Chapter 17

Meanwhile with Rachel and Jesse as they prepare to meet Celine:
Jesse: -Holding Rachel's hand as they get out of the car- You ready?

Rachel: As ready as I will ever be. -Looks at Michael as Jesse carries him in the sling-
Carmen: -Gets out with them- Rachel, you will do fine. Just remember to stay calm. I know Celine so I can help.
Rachel: How do you know Celine Mrs. Thibideaux?
Carmen: -Goes to walk with them- I know her because she came to mentor my students at NYADA. You missed her.
Rachel: I am jealous now.
Jesse: -Looks at Carmen- Please don't tell her.
Rachel: Tell me what? -Turns to look at Jesse-
Carmen; Jesse was a student when she came to mentor.
Rachel: -Slaps his arm- Jesse!
Jesse: -Chuckles- Couldn't make you jealous. She probably doesn't remember me.
Celine: -Heard them and then gets up from her lounger near the pool, watching her kids sing- On the contrary Mr. St. James, I do remember you. -Smiles-
Rachel: -Gets nervous- Mrs. Dion.
Celine: -Smiles- Please, Celine works. Rachel correct?
Rachel: -Goes to shake her hand- Yes ma'am.
Celine: -Smiles- And who do we have here?
Rachel: This here is Michael.
Celine: How old?
Rachel: 2 months.
Celine: -Smiles- How are you liking Vegas so far?

Rachel: We just arrived. Do you mind maybe if I sit down somewhere? I am tired of walking already because he is heavy. Jet lag.
Celine: Of course, Come watch my boys swim.
Rachel: -Smiles as she follows Celine to go talk to her in her backyard-