L.A.

Alice, Dana and Shane were walking towards Shanes truck when Alices cell phone went off. She looked at the phone and saw that there was an email from Andie. The subject was titled Show Shane please.

Shane? Andie sent me an email that she wants you to read. Come over to my place. When the ***** are you going to get a computer? Alice asked her.

When I need one I guess. Shane retorted. Lets go in your car.

As they walked to the mini Shane was way ahead of Alice and Dana.

Come on you guys. Shane said impatiently.

Ok geez. Its not like the email is not going to be there all of a sudden. Dana said speeding up her pace.

When they finally arrived at Alices Shane hurried in behind Alice and Dana. Alice walked around taking her jacket off or getting a glass of water.

Ill go use the bathroom then we will check my email. Alice said starting towards the restroom. She glanced at Shane who was giving her an icy impatient stare. Alice sighed. Or I can pee my pants and check my email now.

Great thanks, Al. Ill go get some plastic bags for you to sit on. Shane ran to the kitchen.

Jesus, lets just check it out. Alice laughed. She logged onto her computer and opened her email account. She clicked on the message that was directed to Shane.

Ok there you go. Alice said as she moved rather quickly to the bathroom.

Shane hopped in front of the computer and read the email. It had two files in it. Shane clicked on the first file and a song began to play. It was an acoustic song that Shane had heard before; she then realized one of the voices singing was Andie. Shane smiled as she listened to the words of the song. It made her want to see Andie even more than before. Alice and Dana stood back watching Shane. Dana hadnt noticed how much Andie meant to Shane. She stood in awe of Shanes enthusiasm about hearing from Andie. Shane clicked on the other file and began to read the email:

Shane,
Sorry that I sent this to Alices email, but you dont have one and I wanted you to hear the song. Brody sang it with me can you believe it? Because we dont have to be in Pocatello, Idaho for three days, Brody decided that we need to go and enjoy the festivities of Las Vegas. I want you to come here to Vegas even if its for a day. The airplane ticket will be waiting for you the moment you call and say yes or no. I wont be mad if it cant happen.

Love,
Andie

Shane leaned back in the chair thinking. She knew she should take advantage of this offer.

***** it. Shane said and pulled out her phone.

Hi, its Shaneyes I know what time it is, this is an emergency, my grandmother died. Fake choking up I need to go to the funeral.. three days. No, Im pretty shook up. Thanks; youll tell the hair director on the movie set? Thank you again. Fake crying until she hung up. Shane punched the air in excitement. Dana and Alice just stared at her.

She turned around and then seemed to remember that Alice and Dana were in the room.

So you guys want to go to Vegas? Shane said grinning.

Huh? Alice said.

Your grandmas funeral is in Vegas? Dana asked.

No Andie is in Vegas. They dont have to be in Idaho for three days, so Brody wanted to kick it in Vegas. I dont have a grandmother, Dane. Shane said her face amazingly brighter. You guys wanna go? I have to call Andie soon.

Alice and Dana looked at each other.

Why not I dont have anything going on. Dana said.

I can do a lot of note writing on the plane. So Im in. Oh hey we should get Carmen to go. She could see Zo, but dont tell Andie that were coming. Alice said getting excited.

Cool. Shane said. Im calling Andie. Ill find out what time my plane leaves so you can get the same flight.

For some reason I feel we should yell BREAK here. Dana said nodding at both Shane and Alice, who just stood staring at her blank faced. She looked at them and her smile fell. Let me guess this where Al would say uh uh?

Alice nodded. Yep.

Ill go call Carmen. Dana went to go get her phone.

Alice and Shane laughed quietly then went separate ways, Alice to her computer and Shane to call Andie.

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Las Vegas and L.A.

Andie, Zo, Brody and the other band members had stepped off the bus in a Burger King parking lot. It was so strange to be in Las Vegas with all of the lights and buildings everywhere, yet they were at the good ol BK. The boys choice of course. They started walking in when Andies phone vibrated. She looked down and grinned when she saw Shanes number. Andie stomped anxiously.

Chill And! Answer the phone. Zo laughed.

Hey! Andie answered.

Hi! Shane said back. So.. thank you for the song, baby. You sounded beautiful on Shane started trying to sound calm.

Shane? Andie said.

Yeah? Shane smirked to herself.

