Chapter 6Social functions had never been a source of pleasure for Ethan. If asked, Ethan could list a hundred and one things he could be doing instead of sipping expensive cocktails and reciting the same roster of answers over and over again. Yes, many thanks for the congratulations on his Emmy win. No, he didn’t know what he’d be doing once the show was over. Returning to the stage sounded fun, but he’d need to know his schedule. Oh, an unsolicited pilot pitch that Ethan would be perfect for? He’d have to talk to his agent, but thanks for the consideration. It was exhausting. But, it came with the territory, and so he’d grinned and bear it, if only to appease Deborah, who’d been more than a little annoyed at the close calls they’d had lately. Ethan had just managed to pull himself from a

