Can't Let You Go by Jenny B. Jones

Author:Jenny B. Jones [Jones, Jenny B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: YA, Christian Fiction, foster care, Texas, Theater, Drama, Friendship
ISBN: 9780692297780
Amazon: 0692297782
Publisher: Sweet Pea Productions
Published: 2014-09-14T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

“And that’s why we want Thrifty Co. to build somewhere else. To save our heritage and to save the livelihoods of many families.”

I sat in a cushy, blue chair across from Kiley LeBeaux, the co-anchor of the Channel 5 morning show. The perky bobbed-blonde nodded at my response and directed her final question to Ian.

“And you came all the way from London just to help out this town?”

“I care about theaters, and the Valiant is too much of a historical gem to let it be bulldozed just to provide a parking lot for the new store. Directing is my career, but I have a passion for theater preservation.”

“And you came all the way from London?”

The poor woman couldn’t let that one go. I had to admit, nobody really understood it.

“I’ve traveled further for the cause, believe it or not.”

I was going with not.

“The theater community takes care of our own, Ms. LeBeaux,” Ian said. “Katie and I worked together on a large production on the West End, and when she told me what was going on, I knew I couldn’t stand idly by. I was en route to New York to begin a new show, and it was the perfect time to offer my assistance.”

Kiley consulted the notes in her lap. “And Ian, you’ve had hundreds of your theater friends sign an online petition, gotten an official letter of support from the president of the Actors Equity Association, started a Twitter hashtag campaign that is generating some buzz on Broadway, and even gotten the attention of some famous actors. Do you feel this is making a difference? Is it enough to stand against the fifth largest American retailer?”

“As Katie said, these aren’t just buildings Thrifty Co. would be taking. These are family businesses, only sources of income, and in the case of the Valiant, a beautiful theater with a rich history that would be lost if Thrifty took over that part of town. The Valiant, like many theaters, is a work of art in itself, and it’s been an anchor in In Between for decades. It must be saved.”

“Thank you both.” The woman looked directly into camera two. “Thrifty Co. could not be reached for comment at this time.”

Ten minutes later, Ian and I walked to the parking lot of the Houston news station. After last night’s committee meeting, Ian had worn me down until I’d finally agreed to make the long drive with him this morning. The way there had passed uneventfully, with Ian making polite small talk, and me pretending to be engrossed in a texting conversation with Charlie. When in fact, it was Frances who had obsessively texted me, giving me updates on her wedding dress drama. She had returned the gown to Vivi’s and was now back to being a bride without a dress.

He unlocked his car, then hurried to open and hold the passenger door. Something he’d never done in nearly a year of dating.

“So that went well,” Ian said as he merged the car onto the highway, doing remarkably well for usually driving on the other side of the road.

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