Serena knew that this could take a large chunk of time to drive to and from Nevada to deliver this message-but as the third day came and went without even so much as a telephone call or telegraph, Serena became increasingly worried. Covering for Rodrigo by explaining how he was ill from a night of heavy partying, Serena managed to film her scenes without arousing suspicion-but even as she looked to the camera with an attempt to focus while reading her lines and playing the role chosen for her, she couldn’t help but feel distracted by the sight of any who shared Rodrigo’s appearance.
Finally on the late evening of that next day, the fourth, Serena was met with the sight of Rodrigo entering the studio with heavy eyes and a long face. He scurried into Serena’s dressing room between scenes a
