Chapter 61: Talent Show
Chapter 59
Amy and I stepped into the school's theater room, the doors creaking slightly as we pushed them open. The space was dimly lit.
They were about to head toward the front row when they noticed Carly pacing off to the side, holding her phone to her ear.
"I told you the front door would be locked! You gotta go round to the blue door at the back of the—OH MY GOD!" Carly suddenly shouted, eyes wide in surprise.
"What do you think of my equipment?" Freddie said proudly, standing nearby with a setup that looked more suited for a film set than a school event.
Carly blinked. "I just asked to borrow your video camera. What is all this?"
"Well, that's a free-ship high-DF camcorder with a hyper cardio and condenser microphone, mounted on a carbon-fiber tripod with a low-drive fluid-head," Freddie said, beaming. "I also brought you juice and a bagel!"
"Hey man, you really went all in," I said, giving the camera a curious once-over. "Where the hell did you get all this? That's some expensive gear."
"It is," Freddie said quickly, holding his hands up in a gesture of caution. "Please be extra careful."
Meanwhile, Amy greeted Carly and Freddie with a warm smile. "Hey guys," she said casually, giving them both a small wave after watching the camera talk unfold.
She moved over to check out the equipment as well, earning the same careful instructions from Freddie, who acted like he was guarding national treasure.
While Amy was busy, I walked up to Carly.