Billy atteo his business responsibilities, feeling uhusiastic about aertaining afternoon of cartoons. Lately, he had been highly engrossed in the delivery matters due in 15 days. The Lion King was just a business endeavor for Lux ics.

  -So, Cudia has been ign you for a week and doesn't want to talk to you, little boss, - Anne said from the adjat desk.

  -My father told you a lot! - Billy excimed, indignant at Anne's words.

  -Well, look for her. I think she doesn't know what to say or do and is afraid to see you, - Anne said. "Maybe she feels worse than you. Go and have an ho versation tomorrow. You're a sweet kid, and she'll know if you're telling the truth."

  -I'll give it a try, - Billy replied, l his head to focus on his drawings. He had ruined quite a few drawings. He wasn't oo make mistakes, but now everything was turned upside down.

  That same afternoon, Mr. James Cameroered the boardroom of Caralco Films. pletely fident, he sidered the script sent by the Dark Horse ics kid to be a good one, almost something he would have done himself. The meeting revolved around the "film project" or "finang proposal." This dot typically tained detailed information about the script, estimated budget, cast, teical crew, artistic vision, and various expenses, from rented locations to shooting ses.

  The meeting proceeded with enthusiasm, fog oerminator 2 project. James Cameron impressed everyoh his eloquend almost photographic attention to detail regarding the flow of each se in the film. Meanwhile, Mr. Cameron was eager to ence produ in May 1990. There were only a few minor details to address in the uping months of produ. This kid was quite creative. After the meeting, Cameron purchased some of his id saw the evident talent in the child. He had the potential to bee a swriter or director. Ah such skills could capture the necessary shots, but being a director required more than just creativity.

  -Patrick, remember to finalize the details and call Jim Wiatt. Tell him I o have a very important versation with him, - Cameron said.

  -Oh, sir, he's on the phone. He's been waiting for the reasons for the past fifteen mihe meeti on for a full hour, and he wants to know the news, - said young Patrick, a reended intern who unfortunately got hired after Cameron's previous assista due to his grandchild being born, opting for early retirement.

  -Call him and tell him I'll be on the phoh him in five minutes,- James Cameron said.

  - Where's my lunch? I'm starving, - James Cameron asked as he anized some papers in his briefcase.

  -Hahaha, Mr. Cameron, I didn't know... you didn't order lunch, - young Patrick replied.

  -Bah... that's what I get for hiring idiots. e on, kid, go a me some burgers. I talk to give, -Cameron responded.

  Poor Patrick hurriedly went to get some burgers for Mr. Cameron's lunch.

  -Hello, this is Shrimp speaking, -

  -James, - Jim Wiatt replied. - So, how did the meeting go? -

  - The meeting erfect. Everythi as expected, and I secured a 90 million iment. I work with that produ budget, - Cameron said.

  - That's amazing! A blockbuster is taking off, and now all that's left is for you to do a fantastic job, - Jim said.

  - Yes, Jim, the film must be incredible. Most of the profits will e from bonuses and box office shares, - Cameron said.

  -By the way, I o fulfill a favor for a young boy. The script he wrote was for a Terminator ic series. He offered me the script in exge for promotional sideration on my part. The information 't be made public. His father signed an agreement to keep everything fidential until the boy turns 21, something about respeg minors. Some close associates may know, but keep it quiet, - Cameron expined.

  -Of course, I'll make the arras. Do you have any ideas on what we could do? - Jim asked.

  -We could go for a small advertising campaign to promote his pany. Do you still have that friend who works at The New York Times? They du interview where I promote the new film and, at the same time, the ipany, - Cameron suggested.

  -Perfect, I arrange an interview after you return from your recreational trip. It be scheduled for te January, - Jim ented.

  -Yes, te January sounds perfect. Oh, get me Linda Hamilton's phone number. She'll be in the sed installment with Arnold - Cameron said.

  -And Arnold's number? -

  -I have that one. I'll call him ter, - Cameron replied.

  -Well, let me know if there's anything else I assist with. Just give me a call - Jim said.

  -I have one more thing, -Cameron said.

  -What is it? -

  -Keep an eye on that kid. All the drawings he has are brilliant, and his potential is great. He could be the Francis Coppo in scriptwriting, and I dare say that if he bees a director, we'll have another blockbuster saga or a star-maker. He has created, so keep me updated on the kid's news. His ideas are promising, -James Cameron said.

  -Well, I'll keep you updated on the news from Lux ics. If someone is talented, it's worth keeping an eye on them," Jim Wiatt said. With a hint of evident surprise in his voice, he ented on James Cameron's praise. He's a demanding person.

  James Cameron was very impressed with the script that young Billy delivered. It erfect, with a few minor adjustments. It made a profound impression on James Cameron's mind. He called it a ce, or perhaps it was the outstanding artistic charm that Billy had in describing the ses. It was very close to what he would call a "perfect" job. He's fident that this work will have a perfect reception.

  -Excuse me, Mr. Cameron, I brought the hamburgers you ordered, - Patrick said nervously from the door. It's been two weeks, and the days have been terrible. From stant reprimands from Mr. Cameron to a loss of fidence due to stant mistakes in pleting tasks properly. Well, at least he hasn't been fired. He'll make the most of this opportunity while it sts.

  -Ah, yes, I had fotten. You go home for today, kid. We don't have much to do. Get me a gift for a beautiful woman and have it in my offiorrow m, - Cameron said.

  -Yes, sir, gdly. Tomorrow, you have a meeting at 10:00 am at the Fox Studios with some partners regarding the profits from 'The Abyss' movie, - Patrick said.

  -Well, keep anizing my schedule for the few days, kid, - he said.

  -Yes, sir. Have a good afternoon, -Patrick replied.

  -Kid, take this money and buy something nice, - Cameron said.

  The young Patrick went off to the jewelry store to find a neckce. He bought one for his girlfriend, and she was fasated. With a thousand dolrs, buying a nieckce is not a problem.

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