"Are you sure you want to go with us tonight? You don't wanna stay here and rest?" Brian asked Rachel.
"Brian, I haven't been with you guys in over two weeks. I wanna be with everyone tonight. Don't worry I'm not gonna dance or anything. I'm just gonna sit and watch," Rachel answered as she fixed up her hair.
"Not even slow dance?" Brian asked as he wrapped his arms tightly around her waist.
Rachel smiled. "Well, maybe a couple." Brian grinned and began kissing her neck. Rachel melted in his arms. "Oh god Brian don't do that. You know that's my weak spot."
"I know," he said mischievously. "Let's stay in tonight." Rachel smacked him with her comb. "Ow!"
"That's what you get for thinking naughty thoughts," she said a laugh.
"I wasn't thinking anything," he said innocently.
"Yeah right. Tell your friend that," she said gesturing to his lower half.
Brian blushed. "Well, if you weren't so damn sexy this wouldn't be a problem," he stated.
"Sorry can't help it," Rachel said with a grin then turned around to continue with her hair. She sprayed one last drop of hair spray on it and checked herself in the mirror. "Well, that's the best it's gonna get," she said.
Brian smiled and kissed her gently on the lips. "You have no idea how much I missed you." Rachel smiled and wrapped her arms around Brian's waist.
"We better get down to the lobby," Brian said as he linked his fingers with hers.
The two of them walked out of the room and went down to the lobby where everyone waited. They all piled into a limo and went to a small club in Denver. Everyone flashed their ID's and went inside. The music boomed, lights flashed, and the dance floor was packed. The song "Got to Get it " by Sisqo came on as everyone took a seat at a long booth. AJ started dancing to the beat, thrusting his hips toward the dance floor.
"The beat is calling me. Can you feel it baby?" AJ asked Amanda.
Amanda laughed. "You're so strange."
"Yeah, but gotta love me," AJ said with a grin. "Come my lady. Dance with me. Let the music be our guide," he said while dancing around like a fool.
Amanda rolled her eyes and shook her head. "I better get out there with him. He won't stop until I do," she said as she got up.
Everyone else ordered their drinks and talked around the table. "We have the day off tomorrow. You coming snow boarding with me tomorrow D?" Kevin asked.
Howie nodded. "You know it. I never miss the chance to go snowboarding."
"You're going snowboarding?" Sarah asked.
"Yeah, you wanna come?"
"No way! I'm not even sure if I want you snowboarding. Isn't that dangerous?"
"Sure it's a little dangerous. I wouldn't do it if it was safe enough for a child."
"Any way I can talk you out of it?" Sarah pleaded.
Kevin laughed. "Sorry, don't think so."
"Don't worry about it Sarah. If the boob hurts himself let him. You can hang out with us girls," Nikki said.
"All right," Sarah gave in.
"So did you enjoy yourself at my mom's for two weeks?" Brian asked as he played with the ring on her finger.
Rachel nodded. "Your mom's really cool. She made sure I had all I needed while recuperating."
"Did you sleep in my room?"
"Yeah the first night and then the last two. After my surgery I slept on the couch. It was easier to stay there rather than having someone try to help me up and down the stairs. Your mom's a really good cook too," she said with a laugh.
Brian nodded in agreement. "Yeah she's really good at cooking. I miss it," Brian said with a semi sad expression.
"Aww, poor Bri bear," Rachel said in a baby voice then kissed him. The song "Everytime I Close My Eyes" by Babyface came on. "Wanna dance?"
Brian asked. Rachel nodded. He took her hand and led her out to the dance floor. Brian wrapped his arms around her waist while Rachel circled her arms around Brian's neck and rested her head on his chest. "And everytime I close my eyes I thank the Lord I've got you babe and you've got me too," Brian sang softly into Rachel's ear. Singing along with the rest of the song, he lifted up her head with his hand cupped under her chin and kissed her.
The night went on, Rachel and Brian were back at the table watching everyone dance. Brian bobbed his head to the music. Kevin and Sarah came back to the table and sat down.
"Whoo it's really hot," Kevin said while he unbutton his shirt, revealing the white wife beater underneath.
"He's such a wimp," Sarah said with a smile. "Rach you mind if I steal your man for a couple of songs?"
"No go ahead. I know he's been dying to dance to a fast song all night," Rachel replied.
"Cool, come on Bri," Sarah said as she got up.
Kevin and Rachel sat at the table and watched them dance. "So how does it feel to be back on tour with us?" Kevin asked as he took a sip from his drink.
"It feels great. I missed you guys."
Just then, Nick and Kristin joined them at the table. "Hey guys," Kristin said breathlessly. "What's up?"
"Not much just chillin," Rachel said. "You guys having fun?"
"Yeah tons," Kristin said with a smile.
"Kris can we go now please?" Nick asked.
"Yeah, let me finish my drink," Kristin said.
"You all right Nick?" Rachel asked in concern.
"No," he said bluntly.
Kristin gave Nick a sympathetic look. "He's feeling bad again. We're gonna go on back to the hotel. I'm wore out from the plane ride anyway. So we're gonna get in bed and cuddle. My poor Nicky needs to feel better," Kristin said as she rubbed her hand on Nick's back. "We'll see you guys later," she said. "Tell everyone good night for us."
"We will. Bye Kris, feel better Nick," Rachel said.
Kristin and Nick left the club while Brian rejoined Kevin and Rachel at the table. "Nick and Kris leave?" he asked.
"Yeah, Nick wasn't feeling well," Rachel said.
"Where's Sarah?" Kevin asked.
"Ladies' room," Brian said, pointing in the direction. He looked over at Rachel, who was yawning. "Are you tired?" Rachel nodded. "You wanna go back to the hotel and get some sleep. I know you've got to be tired after all this excitement today."
"Yeah, I better get back to the hotel. I don't wanna overdo it."
"Okay, let's go then," Brian said as he got up. "Tell everyone we said good night. We'll see you in the morning Kev." Kevin waved good bye and the two of them walked out to the cold air.
"Brrr cold," Rachel shivered. Brian took off his jacket and put over Rachel's shoulders. "Thank you," she said as she walked with him to the limo.
The two of them sat in the limo in silence. Rachel was nearly asleep when they had reached the hotel. They went up to their room and got ready for bed. When Rachel stepped out of the bathroom in her pajamas Brian was already in bed waiting. She smiled and laid down next to him.
"I'm glad you're back," he whispered.
"Me too," Rachel replied.
Brian kissed her good night and turned off the light. "Sleep well sweet heart," he whispered and drifted off to sleep.