It had been a few weeks since Cass had been in New Vegas. Her business had actually picked up. And for that she was grateful. Her people needed the work and she wanted to travel. But there was always something bringing her back to this damned city. She would have told anyone who asked that it was simply the life. There were casinos, alcohol, and free love everywhere. It was easy for her to get a drink and a fuck. When it was really her good friend Benny that kept her coming back.

She would never admit it. Ever. Their friendship was based on being two halves of the same idiot. They bonded over drinks and fucks. And eventually, they finally gave in. That was a crazy night that she'd never remember. One moment they had been in the bar of the 38, heading to the elevator, and then she woke up the next day next to a naked Benny and a killer headache. The party hat attached to her left tit and the bottle glued to his hand have yet to ever be explained. From there, they just grew to be best friends. There was an old saying that men and women couldn't ever be friends without sex getting between them. Well, Benny and Cass were proof of that.

But at this point in time, Benny had no idea that Cass was in town. She knew his schedule and had avoided him easily when she went into the Tops. Tommy and the rest of the Chairmen liked to call her Benny's Rose and were more than willing to help her troll him. Now, she didn't know how they knew her full name, but it pissed her right the fuck off that they did. But she just kind of smiled and brushed it off.

There was one secret that Cass did well not to share. That she sang. Her mother taught her all these tribal songs as a little girl. And when they got the chance, they listened to the music of the old world and she would sing along. Her mother was proud of her for that and for some reason; she hid it from everyone. Well, this was going to change it. Maybe. Maybe.

She stood in the Aces, disguised as someone else. She wore a black wig to hide her obviously red hair. The makeup she wore hid her freckles. And the dress she had put on would throw off anyone off the trail. Cass was not one to dress in some girly fashion. Ever. The black silk complimented her features at least. It gave her the semblance of being naturally dark haired. Tommy just had this smirk on his face. Because he was also trolling her. He had invited Benny to come see this new act

The music started and she almost choked, seeing Benny there. But the show must go on.

You've been on my mind
I grow fonder every day,
Lose myself in time
Just thinking of your face
God only knows
Why it's taking me so long
To let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want…

She had chosen the song because it summed her feelings for Benny. Even though they agreed to never act on their feelings, they were still there. And they had always just denied it. Neither of them were the kind to be in a solid relationship. She did everything not to look at Benny. Because she knew what he was doing.

I've been on your mind
You hang on every word I say, lose yourself in time
At the mention of my name,
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close?
And have you tell me whichever road I choose, you'll go…

She finally couldn't stop herself and she looked to him. Benny was sitting there with some girl. While he would normally be chatting her up, he just kind of looked at her. She assumed that meant he liked her voice. But there was no way he could know who she was. She trusted Tommy not to give her up. Cass was thankful the end of the song was coming.

So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts
Come on and give me a chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.

The song ended and the lights faded. The theater was quiet for a moment before the people there started to clap. While the lights were down, Cass slipped off the stage and ran off. With that, she was done singing in front of people. She was done with these feelings for Benny. The friendship would stand and no one would never know.