The Sweetest Drug (On Hold..... maybe)

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Skyler and Nina are headed to a photo shoot in Malibu, once again she was specially requested for the shoot. She loves her job and after her photo shoot with Jared she loves the ideas of dipping her toes into the movie business. This particular shoot was for an independent film, like with Jared's film she was going to have a silent cameo. In this one she was playing the late wife of a young entrepreneur who had died under mysterious circumstances. She and the star of the movie were being photographed in different stages of their relationship. S:"You look happier these days Nina" N:"I feel happier" Skyler smiles at that, ever since the photo shoot with Leto she's been wearing a silly grin on her face and he loves it S:"So how are things with Leto?" Nina blushes at the mention of his name N:"Nosey much?" S:"Just curious sweetheart, it's just been a long time since I've seen you this happy" N:"He's amazing Sky! He's sweet, kind, sexy and intense." S:"So how is he in bed?" She looks at him in shock N:"Fresh!!! .....If you really must know, he's a perfect gentleman" S:"What is he gay?" N:"Sky!!!! We've only been on two dates and besides..... it's not like he hasn't touched me" never mind mentioning Brazil. He surprised her on the set, Chris had never done that although admittedly he did make up for lost time but he wasn't Jared. It was the sweet unexpected things he did that we're sweeping her off her feet. They had of course seen each other between dates but she wasn't about to share everything with Skyler even though he was her best friend. He was with her through the break up with Chris and nursed her back to health, sort of speak, quite frankly she didn't know what she would have done without him. But Jared was hers and she wasn't about to share him just yet. S:"So when are you seeing him again?" N:"Tonight actually, can't wait! We're meeting Shannon for dinner" S:"Shannon huh? Can she cook?" N:"His brother Sky, his brother" Nina can't help but laugh S:"His brother, right!" Poor Skyler is alternating between several shades of crimson, pink and pomegranate but manages to keep his cool. They arrive at a large beach house, nothing like the McConaughey Estate further up the coast but still opulent in size and style. Skyler gives the the driver instructions for their pick up then follows Nina to the door. She can hear him mumble something underneath his breathe and she can't help but giggle S:"Who in their right mind names their son Shannon?"

The inside of the house is bustling with activity, the rooms are dressed for different occasions the living room has two tables covered in what seem to be wedding gifts, the dinning room and kitchen are set up for a dinner party while the deck is set up for what looks like a writers retreat; a lounge chair with what appears to be a manuscript and a small table with a crisp newly published book and a ice cold lemonade. On the other there's a desk with a typewriter with another manuscript in progress. Beyond the house on the sand is another set, this is where Nina will be starting her photo shoot. She's steps out onto the sand and makes her way to the set where her
co-star and another woman already await. The photographer is someone she's already worked with so she feels right at home. Him:"Nina, beautiful as always my pet" N:"Thank you Emmanuelle you flatter me so" E:"You've already red the script, yes?" She gives him a cheeky grin N:"Yes, I have. I play a corpse how hard can it be" Emmanuelle shakes his head, yup same old Nina, while her co-stars giggle in approval. E:"Okay sweetie I know this is a little bit out of your comfort zone but it shouldn't be that hard. This handsome specimen over her is Alex O'Loughlin you'll be playing his dead wife." he was tall, handsome with sandy brownish blonde hair and blue eyes that paled in comparison to Jared's. A:"It's nice meeting you...wife" he takes her hand to his lips, Nina smiles sweetly and turns her attention to the girl E:"....and your twin there is Julia Sirac, you'll be playing the same roll in a psychotic break our friend here will be having........

He goes on to explain the scene, Alex's character is a photography junkie he's on a date with his new love. Per his usual he captures the moment on film only difference is midway through the photos he'll start seeing his dead wife instead of his girlfriend. Both Girls take turns having their pictures taken by Alex as they stand in the surf. Emmanuelle is of course the actual photographer while Alex's Camera is a prop. An actual film camera is also catching the action for later use. For some shots she stands in the water with her back to the surf while in others she walks along the edge of the water or lays on the sand soaking the sun. E:"Beautiful Nina that's perfect, now remember you're in love with him don't be afraid to flirt" she does as she's told told and even splashes water at Alex. in another shot Alex is on his knees takings pics as she lays on the sand and moves playfully for him. Julia watches on as she thinks to herself she's good. Ok wait am I supposed to be shadowing her? I'm an actress not a model how exactly am I ..... E:"Julia you're up" wait what ..... E:"Ok ladies just so were clear, Julia in this scene You and Alex are on another typical date he's capturing the moment with his camera as he is doing so he's having flash backs of Nina over here. So they'll be moments where he's photographing you but he'll be seeing Nina instead. Both films will be spliced together in post production. You'll be basically replicating what she was doing in front of the camera, not the modeling but the action got it" J:"Oh ok, I got it. I'm still to read from the script, yes?" E:"Yes Darling, just remember to look to me for any changes I'll guide you through it . Alex same as you where but you'll be looking to the director for changes. Nina stay close in case she needs you" Julia takes her place in front of the camera and she's breezing through it like a pro. Nina watches on impressed she doesn't know what it is about her or why but she likes her. She has a gentle demeanor about her, friendly eager to learn as well as teach. Throughout the day they exchange notes Nina gives her advice on modeling while Julia gives her advice on acting.

During a break they receive a flower delivery, turns out it's for Nina, they're in the middle of the deck shoot Nina is sitting at the typewriter her hair pulled up glasses on. She's alternating between typing and revisions, Emmanuelle is capturing her every move he even zooms in on her slender delicate fingers pressing the typewriter keys. The director calls for a break a young assistant pops her head through the patio doors Girl:"Excuse me are you Nina?" N:"Yes I am" G:"These came for you" she smiles sweetly N:"Thank you....." to Emmanuelle "they're beautiful" she takes the flowers and sets them down on the desk E:"Any idea who they might be from?" N:"Yes, I think so" she takes the note it reads "My sweetest treasure, every moment away from you seems like an eternity. Can't wait for tonight, love Jared" she tears up and smiles big she takes a rose in her hand takes in it's scent. Her eyes flutter open and notices Emmanuelle taking pictures N:"What are you doing?" Emmanuelle smiles sheepishly E:"Sorry I couldn't help myself, so who's the lucky guy" Skyler walks in with her lunch and sees the roses on the desk and smiles S:"No don't tell me let me guess" She smiles sweetly and simply says his name N:"Jared"