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fears to James, but he seemed to sense what worried me.
    “I’m not going to start drinking, if that’s what you mean,” James told me without so much as looking at me.
    “Sorry, I just…,” I began to say but I knew nothing I could say right then could help.
    “I need to pack for the trip,” James said and went to leave the office. I got up and stood in the doorway.
    “Don’t shut me out, James,” I told him. James looked at me and he had a strange look on his face. Worry creased his brow but there was a spark in his eye. I assumed it was determination to make things right, maybe a need to extract revenge. That’s how I felt, I just had no idea how to do it.
    “I’m not shutting you out. I just need to think. I wish I didn’t have these damn shows coming up,” James told me.
    “We’ll figure this out. Come on, let’s go get packed,” I replied. James gathered me up and we headed upstairs.
    “I’m sorry, I’ve been brooding. You need to know that having you here makes it easier. I love you, little girl,” James told me.
    “I love you too, James,” I said. James stopped and turned to face me. He hugged me tight and then kissed me. His beard tickled my neck and I giggled. We allowed ourselves to enjoy the moment before we went upstairs to get ready to go on tour.
    ~~~
    The next evening, I shared a luxury box with Josie and Anna. I had stopped watching the shows from the floor. I was becoming better known and with all the drama swirling around, I just didn’t feel comfortable. Even from our lofty suite, I could feel the energy coming from the stage but it was different somehow. James and Battery played just as hard and with just as much emotion as ever, but tonight it felt angrier. Maybe it was just me.
    The show, however, did take the edge off. Spending the show in a luxury suite with Anna and Josie was quite different than being amongst the crowd but it was still fun. We had food, drinks and comfortable seats. Even though the music was still loud, I could hear myself think and I could talk with my two companions.
    “So, how’s married life?” I asked Josie. How I wished I could have run off with James and gotten married, now more than ever. Now Josie, along with Anna, was married to a band member. I wasn’t but it seemed I was somehow more inextricably connected with the band. Josie and Anna were wives. I was James’ girlfriend but more importantly, I was deeply involved in Battery’s business as their agent.
    “I finally got all of my shit out of our old apartment. I love it. It’s been a blast. I still can’t believe it,” Josie replied.
    “You and Tommy were made for each other,” I said.
    “I agree. You’re both nuts,” Anna added and grabbed Josie and hugged her close. It was true. Josie had always been impetuous and a little crazy. Tommy was the same way. Anna and Chad seemed to both be more subdued. They seemed perfect for each other also. I guess James and I were a lot alike too. We both seemed to thrive amongst the maelstrom around us. Funny considering how different I thought we were when we met.
    “It’s pretty awesome. I love Tommy harder every day,” Josie said. I was worried they might burn out too quickly considering how suddenly Josie and Tommy had fallen for each other but as time passed, I thought that less and less.
    “How are you and James doing?” Anna asked. I wished she was talking about our relationship but I knew she meant the business with Vicky.
    “We're still trying to figure out what to do. I’m just at a loss as how to fix all this. I feel so bad,” I told Anna. She smiled warmly.
    “I bet James will figure it out. He seems to have the touch,” Anna told me. I hoped she was right.
    “Tommy says he thinks James planned all this,” Josie said. I wasn’t sure what she meant.
    “He thinks we wanted this?” I asked trying hard to keep my temper in check. I know she didn’t mean it that way but I was raw and edgy.
    “No, he just thinks James