Ok, hear me out. Long post

I am writing my 13th book. It is a search and rescue book. I was running through my dream casting today. There is a character named Julie. Perfect role for Maggie. Then I thought about the main character's dad. He would only appear in flashbacks because he died 30 years before the story. Boom, Tim is perfect.

Then I went further. Part of the book involves training recruits.

Enter James and Dule. An unamed pair of students. The teacher mentions by the end of class typically only 3 people stay.

James leans over, "We are 2 of those."

Dule, "How do you figure."

"I spend a lot of time in the woods."

"You went glamping."

"There were trees."

"You had WIFI."

"It was spotty."

Then a week later their seats are empty.

Movie ends and there is a mid credit scene.

James and Dule eating a huge breakfast.

James. "Man, we could have made it."

Dule. "I left because you left."

"Did not, you said you were leaving."

"I said I was going to the bathroom."

James reaches across and grabs bacon from Dule's hand. Dule slaps his hand. Credits resume.