Chapter 36: Fairy Tales Do Come True
The rest of the tour went off without a hitch. Since Kay's departure, the two bands got along and people were loving them both on stage.
Beth and Karen had formed a bond and would join each other for songs, making the crowd go nuts. Beth had never been happier in her life. It was like a fairy tale where the princesses finds her prince, slays the dragon and lives happily ever after.
When they hit Las Vegas, the band's single Velvet had hit number one and the video had been on the top of VH1's charts for the last two weeks. Abe was so pleased with them, he gave them a big fat bonus. Daryl knew exactly what he was going to do with his portion.
Las Vegas was so much fun. Daryl took Beth to a casino for the first time and she got her second tattoo, a big check mark on her left foot. Daryl looked at it after she was done, not sure why it wasn't on her right foot like the other.
Beth smiled back at him, stroking his cheek. "This is the last check mark I'll ever need."
He smiled back at her with a faint blush on his cheeks, loving her more than he thought was possible. She had stolen his heart and he never wanted it back.
Andrea plastered them all over Rollingstone and did several in depth interviews with the band. Beth gave her the correct information, putting an end to any speculations that was rolling around the tabloids. Rick gave Beth a big thank you for having the bands back, by giving her a big birthday party when they got to Houston.
They walked into the arena for rehearsal liked they'd done in every city they stopped at. Daryl griped her hand tight, doing his best not to spoil Rick's surprise. The lights were low and not a sound could be heard.
Beth thought it was a little awkward that no roadies or sound techs were busy setting up the stage. "Where's the band? Maggie said they'd meet us here."
"I thought they'd be here too. Maybe Glenn and Maggie had the same idea we did," he teased her, getting that shy smile in response. Their love making had skyrocketed to new levels and in some very not so private locations. The bed in the back of the tour bus was there domain and everyone knew it. They rocked that bus nearly every night, unable to keep their hands off each other.
Beth walked towards the back of the arena when she saw Maggie and she waved for them to follow her. Beth giggled when Daryl squeezed her hand and tugged her into the main conference room. There hanging from the ceiling was a banner all glittery and bright pink. Happy Birthday Beth.
Both bands were there as well as MotherDick Records and her family. She began to cry when Rick took her hand, giving her a kiss on the cheek and walked her up to the front of the room.
"This is our last tour date and we've been sold out every night because of A.R. and this lovely little lady right put here. D.E. on the map and it's because of her passion and love for this band," Rick was rudely interrupted by Glenn shouting 'And Daryl.'
"Thank you Rick. I didn't do anything the rest of you wouldn't have done. This band is my family and I love all of you," her tears sprang forth again as they band surrounded her, giving her a big hug.
As the party wound down, Beth was sitting in the corner nursing a beer. She looked at the pile of gifts on the table, but she was still waiting for Daryl's. He sat on the couch with her, placing his fingers on her chin and giving her a deep kiss.
"Did you have a good birthday?" he asked as she nodded back.
"It will be the best birthday ever if you and me sneak out to the tour bus," her baby blues turned a wanton sapphire in a flash.
"Okay... just give me a second," he got up and walked over to Glenn. She smiled up at him, then noticed a small blue box laying where he was sitting. She picked it up, opening the box to find another box inside. Her heart raced in her chest as she flipped open the lid to find a princess cut two carat solitaire.
Her eyes quickly darted up to Daryl who was standing with Maggie, Glenn, Shawn, Annette and Hershel, all of them holding a banner reading, Will You Marry Me.
She gripped the box and ran to him, tossing her arms around his neck and kissing him hard. "Yes. A thousand times, yes."
The birthday party quickly turned into an engagement party that went on until the wee hours of the morning.
~~OO~~
Their wedding photos were all over Rollingstone. Andrea was the only reported invited and she did a lovely piece about their courtship. The article was titled, Rock Star Crossed Lovers.
It was a simple wedding at Rick's cabin. They both agreed this was where they fell in love and it should be where they said their forever vows to each other. Of course it had been reported that Beth was pregnant and baby watch was in full effect. When she went into a baby store the story got full attention. The real story came out thanks to Andrea the next month that Beth and Daryl would soon be an aunt and uncle to Glenn and Maggie's baby boy.
