if we could have your attention please. I want to take a minute to introduce you to some of the people who are going to be helping to taking care of you on this little project of ours.

The murmuring of conversation ebbed and Rosie felt everyone's gaze shift in their direction.

"You'll have to forgive us. Not everyone is on set this morning, " he explained offhandedly. "We've been working to smooth over some of the usual bumps in the road you get with this big a project. Lots of personalities to mesh and whatnot,"

"Of course, I understand," Rosie nodded.

She easily read between the lines that he was glossing over the fact that shooting had barely just started and there was already tension on the set. She stood quietly, scanning faces, as her companion worked his way through the introductions.

And believe it or not, this lovely lady will be your technical advisor/go-to person for just about everything we're going to be doing outside – riding, roping, you name it. She's as smart as she is pretty and trust me when I say she knows what's she's talking about." he continued, hand gripping her shoulder.

Rosie offered a forced smile.

"Pleasure to be here," she said, "I look forward to getting to know each of you."

There were a few whispers and snickers. Rosie fixed the closest instigators with a cool glare and their muttering stopped quickly.

This was definitely going to be interesting.

"Well, that's all for now everyone. I thank you for your attention and we'll let you all get back to your work."

The group dispersed slowly. Some scurried quickly away while others lingered, breaking off into smaller groups and pairs and talking amongst themselves.

Several people approached Rosie individually, introducing themselves and making polite conversation. She chatted amicably with everyone, but quietly slipped away at the first opportunity she found.

She walked across the bustling set, nodding and smiling to everyone she encountered, noting as their eyes often shifted to the all-access pass she wore around her neck before returning her greeting.

Moving deliberately she approached a cluster of high-end RV mobile homes, trailers and large tents that was set apart from the main location and she could hear the steady humming of generators. She quickened her pace and, for the first time, actually felt the flutter of nerves.

"Hello," Rosie nodded to a natty young man who approached her. By his demeanor, she could see he was visibly agitated about something.

"Hey yourself," he huffed brusquely. "Oh hey, where are you headed?"

Rosie nodded toward the tent beyond the clearing and the man scoffed loudly and rolled his eyes.

"Oh, that one" he spat out, rolling his eyes exaggeratedly. "Yeah, well good luck with... whatever."

Rosie chuckled.

"Thanks for the warning," she said.

"No, no, no, I don't think... that's not at all what we discussed. I distinctly remember saying that I could not be expected to have back-to-back calls at that hour. Well that isn't my problem now is it? There is just no way I can be adequately prepared working a schedule like that."

Rosie could hear the voice rising in anger from where she stood and frowned. She strode quickly closing the distance and ducked inside the doorway without knocking.