Andie had her feet propped up in the bus seat as she looked out the window. She was waiting on her cell phone for Shane to get to a place she could hear Andie. Shane was at Milk and it was loud for her to hear anything at all.

Ok Im outside. Where are you? Shane finally said.

Were on our way to somewhere in Idaho. Hows everyone? Andie leaned her head against the window. A lot of the others on the bus were either sleeping or playing video games.

Their ok, keeping busy. I never realized how boring things are without you here with me. Shane leaned against the wall.

Andie laughed. You know I could use some excitement in Idaho. You should come up here.

Shane sighed. Im working on it. I cant believe that I couldnt get out there the last two weeks.

I know. Andie said quietly. She was getting frustrated at the fact that Shane had not seen her yet. Shane could tell that Andie was upset her voice said it all.

Im pissed off, too, Andie. Shane ran her fingers through her hair.

I know its just irritating. Andie looked up and saw Brody sit in the couch across from her. She smiled at Andie and then started writing something. Listen Shane go in Milk have a good time and youll come to me when you can.

Shane looked around. All right. Ill call you later ok?

Absolutely. Andie said. Bye.

They both hung up. Andie looked out the window again. Brody watched her for a moment, she realized that this might be the first time that Andie had been on a tour when she had a girlfriend.

You all right? She asked Andie.

Andie nodded. Yeah. What are you doing?

Just writing down some lyrics. Hey you know what we need to do? Something fun. Brody ran up to the bus driver. Gus! How long would it take us to go to Vegas from here?

A few hours. Gus answered.

Well lets do it! Im so pissed that we didnt play in Vegas. I wanted to party there. Brody said walking back to Andie. We dont really have to be in Idaho for a few days.

She plopped back down on the couch.

Vegas? Holy *****! Andie squealed.

Brody screamed. Thanks Gus! she looked at Andie. Why the ***** are bus drivers usually named Gus. I think weve had five bus drivers named Gus.

Tony, the other guitar player of Brodys band walked by looking for food. They werent named Gus. You just call all of them that.

Andie laughed. Is this drivers name Gus?

***** if I know. He answered to it. Brody shrugged.

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After Shane had hung up she stayed outside for a while thinking and decided to go back inside Milk. She pushed passed people, trying to get to the table where Alice, Dana, Carmen, Tina and Jenny were. The ladies watched Shane mope back in.

Dear lord, its like her puppy died or something. Dana said.

Oh come on Dane, her woman is off on tour away from her and she hasnt been able to go see her. I bet thats hard. Tina said watching Shane.

Yeah, on tour with some hot chick and then tons of girls becoming all hot and bothered for your woman. I bet thats hard too. Dana said. Alice stomped on Danas foot hard.

*****! Dana jumped. Whats with you kicking or stomping on people? You need to seriously take an anger management class or something.

Carmens girlfriend is out there too, you know? Alice said glaring at Dana.

Sorry. Dana said, trying to rub her foot.

Its cool. Carmen said stirring her drink with a little straw and then watched Shane who seemed to be anywhere else but at Milk.

Maybe we should try and help her relax while Andie is gone. She looks like she could use it. Jenny said as Shane made her way to the table carrying her beer.

Hey, hows Andie? Alice asked.

She misses everyone. They are on their way to Idaho. Shane said sitting down.

When are you going up there? Tina rubbed Shanes arm.

Shane shrugged. Im going to try for next weekend. Hopefully, I wont have to be on that movie set then.

Maybe we could all go. Alice said as Shane slumped down into her chair.

That would be fun. Carmen said looking around.

I dont care who goes just as long as I get to see her. Shane grumbled.

Tina gave her a sympathetic look.

Dont worry, well figure out something, Shane. She said.

What in the ***** is that? Alice said nodding to the door of the club.

All of them looked in the direction where several women came through the door wearing long coats. They all strutted up to the stage.

Whats going on? Tina asked a waitress.

Ahh, those are the surprise entertainers. She winked.

The club went silent as the women stood still on the stage. Red lights flipped on with some swanky stripper music pulsing. At that very moment all of the women ripped their coats open and kicked them off the stage, revealing a plethora of corsets and panties with fringe covering both. Each woman wore a different color of the rainbow. The club went wild when the coats came off.

Ladies, your special guests. The Pussycat Dolls. A voice said over the crowd.

Oh my god! Alice gasped.

No way! Carmen said standing up.

All of the womens eyes stayed on the stage where the dancers had stopped, striking different poses. Jerry Lee Lewiss Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On began to play. The dancers moved with the music, making sure to shake as much as possible so the fringes danced freely. Everyone clapped a long.

In the middle of the song each girl came off the stage and went separate ways, going to the tables all over. A beautiful blonde came to the table where Alice and the others sat. She stood next to the table and turned around shaking her *****. She swayed her hips from side to side as she lowered herself to the ground and then pushed her ***** back out when she came up. The dancer went around to each of the girls touching their cheeks, shoulders or heads. She stopped at Shane and began to dance closer to her. The purple fringes of her outfit swayed back and forth. Shane sat up straight, getting nervous that a Hedwig and the Angry Inch fringe car wash might happen. The blonde winked at Shane and then held out her hand.

Help me onto the table? she grinned at Shane.

Shane took her hand and got up from her chair, so the dancer could step onto the table and dance again. They all clapped for her as Shane looked up at her with a slight grin and then rubbed her face hard.

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Andie was humming as she messed with her hair and make up. They were getting closer to Vegas and she was curious about the places Brody would take them. Zo on the other hand could care less. Andie told her where they were going and she grumbled going back to sleep.

What are you humming? Brody asked lying on the couch.

That Broken song by Seether and Amy Lee. Andie said smudging her charcoal eyeliner.

I like that song. I even know how to play it. Brody said grabbing Andies acoustic guitar.

She started to play the song, at first she tried to remember the chords, but soon got it. She sang the words of the song in her deep raspy voice.

I wanted you to know I love the way you laugh
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain away
I keep your photograph; I know it serves me well
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

cause Im broken when Im open
And I dont feel like I am strong enough
cause Im broken when Im lonesome
And I dont feel light when youre gone away

The worst is over now and we can breathe again
I wanna hold you high, you steal my pain away
Theres so much left to learn, and no one left to fight
I wanna hold you high and steal your pain

cause Im broken when Im open
And I dont feel like I am strong enough
cause Im broken when Im lonesome
And I dont feel right when youre gone away

cause Im broken when Im open
And I dont feel like I am strong enough
cause Im broken when Im lonesome
And I dont feel light when youre gone away


Andie dabbed gloss on her full lips and turned around and sat down next to Brody. Andie sang the second part of the song while Brody played. When they sang together their voices melded beautifully. Andie couldnt believe that she was actually on tour, on the tour bus and singing some song with Brody Dalle. She decided that this might be her one chance to do what she had only dreamed about. While she was missing Shane badly, she had to make the best of the situation. When they were done singing Andie couldnt help but smile big. Zo came out from the back sleeping area, her blue hoodie pulled up over her head.

That sounded good. Zo yawned. Did somebody say we were stopping in Vegas?

Andie and Brody laughed.

Hey can you two help me with something? Andie said looking at both women.

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Tarin was sitting at her computer typing. She stopped and tapped her finger against her bottom lip as she thought. She clicked on a website for the Distillers and followed a link to their tour dates. She looked at each date and wrote them down.

A young brunette came in and sat down on the bed.

You look like Dr. Evil right now. What are you doing? the girl asked.

Just some research. Tarin answered. I may need to use your genius acting skills for something.