As soon as the happy couple came back from their Hawaiian honeymoon, they got back in the studio. The record company as well as the fans were eager for more of D.E.'s magic.
It took them two months to write all the music for the album and another four months to record it and get the pictures done. They were doing a video in a week and Beth was glad she wouldn't be the center of attention this time. Two actors were used as the band sang in different shots. Velvet was her last time acting and her last. She now kept what happen in that video behind closed married doors.
The next month, they were up for best new band at the Grammys, but Beth didn't think they had a real shot at winning it. Glenn stayed home with Maggie and a sick baby as the rest of the band got dressed up in their best. Tara and Alisha went as a couple, Tara in a black pant suit and Alisha in a low cut red dress showing off all her assets.
Beth was being fitted in her black mesh and lace paneled dresses, the back scooping down to the small of her back, the hem hitting her feet. It was sexy but a classy dress that made Daryl wish he could just take it off. He put on his tux and was about to lose it as he fought with his bow for the tenth time. Beth was about to help him when Rick bailed him out.
They did the walk, the photos and heard lots of screaming. Daryl was a sex symbol and he hated it. The teen mags had him plastered in every issue, as well as ton of merchandise with his face all over it. Beth was just as popular, the girls wanted to be her and the boys wanted to be with her.
The night was going by so slow and Beth was ready for their category to be over. Rick took her hand, giving her that comforting grin. Rick was a big brother to her in every way. Beth knew she owed the life she loved so much to this man. If not for him giving her a chance, she wouldn't have any of it, including Daryl.
Their category came up as and their names were announced. Beth gripped Daryl's hand hard as the blonde actress opened the envelope and it seemed like hours passed by before she said... "The winner of best new band is... Double Entendre!"
Rick jumped out of his seat, pulling Lori up with him and kissing her hard. Beth laced her fingers with Daryl's as all of them rushed to the stage.
Beth took the trophy as Rick stepped up to the mic. He was so taken aback, he could speak. Tara pushed Beth up to the mic and she took a deep breath. "Thank y'all so much. I can't say how much we love each and every one of you and how much we're looking forward to our tour next year. Thank you to Abe and Rosita Ford, to Maggie and Glenn, who aren't here tonight and to my family... to all our families and a very big Hell Yeah we did it to my brother in law, Merle. To my husband, we do this as a band and as a family."
She began to cry as she turned to walk off stage. Andrea was backstage waiting for them, taking pictures as they held their trophy up.
Beth wrapped her arms around her husband, holding him tightly. "You're all the award I'll ever need, but this is nice too."
Daryl kissed her back, holding her just as tightly. "Better get used to it, Mrs. Dixon. This is just the first of many."
"You better get ready to, Mr. Dixon," she smiled with a giggle.
"What for?" he asked as his eyebrows creased together. She took his hand and put in on her flat stomach.
Daryl's eyes went wide as she started to tear up and nodded her head. "We got our own little 'award' on the way."
Andrea jumped into reporter mode, asking questions and getting the scoop. They band went out to celebrate the win and the good news. Rick had wondered why Beth asked to postpone the tour for a year and now he knew.
~~OO~~
Double Entendre was the hottest ticket out there. Beth and Daryl were the it couple, even getting a celebrity couple name... Bethyl.
The new tour was about to start and Beth was trying to get everything ready. Demi Dixon was the apple of her parent's eyes. She had blonde hair, big clear blue eyes and her father's button nose. She was the world to Daryl and had him completely wrapped around her little finger.
Abe had a special tour bus built for the babies that were would be joining the tour. It was definitely a family affair and Maggie was pregnant with baby number two. Little Wyatt was a handful, full of energy just like his father, so they hoped their little girl would be a little calmer.
The first tour stop was an easy one, Atlanta. They had sold out the arena in a matter of minutes and their fans were eager to see them in action again.
The night before the concert, Beth had fallen asleep with Demi on her chest. Daryl laid down next to them, stroking his baby girl's back. He looked at the bass that he used to call his baby in the corner and smirked.
"My life used to be all about that bass, but now I have something that fits in my arms much better," he kissed her small head and curled his arm around his wife and child.
~ The End ~
Thanks for the support. All the reviews, follows and favorites. I'm sad to say, this will be my last Bethyl fanfiction. It has been a pleasure to write this. Much love and Bethyl on.