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ALEX DRIVES TO THE nearest climbing route he can remember. Waiting in the studio parking lot for Liam to be done with the day is impractical and also impossible. He’d stormed off after shoving Victor (maybe he’ll regret that later, though he doubts it), and he can’t just sit in his car and sulk. Going back to the house to stew alone all day is likewise unbearable. He has his bag and his climbing shoes in the trunk; he’ll be fine. He has hours and restless energy to burn.
While Alex is tying knots and getting his harness situated, his phone rings. He’s in no mood to talk to anyone, but given all the facets of his life he can’t afford to ignore it.
It’s his agent, Vanessa. Alex listens in shocked disbelief as she gives him the good news: The Richmond movie wants him. Nothing is certain
