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attention and put their orders in. “So, how’s Jenny doing?”
    “Thanks for asking. Good. I couldn’t get over how quickly she mastered the use of her crutches.” Felicity straightened her shoulders and sipped her drink. “They kept her at the hospital for three days after surgery. During her hospital stay, she got the bright idea of dropping out of high school and getting an early admission to college.”
    “I think it’s great about college. I’m not sure about her dropping out of high school, though. What are your feelings?”
    “She’s always complaining her school is more about cliques, bullying and boyfriend competition than study. Still, she has a 4.0 average. I think if she finishes out high school she’d qualify scholarship money.”
    “Do you think she’ll take your advice?”
    “I do. I’m feeling a lot better about Jenny. She’d threatened to drop out of high school before. Can’t say I blame her. We couldn’t afford a private school and it’s pretty rough at Ritmoore High. But, now with her renewed attitude, I think she’ll manage better. The accident seems to have completely changed her attitude.”
    There’s that term “we” again. “So it’s just you and Jenny?” Max could feel a twitch in his cheek. He hoped Felicity didn’t notice. He’d had his pick of any number of women in Hollywood, model and actress alike, who practically threw themselves at him. But Felicity’s quiet determination, drive, and sheer confidence along with kick-ass good looks unnerved him. Felicity was so unlike any woman he’d ever dated.
    She gave him a panicked glance. Max feared he’d gotten too personal with her. He finished his martini and flagged the waiter for another one. Maybe he’d better cool it with the personal stuff. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry.”
    “You’re all right. It’s been just Jenny and me, since our parents’ accident. It happened, what, now four years ago.” Felicity shifted. “How’s Melania?”
    Max was relieved to hear Felicity didn’t have a significant other although he couldn’t fathom why. Could he really see himself with Felicity? Fact was, he wasn’t sure how to even act around her. “Melania’s is doing much better. It turned out she had a bad reaction to the diet pills and had taken more than the suggested amount. The doctor advised her to stay off them all together. I doubt she will. She and her friends put themselves under so much pressure, trying to get modeling gigs and casted into minor acting roles.”
    Felicity finished her Saratoga water. Max refilled her glass from the bottle. She squeezed in some fresh lemon. “I hope you don’t think I’m imposing on your generosity with the series pitch.”
    “Not at all. I’m always in search of a new project. I think I may be able to discuss this with my buddy, the executive producer at the Sharpen Network. With my financial backing and agreeing to a couple guest appearances, it’ll be a slam dunk.”
    Felicity moved her eyes slightly downcast. Max detected a flicker of disappointment. He suddenly felt an overwhelming desire to encourage her, make her confident her project could work. “They’re actually looking to fill in a slot on Sunday nights. Even though television is a little out of my league, I’d be happy to get the show off to a good start with my personal appearances.”
    “You’d do that?” She cast her eyes downward and seemed to be formulating the right words. “I feel uncomfortable with you putting your own money and time into it. I want to know I can do it on my own. And I’d also like to be the show runner, as I am with Teen View. ”
    She was so adorably self-driven. For once, he’d met a woman who didn’t want to advance herself through him and his clout. It made him want to help her even more.
    “As I said, I dabble in all kinds of projects. I’m already a part owner in the network. Plus this show seems like it would be fun. I want to do it. And in between my movie