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run out of chicken?
    “It’s been all
over the news.” Emma huffed into the phone “James Bowden’s brother
was involved in a near fatal car accident last night, he’s in
hospital Lexi. He almost died! The concert tonight has been
postponed!!! Can you imagine what he must be going through?! Poor
James, he’s such a beautiful man! The weight of this tragic
event...!” She barely took a breath before continuing “Of course
I’m bummed about the concert tonight, actually I am disappointed
beyond words, but it’s only natural he’ll want to be with his
family.”
    “...That’s
terrible news” I managed to mumble not wanting to outright lie to
Emma. Matt curiously watched me and tried following the
conversation. “Is he ok, did they say?” I didn’t have to fake my
concern; I actually really wanted to know.
    “No, nothing.
He’s in ICU at the Alfred. James hasn’t left his side.” I could
hear in her voice the adoration she had for him, this famous man
she’d never met. Whom only a few hours ago, I was hugging and
reassuring and who had offered me his shirt!
    “Is everything
okay Lex?” Matt interjected. I held my hand over the phone.
    “Yeah its fine,
James Bowden’s brother was in an accident and the concert tonight
is cancelled. Emma is a little upset. Guess, I won’t need you to
bail me out of the slammer after all!” I winked.
    “Yeah I heard
about that earlier on my way into work. They didn’t say anything
about the concert being cancelled but I guess that makes sense.
Sorry Lexi, I’m sure you guys must be disappointed” he breathed. I
smiled and mouthed “Its okay” as I put the phone back to my
ear.
    “Look Em, I’ll
give you a call later when I’m more awake. I’m sure they’ll
reschedule the show and look at the positive side, they will be
hanging around in Melbourne a little while longer now.”
    “Yeah, I know
Lexi... I’ve put James’ picture on my vision board. I’m sending
lots of positive energy for him and his family, besides... he’s not
bad to look at!” she laughed.
    “Good stuff,
send some vibes for me too.” I laughed back as we said our
goodbyes.
    Matt glanced at
his watch. “I should probably go.... I need to get back to
work.”
    “Thanks for
checking up on me, I am genuinely touched... not in a physical way,
which is what I would have preferred,” I joked “but in an
emotional, heartfelt way - which I am learning to appreciate.”
    A wicked grin
crossed his mouth and he shook his head, “I’m leaving before you
corrupt me any further.”
    “Any time you
want to come over to the dark side, just let me know... Speaking of
the dark side, I actually HAVE a Princess Leia costume...I’m just
sayin’” I beamed.
    Matt’s mouth
dropped open and he backed slowly to the door. I wasn’t entirely
sure if it was mock horror or actual shock. “See you tonight Lex,”
he called out “Stay out of trouble!”
    “Always” I
called back. I heard the door slam shut.
    I grabbed my
phone and scrolled through the missed calls, 10 from Matt (Gee, he
really was worried), there was one from Kate, the 5 from Emma, a
few other random numbers - possibly clients and a blocked number.
Huh. I called my voice mail.
    You have 5
saved voice messages to listen to. Please press one.
    Message one
received at 9:35am today “Hey Lexi, its Matt. You didn’t come
home last night and you’re not in at work so I’m just checking to
see you’re ok. Give me a call back –.”
    I deleted and
moved onto the next message
    Message two
received at 10:30am today “Hey Lex, It’s Emma... OH MY GOD!!!
Have you seen the news... so sad... poor James! Not sure what is
happening about tonight. Fingers crossed everything works out. Call
me back ok. Love ya”
    Message
three received at 10:42am today “Hey Lexi, it’s Matt again.
Hey... a little worried I haven’t heard from you. You ok?? That
must have been some booty call last night if you are still asleep.
Call me... or text me... smoke