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Kurt Russel considered acting to be a roller coaster of situations he would never repeat, given the mishaps that had happened, but he wouldn't trade it for anything. The growth he experienced as an actor left a vast gap in his heart. He understood, among many things, that everything he lived through, won, and lost was necessary for the beautiful life he was now living.

Life with Goldie Hawn was what many called a full-fledged marriage. Mistakes were there, but they couldn't be avoided. However, with unity and commitment, all those mistakes could be corrected.

He had been jogging with Billy for a week, and Kurt Russel couldn't help but compare him to his son Wyatt Russell. Would he grow as well as this young man? He thought deep down in his heart that his son would be as lively and intelligent as the young billionaire Darwin, who was mature beyond his years—a great actor and successful with women.

-Good morning, Bill. Are you ready for another day of exercise? - Kurt said more calmly and much more attuned to Bill's temperament, which was at most a reserved one.

-Yes, - said Bill.

They both walked calmly to the lobby, and from there, they gracefully jogged to the parking lot. The atmosphere was getting thicker every day due to the arrival of spring and the summer that set the already desert climate of Las Vegas ablaze. Meanwhile, both ran shoulder to shoulder without showing signs of fatigue, arriving at the gas station with apparent sweat.

-Do you want something to drink, kid? - Kurt asked the young man.

-For now, I'm good, - said Bill.

Kurt could only internally disagree with the boy's refusal. He needed to relax a bit, although, according to conversations overheard by Mila Abital, it was very attractive to see him lost in thought, serious, and passionate about everything he did and how he did it.

-I'll never understand perfectly what attracts women, - thought Kurt.

-Good morning, Juan. I'm here for another bottle of water, - Kurt said.

-Mr. Russel, please. I'm always glad to have you in my store. No one would believe me if I didn't have my autographed poster, which is still a pleasure, - Juan said cheerfully.

A fan, one of the softest, is always a pleasure to have. What happens with fame is that after two weeks, people start to see others without that giant magnifying glass that makes them more measured in their performance. A long time ago, he understood that the less exposure there is and the more forgetfulness is sought, the media will change their attitude toward new generations that are always eager to show themselves to the world.

-What a pleasure, Juan. Give me two bottles of water, - Kurt said, choosing two slim bottles of bottled water in a plastic thermos.

-It's $4.34, - Juan said.

-Keep the change, Juan, - Kurt said, leaving the small convenience store. Not without seeing the autographed poster and a photo of him and Juan— a photo taken by Bill, to Kurt's surprise. There was also a photo of Bill and Juan, at Kurt's request about Billy's acting genius.

-Juan, what a great guy, - Kurt thought, seeing the smiling Latino. He had carefully kept the secret of Kurt and Bill's occasional visits, something that was very difficult for people.

-Take this bottle of water, kid, - said Kurt.

-Just take it; this sun is painful, and I'd be impressed if you don't have a dry mouth; you're completely sweaty, - said Kurt, taking a break beside Bill.

-Thanks, - said the young man, taking a sip from the bottle.

-The filming has been astonishingly fast; with these new shooting techniques, recordings don't last more than six months. We've been at it for three, and the rest will be done by special effects. Do you have any particular projects in mind? - asked Kurt.

-Nothing that I know of. I auditioned for the role of Laurie in Little Women, but they haven't called me, - said Billy.

-Don't worry; they should be finishing the production. Once they have everything ready to shoot, the recording will take place in a few months. Nigel has spoken positively about you. I heard that your agent asked for a low remuneration, and you have a very good relationship; that's already a great achievement, - said Kurt.

-Why is that? - asked Billy.

-Well, most of the time, agents don't listen to newcomers, but Jim strongly defends your position. If you have a good agent backing you up, it will prevent you from getting into many problems, - said Kurt.

Standing up from the platform and smiling accordingly.– Come on, we have an exercise to finish, - said Kurt.

-Yes, - replied Bill.

Both continued their routine as a rule; they ran until they reached the hotel, used a towel provided at the Lobeé, and ate something with Director Emerich, who greeted them with a smile. After all, their two stars were hardworking, early risers, and masterful in their hurried performances.

-Oh, the problems with special effects are causing a big issue. The scenes now have a value of 6 million dollars, and the production has been struggling for the 5.5 million agreed upon initially. Everything depends on how the production ends, - said Ronald Emerich.

-Everything will be fine, Ronald, - reassured Nigel.

-Anyway, we'll continue with the filming; there are a few final shots in the desert, and everything will be ready for post-production, - said Ronald Emerich.

Kurt could only nod in silence while eating steak with breakfast potatoes, quite a large meal for breakfast, but work kept him so busy that he sometimes forgot to have lunch.

Kurt got up from the chair and left Bill with Ronald Emerich, Nigel, and Frank, one of the early risers on Ronald Emerich's technical team. He took the elevator to the fifth floor, entered the suite with reluctance, started preparing everything for a bath, and relaxing his muscles. With the air conditioning, he could enjoy a hot bath, one of life's pleasures that usually made him sleepy after a long soak.

He picked up the phone and made a call.Principio del formulario

-Sweetheart, - said Kurt.

-Yes, I just got back from the morning jog. I'll shower right away and head to the set in an hour. The filming is going on as usual, but we've stuck to the schedule. Once the promotion is over, we can take a vacation, - said Kurt, picking up the corded phone and placing it in the closet while grabbing something to wear. Something light; anyway, the wardrobe team would make him change once he arrived at the studio.

After hanging up the phone, Kurt headed to the bathroom for a quick shower and a long soak. The hot water revitalized him, and as he dried his hair, he mentally reviewed the script for the day. He knew that the next scenes were crucial for the plot's development.

The plot was reaching its climax; the first shots with the ancient tribe had finished, followed by scenes of the fight against the tyrant and the downfall, like the birth of a new civilization. Although some shots had already been taken, only outdoor scenes remained, as filming wasn't typically done in sequence but rather as convenient.

After leaving the bathroom, he dressed in comfortable clothes—opting for jeans and a black t-shirt, trusting that the wardrobe team would provide the appropriate attire on set. He checked his watch and noticed he still had plenty of time before heading to the studio

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