Helen Carson was getting old, and the fact that Richard, her lifelong husband, could no longer drive or do things for himself made her need for help overwhelming. Their grandson had hired a maid from a large company who did all the shopping, cleaning, and organizing. Surprisingly, their little grandson turned out to be the most successful mber of the household, but the loneliness and longing to see Thomas and his family left her feeling sowhat strange.
-Billy has released a new movie. - Richard Carson asked the woman accompanying them.
-He did; your son is quite famous now; he appeared in the newspaper. - Grancin comnted.
Hahaha… Billy is a real Casanova; he’s had such beautiful won in his arms, but I’m surprised he hasn’t invited to see the movie. It’s been a while since he called… he hasn’t left a ssage. - Richard said, now wearing pajamas as part of his daily attire at 85 years old; age was taking its toll on him.
-No, sir, but we can call him. - Grancin replied.
-I don’t want to bother him; the boy is so busy! - Richard said in a depressed tone. The strength had left him, and he felt a sadness at not being independent like before. The fatigue was evident in his life, and going for a walk was the most daring thing he did; he couldn’t even drive anymore.
-Co on, Mr. Carson. - Grancin said.
-You’re a coward, that’s what you are. - Helen interrupted, with her usual thinly veiled self-deprecation. - It’s annoying that you don’t call him. -
Helen murmured, her accusatory gaze only made Richard chuckle, his expression soft. His wife also missed Billy, even if she fervently denied it. She was more sentintal about family and likely missed Billy as much as he did; the most cherished grandson was often the most distant.
-I think I’ll call him. - Grancin suggested.
-Don’t bother the boy; he’s a busy man… - Thomas Carson comnted.
Grancin sent a text ssage to his direct supervisor, Anne Hall, who was in charge of all the expenses for Billy's grandparents.
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It’s surprising how the movie Sev7n began to gain popularity; this can often be inconsistent, and it doesn’t always et box office expectations. By early October, after two weeks, the official box office reached $48 million, and without a decline in scheduling, it was expected to reach the break-even point of $60 million nationally and could be distributed internationally for profit.
The score offered by the dia averages at least 7.9/10, marking it as one of the best films of 1995. Many people have been drawn to it, and the strong performances are starting to open up opportunities for roles.
-We have an offer for a part. - Jim Waitt comnted.
-I don’t have ti for that; we can make movies next year. I’ve had enough acting for one year, Jim. We’ve done film after film this year. What about sponsorships? Now that I have a bit more fa, I’d like to get so sponsorships, preferably with a luxury car brand like rcedes-Benz, BMW, or Audi… I want to secure a contract with a car brand. - Billy stated.
Jim Waitt sighed, but there was nothing more he could do.
-I’ll send you the scripts, and of course, I’ll look for sponsorship from so car brands. We can extend a contract for the next year, for two years, and wait for your fa to flourish. - Jim Waitt comnted.
Billy nodded as he determined his next job at Lux Animation, doing voice work. Normally, he was a voice actor, and this ti he would be part of the dubbing for Lilo & Stitch, voicing several characters, a routine he followed to make so extra money, as he considered it a real success for the film and to adjust the paynts.
He carried two bottles of wine in his arms; Monica was quite fond of drinking, especially wine, consuming it at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, at least a glass each ti.
After finishing his tour in Toronto, he wandered the streets of New York, wearing a hat to shield his face, old clothes, and a scarf. People didn’t recognize him. He spent the entire day searching for apartnts, noting three buildings and four locations. He went up and continued to the building where Monica was staying, borrowed from Winona, who was now in Atlanta, starting to look for a year of rest.
The average price for a two-bedroom apartnt was around $700,000, while the larger units cost about $1 million. It wasn’t a low price, but Billy wanted to buy three apartnts. His inco hovered around $3 million, and for that reason and others, he hoped to purchase so properties in New York, Los Angeles, and London. Business in London was growing increasingly significant, as distribution passed through there. Additionally, so other deliveries to the capitals were special, but Lux Animation wanted to buy a large plot of land sufficient to create the grand Harry Potter studio, a space large enough to produce the films. Billy hoped to buy so countryside to recreate the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, establishing a stable
enough set to recreate the castle in miniature. If that wasn’t possible, he would use Miami to his advantage.
Sowhere near the Midway River, close to Rochester or Chatan, he envisioned creating a grand castle, purchasing land, using the castle as a general model, and another large center to recreate the elents for CGI. However, recreating the basic elents was the crux of the matter, and if it could be done in a way...
-Co in. - Winona said from the door, surprising Billy.
-I told Monica you’d co, but she didn’t check her ssages or answer the phone. - Winona said with a reproachful tone.
-Where is she? - he asked.
-She has a runway show in Los Angeles… she was calling you all morning, but you’re always busy with sothing else… but co in, you can co in. - Winona replied.
Billy entered; he had planned to return to San Jose, but he waited to see Monica. The issue with phones now was that they were very outdated, which was embarrassing. Staying inford was a problem for soone in the 21st century, years after the tech boom. He called three tis, but there was no answer. Winona was in the kitchen, mixing ingredients, while Billy watched from the living room.
-It slls delicious. - Billy comnted.
-I felt like making buttered potatoes and so chicken. Luckily, I cooked for three people. - Winona smiled at him.
Billy had no choice but to take off his pale blue jacket and check the kitchen, leaving the two bottles of wine on the counter.
-Would you like so wine? - he asked.
-I would love to… - she laughed. - It sounds a bit silly; I didn’t expect you to show up here, tempting bad luck. I ca back to see Monica this morning, but I found out she had already left. I’m thinking of taking a tour of Europe and getting so fresh air from acting. - Winona comnted.
Billy rembered that Winona would later face legal troubles, perhaps due to a shoplifting incident. Her acting style was marred by a strong emotional struggle.
-Why don’t you see a psychologist? - Billy suggested. Psychologists aren’t very well regarded.
From the large eyes watching him, accusatory eyes, only the crazy seek that kind of treatnt. Sitting and talking to soone who can listen to your problems is sothing that lacks trust in Hollywood.
-Don’t give that look; it’s common for people under pressure to engage in activities that relieve their stress. It can be anything from ditation, massages, or talks with a good therapist… actors have evident issues regarding privacy, but CEOs, lawyers, and bankers suffer from different kinds of problems, such as anxiety, insomnia, and stress. Many tis we confuse ourselves and make wrong decisions by not asking for help. - Billy said, pouring the wine, a bit more reflective than he intended, with a hint of doubt. The two glasses filled with wine were consud in a mont; the wine was sweet, of the highest quality, and its flavor was particularly exquisite.
-It’s not easy. -
-Expressing emotions is never easy. It’s a problem of mine; I tend to be quite closed off with my feelings. - Billy admitted.
-Wash your hands; the food is almost ready. - the brunette said, adjusting her gloves. Billy couldn’t help but notice her perky breasts without a bra, providing a view as she took the dishes out of the oven.
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