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“Well, it’s in Virginia. The show is a renovation-type show. Restoring an old home, working with a construction crew to bring it back to life.”
“Who’s hosting?” Sterling asked, one eyebrow raised hopefully.
“Not sure yet.” I grinned and rolled my eyes. “You guys basically know everything I know so far. Oh, wait. The best part is, he said it could become a series if things go well.”
“Hell yeah,” Kieran practically shouted.
Gideon cleared his throat and gave me a sly smile. “Does this mean more work for us?”
I shrugged casually. “Maybe. I’m hoping I can have some say in the crew and casting. I’ll do what I can.”
Micah took a sip of his drink and nodded. “This is really great news, even if youcan’tget us all jobs. Congratulations, man.”
“Thanks. Really, it means a lot.”
Katie stopped by just then. “Can I get you all anything else?”
Sterling leaned over me to smile broadly at her. “We’re going to need celebratory ice cream.”
“I can absolutely do that.”
Chapter Three
Jake
Jake
I pulled up to Hayes headquarters and threw the truck in park, but before I could slide out of the truck and head inside for our all-hands meeting, my phone rang. I picked it up, scowling at it, and debated letting it go to voicemail. I didn’t recognize the number, which made the urge to leave it even stronger. I didn’t typically screen my calls, but then, people didn’t call me very often, either.
On the fourth ring, I answered warily. “Hello?”
“Doug Cutler here. I’m calling for Jake Young please.”
“Speaking.”
I could hear his fake smile across the phone line. “Jake, so glad to finally get a chance to talk to you.”
“I wish I could say the same.” I didn’t know who this guy was or how he’d gotten my number, but I was already done with the call.
He chuckled. “Look, I’m one of the executive producers over at Everyday Entertainment Studios. We’re producingHeartland Overhaul.”
“Okay. What can I do for you?”
“Levi Hayes gave me your number. He thought it might be better if we spoke directly. Do you have a minute to chat?”
I glanced at the time on my phone. Five minutes till nine. Five minutes until I needed to be in the meeting. “I have a minute.”
Doug chuckled again, this time sounding a little uncomfortable. “Listen, we’ve seen your work.”
“My work?”
“We’ve seen photos of the projects you’ve led. Before and after shots. I really want you on this team.”
“I told Levi I’d think about it.”
“Have you decided yet?”
“Not exactly.”
