Behind the Scenes

by Christina C. Jones

He never saw me more clearly than when I was walking away.

Jason Parks has to decide what kind of man he wants to be. Without losing himself in the illusory glamour of Vegas nightlife. One Day Sober is… an exploration of one man’s toxic relationship with the looming expectations of his family’s legacy.”

Similar to Pierre

Like anyone else though, I arrange my personal life around my career.”

There was, however, something about the brooding, tortured artist mode he’d slipped into that was really making it hard for me to remain professional.

I’d been wondering why ODS seemed so intensely personal to him, and now, learning that he didn’t drink… my mind was spinning, trying to put together the pieces of that particular puzzle. Did he have personal experience with that?

You could’ve asked me to play cards or something, and I would’ve been good. It didn’t have to be about sex. You made it about that. Which I was good with too, because I mean… look at you.”

By no means did Pierre give me long-term boyfriend or possible husband vibes for anybody, let alone for myself.

Even when she wasn’t here physically, her impact was everywhere.

I only bothered because she cared, but if it was up to me, we could leave the boundaries blurry.

I could just feel it, like there was something unspoken.

But… with all due respect… I reject this legacy,”

You want to be behind the scenes with me, then this is what you get – this is what you got to see.

Title of book (theme)

feeling what you were feeling instead of rushing to try to fix it or not feel it anymore.

Official recognition, not just behind the scenes.

If you’ve done your job right, that character’s story is this enduring thing, that carries on forever.