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my eyes miserably.  This was definitely not something I was interested in.
     
       “Yeah, sort of like that, though I believe that show uses strictly hockey players.  This show is going to use an assortment of athletes, both male and female.  I think it will be quite interesting.  Anyway, they asked me for my input on a few things and I suggested you as a coach and choreographer.
     
       The producers didn’t think you would go for it, I mean you’ve been so busy.  They didn’t realize that Kyle and Lucie had split up,” said Justin.
     
       I sighed miserably.  I hated to be reminded constantly how much my life sucked.              
     
       “Anyway, they were excited that you might be free now and they would be thrilled to bring you on,” said Justin.
     
      “I don’t know Justin.  It doesn’t really sound like something I would be interested in.” I whined.
     
       “I know it doesn’t sound like the old you, but this is a huge opportunity to do something different with your life, meet new people, get out of town...you know,” pleaded Justin.
     
       “What you’re saying is, I need to do something other than wither away here in Colorado Springs,” I told him.
     
       “Exactly!  I think you should at least talk to the producers,” said Justin.
     
       “Okay, what do I need to do?” I asked, I had already resigned myself to at least hear about the opportunity.  What could it hurt?
     
       “The executive producer, Jorge Broussard is going to call you in one hour, seven o’clock their time.  They are an hour behind you,” said Justin.
     
       “Crap, I’m going to have to go to L.A. for this, aren’t I?” I moaned.             
     
       “Hollywood baby...step out of your comfort zone and leave the mountains far behind,” said Justin. 
     
       I frowned, I wasn’t a fan of southern California, but I was at least, willing to hear the sales pitch.

 
    Chapter 5
     
     
       I talked to the executive producer Jorge Broussard, that evening and I have to say that I was intrigued enough, that I took him up on his offer to fly me to Los Angeles so that I could go over the specifics with him.  Really, I had nothing to loose, I had decided I might as well do it.  What else would I possibly do with my life?  My marriage was over, Kyle had already left for L.A., the skating season was essentially over for me.
     
       I flew to L.A. and met with Jorge Broussard and some other network executives, and once I had seen the entire presentation, I was actually very impressed with the whole plan.  Believe it or not, I could actually see myself working on this project.
     
       Though the concept was intriguing, I was most anxious to see what athletes they had on the roster and find out who the professional skaters would be.  That would tell me if the viewers would be interested or not.  I had imagined that the producers were probably recruiting some interesting characters who would be capable of keeping the viewers entertained.  Having athletes that were already popular with the viewers, and interesting personalities that kept things stirred up, would ensure that the show topped the ratings each week.
     
       Jorge proudly handed me the tentative list of potential cast members, I looked through the list of skaters, expecting to see some well loved, world class skaters, but my heart sank as I scanned the list.  I saw a few names that were vaguely familiar to me, but none of the names stood out to me as well known, world class skaters.
     
       “These are your professional skaters?  Where did you get them?  I can’t say that the average person would have ever heard of any of them,” I told him, handing the list back to him.  I was a bit put off, and I was suddenly having second thoughts about this project.  I was worried that maybe doing this show wasn’t such a good idea.  I really didn’t want to be associated with a show