The Adventures of the Trouble Trio
Chapter 1: The Craic Begins
There is nothing in this world more terrifying to me than flying. Yet here I am, at an airport about to board a plane for the first time in my life. Needless to say, I was scared shitless.
"Get your ass moving woman!" hollered Misty from behind me, adding a shove for effect.
I sucked it up and moved forward. How I had let her and Amy convince me this was a good idea, I'll never know. I just kept reminding myself that the craic to be had in Philly was so worth it!
We had our carry on luggage stowed away and were settled in our seats within ten minutes. I was grateful that it was a relatively empty flight, at least that's what Misty told me.
"This isn't that bad." I said, half to Misty and half to myself.
She smiled up at me. "See! I told ya so!"
Six hours later, and right on time, we landed, ending the last leg of our flight and the beginning of the most epic vaca ever!
Neither of us could contain our excitement, almost bouncing off the plane, in anticipation of seeing Amy and her family.
"LISS! BOO BOO FACE!" we barely had time to look in the direction of the sound when we were both malled by this ball of energy
Amy finally introduced us to her husband, Butch, and son, Erik. I almost felt sorry for both of them, knowing how crazy the next nine days were gonna be... almost.
The ride back to Amy's, or home, was filled with tons of giggles coming from us three grown ass women in the back seat of the car.
Stopping at home to drop off our bags and freshen up, we then went out for some dinner. Misty and I were both starving. We ordered our food and the three of us got our wine, toasting to the upcoming craic, of course!
Finally we got back home and Misty and I crashed, exhausted from our day of travel.
The next five days were a blur of chatting, meeting new people, shopping, and sight seeing. The more of the city I saw, the more I loved it. I never wanted to leave. Amy, Nicki, and Heather were doing their best to convince me to stay, not that it was hard.
Day five began with the realization that it was show day! OH MY LORD! The day we got to see the lads! I was literally bouncing as I got up to start coffee and went out on the balcony to enjoy the cool morning air and my first cigarette of the day. I was soon joined by both Misty and Amy. I suppose I woke them up but I didn't really care today.
They mumbled their good mornings to me and I returned the sentiment, only much more chipper.
"Someone musta had really good dreams last night." Misty said sarcastically between drags.
"You better not of gotten anything on my couch or my Neil blanket!" Amy perked up.
I laughed hysterically. "I love you bitches!" I gasped. "Its show day!"
"We know." they chorused.
"Dude, its my FIRST show!"
"Oh no! Liss is losing it!" Amy teased.
"HA freaking HA!" I retorted.
Misty was doubled over in laughter.
Amy grinned "OK, OK, I'll give you a break." then sitting on the patio chair, looked at both of us, "when do you wanna head that way?"
Misty yelled "NOW" and I just shrugged. I still needed to get showered and dressed and do my hair and make up.
Amy rolled her eyes at me.
"What?" I said, innocently. "I've gotta make a good first impression."
"You just wanna impress Deco!" Misty teased, nudging me with her elbow.
I was blushing. "I need coffee." I said and made my escape.
Three hours later and we were all ready to wall out of the door.
"We need to make a stop first." Amy said, walking the opposite direction of the rental car.
Misty and I looked at each other and shrugged. "Hey Ames! Why don't we just take the car?" I asked. She shook her head and kept walking.
"Can we drop our stuff off at least?" Misty asked before I could. Again, Amy shook her head and kept walking.
When she finally did turn around toward us, her only comment was "hurry up. We can't be late!"
Misty and I quickened our pace to make up the ground between us and her. What did she mean 'we can't be late?' I wondered.