That's Why I'm Here
Kenny Chesney
Jake/Miley/Nick
Song lyrics
flashback
"Jake, I love you, but I can't be with you. I can't be with an alcoholic. I'm sorry. "
"Miley. Please. I, I can, caaan change." Jake slurred.
"The YMCA has AA meetings every week. You should go. They will help."
"I'll go. I promise. Please."
"Jake, it's over. Please, still go." She begged
"I promise." He nodded.
Miley closed the door in his face.
end flashback
He shook the memory out of his head. That was four years ago. He had promised her he would go, but it took him over three years to make himself keep the promise, especially after he found out that she had gotten married.
He nervously knocked on the big mansion door. His heart sank when Nick answered the door. He was expecting it to slam in his face, but a smile played on Nick's face.
"Hey, Jake. How are you?"
"Sober."
"Congratulations. Come on in. I will tell Miley you are here."
He disappeared through a door, and moments later, Miley back through with him.
"Hey Jake!" she smiled, and through her arms around his neck. He awkwardly hugged her as Nick watched. He gave Jake a reassuring smile, and then sat down on the couch. Jake and Miley followed suit.
"What brings you here?" she asked. It was close to midnight, and she assumed he was drunk.
He felt awkward bringing up their former relationship, especially with Nick in the discussion, but he had to do it. He could tell what she was thinking.
"I haven't had anything to drink." He assured her.
A blush crept into her cheeks.
"I knew you would probably think that since I came bye so late. Remember four years ago when I promised you I would stop by the YMCA?"
"Yes"
"Well, I kept my promise."
I ain't had nothing to drink
I knew that's probly what you'd think
When I dropped by this time of night
Remember way back when I promised you I'd stop in at one of those meetings down at the Y
They started talking about steps you take
Mistakes you make
The hearts you break
And the price you pay.
I almost walked away.
"I got in there. I almost left before the first five minutes. The guy in charge started talking about all the bad things I was doing. He made me seem like I was such a horrible person. He said I was breaking hearts, and making bad decisions, and that I would have to pay for what I'd done. " he sighed.
Miley moved nervously in her seat.
"I was just about to get up, when this old man stood up. The room was completely silent. He said 'I'm gonna say it again, like I do every week, for those who don't know me.'"
This time, it was Jake who adjusted himself.
"I'll never forget what he said. He said 'it's the simple things in life, like the kids at home, and a loving wife that you miss the most when you lose control. And everything you love starts to disappear. The devil takes your hand and says "no fear. Have another shot, just one more beer" I've been there, that's why I'm here.'."
You could hear a pin drop
When this old man
Stood up and said
"I'm gonna say it again, like I do every week- for those who don't know me
It's the simple things in life
like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hand and says no fear
Have another shotjust one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here.
"Then another guy cried. He talked about his mistakes. It was like he was telling my story."
This old boy stood up in the aisle
Said he'd been living a life of denial
And he cried as he talked about wasted years
I couldn't believe what I heard
It was my life word for word
And all of a sudden, it was clear.
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hands and says
No fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
"Miles, I know it is too late for us, but it would mean everything to me if you came tomorrow, so I can say"
It's the simple things in life
Like the kids at home and a loving wife
That you miss the most when you lose control
Everything you love starts to disappear
The devil takes your hands and says
No fear
Have another shot, just one more beer
I've been there, that's why I'm here
"Oh, I've been there, so that's why I'm here."