"Thanks for coming in Christina. As you know, I am casting the parts for my new horror film and you are the one I want in the sister role. Ms. Ryder i...s committed to the project and she was glad to hear that you may be in the film too." Sloane said."Well, Mr. Sloane, I am most definately interested in the part and I would like to work with Winona again." Christina replied cheerfully. Sloane read her thoughts and knew the girl wanted the part in the movie very badly."Now, the tough part. The role. "OK," he said, "I suppose I have to tell you. I am not Jonas McCracken,just a California beach bum, seriously considering ending my life. I hadno money, no goal or prospect in life, no future. One day, found a walletfull of Rev. McCracken's identification, as well as his checkbook and thekeys to his hotel room, in an abandoned cabana on the beach. I realizedthat I looked enough like him that I could make use of them. My life wasturned around, and I became Jonas McCracken. I was reborn,. I will give you a few examples. DONNA LEEJust last week, an older Badge Bunny, Donna Lee, who recently broke up from a long-term romantic adventure, called me to advise that she was back in action. She asked if I could take dinner at her new apartment. The location was not far out of my beat so I agreed to stop by. She asked if would bring a six-pack of soft drinks as her new apartment wasn't yet stocked with provisions. I arrived at her apartment at 8 pm. It was a very slow traffic night. "Ben," Grandpa said as he got up from his chair and gestured for his grandson to join him, "come with me, I want to talk to you alone for a minute." Sure thing, Grandpa," Ben said as he got up from the table and followed the older man away from the rustbucket."What about me, Grandpa?" Gwen asked as she started to get up from the table to follow them."You stay right there," Grandpa said pointing at Gwen and then her chair. "You'll find out what we're talking about soon enough, but for now I need.
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