“It’s no problem.”
“Well, I’m up near Pasadena, and I know you’re out in the Valley—”
“Look, I don’t want to replay that last scene with you. If you want to spend your money on cab fare I won’t arm wrestle you out of it.” Wayne paused. “But I really would like to drive you home, Janet.”
Janet opened her mouth to say something, then shut it again. When she finally did speak, her voice was softer.
“Sorry. I guess I was being too defensive. My nerves haven’t been all that hot in the past month, ever since... well, never mind. Yes, all right, you can take me home if you don’t mind going now.”
Wayne was a little surprised, but he shrugged. “Why not? I’ve got my script, and I can study it just as well at home as I can here.”
“Thanks. It’ll just take me a minute to get set.” She went off an
