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“No, I—”

“That’s what I thought. So, then, let’s let that sit and focus on your job, on the people who are counting on you here and now.”

I swallowed, feeling like a scolded child. After all, I had been acting like one. I’d been making a pig’s ear of everything, trying to be everything at once. I was under contract. I owed it to this movie. Frankie would be okay. I would be home this weekend and would remind her of all that we had.

“I’ll look after your phone.” Chad held out a hand.

“I need to have it if something happens.”

“Let me hang on to it. I’ll keep an eye on it. If something comes up, I’ll let you know right away.”

“Okay.” I hesitantly handed it over.

“You can come get it any time,” he said, gripping my shoulder.

I nodded.

“Let’s get you back to set.”