"We've gotta go. We're off to the zoo, and all. Family bonding." Isaac said, grinning.
Kris nodded. "I'll come with ya's!" she yelled, grabbing a jacket and running out the door. The guys said their good byes, and followed her out. Kris was in the limo, stretched along one side of the seat.
As she reluctantly made room for Zac, she said: "I gotta talk with your dad. Do you mind?"
Ike, Tay, and Zac froze, horrified. Their father meeting the outrageous Kristen??
"Umm..."
"Well..."
"He's been abducted by aliens, and told that if he speaks to girls named Kris then his head will explode." Zac told her matter-of-factly.
"Mmm hmm. And my aliens told me that if I get anymore crap excuses from little Zacs, then I will not be responsible for my actions." Kris said menacingly. Zac nodded and gulped.
After a few minutes in silence, Kris reached over to turn on the radio. 'Wannabe' blared out of the speakers.
"Oh, for Christ's sake!" she snapped, and switched to another station.
"-and the Spice Girls' new single '2 Become 1' is coming up next, so stay tuned... That Baby Spice sure is hot, ain't she?"
"Damn fools!" Kris yelled at the oblivious radio. She switched it one more time, and came to another station.
" 'cause I recall....' And that was the new hot Aussie group, Zodiac. So, Marv, who's your favorite Zodiac?
I guess it would have to be Jessica. What a babe, eh?"
Kris sneered.
"My favorite would have to be Jess as well. I love her hair.
No, no. The best Zodiac would be Kristen. Now she is a babe. Such a tough chick, right? I wouldn't be surprised if she wore leathers at her next concert." At this, Kris's mouth curved maliciously. The other guys just sat there, waiting for the rest.
"Oh, but c'mon! What about Jamie?" There was a silence.
"Okay! I can take a hint. Coming up next is Matchbox 20 and Aqua..."
Kris leaned over and angrily switched off the radio. The silence was deafening.
"DVKS is gonna get it." Kris said darkly. "People these days only judge on appearances. I'm not the kind of girl who wears leathers! And Jess is no angel..." she sighed.
The limo pulled up outside the large hotel, and Kris jumped out, with the others in tow.
Despite the boys' forboding looks, she escorted them to their room, and came face to face with Walker Hanson.
"Dad, this is Kristen Harmont. Kris, this is Dad." Taylor said, resigned.
"Ah! The infamous Walker Hanson. Pleased to meet you, Mr. Hanson." she chirped as she shook his hand. Walker smiled at her enthusiasm.
"Dad, Kris is a fellow musician. She is in the group called Zodiac."
"Yes! I recall!" Walker said.
Kris grinned. "That's the name of our latest single. 'I Recall'."
"Phew. So I don't have to deal with some crazed female fan chasing after my sons, now, do I?" Walker grinned, and led them into a large living area. Kris sat herself down.
"Far from it." Kris assured him. She looked around, and fidgeted a bit. The guys were a bit surprised. It seemed that the outgoing Kristen was nervous!
"I came up here for a reason, Mr. Hanson. I realize that you want to keep Isaac, Taylor, and Zac under close watch, for who wouldn't with such a status? I should know. My manager bugs me, but I know he means well." Walker nodded as Ike, Tay and Zac looked on.
"Well, I would like to ask a favor of you. I know this is your holiday time, and you're welcome to join in, but may I take the guys out and about?"
Walker looked stunned, and seemed about to decline.
"Our security is top class, and there will be at least 4 body gaurds there, if not more. I don't bite." she grinned.
Walker Hanson smiled slightly. "What did you have in mind?"
"Going to the movies, some concerts. Maybe an awards ceremony?"
Mr. Hanson seemed to think over this, and finally answered: "The movies and concerts don't seem bad, but the awards ceremony is another matter." He saw the hopeful look on his sons' faces, and frowned. "I'll ask your mother."
"Thank you, Mr. Hanson!" Kris cried, and jumped up. "I've got to go, the car's waiting." and with that, she left.
