That Second Chance (1-Getting Lucky) by Meghan Quinn

Author:Meghan Quinn [Quinn, Meghan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-06T18:30:00+00:00

The crowd has died down, and the few people left are all sitting around the dimming fire.

Not Ren and me.

Instead, we’re sitting in the bucket seats of Brig’s 1965 Mustang convertible, our heads tilted back, the dull hum of people talking mixing with a light instrumental beat that plays in the background.

The stars above us shine brightly against the midnight sky while crickets chirp around us, lightning bugs blinking in the far-off distance. It’s a typical summer night in Maine, but because I’m spending it beside Ren, it seems more magical than normal.

“What’s one thing you wish you already checked off your bucket list?” I ask, hands in my lap.

She turns toward me, curling her legs up, her cheek resting on the back of the chair. She’s so petite that she snuggles in perfectly to the leather of the chair.

“Hmm, that’s a tough one—it’s a long list.”

“True, but if you had to choose one.”

She doesn’t answer right away, taking her time instead. I like that she puts thought into my questions, like she truly wants to give me a good answer. It’s like she’s giving me her true self, and I really like that. I’m learning all about the real Ren, digging in deep, not just hitting the surface.

“This is going to sound so lame, I’m sure, and superficial.”

“I won’t judge you.” I speak sincerely, turning my head to look her in the eyes. “If it’s on your bucket list, then it means something to you. Who am I to judge what you want to accomplish in your life?”

Her eyes meet mine, her lashes fluttering a few times. “You’re a special kind of man, Griffin, do you know that?” Unsure of what to say, I swallow hard, her words hitting me right in the chest. “As you know, I grew up in Los Angeles. Movies have always been a huge part of my life, not just because basically all of my friends wanted to be actors, but because the city lives and breathes entertainment. The Oscars were a huge deal growing up. We were invited to at least five viewing parties every year, and when it wasn’t award season, we were always running into some kind of film production.”

“Sounds exciting.”

“It was. Still is. Even at twenty-eight, I get excited about the possibility of running into a film set.”

“We’ve never had that kind of excitement around here.”

“Which is surprising. This town was made for movies.” She leans farther into the chair. “It’s silly, but I’ve always wanted to be an extra in a movie, to make it to the big screen in a small way. I put it on my bucket list, thinking I’d get the chance in California, but it never happened. Now that goal seems almost impossible.”

“Hey, you never know. There have been film scouts here before.”

“Really?” She perks up. “That’s really exciting. Why wasn’t Port Snow ever picked?”

“Not sure.” I shrug. “But they do come in and out. Maybe one day a production company will be smart enough to film here.

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