Once year ago at this time, we were getting ready to go stand in line at Paley. There was also a Moonlight Blood Drive going on just inside Paley. Once there, we made signs to advertise the Blood Drive. We hit on people just walking the street to come in and give blood. And believe it or not, we got some takers!
We would go to the local restraunts for breakfast and then lunch, or to go to the bathroom. GinaJas was taking pics of the cast to the nearby CVS to get enlargements on the off chance we could meet the cast and get autographs. Seeing Russell Crowe walk by with his children, the youngest in a baby stroller. He was reading our signs and had to know that we were talking about fellow Aussie Alex. The second time he walked by, someone said Susan, don't look now but Russell Crowe is right behind you! I turned quickly and damn, the man was right in front of me! Not 1 foot away! He was reading the signs again and when I spun around, he smiled at me. I was struck dumb! Had no clue what to say! As he began to walk away, I sort of said "Come on Russell, help a brother out!" Obviously a reference to them being from the same country! LOL And I couldn't believe I had just asked Russell Crowe to give blood! He must of heard me, cuz he turned around and smiled a me again, though he kept on walking. A few blocks away, there was this huge traffic jam. Found out later that it was Britney Spears. A few of the ML fans actullly saw her. Eh, not much of a Britney fan here! We stood in line for hours and hours, just to get a front row seat. And lucky me, when we were allowed into the building, I was in the very front row of people. We sat in the 2nd row, as the 1st row in the small threatre was reserved for the press and a few lucky "winners" of tickets from local radio stations.
When the cast came out, we were in heaven! Great panel with Kristen moderating, but the best was when we were allowed to ask a few questions. The cast was floored when they realized how far everyone had come to see them. A few even came from overseas. Everyone was upbeat and there was no sadness, as everyone there honestly believed that Moonlight was a shoo-in for a second season. Looking back, I'm so glad we didn't know, cuz I remember how bittersweet it was for all of us to get together the very next month for the Con, knowing that Moonlight had been cancelled.
We got to see the premiere of "Fated to Pretend" at the end of the panel. And it was so cute to see Sophia try to stick around and see our reactions to the episode. A few of us ran outside the theatre, hoping to get to see or talk to the cast. Unfortunately, they were being taken back to the set to finish up work on the last episode. So they couldn't stay and hang out with their fans. A lot of people were very upset by this, but while I was a bit sad, I understood. I was just over-the-moon happy to have gotten the chance to be so close to the cast, to see them up close and personal. Especially Alex. OMB! When he walked out, I couldn't seem to take my eyes off of him.
It was like that for the rest of the evening. My cheeks actually hurt after everything was over and I realized that they were sore from so much smiling and laughing! 
Its a day that I will remember in detail for many years to come. Meeting all my Moonlight friends, hanging out for a couple of days, seeing the FoS for the first time, well I will cherish the memories forever!
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