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Work And Give Thom Space

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When I arrive at the office on Monday, I’m resolute to focus on work and give Thom space. Not a problem, since he goes out of his way to avoid me. In the production meeting, we don’t make eye contact. I take a sneak peek to make sure he’s okay. He should be since he’s close to hiring another director. And pre-production will go ahead, as scheduled. With the last order of business completed, Thom and his production team depart for his office. I hurry to mine to phone the agent who represents the writer of “Life in the Fast Lane.” I finished the script on Friday, and am eager to schedule a date/time to meet with her. Before I get a chance, Harry delivers the mail which includes several envelopes from agencies. He stands at my desk …show more content…

And soon, the writer shows up unscathed. He pitches a spec about vampires gone wild. I’m amused by his animated storytelling. However, Thom isn’t interested in Gothic. He’d pass on it. So, I end the meeting with a handshake. “Thanks for coming.” But soon, I have second thoughts. I love vampire stories, in particular, Anne Rice novels. When his agent phones to follow-up, I have him send over the script. I’ll read it and maybe have Harry. Once work is done, I drive to the gym and take a ninety-minute yoga class. And on the way home, I stop at Whole Foods Market to buy something healthy for dinner. However, by the time I leave the store, I have bags stocked with lean protein, organic fruits and vegetables and vitamins. On the drive home, I phone Doris and tell her my resolve to quit eating sugar and drinking alcohol. She supports me wholeheartedly, and will do the same. At daybreak, I leap out of bed excited to start our new routine. After coffee, Doris and I bike thirty minutes longer. And for breakfast, I eat oatmeal with blueberries and drink a concoction of blended protein powder, assorted fruits and soy milk. When I arrive at work, I see Sarah with a baby stroller outside Thom’s office speaking with Keri. I can’t stop starring and ask Megan, “How long has Sarah been here?” “She arrived before I did a half-hour ago. I’m sure she’ll come visit you.” I don’t need much for my mind to run wild with office

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