Backstage, Charlotte Thompson stifled a cough and looked at Lincoln Smith, sounding a bit embarrassed, "I think you're teasing me, producer Smith."
Upon hearing her, the man who spoke just before chimed in courteously, "But surely there's nothing wrong with having a boyfriend who spoils a woman like Miss Thompson."
Afterward, Charlotte had to endure the jokes from the oblivious staff, all of whom were complimenting and marveling at her relationship with Justin Battleson.
Feeling overly embarrassed, she was relieved to have finally finished the afternoon shooting. Like a survivor after a disaster, she dragged Coco and sprinted towards the break room.
Outside the door of the break room, she finally took a deep breath and, drained of all energy, she said to Coco, "Coco, I can't bear to be here anymore, I better get out of here and pack up my stuff since the shooting is finally over."
She turned around, making moves to push the break room door.
"Hey, wait a minute..."