CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVE – PRODUCTION ISSUES

"Alright, everyone. Let's take five while we sort this out," she announced, her voice carrying over the commotion. As the crew dispersed, muttering and shaking their heads, Jasmine approached the director. "Mike, I know this isn't the start we were hoping for, but—" Mike cut her off with a wave of his hand. "Save it, Jasmine. Just... just fix it, okay?" Nodding, Jasmine set to work, coordinating with the technical team to identify and resolve the issues. It took hours, but finally, they were ready to resume filming. "Alright, people, let's try this again," Mike called out, his earlier enthusiasm noticeably dimmed. The rest of the day proceeded in fits and starts, each take interrupted by some new malfunction or mishap. By the time Mike called wrap, the tension on set was palpable. Jasmine was about to head home when her phone buzzed. It was a text from the production coordinator: "Emergency. Alan double-booked tomorrow. Can't make shoot." Groaning, Jasmine dialed Alan's number.