Opposite Warner Bros. Studios, Smoky House Restaurant.
Martin ordered a steak and looked towards the stage where the young pianist was playing jazz music, the lively tunes relaxing his mood.
Across from him, Bruce flipped through his notebook and asked, "The time and place for the event are all set. Should we inform the gossip media and paparazzi now?"
Martin shifted his gaze back, "Their interest in normal film and TV news pales in comparison to entertainment gossip. It's not too late to call them after I've made arrangements with Annie."
He was a man of high quality, always considering others, "We can't let our journalist friends make a wasted trip. We need to further improve our professional integrity; shady dealings like scams and deceit are absolutely out of the question."
Bruce, seeking revenge, purposefully asked, "No scams and deceit? Are your feelings for Annie real?"