Jim Waiit was in the midst of the rec process, engaging in political acts. For instance, with the ued help of Gwyh Paltrow, there was some animosity among the attendees, including Paltrow herself. Initially, she dehe main agenda of being part of the movie, as she wasn't very familiar with the ending. Many of her dialogues were brief, not very lengthy, mostly small performances in short ses. However, Billy liked the movie a lot, whided up ving him to participate.

  At aable, Gwyh was the favorite of director David Fincher. She spoke fervently about the role that Billy could fulfill during the movie, as he had ample experience, having starred in two movies and done numerous voiceovers for his animation pany, voig many characters in the films.

  -I didn't expect to see you here, Jim, - greeted David Fio Jim Waiit, who was chatting with some acquaintances of David Fincher, very fidently.

  -Likewise, I didn't expect you of all people to be at this gathering, - said Jim Waiit, with a hint of incapability, as he only came here to have a casual chat with David Fincher, pletely ign many people just to stand out in David's eyes. Two situations could justify this move: David rejeg Billy or simply sidering him above all the others present. Jim was aware that Brad Pitt, John Travolta, and Nicos Cage had auditioned for the role.

  -It's been a long time, - replied David Fincher, after the spontaneous snub by Michael Ovitz at CAA. The previous situation, instigated by some people against Jim Waiit, had been diminished, but the damage was done. Many filmmakers, who could or could not have been represented by Jim, ended up in the hands of others, whiot only caused some distent amoain individuals due to the internal warfare in peared to be an impartial terrain but also led Michael to indispensable success, as he won the presidency of a major pany and fot about CAA. The moves made by Jim that harmed the paaken into at by the social group, which, although faithfully supp Ovitz, now leaowards a much colder and harder side.

  -Not too long one of my ts is participating in an audition for a role. I think he's on the waiting list. Have you had any trouble with casting? - ented Jim.

  -As always, filming always brings some inveniences, as does ema, a career of wills, - said David Fincher, with some caution. Initially, he thought he was wise in using these intricacies of the industry, but now he could say that it only brought problems upon problems. It was difficult to work under film pahat imposed opinions outside of helping popur ideas, sometimes even ag on ridiculous hunches.

  -I'm aware that your st project had some harsh cshes with the producers of 'Alien,' and that Peter evehe set after a fight, - said Jim Waiit.

  -Don't eve me started on that. -

  -You misuand me; I'm just saying that it's on. I've been involved in fifty projects, and in all of them, there were always different opinions from many people. Some wao deviate from the script for unreasonable reasons, others just to please a general audience, - said Jim Waiit, taking two gsses of Champagne and oo David Fincher, who deed the alcohol.

  -What are you doing here? - asked David, taking a seat with a Coca- hand.

  -I'm here because one of my ts came, she's not very o the industry, and I'm taking care of her. You know how young people are these days, - replied Jim Waiit, pointing to a 24-year-old Thandie on, chatting calmly with some actors in a er.

  -A costly job, - said David Fincher, aowledging the agent.

  -Not at all, just a job. We're part of the Hollywood . However, how are things going? I heard you left the representation pany and took the path with 'Ma 360', - replied Jim Waiit.

  -That's correct. I didn't realize it until ter, but for a long time, CAA promised broader participation, and sometimes I was on the lists, but they were just illusory clouds. It was all a big circle I escaped from. This agency is more personal, and I have more opportuhat I wouldn't have had otherwise. They id the groundwork for the opportunity with 'Seven,' - said David Fincher.

  A little more focused, bad streaks had been a problem for him for a long time, from unforeseen issues to even matters of love, he had been affected by the state of his career.

  -It's a good opportunity. If I may give you some advice, do a good job. This movie could be what you've always sought as a director, - said Jim, spping the young man's shoulders fidently. With the seeds already sown, Jim took his leave after finishing the versation. He went straight to the bathroom to clear his head of alcohol, waiting for Thao socialize with the crowd.

  ***

  -Thanks fio the airport, Raimon. Well, bringing us, - said Billy with some sympathy, now his small apartment couldn't be sidered a safe zone for him.

  -I have to sell it, - thought the young man. The small jet wasn't far away, ready for departure, a jet specialized in these busirips. For now, his needs were being a bit more visible as the money in his pockets increased.

  -No problem, remember that the building will be handed over in January. Your father might help you with moving your things. I'll talk to him to get everything sorted out. Besides, by the time you arrive, the food court could be the start of business. The way it's id out, many iing things be done in that space, - said Raimon.

  -Alright, I'll take note of that. Maybe I'll do some shopping when I get there, - said Billy.

  Raimon he ente of guards got out of the van, which was now bd used as a prote vehicle, a bit distant from the previous flights. This one rivate and cost 7,000. The small trip to Los Angeles was increasingly inve. But the tral life of Los Angeles would only bring two extra things: paparazzi and gossip.

  -Good luck, - said Raimon, sending his Batmobile on its way to Lux Animation with circumspect fantasy, as he had many things to do, all reted to his great loves: Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars, and, st but not least, video games.

  Lux Animation, together with Lux ics, was more alive thahe sale of many i one side and the growing popurity of the el, as Lux Animation cartoons began to win the affe of children, were now trated iwo s, ics, and animated series, from different perspectives.

  The boom of animated television els was only just beginning. Raimon would pete head-to-head with the best-animated els regardless of the cost.

  Leo Roy Hatcook apanied him. It was logical that he was the ohe only one who could pilot a pne, along with Erwin, while Dougs took care of strengthening the security systems of the new home and took a well-deserved break from the rotation.