Whichever way she chose to look at it, Jude McCoy was here and not with Ethan or anywhere else because he was watching over her. And she was grateful for that. He was friendly and charming as he told her about the theater Alexi and Clara were renovating. It was an entirely new experience for both of them, though Clara had at least been a stage manager and worked as an assistant casting director several times, but neither of them had actually managed a theater. The building itself was historic, and they had plans to bring in both professional shows and to offer the space for community outreach, bringing in free children’s theater to benefit the area. “I’m sure they’re going to do well,” Charlie said. “They’re both so talented, and I would know, because I’ve worked with both of them.” “I know. I’ve seen the pictures,” Jude reminded her. Charlie grinned.
