Page 40 of Holding On

Pfffft. No, of course he didn’t. I know you wanted to make it, but your schedule is insane. This is the best news!… Minus that I’ll have to be careful with the press.

Jack

I’m not above finding a closet.

Me

I like where your head is at.

Jack

How many sets are you and Fiona doing?

Me

They added some other performers, so we’re each doing a few songs, then a few together at the end right before the ball drops.

Me

I wish I could kiss you at midnight...

Jack

You’ll be out of that bullshit contract soon enough, and then no more hiding.

Me

I like the sound of that too.

Jack

Do you remember when you and Fiona drunk dialed me last summer after the Summer Fest in Atlanta?

Me

…despite trying to forget that night, yes, yes I do.

Jack

Who dialed my number?

Me

What?

Jack

One of you called me, even though I was on speaker.

Me

Who do you think it was?

Jack

Well, I think you wanted to, but I think Fiona pushed you to do it.

Me