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“What do you mean?”

“I got your sexy underwear and your phone number.” He winked at me. “And I’m keeping them.”

CHAPTER 7

THE SECOND WEEK OF NOVEMBER

Nate: The show tonight in Atlanta was unreal. Not as fun as Halloween, but it was still one of our biggest crowds. We’re only two weeks in and the label’s pushing our PR hard. Sold out!

Tommy: I knew it! I told you, didn’t I? Next stop for Killmine: sold-out stadiums.

Nate: Is that your objective opinion as a roadie?

Tommy: Well, I admit I have a thing for the lead singer??but I’ve worked in this business long enough to know talent when I hear it. You’re it.

Nate: Thanks, cher. The only thing missing was a hot as hell roadie to distract me on stage.

Tommy: Next time our schedules align, it’s on.

Nate: BTW, some guys in the crowd nearly ripped your leather jacket off my body when I leaned over to touch their hands. But don’t worry, it’s still in one piece.

Tommy: Never mind the jacket, are you okay? Where was your security?

Nate: They handled it. I’m fine. Just a bunch of rowdy fans who probably had too much to drink. Nothing we haven’t dealt with before.

Tommy: That’s not gonna help me sleep tonight. I hope they’ve upped your security.

Nate: It’s all in hand. And unruly fans are part of the job.

Tommy: Speaking of which, my boss is texting me. What’s your next stop?

Nate: Orlando

Tommy: Text me when you arrive?

Nate: Count on it.

Thanksgiving

Nate: Hitting the stage in an hour. Even after three years of playing clubs and dives, I still can’t get used to performing on a holiday. Miami’s cool, but I’m missing NOLA something fierce.

Tommy: I’m sorry. Did you and the guys have dinner together at least?

Nate: Yeah, the catering company did a whole turkey and everything for lunch. Otis ate half the bird, Xander drank too much whiskey and fell asleep, and Heath disappeared with the chef ten minutes into our meal…

Tommy: Sounds about right for a rock band.

Nate: What about you, cher? What are you doing for Thanksgiving?

Tommy: Me and ten of the crew are here at Ace’s for dinner. First time he’s cooking the full feast. Pretty concerned about the blackened turkey he’s about to serve, though. But I’ve already been told to cover it with gravy and it’ll be fine.

Nate: Is it Cajun style?

Tommy: Not at all. Just really, really burnt and dry.

Nate: Yikes. Maybe stick to the sides?

Tommy: They’re not much better. Potatoes that are gray, with (formerly) green beans to match LOL.

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