HENRY RHYS: The fates have smiled upon him. Already a film star, he's been cast for the lead role in his first Broadway production, a dream realized. His photos are all smiles, and everything seems to fall into his lap. He has a secret: a descendent of one of the few survivors of the lost continent of Atlantis, he has a gift that has taken him far in life. He was taught from boyhood the secrets of his legacy, how to use his ability, and the price it exacts: he can have the whole world at his feet, but if he cannot find his soul mate, it will mean nothing to him. As his star ascends, his heart has been plummeting into despair...
AUBREY STAFFORD: Forced to make her own luck, she fled her rural hometown and is gaining sure footing in New York City through her talent and prodigious work ethic, allowing her to succeed and still live on her terms. She has a secret: a curse has followed her every step since she was a child. She is alone, but her background compels her to remain hidden. She has resigned herself to an life without romance or intimacy, even as she grows troubled and restless...
Until Henry hears Aubrey's voice in his head...and she hears his.
Aubrey is terrified, unable to understand the source of her conflict: as much as she is inexplicably drawn to the handsome, passionate man, it is not possible to live in his world. Not when her entire way of life demands anonymity.
Henry is overjoyed, knowing Aubrey is his soul mate, as he is hers. He cannot comprehend why she is so reluctant, knowing all too well the desolation that awaits should they choose to deny what the fates have gifted them.
Will Henry convince Aubrey to hear what he has to say? Will she persuade him to hear her explanations? Above all, will they find a way to listen to each other prior to the curtain coming down before Christmas, whisking him in one direction, and her another?
Vulnerability and strength. What needs to be proven and what can be felt with the heart.
Do You Hear What I Hear?
