Shannon pulled up her calendar.Love to. How’s Thursday?
Perfect. I’m still not that mobile. Want to come here?
They set up a time. Shannon ended withSee you then.
As she put down her phone, she drew in a breath and felt herself relax. Maybe talking to Victoria would answer whatever questions she couldn’t seem to define. Or explain the vague sense of unease. Or maybe it would just be a fun evening with someone she’d like to get to know better. Either way, she was looking forward to the night.
7. EXT: OUTSIDE OF A STABLE.
Margarite preps for her ride across the plains. She is checking the saddle on her horse. She is obviously nervous but determined. Danny, another stuntperson, walks over.
DANNY
You okay?
MARGARITE
Go away.
Danny grins at her.
DANNY
So you’re nervous. You get cranky when you’re nervous.
MARGARITE
I’m always cranky. It’s a state of being where I find my safe space.
DANNY
I’ve seen you ride. You’ll do great. Yourcharacter doesn’t have any falls. Just stay on the horse and look pretty.
Margarite rolls her eyes.
MARGARITE
You didn’t just tell me to look pretty. I’m the stunt double. My job is to look good on the horse and not gain any weight. The actress is the pretty one. Now, go away so I can focus.
Danny nods at the tall, black gelding.
DANNY
He doesn’t like going into a canter. He likes to trot better. You’re going to have to pull back and really kick him to get him moving. Otherwise he’ll blow the shot.
Margarite looks from the horse to Danny and back. When she speaks, her tone is grudging.
MARGARITE
Thanks.
Margarite walks over to the stunt coordinator. Camera follows her closely. We see her hesitate, then speak.
MARGARITE
I want a practice ride across the field so I know exactly where I’m supposed to get the horse to canter.
STUNT COORDINATOR
