#Chapter 243: We’re Dating Remember?

After we each reviewed our individual scripts for a few minutes, we began to have our first rehearsal. We didn’t have a stage yet. The actors in the scene just stood in the center of the ballroom with everyone else gathered around in front. We did a dry run through the entire play with Nathan doing his best to direct everyone if Bridget was busy with her scene. She was in most scenes, as the lead. Nicholas was in several as well, though he seemed much less happy about that. He wore a frown most of the time, even when Bridget told him, “Your character isn’t supposed to be this glum, Nicholas.” Julian as the main antagonist, also had quite a few scenes. Between line reads, he would try to start conversations with Bridget, usually by lavishing her with compliments. “You did so well in that last scene, Bridget. I almost believed you were your character,” he said once. Each time, she had a different short reply. This time, she said, “’Almost?’ Seems like I need to try harder then.” The