Anywhere - A Roger Rabbit Series

Part 4

RK Maroon's Office- Roger's POV

"What!?" Herman yelled.

"I'm sorry, we needed to make some budget cuts and with all the property damage that's been caused over the years, the higher-ups felt that it was time to just let this thing go. I mean you guys had a good run, right?" He was talking about me. This was Thomas Maroon, R.Ks younger brother who took over a week later.

"This is bullshit," Herman retorted and caught my brief glance. I was silent, I didn't know how to feel, so many things were going on at once and now this? "and I for one ain't gonna sit around and listen to your pity schpiel." Herman got up from the chair and turned to leave.

He looked back at me, and said "Are you comin' or what?" He called to me, and I told myself I was just gonna walk out and not say another word, just disappear and pretend like I never worked here.

"I have something to tell you before you leave, if I may?" Thomas called after us, and despite out better judgement, we turned around. "If I'm being honest this would most likely be happening even if R.K was still here. It's just out of my hands at the moment, and if I could help, I would. I really am sorry boys. I happen to be a big fan of yours"

I smiled at that, but Herman had other plans.
"What do you want, my damn autograph?" He opened the door, walked out and slammed it behind him.

"I guess I'd better go then." I said nervously, and walked out. I didn't really have much to say considering that this was his company now. If he wanted us to stay, he could make it happen, all he had to do was grow a spine.

Jeepers, I sound like Herman. 

Speaking of which, I caught up with him as we were walking out the doors of the building.

"After 23 years of absolute hell THIS IS THE THANKS I GET?!" Herman yelled. "And now all of those people in crew who've worked on this project with us over the years are gonna get the boot too. GREAT! Just another reason for people to hate me."

He's right. If I thought people didn't like me now....

"It's not your fault." I said reassuring him, and he turned to face me. "Thomas mentioned something about the damage that's been caused over the years and—"

"That doesn't mean shit," He said matter-of-factly "they've been trying to make excuses to get rid of us since the minute our ratings started going down. And while my demeanor and your situation a while back didn't help, it wasn't completely anyone's fault. He's just looking for someone to blame besides himself."

"You're just saying that." I retorted

"No, I'm not." He sighed "Okay, yes, the property damage and the constant retakes did cause the company a lot of money, but nothing compared to how much we lost when people stopped watching. No more viewers means no more merchandise, and no more merchandise means no more money." He said, rubbing his four fingers against his thumb. "So it wasn't entirely your fault." He added while trying and failing to make me feel better.

"Thanks Herman. Now I know that not only  did I cause the company to lose a lot of money, but no one cares about us anymore. I feel so much better." I said sarcastically as I sat down on the stairs.

He sat down next to me. "Sorry."
"It's okay, I know you were just trying to help."

After a few minutes of silence he looked over at me. "So what now?" He smiled and I returned it, but it immediately faltered.

"Now I have to explain what happened to my wife." I stood up.
"Yikes. Good luck with that." He said chuckling at his remark.

I turned to him. "She's my wife, I don't need luck. I'm sure she'll understand."
"Whatever you say, Jerry Travers." He said, comparing my "suave" attitude to that of a character played by Fred Astaire.

"Shes my wife, I don't need luck." I may have been confident with my words but I sure hope I'm right.

*~ Authors Note~*

Hey guys!! Thank you so much for all the love for this story! I literally haven't written anything or used Wattpad since the seventh grade and I am now halfway through my freashman year of college. I would like to take the time to plug my Tiktok and Instagram (scoutshonor.cos) if that's ok, since I am a cosplayer who also does Roger Rabbit as a costume. I would really appreciate if you could to support me there as well, and I'll be sure to follow you back  if you leave a comment somewhere letting me know who you are :)

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