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giggled at the sight of him chasing stray pages of his newspaper as the wind flapped them around the park. “Need a hand there?”
    â€œOh, hi.” He looked up, then grasped the remaining two pages as they settled near an oversized pot. “The weirdest thing, I bought the Saturday paper and was walking home, when the wind picked up and blew half the pages into the park. I was chasing them when I got your text.” He folded the paper one extra time and tucked it under his arm. “So, what brings you here today?”
    Anna looked up at the gray clouds and released a breath. “I wanted to apologize for messing you around lately. I’ve been such a star struck fool.” She shook her head.
    â€œHey, it’s okay. And Karl’s been the fool, not you.”
    She smiled. “I also wanted to ask if you’d like some company on your move to L.A.? I’ll need a flight buddy to help calm my nerves on the plane. Unless you want to catch a bus, but you know I hate sitting still for hours just as much as I hate flying.”
    Charlie’s eyes opened wide.
    â€œI’m moving to L.A. too!” She stretched an excited smile across her face and grasped his hands.
    â€œWhen did you decide this?” Charlie’s pleasure at hearing this news was obvious in his voice.
    â€œThis morning. Quite suddenly actually, and I spoke to my agent and what she said only confirmed I’d made the right choice.”
    â€œWhat did she say?” Charlie urged.
    â€œShe got me an audition for a leading role in a romantic comedy film! They were looking for someone of my. . .fair complexion, and wanted a new face. Someone with a little experience but who isn’t that well known. Looks like the gaps in my CV are going to be an advantage for this one!”
    â€œOh, Anna, I’m so happy for you!” Charlie wrapped her in a warm hug. “Mwah!” His lips planted their congratulations on her cheek.
    â€œIt’s not guaranteed, but it’s a chance. And if I don’t get the lead they might have another role for me.” Anna shrugged. “Either way, it’s time for a change of scenery, as you said. Time to take a risk.”
    â€œYou’re going to blitz this audition, I know it.” He returned his newspaper to under his arm. “Have you told Rachel yet?”
    â€œNo, I only just decided! But I will. I’m not going to let my problems with my sister affect my life anymore. It’s time to move forward. I can be as good an actress as her, I just need a challenge to bring out my best.” She gave a single, confident nod.
    â€œWell, if you need someone to practice your lines with, let me know,” Charlie said.
    Anna nodded, as a few drops of water cooled her scalp. The drops multiplied and Charlie fiddled with his newspaper. “What are you doing?”
    He ignored her question, simply folded sheets of newspaper into a triangular arrangement.
    â€œWhat’s that, a boat?” She giggled. “Somehow I don’t think that’s going to be big enough for the two of us.”
    â€œIt’s not a boat,” he chuckled, placing the arrangement on her head. “It’s a hat.”
    She touched the ‘hat’ gently and they walked away from the unexpected downpour toward the cover of a store overhang. The hat flopped and tilted sideways. “It’s getting soggy.”
    â€œHere.” He took it off her head and put it on his. “Does it suit me?” The hat stayed upright for only a second before collapsing into a soggy heap.
    Anna laughed and plucked it from his head. “I’ve always loved your playful nature, you know.”
    â€œAw, shucks.” He feigned embarrassment. “Yeah, everyone these days is searching for their inner child. Mine never left.” He grinned. “Gave my mother grief growing up; always getting up to mischief.”
    â€œI can imagine.”
    â€œShe used