Saint's Sacrament - Sins of the Father Read Free

always had a crowd gathering just by her mere presence.
    “Well , Liz, I will just jump right to the point.” Sinclair cleared his throat. “I understand that the show, ‘Morning Tea’, is under new management, is that correct?”
    “Yes it is, and oh boy.” She sighed, her voice dropping low. “Sinclair, we are under new management but there is some confusion as to where the show should go, the direction. It’s a mess. I cannot tell you the countless arguments going on in the boardroom. Now, look, it is a beautiful concept, but without the right initiation and follow-through, no one will give a damn. The time slot is the first battle, but we’ve built the audience. At this time, it is a matter of maintaining them or the show is no more. This is our last chance. People have signed an online petition to keep the show afloat. So, we’re giving it another shot. I hope our new host … oh, well, let me take a step back. I am getting ahead of myself.” He heard a door close and what sounded like her taking a seat.
    “ I don’t know if you heard, but we’ve hired a replacement for JoAnn, a sprightly African American radio host.”
    Sinclair grinded his teeth back and forth like skies on a snowy slope. If he did it any harder, he’d be on apple sauce and mashed potatoes for the remainder of his life.
    I hadn’t heard of her, but apparently,” she sighed again, “ she is pretty important in the black community and has carved a niche for herself, a real go-getter. That’s what we were missing, the African American audience. I think this may save the show and I know she looks the part...pretty as a daisy. Have you heard of her? Her name is Xenia. Oh goodness, I am certain I am going to mispronounce her last name, but I believe it is, Aknaten.”
    “Hmm, it’s possible, ” he grunted through the lie. “I am not certain if I know her or not.” He caught a glimpse of himself in the reflection of his living room window, but quickly turned away from it.
    “Well , based on what you have shared, I am even more certain that I am in fact doing the right thing by contacting you. Here is what I need. I want to offer my services, Liz. I want to see the show thrive.”
    “I’m not quite following you, Sinclair.”
    “Look, I have never worked with a morning show, and quite frankly, this will give me some much needed experience.”
    “Oh dear, Sinclair, that is a lovely gesture but this doesn’t hone your skills! I mean, you are a musical maestro ; you’ve created so many masterpieces for our dramas. People love your music and it is the first thing they hear when two of our top shows start but this would be elevator music, blasé, blah! I mean, it’s an early morning show, after all. Now that you mention it, however, maybe something jazzier would be in order...wait a minute, are you pulling my leg?” She laughed.
    “No, I am serious...I know.” He laughed again, forcing himself to swallow his own sugar-coated deceit. “What you have been doing isn’t working, Liz. Maybe you need some new blood around there.” He shoved his hand in his pants pocket. “I know it is huge, and I know this is not my typical shtick, but I’m talking about more than music. I’m talking the cameras, everything. I will make time for you guys so here is my proposal if you’d like to hear my pitch.”
    “ I’m willing to hear what you have to say...”
    “ I know we need everyone on board and to get approvals from all the big guys, Steve Burke, everyone, but I’d like to help produce the show in its entirety, Liz, for this new season. Matter of fact, I want to produce the show completely, and hire my own staff. I can make the ‘Morning Tea’ one of your best rated shows, Liz. You say you want the African American viewers, right? What better way than to hire someone who knows what African Americans want to see? I’ve spent the bulk of my career working with big name Rap and R&B stars, Liz. Their videos are staples in their