Chapter 18: Don’t Be a Freeloader
Chapter 18: Don’t Be a Freeloader
The rustic bar hummed with the strains of country music.
“What’ll you have? Whiskey?” Eric extended a hand adorned with a gleaming gold Rolex, pouring a drink for Hawk. “District Heights isn’t making it to theaters.”
Hawk raised an eyebrow. “Didn’t Castle Rock Entertainment buy the rights outright?”
“They’re pushing it straight to the DVD and VHS market,” Eric explained. “If things move quickly, it’ll hit stores right after the Oscars.”
“At least tens of thousands of people will get to see it,” Hawk offered.
“Compared to most directors, I’m still lucky.” Eric raised his glass to Hawk. “With Katherine investing in me and meeting you in Park City, this film sold only because of you. Otherwise, I’d have been dropped by Katherine, and finding future opportunities would’ve been nearly impossible.”
Hawk responded diplomatically, “Katherine seems to treat you well.”
Eric shook his head. “A director with no successful projects doesn’t raise a wealthy woman’s status. What use would she have for him?”