***** the song! YOU coming to Vegas or not? Andie blurted.

Shane laughed loudly. Yeah, baby, Im coming.

Good! Ok heres the info. Andie rattled the information off to Shane, who was writing it down and then passed it off to Alice who started looking it up.

I cant wait to see you! Andie said, Zo blinked at her, she couldnt believe that Andie was so down on some girl. She just smiled at the thought of Andies happiness.

Me either. I better go get ready. I have three days to pack for. Shane smiled leaning against a wall as she talked.

Youre going to have to tell me how you got the time off. Ok, Ill see you in like five hours. Bye. Andie hung up smiling big and then turned around to see Zo watching her while she smoked.

She pretty excited? Zo said blowing out smoke.

Yeah. Andie smiled at her.

Good. Itll be good that youll see her. Zo sat down on the curb in front of the BK she didnt look at Andie. So. You gonna tell her youre in love with her while shes here.

Andie went silent.

Dont ***** pretend you dont know what Im talking about. Ive known you forever. I know when youve got it. Zo smirked.

Yeah, I love her. Andie said a loud for the first time. It rolled off her tongue easily.

Now tell her that. Zo stood up stomping on her cigarette. I need to eat something, come on. Damn I wish Carmen was coming this week and not next.

Oh poor Zo needing some good ol fashion Carmen luvin? Andie joked with her as they went into the restaurant.

Shut up *****. Zo pushed her.

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L.A.

Carmens in. Dana whispered to Alice who was gathering information on the tickets.

Im gonna put this on my card. You guys can pay me for it. Alice said looking at the screen. Do you have enough clothing here to take with us for three days?

Dana was watching Shane as she wrapped up her phone call with Andie. Shane was almost acting like a giddy teenager when she talked to Andie. Maybe. We may have to stop by my place to pick up some stuff.

Ok, see what you can find. Alice said getting up and walking to her room to start packing. She kissed Dana on her way and pulled her a long. Come on, we have two hours to get ready.

Dana started searching through drawers as Alice pulled out bags. Hey whats with Shane being all gushy?

Alice shrugged as she threw clothes on the bed. Shes in love.

I thought that was like almost impossible. Dana said turning around to face Alice.

What did you think she felt for Cherie? Alice looked up at her.

Thats what that was? Dana asked.

Yes, but I think its different with Andie. Its more real or something. More realistic. Alice smiled and walked around the bed to Dana and kissed her lightly. Come on.

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Seattle


You need my genius acting skills? the brunette on Tarins bed asked curious.

Yes. Tarin turned off the computer and spun around to look at the girl. But not quite yet. I need to fill you in about it all. Plus, I need a complete plan.

The brunette nodded slowly. Who are your victims?

They are not victims. Now, remember how I told about the time I was in a band? Well they had told me the band was going to take a break.. A break. Then they started the band back up without me. They had some junkie take my place. They didnt tell me anything. I had to ***** find out about it by seeing flyers all over the place with pictures introducing the new bassist. Tarins accent thickened, as she got angry.

Ok. So they screwed you over with some stupid garage band a long ***** time ago. The brunette said shrugging her shoulders.

No, its not just that. The bassist they replaced me with was the chick who humiliated me at one of our shows by beating up some chick I was kissing. She made sure to scream that I was a ***** up into the mic. With all of these people watching. But thats not all. When I tried to work with another band. They told me I had a gig and everything, but the lead singer, Jed, just happened to be friends with one of the gals in the group. They told Jed, I was trouble. Next thing I know Im being told things just arent going to work out with me in the band. Tarins hands were clenched in fists as she talked, she wanted to make sure that the girls was believing everything she said even though she knew she was putting some little twists on the real story. So I waited a long time and got in touch with my dear old ex band mates, who just happen to be making a name for themselves in L.A. They were kind enough to even send me a nice article on their band and everything, which just fueled my fire even more. As we speak they are touring with the Distillers. The ***** Distillers! While Im stuck here taking my clothes off, shaking my ***** for ***** men.

Do they know that? the brunette asked pulling her feet up onto the bed.

That Im stripping? No, they think Im some music teacher. Tarin laughed.

So you going to try and ***** up the band or something? the girl shook her head thinking that it was almost ridiculous.

Tarin smiled sweetly. No. Im going deeper than that.