On arrival at the shoot, Boreanaz immediately makes a beeline for the dressing room to find his costars.
Look at that smile, he says, gesturing to Carpenter with affection.
We just picked up where we were last time we talked to each other.

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While Carpenter and Acker continue to get camera-ready, Denisof is all set.
That sounds a little like unicorns and rainbows, but on this show its true.
We just got along and supported each other on what was a hard, physically demanding shoot.

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Denisof practically bounds towards him in greeting.
Can you believe were here?!
he asks, gripping his former costar by the forearms and shaking him gently.

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We were always together.
Wed arrive together, hang out all day together, and leave together.
The camaraderie felt on set permeated the highest levels of the crew.
That was a very happy set, he recalls.
We were like the kids putting on a show in the old red barn.
It was wonderful; it gave back a lot more than we gave it.
Bring Ally and the kids!
We wanted to modernize an L.A. noir look, which we primarily accomplished through lighting.
Richards leans his 6-foot-3 frame on Carpenters shoulders teasingly, until she nearly buckles under his weight.
As the cast continues to stare moodily into the camera (hey, its a dark show!
To which he responds, Its funny how often people tell me that.
When they sit down for a video interview, the giggling continues.
Im used to hanging around these guys when were all really tired, he says.
Im going to remember this one because my short-term memory is working.
Marsters isnt the only one taking a moment to really let it sink in.
This is really making me miss the show, he says with feeling.