The recs were progressing pleasantly, with the evening fast approag. It was a little past five iernoon, and many ses had already been shot. However, the crew was exhausted. Monica held a novel in her hand, watg the ses unfold from afar, shiftitention from oo another when something caught her eye.

  -So, Billy is sidered a high-tier actor for his age, but low-tier pared to the veterans of the industry, - Monica remarked, her words potentially open to misinterpretation. She had a pent for provoking those who spoke ill of the young man, like a mother ready to defend her children, her cws poised to ter any accusation.

  -I wouldn’t put him in such a low category. He’s simply the greatest rising star, at least with his precision—something that’s rare to find, especially among the young. Though the current geion is immealehe boy stands out, - ented John Ladou.

  He was certain the woman’s words carried a sting. Her extended legs, the skirt riding just above her thighs—she embodied perfe and atention.

  …

  The cameras focused ily as he viewed each take from different angles. Now dressed in a formal suit, Billy had been filming for two hours already that day. The good pace brought some relief to Cameron, whh demeanor had softened slightly. The push from everyoo work more effitly had sped up the schedule. Rec had now taken two months, pre-produ five months, and post-produ would take at least another six. By June of the following year, the grueling schedule would drain the energy of all participating actors. Of course, some ses would take loo shoot than others.

  For instahe pool being built nearby to film the sinking ses—a massive stru project to faithfully recreate every detail. The older Rose’s ses would be shot st, ohe sequences involving the great ship were pleted—a reverse of what might have been expected.

  -Get your suit on, kid; we’re filming some ses now that you’ve got the outfit, - Cameron instructed. They en takes. At this point, they were filming the final ses, where Rose dies and appears young again aboard the Titanic, alive, vibrant, and brimming with hope—holding on to the memory that time hadn’t erased.

  -I’ll grab a sip of water, - Billy said, stretg his arms. Six hours of work and the intense focus required were taking their toll.

  Se 29, Take 3.

  INT. MOLLY BROWN’S .

  Suits, jackets, and men’s formalwear are scattered everywhere. Molly is having the time of her life. Jack is dressed, save for the jacket, while Molly works on tying his bowtie.

  -MOLLY: Don’t feel bad about it. My husband still ’t tie one of these darn things after 20 years. There you go.

  She picks up a jacket from the bed and hands it to him. Jack steps into the bathroom to put it on. Molly begins tidying up the bed. Kathy Bates was undoubtedly a stelr actress—one of the best, alongside Frances Fisher, Victarber, and Gloria Stuart. Billy and Kate would soon join their ranks as widely accimed stars.

  -MOLLY: I have to buy everything in three sizes because I never know how much he’s eaten while I’m away.

  She turns to look at him, though her voice lowers to an inaudible murmur.

  Meanwhile, Billy pletes the take. A cut is called, and he adjusts his suit with the help of some wardrobe team members, tail it perfectly to his fit. “ I keep it?” he asks jokingly. Surprisingly, he could, but only after all the filming ed, as he po wear it to the red carpet premiere.

  -MOLLY: Well, well, well… you shine like a brand-new penny.

  -Cut.-

  They moved on to the ake. Everyone synized their watches as Billy slicked back his hair. Monica thought he looked dashing, while Kate seemed taken aback by how striking he appeared, perfectly fitting the role.

  The filming circle tightened as they captured each se from various ahe crew gathered around to discuss a few things with him, while Billy waved to Monica from a distance, careful not to lose the iy required for the ses.

  -Se 29, Take 1.-

  EXTERIOR SHIP DECK / FIRST-CLASS ENTRANCE - SU.

  A violet sky with e hues glowing in the west. Notes of cssical music fill the air. The camera follows Billy as he strolls along the deck. By high-society standards, he seems like a tough guy—handsome in his pristine white-tie attire, plete with pearl cufflinks. Billy acts as though he belongs, though his fidence falters momentarily befaining his posure. He exudes fide arroga a self-assuredness befitting the elite world.

  -MAJORDOMO: Good evening, sir.

  Jack pys the part smoothly, nodding with just the right amount of aloofness. Molly, following closely, watches with a smile. Billy gnces directly at the camera for a brief moment, his expression perfectly spontaneous and captivating.

  UPPER LANDING / GRAND STAIRCASE AND DECK.

  Jack steps in, stunned by the splendor before him. High above, the enormous gss dome with its tral crystal delier looms. Six floors below, the Grand Staircase of First Css unfolds—a pinnacle of opulent maritime architecture. The room is alive with elegantly dressed women in eborate hairstyles and dazzling jewelry, while men in formal evening wear verse with one haing behind their backs, their voices subdued.

  Jack desds to the A Deck. Several gentlemen aowledge him with superficial nods. He nods back, simply. He feels like a spy. Cal desds the stairs, Ruth on his arm, draped in jewels. They pass Jack withnizing him. ods at him with the politeness of oleman to another. But Jack hardly has time to dwell on it, because just behind Cal and Ruth, oaircase, is Rose—a vision in red and bck. Her low-cut dress reveals her ned shoulders, her arms adorned with long white gloves that extend far past her elbows. Jack is mesmerized by her beauty.

  The sight of something beloved stops time. People long te their eyes to capture every detail. Seeing her, Jack freezes, as though this moment were moal.

  As Rose approaches, Jack attempts a gentlemanly posture, his hand behind his back. She extends her gloved hand, aakes it, kissing the back of her fingers. Rose blushes and smiles openly, uo tear her gaze from him.

  -JACK: I saw that in a movie ond always wao try it.

  -ROSE: Cal, I believe you remember Mr. Dawson.

  -CAL: Dawson. Didn’t reize you. (He looks him over.) Amazing. You could almost pass fentleman.

  -Cut.-

  The crew swiftly moved on to the ses. Billy took a moment to rex—his parts were done for now. The night had fallen, and more ses awaited to be filmed.

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