chapter 3
linda (mc's agent)
We're here! Shepherd's bookstore! 😃
when they get out of the town car, Jesse's greeted by a kindly old man, still waving as Jesse approach.
Jesse(mc)
Hi there! Mr. Shepard? 😸
reggie (bookstore owner)
Good morning, Mr Jesse! Call me Reggie, please. I have to say, I have been so excited for this day! 😊
reggie (bookstore owner)
your book has been fairly flying off my shelf the next week. I'm expecting a great turnout.😄
Jesse smiles despite the tense car ride with Linda. He can't help it. The old man's energy is infectious.
Jesse(mc)
Thank you so much. I'm glad to be here.😸
reggie (bookstore owner)
please, come in, the both of you! 😄
reggie (bookstore owner)
so this is where you'll do the reading, at this podium here.
Jesse(mc)
Oh wow, you are expecting a turnout! I didn't except so many chairs to be set up.😲
reggie (bookstore owner)
don't be nervous, dear. We're very lucky to have you. 😄
Jesse(mc)
thanks, Mr Shepard ☺️
reggie (bookstore owner)
now let me show you where we'll set you up for the signing...that is if you stop calling Mr Shepard.
he looks at Jesse with a playfully stern look, making jesse chuckle.
Jesse(mc)
sorry, reggie. 😸
he takes Jesse to small corner of the shop, with colorful furniture and children's book.
There's also a portrait of a smiling, golden-haired girl wearing a silver locket on the wall.
reggie (bookstore owner)
this is Katie's corner. normally it's an area for the children to play and have storytime, but I've set up a signing desk for you today.
reggie (bookstore owner)
did you have any questions so far, Mr jesse.
Jesse(mc)
can you tell me about the girl in the portrait?
reggie's face falls, but he bravely tries to smile.
reggie (bookstore owner)
yes, dear. that was my little girl, my daughter Katie.
Jesse(mc)
she's adorable. and you named the children's area after her?
reggie (bookstore owner)
yes. this is corner where she and her little friends used to play. I wanted it to be a safe space for all children.
reggie (bookstore owner)
she's been gone...nearly 20 years now.
Jesse(mc)
oh! oh my goodness, I'm so sorry.
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