Page 83 of The End of Me

PCoop: The CEO and I thought that the hero could be in love with his partner, and a woman could be involved too.

FinnG: How’s this woman involved?

PCoop: She’s your IT genius. The woman behind the monitor, who finds the right coordinates, locates people, and even tampers with the CCTV so the hero can do his job. She’s the brains of the operation.

FinnG: So he and the IT genius end up together. What happened to the partner?

PCoop: At the end of the day, this is your story. However…

PCoop: What if the hero, the partner, and the IT genius fall in love?

FinnG: You mean like a threesome?

PCoop: Yes, a ménage à trois.

FinnG: That’s hot. I could play with those scenarios.

PCoop: Think about it and let me know what you decide to do.

FinnG: I got your email. You want me to read Tom Clancy? I’ve read him, but why are you recommending him?

PCoop: Oh, I forgot to add that to the email.

PCoop: So, we need you to add depth to the world of your character that sets it apart from what other thriller authors have done so far. He has to have something that makes us root for him like we root for Jack Ryan or Jason Bourne.

PCoop: Maybe it’s him creating this company and being able to carry a relationship with MI6, the CIA, the FBI, and all the agencies around the world while breaking the law to save the day.

FinnG: That’s a big challenge.

PCoop: Are you up to it?

FinnG: Always, but if I decide that I want to publish with you… well, is there a way you can donate my profits instead of paying me directly?

PCoop: We could do that, but mind if I ask why?

FinnG: I’d rather send the money to those in need.

PCoop: We’ll have to discuss this with legal. Mostly because I don’t know how to do it or if it’s possible. Do you have a lawyer who can help you with the contracts?

FinnG: So, you’re buying the rights to my book?

PCoop: Maybe?

FinnG: You don’t have to be cagey with me, Ms. Cooperson.

PCoop: Did I mention I have to discuss this with acquisitions first?

FinnG: I want to believe you, but your website says P. Cooperson, Head of Acquisitions.

PCoop: I report to the CEO. He has the final say.

FinnG: It sounds to me like you want me to write a series. However, you don’t want to discuss anything else. I’m confused.

FinnG: I don’t have a problem signing, but I want you to promise me that you’ll keep my name out of the book and give the money to charity. Can this be done?

PCoop: What charity?

FinnG: I don’t know.

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