The Next Day…
I walk up to the nearest cafe and order a quick coffee and give Uncle a call. Confirming that we have a meeting with the top and the bottom of the Big 6. The Big 6 are the top 6 Studios in the USA most movies either get made by them or go through them to be distributed.
While we should be meeting with all 6 I don't want the image of desperation and why establish relations with a future rival when you can get stronger without interacting with them.
Looking at the time I finish my coffee and start walking to my destination. Suddenly, I see someone trip on the curb; running over and helping them up I pick up their stuff and give it to them when I made saw their face, I was shocked at who it was.
"Ow sorry about that I lost my balance on that shitty ass curb."
'Holy shit that's Jennifer Lawrence,' "UUhm," I'm speechless.
"Everything ok up there."
Snapping out of it I try to salvage the situation, "Hi, glad you're ok. Names Eren Wayne."
"Jessica Lauren nice to meet you Eren," she says shaking hands.
'I can't waste this opportunity, whatever anyone thought of her acting ability the star quality that Jennifer Lawrence had was monstrous in my previous world,' "Question, would you be interested in a job?"
"Uh what," shocked by the straightforward question, "Why are you asking that I'm not a prostitute".
"No not for that. I just have a feeling, I'm a director and in the future, if you become interested in acting give me a call I might have a role for you," I say handing her a card.
Smirking she responds, "I never said I was an actor."
I freeze, 'Shit, I did assume she was an actor.'
"Sorry, I just guessed you were."
"Well, you somehow guessed right." Looking at the card in my hand she reaches out and takes it. "I'll think about it," She said with a smirk and a playful wink and walked away. Feeling an uncomfortable shiver I continue to my destination.
'Well, that was a lucky encounter, talk about plot armor. Looks like actors from my previous world can show up in this one just with different careers.'
I continue walking until I arrived at an office, walking up to the receptionist, "Hi I have an appointment."
"Name?"
"Eren Wayne."
Looking at her computer, "Yes got you right here. Down the hall turn left and the 2nd door on the right."
Following the directions, I approach a door with Dr. Henderson written on it and knock on the door after seeing it's not occupied.
I hear someone walk up to the door and open it, "Hello, I'm assuming Mr. Wayne," I nod, "Come in and sit." I walk in and see the medium size office and see a very welcoming couch and sit in it. You ever just see a piece of furniture and think I need to sit on that.
Looking at the doctor he's older, white hair, and a welcoming face; reminds me of Gibbs's father from NCIS.
Sitting in front of me he has a folder in his hand and opens it and says, "So what brings you to start therapy, Mr. Wayne."
"Umm, not entirely sure I know what the problem is, but I don't know how to go about solving it."
"Well, what do you think the problem is."
"I am starting to develop a reflex when it comes to women, and I haven't been able to grieve when it comes to my family's death."
"Well, normally people don't describe their problems so clearly. Not sure what that means about yourself but let's go through one at a time shall we."
We talked for another hour which resulted in him giving me a prescription and I immediately went to go get it. Approaching the building I went inside and asked what I was there to get. There were a lot of options, but I saw the one I knew I needed and bought it, and went home. Approaching the front door, I am greeted by Veronica with a smile on her face, but it turned into a mix of shock and confusion as I wasn't the only person at the front door.
"I see we have a new resident," Veronica said looking below me.
"Ruff," responded a German Shepherd.
"Is this a temporary or permanent resident Mr. Wayne?"
"This is permanent, therapist recommended getting a pet so I did."
"Well, what's his name."
"Buster, Buster Wayne."
"Welcome to the family Buster."
"Ruff."
"I'll be starting his training tomorrow."
After I bought all the things Buster would need, I spent some time with him and we went to bed.
The next day I headed over to Constellations headquarters, they are at the bottom of the Big 6. After checking in with the receptionist I headed to the elevator. I approached the assistant and said, "Eren Wayne, I'm here for a meeting with Mr. Anderson."
Looking at his computer for a second he got up and opened the door to let me in, "Right this way."
Mr. Anderson is the owner of Constellations and is widely respected. Coming from nothing he built something that not many can.
Walking in I see a man in his early 50's sitting at his desk with his elbows on top with his hands touching. "If it isn't Eren Wayne, me and your father were business partners a while back."
Walking up to him and shaking his hand I tell him, "I've heard a lot about you from him."
"So, what brings you?"
"I've recently directed a movie and I'm looking for someone who can put it into theaters." Immediately Mr. Anderson's face goes serious. 'Did he just activate business mode?'
"The Movie is called Home Alone, a Christmas movie."
"Interesting so you're picking up your parents' legacy. Alright, I'll give you a chance since I owed one to your father, Let's see what you got. What's the movie about?"
"Well a bratty 8-year-old kid named Kevin acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother makes him sleep in the attic. After his family mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men plan to rob the family residence and that he alone must protect the family home."
A look of curiosity and confusion was all I could see on his face, "Well put the sucker on."
Putting the movie on the huge screen in his office I start the movie.
Sometime Later...
The only emotion Mr. Anderson showed throughout the movie was laughter. Halfway through the movie, his assistant came into the office to let him know of a meeting he had to attend. However, in his own words, "Fuck the meeting I'm watching a movie." Once the movie finished, he immediately wanted to make a deal we settled on them taking 35% of the profits and with that, I made my first deal.
Time Skip Dec 13…
As time passed and the word was spread that a Christmas movie was being released by Constellations and the movie was called Home Alone. The trailer would be released 2 weeks before the opening. While promotion for the movie was going smoothly, I trained Buster to be able to go out with me in public without the need for a leash and behave in public, while going to therapy every other week with some progress. Today is the premiere of Home Alone and to say I was nervous was an understatement.
As the limo was approaching the premiere Uncle & Brian looked at me and knew what I was thinking, "Eren calm down the movie is great, and the people will love it. No reason to clench your butt cheeks." Taking a deep breath I managed to somehow calm down and lower my heart rate. We arrive and the door is opened for us Uncle, Brian, and myself walk out of the limo.
I then turn around to hold a hand that was poking out of the limo. Standing up Veronica was in a stunning red dress that matched her hair with Buster coming out of the limo right after her. Since I didn't know who to take as a date since I don't know many women and I don't trust many people I decided to ask Veronica. Surprisingly she said yes.
Walking up to the theater flashes were going off as it's not every day that a dog much less one without a lease shows up on a red carpet. Even with all the flashes going off Buster followed his training and stuck to my side. Once we entered the building Veronica let out a breath, "That was more intense than I thought it would be." Smiling, I put a hand on her back and saw Uncle and Mr. Anderson approach the three of us.
"Well, who's this handsome fellow," Mr. Anderson said as he leaned over to pet Buster. As he was petting him, I gave a voice command that let Buster know he can wander around. He immediately started walking around Mr. Anderson while his tail wagged like crazy. Looking back at the two, "Uncle you as excited?"
"I am looking forward to hearing the critic's reaction."
Behind Uncle, I could see William in a very sharp suit. Walking past the group of people I walked up to him and his parents, "Hope you're ready to become a star, William."