Prelude
It's the start of a new year and a lot has changed. Jem and the Holograms had been on holiday for the last month with each one of them was returning from their trips abroad. They were all geared up for the filming of their upcoming movie, The Great Escape and the start of their clothing label which would be sold exclusively in their new boutique called Three Dimension.
Upon them is the return of The Misfits who have been hard at work on their next album to put them back on the charts since their sabbatical/tour abroad. Pizzazz still lovesick about Riot is shocked to learn that he is with Jem. She plots to win him over while Eric tries to take over Stingers Sound in the process. Things begin to unravel when both their plans take a turn for the worse.
Finally, The Stingers like the rest have been hard at work too. With Rapture and Minx deciding to go in with the Holograms to not only help open the boutique but also sell their label of accessories and clothes as well. Riot's relationship with Jem is still going on strong until a various amount of circumstances begin to take its toll on the couple along with something unexpected as they make there way back to LA after extended their trip in Saint Tropez, France.
The Return of the Misfits
"Pizzazz, Roxy, Jetta, Stormer!" the paparazzi yelled as the group deplaned. "Oooh, it feels so good to be back home!" Pizzazz said as she walked down the private jet's stairs. "And look at all the press that is here waiting for us. Eric you really outdid yourself this time."
"I know. You all can thank me later but don't get to comfortable. You all have to finish working on your album along with getting ready for all your promotional tours for the make-up line," Eric said walking behind her. "That is the reason for the press being here."
"Gees Eric, we just got back from a world tour. Can't we take a break for a while?" Roxy complained.
"Roxy, you all will have two weeks off. Then its back to hitting the studio for the new album," he said.
"Wow, a whole two weeks! That's not enough time." Jetta mumbled.
"Jetta, get over it. You know Eric is a slave driver," Pizzazz laughed.
"Call me what you want but in order for you girls to stay ahead of the game, you need to be out there like you other counterparts or should I say rivals."
"Eric, we don't have beef with anyone. So don't call them rivals," Stormer replied. "Besides, with this time off I can help my brother get settled since he moved here."
"Now see, Stormer has the spirit," Eric sarcastically said as he ushered the women over toward the press.
The Misfits answered a ton of questions in regards to their new album, the tour and the makeup line. Then the inevitable happened, "Pizzazz how do you feel about Riot and Jem's relationship? Rumor has it that their engaged. What is your take on it?"
Pizzazz and her crew look dumbfounded at the reporter's question as Eric cuts off the interview and motions for them to walk over to the limo. "Thank you all for coming out today. Be on the lookout for the new Misfits album this fall," he said as he followed the group.
The rest of them gave him a look to imply that he was crazy as the all piled into the limo. Pizzazz looked down at the magazine tray and picked up the latest edition of OK! Magazine that had Jem and Riot's picture on the cover with the title reading, Pop Music's Royal Couple along with pictures of them vacationing in the south of France.
Pizzazz livid starts shouting at Eric. "I thought that they were over Eric! Remember that is what you told me six months ago. Look at this!" she yells as she tosses the magazine over to him. "It seems that Riot and Jem or should I say Jerrica, are still together. You told me that they broke up. What gives Eric?"
Eric looks at the magazine surprised. "I had no idea he was still with her."
"What's the problem, yank? So, he's dating Jem, big deal. You had every guy overseas fawning all over you. Why do you want Riot so badly?" Jetta asked.
"Because I still have feelings for him, Jetta." Pizzazz responded.
"But you never had him to begin with. He has always wanted the pink angel of Starlight Music," replied Roxy.
"They're right Pizzazz!" Stormer replied. "Even before he settled with Jem, he was quite the playboy. You know dating different women, having them over…."
"I know that Stormer," Pizzazz interrupted. "That I could handle, but this…this being with HER! I have to do something about this. It's bad for business, don't you agree Eric?" "ERIC!?"
"Uh…yeah. I will talk with Riot about this when we get to the office. In the meantime ladies please lay low while on vacation. We do not need anymore bad publicity…especially coming from you, Pizzazz," he scolded. "We have a lot a work to do for the album and I need you all rested and geared up for it upon you're return."
Pizzazz rolled her eyes as the rest nodded in agreement. As the limo pulled up in front of the Stingers Sound building they all exited the car. Jetta and the rest of the girls left in their separate cars while Pizzazz and Eric went up to his office.
"I really didn't appreciate being belittled in front of my friends, Eric." she said coldly. "I am not the cause of all the controversy here. I mean I can't help it if people fall prey to my actions."
Eric turned to look at Pizzazz. "Dear heart, don't you think it's the other way around. I think you have fallen for quite a few especially where Riot is concerned. I have to agree with Stormer on this one…let it go."
"But Eric, he is a partner here at the Sound. He shouldn't be mixing up with the likes of her. We have to do something," she complained.
"We don't have to do anything," Eric said. "But I do have to agree with your point of him being involved with our competition. I don't think that is a good decision on his part and I told him that."
"You told him that!" she snapped. "You knew about the two of them and you didn't tell me."
Eric cringed at his response. "Yes Pizzazz, I knew he was with her before we left. I didn't think it was serious especially when she came out about being Jem. I thought that it would have been over but from the looks of all these magazine covers they seem to be stronger than ever."
"And we're planning to marry at the end of the year." Riot announced as he entered the office. "Pizzazz, Eric, I see that you all had a safe trip back. Well I hope to see and hear great things from the Misfits this time around."
"Riot! So good to see you," she gushed. "So you and the little princess are getting married. Have we stopped our womanizing ways?"
"Pizzazz that was a long time ago and I have evolved past that stage in my life," he replied.
"Well Riot. I hope you know what you're doing getting involved with Jerrica Benton, of all people. You know this can't happen. She works for the rival music company and you run part of this one. I told you before that it wasn't good for business," Eric retorted.
"Eric, my personal life will not disrupt the business. If anything it will generate good publicity for the company. Especially after your last stunt Pizzazz," Riot replied.
"Look, I said I was sorry for the pregnancy rumors but how was I supposed to know that I would get photographed at a bar," she said innocently.
"You were drunk when you left and need I remind you of what the tabloids wrote afterwards? I had to get my publicist to clean that one up quickly before it got out of hand," he said.
"Oh Riot please. It wasn't that bad and look at the bright side, I got us in the tabloids," she snickered as she touched his shoulder.
Riot gently removed her hand and walked away from her. "I'm engaged Pizzazz, which means that I have made a commitment to Jerrica, whom I am late picking up. If you two will excuse me, I have to go. Eric don't forget that we have a meeting tomorrow with promotions."
"I haven't forgotten Riot. There are some other things that I would like to discuss with you as well," he said. "But it can wait until the morning."
With that said, Riot leaves the two of them alone. "Ooooh Eric! We have to do something and fast."
"I know but give me time to think of something. My partner's new love life is clouding his judgment, especially with you all involved and my other business ventures. Let me handle this one, you just lay low for a while," said Eric.
"Alright but don't think I will be quiet for long. I'm not going to rest until he is mine," she vowed.
Eric just rolled his eyes as they left the office.