Chapter Twelve Summary

The announcement is made three weeks after Sammy's conversation with Al and Sammy is placed as the head of the studio. Fineman stays on for a few months following and completes one last movie. The movie is dubbed his most brilliant work but some even try to take the credit for it away from him and award it to his new assistant. Shortly after taking leave of World-Wide Studios, Fineman dies. There are rumors that it may have been suicide but any links to the possibility are covered up quickly. The announcement states that he had been forced to resign due to failing health. A dinner is organized in his honor that Al attends but Kit refuses to go near. Ironically Sammy speaks at the dinner, making the most heartfelt speech out of everyone and even cries a little.

Sammy and...