Chapter 26 Trust
In his previous life, Fox was deceived by Jenny because he trusted her too much. In the end, he became a destitute and died miserably on the streets.
Before his death, he had tried various ways to survive as a homeless man, but his health deteriorated, and he eventually collapsed completely.
And now, he was about to trust a woman again? Was Fox about to repeat his old
mistakes?
Of course not. His decision was made after careful consideration..
The key difference was that Jennifer was entirely different from Jenny. Fox’s trust in Jennifer had developed over a long time of mutual interaction and understanding..
If there was one thing he hadn’t anticipated, it was how perfectly things were
aligning.
He had just finished writing a script, and it turned out that Jennifer’s mom was a big Hollywood executive. It seemed like a perfect opportunity to sell his script to someone familiar rather than cold–pitching it to various production companies, where it might be dismissed out of hand.
If Jennifer could directly hand the script to her mom, the chances of success were much higher. Not because of nepotism, but because Fox had full confidence in ”
Sherlock.”
He had even added a touch of realism to make the criminals more believable. He was certain it would pass muster, and if it did, he could establish a steady stream of
income from this source.
Fox possessed future knowledge, and “Sherlock” was just one piece of the puzzle. He could introduce other series like “Breaking Bad,” “Shameless,” and “Better Call
Saul” over time.
If he chose, he could create one successful series after another and ensure a steady
flow of income.
Most importantly, as he delved deeper into scriptwriting, his natural talent would allow him to craft original series.
Perhaps becoming a screenwriter was a viable path. He could achieve success quickly, go to college, write scripts, and make enough money to support his family. It could lead to a happy, content life.
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Fox’s resolve wavered briefly. Settling down like this didn’t seem so bad.
But as he typed, he glanced at Jennifer, who was watching him with sparkling eyes. Fox’s determination solidified again.
Being just a screenwriter wasn’t enough. To stand by her side, he needed more. Jennifer’s mom was a significant figure in Hollywood, indicating a long road ahead. for him.
Writing scripts and making some money was fine, but he had bigger ambitions. He needed to start his own business and make substantial money, not just to avoid wasting this second chance at life.
With these thoughts, his hands moved more confidently over the keyboard, and the story flowed more smoothly. Jennifer sat quietly beside him, occasionally offering suggestions to tweak his writing.
They took a break for lunch and then hurried back to work.
By evening, Fox had finished three episodes of the first season. The first episode was detailed, while the other two were more like outlines. The specifics needed more time to flesh out, so he had to pause for now.
“I’ll take you home.”
Fox sent the completed story to Jennifer’s email. She could review it on her computer at home, and he also got her personal email in the
process.
“Once I make some money, the first thing I’ll do is get a computer. Then I can write scripts from home and email you.”
Fox said with a smile.
It felt just like their school days. Fox walked Jennifer home with his bike.
“See you tomorrow, Fox. I’ll bring good news.”
Jennifer said, hopping off the bike.
“If I make money, I’ll treat you to some delicious desserts.”
Fox said, smiling at Jennifer.
“Is that a date invitation?”
Jennifer gave Fox a mischievous look. Fox felt as if an arrow had struck his heart.
“I’ll have to work hard to convince my mom for those desserts. But I think it’ll go smoothly.”
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Jennifer waved and jogged away. Fox rode his bike back home, arriving in time for dinner.
Faye was annoyed for some reason, looking at Fox with a “why aren’t you more like your dad” expression.
“You should learn from your father.”
Faye said, tapping Fox’s head with her finger.
Ferren sat nearby, confused.
“When it comes to chasing girls, be proactive. I shouldn’t have to teach you this!”
Faye said, frustrated.
“I told you not to come home for dinner. Take the girl out on a date! Hold hands, hug, kiss–speed things up! Jennifer is a rare good girl, and you need to seize the opportunity. Once you get to MIT, there’ll be many excellent boys. Don’t let someone else snatch her away.”
Faye pointed and gestured, urging Fox to act faster.
Ferren stayed silent, having no advice for this situation.
Fox found it amusing and almost laughed out his salad.
In his past life, he had only pursued Jenny and failed miserably. He didn’t have a psychological shadow from it, but he had become more cautious.
His relationship with Jennifer was still good, and he didn’t want to ruin it by rushing things. He was tired of grand, all–consuming love from his past life. He wanted to take things slowly this time, believing this pace might be best for Jennifer too.
Faye continued her nagging, and Fox just laughed along.
Ferren’s eyes were deep and thoughtful. He had come home early tonight because his job search was not going well.
