Double D woke up that rainy morning to the sound of someone knocking on his front door. He groaned as he got up and went to see who could possibly be visiting him this early and was not surprised to see Ed and Eddy standing on the other side of the door.
"Hey Double D, you gonna let us in or what, in case you didn't notice, It's kinda rainin' out here." Eddy grumbled. Double D stepped aside.
"Please leave your wet shoes in the designated area before proceeding, thank you." Double D said closing the door behind them.
"yeah whatever, Listen, I know it's been a while, Ed an' me really need your help. See, we decided that we're gonna keep in practice with the instruments for the show comin' up and we can't seem to get it right. We need you to lead us on this one." Eddy said reaching into his pocket and pulling out the sheet of music.
Double D took it and read over it.
"Eddy, we've been over this one, you have to know it by heart at this point."
"Yeah... well you know us Sock head, in one ear and out the other, So, will you come over?"
Double D looked at him for a long moment before answering.
"No." Eddy seemed shocked.
"What, how can you say no, you want us to win don't ya?"
"Of course I do Eddy, whether I'm with you two when you're up there or not. However, I know what you're trying to do. You can forget it Eddy. I've disobeyed Mother and Father far too much just by attempting to remove that thing from my closet. Mother was right, I should have gotten rid of it long ago." He sighed walking over to sit on the couch.
"So ya caught me, can't blame me for tryin' can ya?"
"trying what, to get me into trouble with my parents?" Double D was suddenly becoming angry.
Eddy softened his tone. "No, I thought maybe, if we got ya to play somethin' and we recorded it to let them see how great you are, they would let you go with us. It always works in the movies."
"This isn't the movies Eddy, it's life and sometimes, it isn't at all fair. If anyone should know that it's the three of us."
"You most of all Double D" Eddy whispered.
"Maybe so Eddy, but we've all had our share of life's disappointments haven't we?"
"It's not right Double D, You worked so hard, You taught us everything. I-"
"It's alright Eddy, I'll be there to watch you two. You have my support the entire way gentlemen."
"No, if Double D's not gonna do it, I won't either" Ed said.
"Don't be that way Ed, please, it'll be good for you two. We've been through this countless times. You don't have time to waste on going back and forth, the show' is not that far off." Double D hesitated before continuing.
"It'll hurt me more if you don't. I want to see you succeed for once. You've got the talent, you can do it."
"We don't wanna hurt you Double D" Ed whimpered.
"Then... you'll do this for me Ed?" Double D looked to his friends and waited for the answer.
"For you Double D." The taller Ed vowed.
"Eddy?"
"I-I don't want to leave you out Double D. You're our best friend and this should be a team thing..."
"It is, You're using the skills that I shared with you. Please?" Eddy thought for a moment.
"Okay, but, ya have to come over and play guitar for us. Help us practice."
"What will you do then, When you're both on stage and don't have my guitar to lead you if I do?"
"We'll memorize the parts"
"Doesn't quite work that way Eddy." Eddy spent the better part of an hour trying to convince Double D to play. In the end, as always Eddy got what he wanted and the Eds found themselves in Eddy's house.
Double D was hesitant to pick up the guitar at first, Eddy handed it to him and offered an encouraging smile.
"Once more Sock head, For us. We'll follow you" Double D nodded.
"Gentlemen, let's play some music" Double D said as he began to strum the guitar. He smiled, it felt good to play again. It felt natural to him, Eddy smiled from where he sat at the keyboard.
"Any time you're ready Double D."
"Very well then." Double D thought for a moment before choosing a song. He played only a few notes before Eddy and Ed joined in.
"Sing it Sock Head." Eddy didn't need to ask twice.
"Nice and easy warm up" He said and Began to sing.
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road.
But I got lost a time or two, wiped my brow and kept pushin' through.
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you.
"This is where you come in, pay attention please. Eddy, this is mostly you." He instructed.
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
others who broke my heart they were like northern stars
pointing me on my way
into your loving arms this much I know is true..
that God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.
'Very good."
I think about the years I spent just passin' through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you.
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
Every-
"Oh my goodness, I've never heard anything like it." Eddy's mother had appeared in the doorway, in her hands was a tray of cookies and three glasses of milk. Double D quickly put the guitar down and was silent, his face had turned an embarrassed red.
"I apologize, I seem to have gotten carried away."
"It's our fault Mom, We asked him to, pleaded with him to do it."
"What on Earth are you talking about Eddy?" there was a slight awkward silence.
"Well, what were you talkin' about?"
"You three, you're amazing. Eddward, sweetheart, don't take this the wrong way but... what is wrong with your parents, not to encourage you to move forward with a voice like that and the way you play that guitar-" The three boys smiled.
"I wonder the same thing mom" Eddy said. Double D's embarrassment increased as he tried to hide behind Ed.
"Nope, I'm not gonna let ya go back to that Double D." Eddy said grabbing him and pulling him away.
"I won't say anything Eddward, you're always welcome to play here. You're fantastic and the three of you singing and playing together, you blend so well. I'm proud of the three of you."
"Thank you" the Eds said in unison. Eddy's mother put the tray down.
"In case you three need a snack." Again the boys thanked her. After she left, they took a break to enjoy the cookies.
"Your mom sure is nice Eddy" Ed stated biting into the chocolate chip cookie.
"Yeah, She's pretty cool. Most of the time. They finished in silence and got back to work.
The talent show was fast approaching and with Double D helping them, Eddy knew they couldn't lose.
A/N: Song is by Rascal Flatts, Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed it.
