Karla also took a step back after releasing the hug, turning slightly to look at the cast list again. "Maybe," she said lightly. "Maybe not. I'm sure there are reasons where that wouldn't be the case. Ben just likes having contingency plans."

That's right, blame it all on Ben.

At Warren's second comment, Karla's eyes darted to the theater door. "I don't think I'll argue much with you there. The old director was intense, but pretty approachable. This one...I haven't gotten much past intense."