Chapter 33: Editing (1)
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Zack had been caught off guard but couldn't deny the flicker of curiosity and maybe a little excitement.
Now here Simon was, standing just inside his studio, still exuding that larger-than-life energy Zack remembered so well.
However, he wasn't alone.
Trailing behind him was a young man, maybe in his early twenties, dressed in a hoodie and sneakers. The younger guy's eyes darted around the studio, taking it all in like he wasn't quite sure what to make of the place.
Zack pushed back his chair and stepped out of his cabin. "Simon."
Simon turned, his grin spreading wide across his face. His massive frame seemed to fill the space, the overhead lights reflecting off his clean-shaven head.
"Zack!" Simon boomed, pulling him into a bear hug that made Zack feel like his ribs might crack.
As he stepped back, Simon smirked. "Still hiding out in this little studio of yours, huh?"
Zack shook off the hug, still feeling his muscle ache a little. "And you still look like you are auditioning to be the lead villain in an action flick. Got another movie gig lined up?"
Simon chuckled, his laugh deep and rich as it echoed through the room.
"Something like that." He said, jerking his thumb over his shoulder. "Actually, I am here because of him."