Suddenly, a camera slid into the already cramped space we were in, the lens nearly knocking into the side of Finn’s head with its entrance.
I cleared my throat, tucking my hair behind one ear as I retreated back several inches. “Yeah, I’ll make sure to add some specialty cheeses to the provisions list. I think a charcuterie board when the guests arrive is a great idea.”
Finn swallowed, his nostrils flaring with his next exhale as he watched me back away, knowing the camera was on us now.
Knowing there was nothing more to say even if it wasn’t.
And with the last pretend smile I had in me, I turned, hustling through the galley and taking the stairs two at a time down to the crew quarters.
POST-PRODUCTION CONFESSIONAL
CLOSE QUARTERS
SEASON 4
GARY PARKS: CAPTAIN
PRODUCER
Let’s go back to that first day on board. When you had the team meeting, how were you feeling about the season ahead?
CAPTAIN GARY
Oh, I was absolutely buzzing. I mean, we had a great crew. I had full faith we were going to run that boat beautifully.
PRODUCER
You told the crew that you’d never worked with a crew member couple on board before.
CAPTAIN GARY
That’s right. It was a first for me.
PRODUCER
You weren’t worried?
Captain Gary runs a hand over his jaw, shrugs.
CAPTAIN GARY
Honestly? No. But I guess I should have been, aye?
PRODUCER
Care to tell us what you mean by that?
Captain Gary chuckles, shakes his head.
CAPTAIN GARY
I don’t know what you want me to say here. It wasn’t a problem until it was, and then it was quite the problem, indeed.
PRODUCER
You knew there was a risk, though. Young people in a relationship on a yacht with tight quarters, emotions running high after stressful days working…
CAPTAIN GARY