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    Forged in Fire: Chapter 13

    Chris Anderson’s right hand found its way to her right hip. “Excuse me? Did you not hear me? Anna Newberry can’t shut down production. We’ve been nice and working with her, but her contract dictates her meeting deadlines. The world isn’t going to end if I fly out there on Sunday.”

    Davis was quiet. His mouth was closed and ran his tongue over his perfect white teeth. He cleared his throat and finally spoke. “Your job’s on the line, Chris.”

    She scoffed at him, her eyes growing wide. “You would fire me over this? Are you serious?”

    “I don’t have time for this shit, Chris! I’ve got 8 pictures in production right now. Another 3 set to begin in the next few weeks. I need this film to be wrapped up and I need my producers to manage their fucking projects!”

    The redness of fury had begun to climb from Tina’s chest up to her face. “Three fucking days! You can’t give me three fucking days? After all I’ve done for this company, you’d fire me just like that?”

    Davis threw up his hands. “The ball’s in your court, Anderson. Handle it! If I have to, you’re out of here.”

    And then Tsunami Shah blew away just as quickly he’d stormed in.

    Tina sat back down in her office chair, she was so angry she was shaking and hot tears were rapidly trying to escape her eyes. Images of all the sacrifices she’d made to keep her films on budget and on schedule flew through her mind. Late nights and long days. Fighting to keep the grubby hands of execs and actors off her ass and breasts. The stomach upset and frustration. Jetlag, colds, and constant anxiety.

    But she refused to cry. She wouldn’t cry here. It wasn’t worth it.

    Pam had appeared and had placed a bottle of cold water on Tina’s desk. She stood nearby, quietly speaking words of encouragement that went unheard by the flushed woman in the office chair. An eviscerating fury of emotion had blotted out nearly everything. Her breathing seemed to be happening in slow motion and her heart was racing in her chest. Her hazel eyes were narrowed, and she was staring straight ahead, though she wasn’t actually seeing what was in front of her.

    At last, her hearing seemed to return and she heard, “….going to do?” coming from Pam.

    Tina looked over at her assistant who was sitting in the chair across from her. Pam wore a look of genuine concern. Chris Anderson shook her head slowly and opened her mouth to reply.

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    Comments

    1. Tina needs to be there for Bette. Their relationship is already suffering as a result of Tina’s job. Bette would probably say she understands but as we know she is having trouble with her sobriety. Please Tina. Call his bluff.

    2. If Tina is as good as she appears to be, then she can get a job at another studio. This is emotional blackmail. Its just like her father and family, do as I say or I will cut you off and you will have no money. And to hell with your personal happiness and life. Either the studio supports its employees or it doesn’t. They should be enforcing the contract between the actress and the studio, not re-negotiating every month or so. She either gives in and she can expect to see this situation over and over and she will damage her relationship between her and Bette OR she walks and looks for employment elsewhere. I think this problem just went from an 8 to a 12. What will Tina do?

      What a problem – Stand your ground Tina….no renegotiation of the contract, no trip to New York and let’s see if David truly fires her. He will lose everything – the producer, the star and the project. Its a week from completion. For it he does, he will never finish the project. Everything he has spent will be down the drain. Call the agent and tell him, that Ms Actress honors her contract or she will never work in films again. She will be considered a leaper. Chris Anderson will make sure that the world knows that she does not honor her contracts.. Then go home to Bette.

      Great chapter….need more and soon. This is just too much of a cliff hanger not to see more.

    3. Tough decisions to make. I trust Tina to find the perfect solution. Without making threats to anyone but with the clear message to her boss to shove it!
      Well, actually I trust you, MTS, to have the perfect outcome already written. Something to make Tina shine and at the same time showing Bette her unconditional support. Chris should prove her worth for the business once more and then leave the studio being known as one of the best, hottest producers in town.

      Maybe she should get on the phone with the actress personally, not the jackass manager. Tell her the personal, family obligations Chris wants to and has to fulfil. Giving an insight to the life with her girlfriend/wife, the bereavement and some of the struggles they are going through might bring the actress to show some compassion.
      Tina could promise to fly to NYC a day later if in exchange the actress continues with her work.

      Oh well, you got me again, MTS, here I go again thinking about where your story will be going ;-)

      Looking forward to the next part, very much!
      cheers

      kp

    4. There is only one right choice. First of all days of being blackmailed into doing things against her will need to end. Secondly she sacrificed her relationship and flew all over the world to secure her financial future, so she doesn’t need the job. Lastly her reputation will speak for itself so getting fired by an a-hole that allows a spoiled actress to run his business decisions will not ruin her career. It should bolster it. Chris needs to tell them all to get a life, and Tina needs to start taking charge of her own. Thanks for posting.

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