We may want to film this week’s one-on-one dates as though she hasn’t departed and then have the outburstbe after Evelyn’s date and before hers. Making it appear as though it was time alone with Emmett that set them off rather than any accusation about the show itself.
Catherine has stayed quiet and clear of the drama. She might be the perfect balance to Evelyn as we head into the final. Will he pick the bitch or America’s sweetheart?
Jada’s unexpected departure leaves a hole in the schedule, though. My suggestion is that we give the cast and crew a two-day weekend before heading into the final week of recording.
One last observation: I had noted that Emmett and Julia were on the outs, but now I’m not so sure. He is back to searching for her off camera, and I have a sinking suspicion there is still something going on there, given his refusal to move forward with any physical contact. As of this writing, he has not come back to his cottage on set since yesterday.
We may need to increase outside pressure to keep him motivated through these final weeks.
Please advise on the best next steps.
Sincerely,
Teri Baker
Story Producer
CHAPTER 35
Emmett
“NO, NO, NO,no, no.Youput her harness on. And where the fuck are those mics? We’re losing good light here, people!” Richard barks from the side of the shot. He’s been on a tear for days and is clearly still seething over me fucking up the rodeo scene he tried so hard to produce.
The one where Evelyn was set to leap into my arms and kiss me in front of a crowd.Andher family.
We had to rerecord the elimination ceremony a day later thanks to my early departure. And based on the way Richard hasbeen treating me since, I would say that I’m still very much in the doghouse.
Pretty sure I’m going to be paying for that snub for the foreseeable future.
“The cameras are already rolling, for fuck’s sake! And none of you thought to bring backups? How long can it possibly take to fix such a simple piece of technology?” He rages on, waving sheets of paper in the direction of a frazzled-looking crew member who is handling the mics with shaking hands.
I grind my teeth and try not to turn my scowl on poor Catherine. After all, it’s not her fucking fault that Dick Wad is, well, a dickwad.
