When she got back Josh already had all the bags. They loaded up and then went to get something to eat. They
just stopped at the Denny's by the airport. Nothing major just polite conversation,
what was going on with school and stuff. They were taught that you didn't discuss
anything that might be upsetting at the table because it messes with your digestion.
After which they headed to the hotel. As soon as she walked in the room,
Summer headed for the phone to call Nick.
Josh - "geez Sum you could play a little hard to get."
Summer - "Shut up." She
dials Nicks cell from memory. He answers.
Nick - "Hello?"
Summer - "Hey."
Nick - "hey baby, how are you?"
Summer - "Good I saw you at the airport."
Nick - "You did. AJ
thought he heard you but I figured he was just hearing things. Where are you
at now?"
Summer - "At the hotel.
Where are you?"
Nick - "In the bus heading over to the arena. Why don't you come over?"
Summer - "I just got in.
My brother's here I should spend some time with him."
Josh overheard. "No
please go."
Summer - "What?"
Josh - "You are going to make me crazy until you see him so just
go."
Summer - "Are you sure?"
Josh - "Yes and take your chaperon with you."
Summer - "You want to come?"
Ginger - "Want to or not I have to. God knows what trouble youll get into unsupervised."
Summer - "Ha ha, very funny.
Okay I guess we'll be there soon."
Nick - "Okay I'll leave your name with security. I can't wait to see you."
Summer - "me either I miss you sooo much."
Nick - "I miss you too.
Get here soon."
Summer - "I will. Bye." She hangs up.
Ginger - "So where are we going?"
Summer - "Just a minute."
She dials his number again.
Nick - "The Staples center."
Summer - "Excuse me."
Nick - "You're coming to the Staples Center."
Summer - "How did you know that was what I was going to ask?"
Nick - "Lucky guess. I'll
see ya later."
Summer - "Bye." She hangs up smiling.
Josh - "God you're really hooked on this guy aren't you."
Ginger - "You have no idea.
I can't have a converstion with her without his name coming up atleast once."
Summer - "I'm not that bad am I."
Ginger - "No you're not that bad.
So are you going to wear that or are you going to change."
Summer - "No. I've
got to change."
Josh - "Okay I think that's our cue to leave."
Ginger - "We'll give you a call tomorrow and set up dinner or
something."
Liz - "Oh yes you must come over and let me cook for you."
Ginger - "That sounds nice."
Summer is rummageing through her luggage. "Summer aren't you going to
say bye."
Summer - "Bye." She
waves without looking.
Ginger - "I'm going to walk them to the elevator." They leave. "Please forgive her."
Liz - "Its okay. She's
obvoisly in love. That makes people do crazy things."
Josh - "That describes both of my sisters."
Ginger - "And what about you?"
Josh looks at Liz. "I'm
certifiable." He kisses the top of her head as the elevator door opens.
Ginger - "That is so sweet.
Okay you two get out of here. I'll see you tomorrow."
Josh - "Bye sis."
Ginger - "Bye, it was nice meeting you Liz."
Liz - "You too." They
get in the elevator and it closes.
The cab dropped them off at the arena. There was already people there for the concert even thought it was barely past lunch time.
Summer - "I guess we should try to find the backstage door."
Ginger - "Well there's a sign for a meet and greet that seems
like a good place to start." They walk that way and find about ten girls over
by a door. One of them turns and looks at Summer.
Girl1 - "Hey do I know you?"
Summer - "I don't think so."
Girl2 - "Where are you from?"
A few others girls are now looking Summer over too.
Summer - "Miami."
Girl1 - "Oh my God your AJ's friend Summer."
Summer - "Yeah how did you know that?"
Girl1 - "Are you kidding I have that show taped and watch it atleast
like four times a week. It is so nice to meet you." She is shaking her hand.
Summer - "Nice to met you too."
Girl2 - "So are you here to see the show tonight?"
Girl1 - "Of course she is dummy."
Summer - "Um do you guys have any idea where we would go in?"
Girl2 - "Well we saw them go in that door down there about an
hour ago."
Ginger - "Thanks. Come
on Summer."
Girl2 - "Oh wait could we get a picture with you guys first please."
Girl1 - "Yeah our friends well never believed we met you."
Summer - "um sure I guess."
She looks at Ginger, who shrugs her shoulders. They get another girl to
take the picture and then Summer and Ginger wave bye and head down to the door they pointed out. "That was weird."
Ginger - "Yeah." A
security guard steps out from behind a wall and scares the crap out of them.
Mike - "Can I help you ladies?"
Summer - "Oh you startled me.
Yeah we're here to see AJ." He sighes
Mike - "Girls its going to be a long day why don't you just be
good and go wait up at the top of the ramp with the others."
Summer - "But I'm really here to see AJ. He put our names on the list."
Mike - "And you are?"
Summer - "Summer Grant but he was probably a smart ass and put
Lily."
He looks down his little clipboard. "I'm sorry Ms. Grant. Right this way." He takes them inside. "Hey Bob watch the door will ya I've
got to escort these ladies to get their passes." Bob nods. "I just want to say again that I'm sorry about that out there."
Summer - "That's okay I understand. Girls probably try to get in here all the time."
Mike - "You have no idea.
And then if its not them trying to get in. The boys or that girl are tormenting
them by sticking their heads out windows."
Summer - "What girl?" Ginger
gives Summer a concerned look because of the tone of her voice.
Mike - "Willa Ford, the girl thats opening for them."
Summer - "Oh. I forgot
about her."
Mike - "I wish I could.
Well here we are ladies. Here are your backstage passes." He hands them to them. "Now keep them out where they can be
seen so we don't have to stop you. Feel free to wander around just please don't
go up around the main doors it just makes the people waiting crazy."
Ginger - "Okay thanks."
Mike - "No problem the stage's that way. I think they are still doing a sound check."
Summer - "Thanks."
Mike - "Have fun ladies."
He heads back the other way.
Ginger - "Alright, who's Willa?"
Summer - "Well since I was going out with Brett. Nick started seeing this girl that was going to open up for them.
I thought she wasn't opening for them anymore but I guess she still is."
Ginger - "Is she going to be a problem?"
Summer - "I don't know.
I don't think so. I mean Nick would have said something if they were,
you know, well had started a relationship." They had been walking towards the
stage and can now hear the music and Kevin talking.