I nodded again, wiping my face when he released me. Eli was right.
It was my night off, and I was determined not to let my father’s words ruin it.
PRE-PRODUCTION CONFESSIONAL
CLOSE QUARTERS
SEASON 4
BERNARD EVANS: SECOND STEWARD
BERNARD
Look, I love a flirt, but a boatmance? Never had one, never will. Mark my words.
PRODUCER
You wouldn’t pursue it, if there was someone on board you were attracted to?
BERNARD
From the crew? Not a chance.
PRODUCER
Why is that?
BERNARD
It’s messy, innit? Shitting where you eat. We’re crammed in together 24/7, stress levels through the roof. Even if you fancy someone, it’s got disaster written all over it — one likes the other more, someone catches feelings when the other’s justafter a shag, you split and then have to act professional? Yeah, right. Like that ever happens.
PRODUCER
Do you think a boatmance can ever make it past the charter season?
Bernard laughs loudly, shakes head.
BERNARD
I’ve never seen a boatmance last a full season, let alone beyond it. We’re all from different places, working jobs that keep us moving. Plus, let’s be real — everyone’s young, fit, and up for it. Trusting your partner to stay faithful on another yacht? Mate, you’re asking for heartbreak. What do they think is gonna happen? It’s not like any of us are buying a house with a white picket fence anytime soon.
PRODUCER
So I guess it’s best to just have a little fun and leave it at that, then?
BERNARD
If you want a bit of fun, find a local. But if you actually want a season without drama? Don’t shag the crew. Best bet is to keep it professional.
PRODUCER
And if you don’t?
Bernard shrugs.
BERNARD
Then you’ve only got yourself to blame when it all goes tits up.