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When we approached, he set aside his newspaper, and his niece said, “Uncle Avery, this is the actor I was telling you about His name is Will Kandinsky He flew up from the movie set this afternoon, just to meet you”

I stuck my hand out and said, “It’s such an honor, sir Thank you for agreeing to speak with me”

Bowen stood up and stared atmy outstretched hand When it beca it, I stuck it in my pocket He was easily six-three with broad shoulders, and his size was intilasses to the top of his head, I noticed a large, faded scar on the back of his hand That rang a bell for some reason, and I tried to remember if he’d mentioned it in one of the few interviews he’d done when the book was first released

Finally, he turned to Candace and asked, “Who’d you say he was playing in the film?”

“He’s playing Alex,” she said

Avery Bowen startled h when they cast that talentless pretty boy Trent Chambers in the role At least he looked the part But this asshole doesn’t look a thing like Alex! He’s too old, for one thing Plus, who the hell’s even heard of Bill Kasinski? Not etting punched in the gut

“Well, no But—”

He cut her off “At least that Chae What the fuck was the studio thinking?” He turned on his niece and said, “Actually, what the hell was I thinking? I never should have agreed to make this picture, but you talked me into it!”

Her expression became stony “Yes, I did And do you remember why?” He just scowled at her, so she answered her own question “It’s because you pissed away all your money, and you needed the income!”

“Well, now they’re about to ruin the only thing I ever did thatlot!”

Everyone in the bar stared after him as he stormed out, and Candace turned to h he can be a real pain in the ass, I really didn’t expect him to react like that”

“It’s not your fault” Suddenly, sole line from the book, and I whispered, “He’s Liaraphical, isn’t it? No wonder this was so upsetting for him”

Candace was clearly rattled, and she just stared at me for a few moments Finally, she took a step backwards and said, “I need to go after hiain, I’m really sorry”

“Okay, but please do me one favor Just tell him I knohat Alex meant to him, and I promise to do him justice”

She nodded, and then she turned and fled