THIS SHORT NOVEL WAS ONLY AVAILABLE IN THE WHISPERS OF LOVE ANTHOLOGY. Charity Pfeiffer knows acting will never be much more than a hobby, but that doesn't mean she can't take it seriously. When she prepares for a role, she even goes as far as imitating her character in real life. It's the least she can do for her off-Broadway audience. Off-off Broadway, really. Okay, more like Off-Tulsa. Being cast as Maria in The Sound of Music shouldn't take too much pretending. Love of music is a huge part of Charity's life. She already spends most of her time trying to raise her two children alone. And as far as the nun business . . . well, she hasn't had a date in ages, so it's not much of a stretch. Car trouble isn't in the script, though. When Charity meets the mechanic who works at the end of the block, Ethan Foster does more than just throw a wrench in her plans. He encourages her to step out of character and embrace being authentic for a change. No dress rehearsal could have prepared her for this real-life drama. If she's still waiting for a callback when opening night comes, will the play go on as planned?