[indent]It had been a long day for Jake and the disorder of his office was no sanctuary from it. His office wasn’t full of paperwork; instead trinkets and toys were littered throughout the room; on top of his desk, on his wall, and his windowsill. They were all from different parts of the world and each one a souvenir from a place he had visited. The crown jewel of his collection was a small snow globe featuring the leaning Tower of Pisa. Compared to many of the other things in his office it wasn’t as cool to the outsider, but for Jake it was the prize of the group.

Sitting down in his desk and flipping his laptop open Jake was interrupted by Robert, a small Asian American who had been with Jake since college. His facial expression showed that the next conversation was going to be one with stern words and perhaps a bit of loud voices. This was just the case as Robert closed the door and looked over at Jake while speaking sternly. “Janet just told me you declined the Deep Films project.”

Jake had figured this conversation would happen at some point. In knowing that he had been ready for it since yesterday and calmly replied to Robert while shaking the snow globe “That Janet is very good at reporting facts. She is definitely in the wrong industry.” He then set the snow globe down and looked up at Robert. He knew the man needed to vent since he was the always stressed member of the company. 

A deep breath was followed by the first joust of words from Robert. “That was a good project Jake. Have you seen the money they are putting into it? The cast alone is likely going to put them back over 60 million. What possible reason could you have for turning it down?” He hadn’t taken nearly enough breath in so he was somewhat red in the face by the time he stopped and crossed his arms at Jake.

“Old important places.” Jake said in response.

“Excuse me?” Robert replied with a confused look.

“The Director said he wanted ‘old important places’ in our phone conversation.” Jake made a face that showed he was not only applaud by this phrase but that it also possibly had a bad odor. “Someone who can only use that to describe where they want the movie to take place should not be connected to a company called Deep Films.”

Jakes musing and reasons seemed far from acceptable as Robert took another breath. “Are you telling me that because the director couldn’t tell you where he wanted to film you said no? Jake it is our job to tell them where to film. Jake we are not a company that can pick and choose projects. Even been considered for one is a win. Getting an offer is a downright victory.” His face once again turned a light pinkish red. “You are going to call them back and tell them we have reconsidered. We will be lucky if they don’t take off a percent of their original offer.” Robert then leaned forward and put one of the company’s cell phone between Jake and the snow globe. “Number is already dialed.” He added.

Jake was as much a free spirit as his dad, but he was also plagued with the realist viewpoints of his mother. He knew where Robert was coming from. The company had been able to get its foot in the door, but since then they weren’t continuing to grow. In the land of movies you had to keep growing or risk being taken over or worst forgotten. Deep Films was an independent group, but it was an independent group with money. Jake picked up the phone and began to hit the dial button. He also pulled up his email to reread the offer that had been sent to him by Deep Films.

When his email came up he saw a new email from Max. He smiled and then clicked to open the email as he heard the cell ring in his ear. Meanwhile Robert stood by and watched Jakes every move like a 3rd grade teacher tapping his fingers against his arm. His body language seemed to change when Jake suddenly broke out into a big smile. 

As Jake continued to read the email from Max he couldn’t help himself, but smile more and more. The phone call was picked up and someone on the other end named director of blab blab answered. “Tell Michael Trins he is a dweeb.” Jake said and then hung up. In ecstatic fashion Jake stood up and tried to high-five a flabbergasted Robert. “Don’t worry Robert.” Jake said with a loud happy laugh. “Things are starting to look up. Sit down and have a read.”

Jake took Robert over to his desk and sat him down. He then listened as Robert began to read the email aloud. “Dear Jake, I am writing you to ask about your availability for a project we will be starting. It will be an extended project so we will need your entire staff for at least the next 8 months…” Robert continued to read as Jake left the room. The cell phone had begun to ring with the caller ID showing it was Deep Films. Robert picked it up and hit ignore.[/indent]