Hollywood Zenith

" What happened? You been quiet ever since they left." Adele asked seeing him fiddle around with his phone. He had been on it since Neil and Noah left.

" Ah, nothing. I was looking some things up but I can't seem to find it." He put down the phone finally giving up on it.

" Just ask someone else."

" I don't want to disturb them. With new year right around the corner, let them enjoy some well deserved peace." He thought about calling Jane but with Steve at home, he would curse him in his heart because since they got married they hardly get to spend time together.

The other person capable of digging, Drac was busy with Syiara his old 'colleague' from Bolivia. The last time he heard about them was, they were planning to tour different part of the country leisurely.

He didn't know much about what Cho did in his spare time. On the other hand, Ze did mention about bringing his wife and kids this time but since Samuel was here, he could only meet them when he goes back.

" Do what you feel is right for the time being we should postpone the recording till tomorrow. With the flow we are going, I feel like we can get to the actual recording in few days way before our deadline."

Samuel nodded, all the necessary preparation was done. He would only need to pull another all nighter to edit and mix up the final version of the song after the recording.

He quickly finished his food before leaving for a walk. The meeting with Neil did cast some doubt about the direction he wanted to take with the series. Kate and Nicole were in the kitchen still serving their own plate when they saw him leaving. It's not like they were late but he finished his food faster than they anticipated.

" Don't tell me, he went out to guard the gate? If other people notice his face, I am afraid we will have many more struggling writers and artists knocking on our front gate tomorrow." Kate chuckled.

" Young master wouldn't mind it. He has always been someone willing to help others!" Nicole on the other hand praised him. For the two days that Kate known her, she never heard her speak anything bad about Samuel.

" Don't mind her. She is just infatuated by him. After all she was his personal maid after Uncle Oscar left." Adele commented which immediately made Nicole blush. Seeing the naive little girl who couldn't even say anything back really was becoming a headache for Kate.

" Alright, let's eat first. Since it's early, we can pop some wine bottles and enjoy drinking to our hearts content!" Kate proclaimed. For now, she couldn't do anything other than to mend her heart.

They quickly gathered together with Nicole getting in role of maid. Only after Adele forced her that she finally sat down with them with a glass in her hand. She really can't deny her friends request especially when Adele would make threat of stop being her friend.

She knew that Adele was a light drinker so it wasn't hard for her to get through it without losing herself but she never expected Kate's alcohol tolerance to be higher than her. Without anyone disturbing them, after downing few glasses soon everyone's original nature came out.Thankfully Samuel wasn't here to witness it.

Meanwhile he was outside hearing their cheers and laughter. The only thing he could do was not to disturb their fun. He went up to the second cottage making himself comfortable on bed.

The reason why his mind was out of place because he was unable to find anything regarding Idris, the actor he was meaning to cast for the role. Since he gave his word to Neil it was his curiosity that led to this predicament.

He knew from the beginning this were a lot different from the Source's information and he encounter many such cases since he got here. The failure of Marvel taking off due to miscasting was such a case.

Was there any need for him to intervene in these things? Was there any connection in him making big moves in the world directly changing the course of history? He never really got the answer for these questions.

For now all he could find on Idris was that he was an actor but never got recognition for it. There was no such thing as ' The Wire' which meant, he never got his big breakout role, fading away to obscurity.

Samuel didn't even know if he was still working in the industry and he couldn't even find any information of his whereabouts online. It's highly likely he changed career, the issue was whether Samuel should approach him for the role. Would he even be able to act after taking a break for so many years?

" You really worry about the worse of things." Suddenly he heard Apollo's voice. He seemed to aware of his troubled mind and came to dispel his worries.

" Old man, you never dare to show yourself in recent times I almost forget that you existed!"

" Stinky brat! Are you cursing your master? I never thought I took on such an unfilial disciple!"

" Shouldn't we test my limit again? I have been practicing and I think I am finally stronger than you!"

" What? Are you ready to challenge a god? I should have known that this time would come sooner or later."

Samuel was caught off guard. Was it possible to do it? He was just joking but Apollo from his tone sounded serious.

" I am just messing with you! What can a mortal even do to us? I came this time because I felt you were doubting yourself again."

Samuel didn't say anything. Usually he would get angry but he wasn't in the mood for games. He told him his worries and waited for Apollo's answer.

" I already told you everything is happening according to your fate. You should not worry about these small things and life your life to the fullest!"

It was reassuring but at the same time it felt like he didn't have any power to do anything. He realized that's what those extensialist should feel which at least made him feel good about the whole situation.

Beside why should he even care about any of this? Even if few things changed Apollo never stopped him from doing anything which meant whatever he did not matter. His existence alone was a abnormal factor and since he always strode to do good, the result should turn out to be better right?