Ash went to the airport after meeting with John Bairstow. He was going to attend the Comicon in San Fransisco. He was waiting for his plane at the airport. Ash obviously knew the value these comics hold but no one wanted to try these because there was a misconception among the general public that comics were over so no one even tried to make comic movies. And another reason was that the comic industry was at a fall at times when superheroes movies would have been produced.
Sometime later his plane arrived so he boarded it. He was sitting on his seat when an old man in his 50s came to sit next to him. Ash recognized him, He wasn't acquittanced with him but he knew who he was so Ash introduced himself, "Hello Sir, I am Ash Wilson. It's a pleasure to meet you."
"Oh! Hello, I am Tom Curren," after the introduction, he extended his hand for the handshake and shook it.
"Oh sir, I know you. I grew up watching you," Ash said.
Tom was an actor who retired 10 years ago. He mostly played villain roles in his movies but his acting was so great that it even messed up his private life. People started thinking that his real character is exactly the same as in the movies which isolated him from society and caused depression in him so In the end, he retired.
"You know me? I thought it's been so long that people had forgotten me let alone a youngster."
"Your work was so great that it won't be forgotten for ages let alone a decade."
"And it doesn't bother you?"
"What?"
"I mean talking to me because of my work."
"I am also from the movie industry so I know that the worst person in reels will be the most humble in real life."
Tom didn't know how to refute that so he just chuckled and Ash also smiled at him.
"So why are you going to San Fransisco?" Tom asked.
"I'm going to attend Comicon there."
"Oh! You too?"
When Ash heard that he was surprised so he asked, "Are you interested in Comics too?"
"No, I am not. I am going there to show my support to an old friend."
"It seems you are a good person to befriend. can I also be a friend with you?"
"Yes sure why not. We can also go to the Comicon together."
"Yes. Thank you."
They chatted for a while after that plane arrived at San Fransisco so they got out of the airport. Since the Comicon was about to start so they went to the Comicon directly from the airport.
They arrived at the Comicon and went inside. Tom told Ash that, first they are going to meet his friend so they could have convenience when seeing the event.
But when Ash saw his friend Ash was in for the shock of his life. Tom's friend also noticed Ash so he came to him and introduced himself, "Tom told me that you are a comic fan. It's great to see a young person such as yourself enjoying our comics. I am Stan Lee. It's nice to meet you."
"Calling me a comic fan and then introducing yourself doesn't add up. I am not a comic fan if I don't even know the father of my favorite superheroes. I am Ash Wilson by the way."
When Stan Lee heard Ash say that he was surprised and genuinely felt great in his heart. Tom came to them and said, "Didn't I tell you that you will feel good when you meet him."
"Yeah, Yeah, you are right, By the way, Ash who is your favorite superhero?" Stan asked.
"Umm, My favorite has to be spiderman."
"Oh! we have a similar taste then," saying that he chuckled.
Ash also laughed. Ash really felt great with his first meeting with Stan Lee in his both lives. But soon after that, someone called for Stan Lee so he had to leave them.
Tom and Ash then started to look around. They visited many stalls and Ash bought a lot of comics from both Marvel and DC. He wanted to see what these comics had different from his previous world.
When Tom saw Ash fangirling over superheroes he didn't say anything but just accompanied him. After some time he asked Ash, "Ash you said you are in the movie industry so what do you do in it."
"Oh! I am a director."
"A director? You are so young! I guess times changed. Anyways, even though I have retired but I can still introduce you to some producers if want."
"I knew it was a good decision to make friends with you but no, thanks. I already have a movie I am working on so..."
"Oh! You are already working on a movie that's great then. But if you need my help in the future you can ask me."
"There is actually one but I don't know how to ask you?"
"What?"
"Actually the movie I am making has a role for which I couldn't find a suitable actor but I think you suit the character very much so if you are interested..."
When Ash said that Tom went silent. Tom hadn't worked in any movie for a decade so the financial conditions of his family degraded very quickly. His daughter was to attend the university so he needed tuition fees for her so he was planning to make a comeback but it wasn't easy since he hadn't acted for a decade. Now that Ash had given him an offer he was considering it. He thought he should start with a low-budget film and show other filmmakers that he can still act.
When Tom didn't talk for a while Ash grew a little anxious fearing that his sudden invitation may cause him to lose his friendship with Tom so said, "Forget it if you don't want to. It's not a big deal."
"Ah! No, I was actually considering it. Before I say yes to it I want to read the script."
"Really? Thanks a lot. I will send the script through the email tomorrow."
Both parties were happy about it and tom thought that he will say yes to it if the script is good even if a little bit.
Just then they heard an announcement that a spiderman musical was going to start soon which was one of the main attractions of today. So they went to see it.