“Looks like another version of the press release,” Tommy states, glancing at it and then setting his phone down.
But I get a frantic text from Damian.
Damian: WE HAVE A PROBLEM! DID YOU READ THE ARTICLE I JUST SENT YOU? AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, DID YOU SEE THE PHOTOS??!!
Me: Uh, no, I didn’t. Hang on.
I open the article up and read a different version.
Keatyn Douglas: Hollywood’s Next It Girl?
The official joint statement from Moran Films and High Adrenaline Productions:
Keatyn Douglas, daughter of Abby Johnston and the late Mark Douglas, has been officially cast to play the role of Tommy Stevens’ daughter, Harper, for the third movie in the Trinity Trilogy, Retribution. Director Matthew Moran said, “We’re thrilled to have signed Keatyn. She was always my first choice, but we needed to prove her acting abilities. Because of her great screen test with co-star, Knox Daniels, the writers are currently expanding both actors’ roles. We expect to see great things from these two in the future.”
The real story:
Talk about a good gene pool. If ever there was a girl made for the spotlight, it’s Keatyn Douglas. Our sources on the Retribution set say that Knox and Keatyn are already a couple. That they were burning up the place with their chemistry and have become very close. We know they were goo-goo over each other at a hip NYC night club last week, but then got in a wicked fight that saw poor Keatyn leaving the club in tears, only to be stopped by Knox and whisked off to his penthouse. The couple shared a special night together, capped it off with a brisk morning jog through Central Park, and carpooled to the movie set.
But, let’s be real. We all saw Keatyn’s music video debut, and no one can deny the chemistry between her and Twisted Dreams’ lead rocker, Damian Moran, the son of director Matthew Moran. Although just days before, Damian was seen with a leggy blonde, we all know who he kissed on New Year’s Eve. In further evidence are these photos of the couple’s arm-in-arm stroll through Central Park with their doggie pal and the entrance to their secret love nest. Add to the equation professional surfer, Brooklyn Wright, who pledged his love to Keatyn after winning the Surf City Hawaiian Open just a few months ago and high school sweetheart, actor Luke Sander, and it looks like our new it girl knows how to play the field.
And what a delicious field it is.
P.S. Vincent Sharpe, if you’re reading this, stop the silly nationwide search and cast Keatyn in the remake of A Day at the Lake.
P.P.S. Because, seriously.
Below is a photo of Damian and me at the entrance to my loft. The address numbers clearly visible.
“Fuuuuck,” I say loudly, causing the restaurant patrons to give me disapproving glares.
“What’s wrong?” Cooper asks.
“The loft has been burned. Somehow, someone must have followed us home from the park when we took Kiki for a walk. We have to get Damian, Peyton, and Aiden out of there. I can’t go back. Shit.”
Tommy looks panicked. “What are you going to do?”
“Let me think for a minute,” I say.
“How did they follow us to your loft? We’ve been so careful,” Cooper says.
“Apparently, not careful enough,” I snap. I’m pissed.
Because, not my loft.
It’s the only home I have.
I text Damian back.
Me: Look out the windows. Do you see anyone out front?
Damian: Hang on.
Damian: No.
Me: They would think only you and I are there, right?
Damian: So I should be the only one to go out the front?
Me: Yes. Press-wise, people have forgotten about Peyton already. They think I’m seeing both you and Knox.
Damian: I’d prefer it that way.
Me: Me too. So send P & A out the back. Tell them to follow the alley, take the first right, and then get a cab to the Plaza hotel. Tell them to go to the Food Hall and get some yogurt. Cooper will find them. Tell them if they see Cooper to pretend like they don’t know him and to shop around a little. He’s going to want to make sure they don’t have a tail, just in case.
Damian: Got it.
Me: At the same time, you go out the front and catch a cab. Go straight to your dad’s apartment. I’ll message you when I get all the pieces in place. Text me when you’re at your dad’s.
Damian: Will do. Are you freaking out?
Me: A little. I’m good now.
“Tommy, Cooper and I are going to head out. I have to find somewhere to stay tonight.”
“Just come to Matt’s apartment,” Tommy says.
“Damian is headed there, but I can’t send Aiden and Peyton there. The press has already forgotten about Peyton. Damian kind of wants to keep it that way.”
“You’re very protective of Aiden,” Tommy observes.
I nod, then stand up and give Tommy a hug goodbye. “Come on, Cooper.”
Cooper gives Tommy a nod, but as we leave he’s looking at the floor.