"…No, I don't know the specifics. I just heard that Michelle's assistant has been on the phone non-stop, contacting different agents and actors. God knows what they're up to."
"That doesn't make sense, though. The cast is already set, right?"
"I heard something slightly different. They had a meeting all afternoon and looked pretty serious. I suspect there might be an issue with the funding."
"Funding? No, no, that can't be."
"Don't jump to conclusions."
"That's ridiculous."
After last night's chaos, the last thing they needed was another storm brewing.
The entire apartment fell silent, like someone had pressed the pause button.
The conversations were disjointed, and some of the meaning wasn't quite clear—
"Hey, everyone."
Anson.
Kate couldn't help herself; a smile crept across her face. She shook her head at Anson, "Don't worry, you're not my type."
"Oh, sorry, not even the Pentagon could help you."
But the second part?
Grant: ???
"Originally, I was considering leaving the crew to avoid delaying the shoot. But after thinking it over, I decided to be a little selfish. I love the character Clementine too much, so I'm staying. I'll finish shooting the entire movie."
The air grew a bit awkward.
Then came genuine laughter, and the atmosphere lightened up instantly.
Anson noticed.
So, does this mean something is actually happening with the crew?
Kate gave Anson a helpless look, but couldn't suppress her smile as she playfully punched him in the arm, voicing her protest, "Anson!"
Kate hesitated for only a moment before making up her mind.
The whole room burst out laughing.
Anson's quick-witted comments had everyone struggling to hold back their laughter.
"My friend saw Edgar Cooke."
Although they didn't know why, it wasn't hard to figure out after thinking about it for a bit.
Kate had no idea what to do next.
Sure enough, someone came in.
But everything was happening so fast that rumors began swirling almost immediately, and no one knew the truth.
The murmurs and whispers filled the air.
Then Anson added, "By the way, I knew it was only a matter of time before the news got out. After all, this is Hollywood, not the Pentagon."
Suddenly, all eyes turned to Grant, which was something he hadn't expected.
"No idea, but I can say for sure—it's not good."
Just like Kate. Talking wasn't her strength—action was.
"Uh, but... why is he here?"
"Thank you!"
Grant was powerless to stop it.
"Yeah, share the secret, so we can all feel a bit more at ease."
As Kate tried to figure out what to do with her hands, Anson quietly raised his right hand with an innocent look on his face.
Anson's interruption snapped the crew back to reality. Though the shock and confusion still lingered, at least their minds started working again.
With a deliberate cough to clear his throat, the chatter stopped abruptly, and all eyes focused on Grant.
The crew resumed their work, greeting the actors briefly before returning to their tasks.
Anson didn't laugh. He spread his hands with a serious expression, "I just need to clear up some misunderstandings so it doesn't affect my dating marketability."
"Hey, Kate. Hey, Anson."
Kate had noticed as well.
"Good evening."
One second, two seconds—
"Otherwise, once we start filming, the actors will pick up on it."
"But for the upcoming shoots, I might become the most troublesome and annoying person on set. I'll need you all to bear with me a bit. But I promise, I'll give my all to this project and do my best to keep the film on schedule."
Kate glanced at Anson, sending a questioning look. Anson smiled back, offering encouragement.
The set quickly returned to order, with the crew getting back to their work. Everything seemed to be running smoothly until the apartment door opened, and everyone's eyes subtly drifted toward the entrance.
"Grant, do you know something?"
The apartment fell dead silent, everyone straining to listen.
The "Eternal Sunshine" crew, which was just a small team, was quick to spread rumors, and any little movement made its way through the group in no time. The core production team was so small that no one's actions went unnoticed.
Kate raised her voice.
"Have a great day."
"Can I take up thirty seconds of your time? There's something I'd like to share personally."
Eyes darted from actor to actor, searching for clues, though the hustle and bustle of the set appeared no different from usual. Still, a palpable tension filled the air.
The crew sensed a storm brewing, but because the truth remained hidden, the growing anxiety spread even further.
"The baby isn't mine."
"…Wait, who?"
"Shh… shh!"
"Focus on work."
"That's all there is."
The set was unusually noisy—
"So here's the thing—I'm pregnant."
"Is Anson planning to quit the crew?"
Still, glances were sneaking toward them—
The two lead actors showed up together? That wasn't normal.
"It's definitely not to protect the identity of the baby's father."
The first part seemed normal enough. Kate was even a bit moved.
"Ahem."
But in the end, Kate showed her sincerity and warmth.
Various rumors spread through the crew.
However—
"For now, it's all just rumors. There's no need to speculate wildly."
"Edgar Cooke, Anson's agent, one of the hottest agents in Hollywood right now. I heard he was the one who discovered Anson."
At that moment, someone pointed out that faint sounds could be heard in the hallway.
"Come on, you must know something."
"No, I really don't." Grant looked a little helpless.
Grant looked a little helpless.
All the rumors missed the mark. No one guessed the truth—not even close.
"But if we can, let's try to stall for a bit, give the crew some peace to work, and also protect Kate and her child. They need to stay away from the paparazzi."
Pfft.
Grant couldn't keep things under control, and after a slight pause, all eyes turned back to him.
"The hallway!"
Truths and rumors blended together. Every "I heard" and "rumor has it" contributed to the growing sense of upheaval.
"Um… wishing everyone a great day."
From the moment Kate said, "I'm pregnant," everyone was too stunned to react. People were so shocked that the rest of her words became a blur of noise.
Kate.
There was no reason to hide it. During the shoot, everyone would eventually notice. Kate didn't want her situation to become a secret, fueling more rumors in the crew. Things were bad enough already, and she didn't want it to impact the work.
There was also an unfamiliar face—probably an assistant.
Anson didn't pay attention to Kate. He looked seriously at the crew, shushing them with a finger to his lips to ensure they all got the message.
The laughter wouldn't stop.
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