It was a challenge this time as they left the
hospital grounds. There was no way that these guys could
slip out incognito this time, especially with AJ and his
tattoos walking out the front door. They had all decided on
the elevator to stick together and make a run for Howie’s
car, wherever that was.
“I hope you remember where you left it.” Jessica
joked.
They were doing silly things to each other on the
elevator and Jess still couldn’t help but think of her years
in junior high and high school. These guys acted as if they
still were in school - the actions, the way they talked at
times - it was hard to believe that these guys were
superstars and could have the world at their fingertips.
They literally ran out the front door and to
Howie’s car which was parked halfway into the parking lot.
There was a lot of screaming going on from the front lawn.
Once safely inside the vehicle, Jessica said that sometime
when Nick was ready, she was going to take him to a window
so he could see this crowd that had gathered to keep a vigil
at the hospital.
Howie already knew where Brian wanted to go for
lunch, so there wasn’t any arguments about where they were
heading. Jessica sat in the back seat between Brian and AJ.
They were talking amongst themselves about different things
with the business.
Jessica decided to bring up a question for them,
“What’s going to happen with the tour since Nick is too sick
to go on it?”
Brian patted Jessica’s leg. “It has been
postponed darling, I thought you’d known that, it would be
impossible to tour without Nicky.”
“Nick saw on MTV the other night that you guys
were scheduled to do an interview with them premoting your
new album. You’re still planning on doing the interview,
aren’t you? I mean it would be stupid for you guys to
abandon everything while Nick is sick.”
“I guess we hadn’t thought much about that stuff,
we probably shouldn’t cancel it.” Howie said.
“I wonder if Nick would feel up to being in the
interview?” Brian thought outloud.
“I don’t know about that Brian.” Kevin
interjected. “I mean, he’s still a bit banged up and he’s
not walking yet.”
“Well, if he felt up to doing the interview, we
could have the crew come to the hospital. All I have to do
is call our agent and he can make the arrangements.” Brian
responded.
“You remember that the interview is live. What if
Nick starts to feel faint or sick or something?” Kevin was
always the sensible one in the group and always pointed out
all of the possible things that could go wrong.
“You remember that this interview isn’t until
Monday, that is four whole days away, I’m sure Nick will be
a lot better by then, right Jess?” Brian winked at Jess.
“Oh, yeah, right.” Jessica wasn’t sure if it
would be true or not, she was praying that it would be so.
Howie pulled the vehicle into a restaurant parking
lot. It wasn’t a familiar name to Jess, but the guys all
knew the place. They piled out of the car and walked in to
eat.
A hostess greeted the men as they entered the
door.
“Good afternoon, guys, your usual table is ready
just as you requested.” the petite blonde smiled at the
boys.
“You come here often?” Jess looked around at the
scenery puzzled. “I’ve never heard of this place.”
“I don’t think Nick has ever been here. He
doesn’t go out to too many places with us, the minor that he
is.” AJ replied in a dark voice.
Brian laughed sarcastically, but didn’t smile.
Jess said back in the booth with the guys filling in on
either side of her. She spent the entire dinner listening
to them make comments about the waitresses and other females
that walked past their booth. She felt like she was back in
highschool. It was fun, but she rolled her eyes more than
she laughed.
