“Home at last;” Becca Morgan set the cat carrier down after flinging open the carved oak door to her home overlooking the Hudson River. Freeing her faithful companion from his prison, she laughed as he meowed and bolted for the litter box. “Are we happy or what? she found joy to be home after months on the road during a three month tour of yet another play.
She stretched out on her queen-sized bed to admire all the Polished Tony awards, Emmy’s, Golden Globes and plaques, tributes to past performances. It’s so great to be back in New York although pickings were not plentiful for the well known actor; forget starring roles of yesteryear.
The cell phone shattered the peaceful moment with her favorite tune, Happy Days Are Here Again.
A familiar voice said, “Becca,” and she recognized the voice of Randall Sloan, the powerful director she’d worked with before.
more nifty snippets coming up:
This is from The Beginning. . .Not The End three stories in one volume. This is a show business story, casting couch with all the goofy stuff that goes on during a play.
Author Charmaine Gordon 
I love that Becca has a cat companion, Charmaine. You create such an interesting mix of emotion in this piece. Wistful, nostalgic, pragmatic, determined hope – all in one. Looking forward to more.
Kim, you do have a marvelous way with words. Thanks so much.
How can the director possibly compete with the cat’s great entrance?
Oh Ed, you’re such a spoilsport. The cat gives love; the director probably has a part in a play. You also are a rascal.
Sounds like her life is about to change.
And so it does. The fun begins.
Very intriguing! I don’t think she will have to worry about auditions with the director on the line. I hope she enjoyed working with him before.
To be continued, my friend. This is show business with all the love and flaws.
Sounds like she’s found a lot of success. Hopefully it continues!
She was a major star and now older, she takes what she can get and then. . .The story grows from here.Thanks, Christina.
I thought, “how sad”. She has all those awards and accolades, yet she returned home to a quiet house with just her cat. Did I read that wrong? Is she lonely in spite of her successes and will she find love later on?
Nice snippet.
Sue, you read this so right. Yes, she has her cat and her trophies and beautiful house on the River and then the phone rings. You never know.
Interesting times for her coming up, I have a feeling! Love this backstage story, give me MORE LOL. Loved the snippet! Hugs to you, my friend.
I even threw in a casting couch-that’s later in the story. Show biz. What fun! You undress backstage and you never know what happens next. You would enjoy the three stories in this Volume. Hugs round trip from C.
Loved the imagery of the cat’s entrance. She’s been very successful.
Super star and then she ages. Tune in next week. Thanks, Karen.
I have this book, but didn’t yet read this story. It sounds like another uplifting tale of love against the odds.
Hey girl friend, this is three short stories-each one so different under one volume. Love, C
Hmmm – is this a good call or a bad call from the director?
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He wouldn’t bother calling if he wanted something from her and the story begins. Thanks, Daryl.
Aaaaahhh! You leave us hanging, dear girl! lol
A great beginning. 🙂
Thanks, Teresa. That means I’m improving. Beginnings are critical
A bittersweet look back upon past laurels. Well done, Chamaine. Can’t wait to find out what’s in store for her.
Nancy, you’re a sweetheart. You caught the whole jist of the beginning and now we move on.
So intriguing. Her life appears about to change. Will it be for good or not?
Tune in next week and thanks for stopping by, Diane.
A new role, maybe? I love that she has a cat. So do I.
I have 4 cats thanks to my daughter. Yes, a new role at her age!
Well, if the director is calling her out of the blue, it usually means they have a part that just screams that actor. I hope it’s in town so she doesn’t have to go back out on tour!
Oh yes, perfect and guess who is her co-star. Are we having fun or what? Thanks, Jenna.
Sounds like an exciting life. I can understand being happy to be home.
Sounds like an exciting life. I can understand being happy to be home.
Perfect and good news is about to come. Thanks, my friend.
Sounds like things are going well for her. Hopefully that trend continues!
Hi Amy, you’re right on track.
Love the cat bolting for freedom. Reminds me of mine after freed from a carrier! 🙂
A circus act. Mine make me laugh, all four of them.
I love characters that have pets ❤ Can't wait to read more!
So do I. Therapy dogs. cats, rescued all. Reconstructing Charlie has two Labradoodles. They play an important part in the book.