The Star

What was the adage, never work with children or animals. Now Rex was missing and God knows when we will find him. The whole crew is out loaded with dog cookies skimming the streets, backyards, and dumpsters. Rex is our star but he is one hell of a prison-breaker. This is the sixth time this week he has found yet another gap in our security system and slipped away. He usually returns when he is hungry, but he is also an adorable beggar, and people tend to offer him even their only meal. He knows how to play his part far too well. He also would not allow anyone to catch him and lock him up. And yet every single person on this film crew loves him deeply. Therefore after a sleepless night spent in a hopeless search to find him, everyone cheers loudly when he returns the next morning all muddy and happy. Despite their exhaustion, everyone pats him on the head and someone offers him some food. The crew picks up the gear and is ready within minutes to start shooting. No one knows how long the star will give us his attention.