| Lacey called before I went to work that night and we doublechecked all the arrangements. I told her I would be there to pick her up and we chatted for a long time, she was so excited about planning her wedding I had to laugh. We said our goodbyes and hung up. I worked my ass off in the gym for the next two days, always looking forward to Taylor's next phone call. Finally Wednesday night was upon me and Tay called to remind me that I needed to go get Lacey. "I know, baby. It's amazing..I did't forget. But I always look forward to hearing your voice. I'll get my stuff and go get her right now. I love you." "love you Jessie, see you Friday.." |
| I picked Lacey up at the airport. As soon as she saw me she squealed and hugged me. I giggled and hugged her back. We grabbed her things and threw them in my car. I took her to my apartment, where we had some dinner and talked about everything. It was getting late. "Lacey, honey, I have to go to work. You can come with me and watch the whole boring process, Tay did, or you are welcome to make yourself at home. Which do you prefer?" I asked. "I'm so tired, Jess. I think I'll stay here." she said. "Okay.." I said and showed her where everything was. I got out an extra pillow and blanket and threw it on the couch. "Go ahead and sleep in my room, Lace. I don't wanna wake you up when I come in." "Jess, are you sure?" she asked. "Yes, I'm sure.." I smiled. "I'll be back soon. Sleep tight." "Bye, Jess." |
| I went to work and got it all done, caught up with the other tech and made sure he'd cover for me, and finally dragged my exhausted self home. The lights were still on and eric's car was in the parking lot. I ran up the steps. I could hear eric's angry voice coming from my living room. I burst in the door. "Just what the hell are you doing, Eric?" I demanded with my hand on my hip. Lacey looked terrified and relieved at the same time. That just served to make me more angry. "Go on to bed, Lace. It's okay." I said. Lacey remained where she was as if frozen. "See what you have done, you idiot? You scared the poor girl so that she can't even move. What the hell do you want?" I yelled. "I wanted to know why your lights were still on when you weren't home, I was just passing on my way to the 'Section. I came up here to check on you and she wouldn't tell me where you were." he said lamely. "I am not a fucking invalid! I can take care of myself. And as for her telling you where I was? She doesn't have to...it's none of your damn buisness. Get the hell out of my apartment so we can sleep. I will see you tomorrow. Don't hang around here at night either, Eric. My neighbors are paranoid. You might find yourself in jail. Goodnight!" I said all this while pushing him out the door. I shut and locked it, then turned to Lacey. "Oh Lacey, I'm sorry. Are you ok?" I asked her. She shook her head. "I'm sorry, Jess. I'm with Tay, that guy is scary and I think he's obsessed with you. You need to get rid of him." "Already done, Lace. He's gone right after this show. I hired Jake." I told her. She let out a deep breath. "Good, Jess." "C'mon, Lacey. You need to sleep and so do I." She got up and went to my room, and I settled myself on the couch. We were both out cold in no time. |
| I was awakened roughly by Lacey, who was shaking me. I groaned and rolled over, "What?" I asked as I rubbed my eyes. Lacey just giggled. "Get up sleepyhead! Your man is on the phone and he is dying to talk to you." She shoved it at me. I grinned and took it. "Morning Tay" I said smiling. "Hi Jess! How ya feeling? You don't usually sleep this late." he said. I laughed. "You're not the only one that can keep me up all night," I teased. "Oh REALLY? In that case..." he sounded threatening. "Tay! Stop it! Silly, Lacey and I stayed up too late talking, so I got in from work late that's all.." Taylor laughed. "I know, she told me." "Dammit! That was mean, Taylor." I laughed again. "I just called to tell you I love you, baby." he said sweetly. "I love you too you big dork. When will you guys be in tomorrow?" I asked. "Early evening, I had your ticket changed too, Lacey has everything written down. OK?" he said. "Ok sweetie! I can't wait.." I told him. Lacey stood in front of me making a gagging face. I threw a pillow at her, she ducked just in time and giggled. "Me either, Jess. Ike is bugging me, he wants to talk to Lacey, ok?" "Ok. Love you. Here she is.." |
| Lacey took the phone and had basically the same conversation with Ike. I taunted her back and ducked when she threw a pillow at me. She was till talking so I went to get my workout gear on and picked out some for her. She was just hanging up the phone when I threw the clothes at her. "Get dressed missy, you're gonna go to work with me.." She grinned and did what she was told. We had a blast that day, she worked out with me and had a shower while I worked with Eric on the routine. I wasn't sure I could get one move, so I said to Eric, "My leg is sore I have to stop. I should get it by tomorrow though. See ya then." I told him. Lacey and I left and went to have my costume fitted. I turned around in it and asked her opinion. "OH MY GOD, Jessie! Tay is soooo gonna die when he sees you in this thing. You'll be leading him around by your bellybutton ring." she giggled. I rolled my eyes but I had to laugh. "I take it that means you like it?" "YES, yes, yes, It's perfect!" she cried. I laughed again and changed so the seamstress could do the finishes on it. I could pick it up next week. |