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KimLuster

on Nov. 11, 2012

Okay, I'd like an opinion.  This is a condensed conversation between Kimber Lee and her parents that, really, could go on for pages.  But I felt the urge to sort of push it forward - like the story would drag otherwise.  Even though this family is a little 'distant' with each other, they would say more than what we see.  I just assume most of it happens "offstage".  I'm providing enough to give the gist of everything (so I think), but want to sort of get on with it.  So…   is condensing certain scenes like this a good thing to do?  Does it help move the story along, or does it leave too much out?