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“Lara, I think you’ve hit that sweet spot,” Tracy said as she jogged towards her, the sound of the waves crashing against the shore swallowing up her words. “Three months later, and you’ve mastered the basics.”
“I can’t believe it’s been that long,” Lara said with a grin as she walked alongside Tracy.
“You stuck out those hard weeks. Was it worth it?”
Lara smiled. “Yes. And thank you for being so flexible with my lessons. I never would have gotten this far if you weren’t.”
“Not a problem.”
Lara had struggled to find enough time for more than one lesson in the first three weeks, but then as she started enjoying herself, she managed to fit in two or three lessons most weeks now, and she was finally starting to feel like she knew what she was doing.
Hayden wanted to join her, but her schedule never allowed it, not since she got another role on a TV series.
Lara felt her lips tugging into a smile as Charlotte made her way across the sand, her sunhat low with shades covering her eyes. She’d been nervous the first time Lara suggested coming down to the beach with her while she was getting lessons, but she hadn’t been noticed once.
“Hey Charlotte,” Tracy said with a wave. “When are we going to get you out there?”
Charlotte laughed. “Not you too. I’ve got Lara trying to convince me to take on this biopic and play one of the best surfers in the world.” She made a face. “I think that’s a bit of a stretch. I’m too old for it, and I know she offered it to Ada first,” she said with a half-smile. “So, there’s that…”
It had been three months since Charlotte had fired Jerry. She’d never hired a new agent even though she hadn’t retired, so Lara was keeping an eye out for scripts, and maybe it was her new love of surfing, but she thought this one was a gem.
The only problem was that the lead actress would need to be convincing as a surfer. They’d certainly find a stunt double, but Ada didn’t think she’d be able to pull it off, and Charlotte had said something similar.
Lara struggled to follow what Tracy and Charlotte were talking about. Lara had gotten a call last week about that part. They couldn’t find an actress who was in her forties and was the right fit, and they weren’t going to compromise. They’d rather the movie never happen than get someone in who wasn’t right for the part.
And now Lara couldn’t take her eyes off Tracy.
Tracy Carrington was perfect for this movie.
Except for the part where she hadn’t acted in more than twenty years.
But that acting experience was there, and Lara couldn’t stop thinking about it the entire ride back home.
* * *
“I know you’re not listening to me,” Charlotte said as she drove. “You haven’t said more than two words since we left. Is everything okay?”
“She’s perfect.”
“What?”
“Tracy. She’s perfect for the biopic.”
“Uh…” Charlotte stifled a laugh. “I’m not sure… From everything Tracy’s said since I’ve got to know her again, I don’t think she has any interest in getting back into acting.”
“No, I know. But she is perfect.”
“Don’t get your hopes up. And don’t push too hard. I know you love this script, but don’t ruin your friendship with her. I don’t think I’ve said this out loud, but surfing has been really good for you.”
“Yeah?” Lara asked as they stopped at a light.
“Yes. You can’t wait to get to your next lesson. You come back with a bounce in your step.”
“Yeah,” Lara said, a smile coming to her lips. “Yeah, I love it.”
“So, just enjoy it.” Charlotte found her hand and gave it a squeeze as she drove away from the lights. “Don’t mix business with pleasure.”
“Another pro tip?” Lara asked with a smirk.
“Yes,” Charlotte said, flashing her that dazzling smile.
