Sofia2017 planning asked about this classic Garth Brooks song, so enjoy your request! I thought it would be fun if, after they got back from Elena and Gabby's holiday concert, James, Bobby Lee, and Roland all got together for some 'guy time' and to get one of the songs that was sung out of their heads. Thanks to Sofia2017 planning for helping with the story. Garth Brooks' music is not mine.

When he was back in the castle following Elena and Gabby's holiday concert, James sighed as he settled back on his bed. He had gotten one of the girls' favorite songs stuck in his head again, and he was desperate to get it out. He also knew that Roland and Bobby Lee were feeling the same way.

"I never want to hear a song like that again," he muttered as he found his 'writing associates' and the new story he was working on. "I like music, don't get me wrong, but there are some songs that should never be played!"

"I wholeheartedly agree!" he heard a different voice.

"So do I!" another voice agreed.

James looked up in surprise. "Prince Blizzard? Cammo Kitty? Did you say something?" He looked around. "Little Rex? Sir Blaze-a-Lot? Zebra?"

Bobby Lee smirked as he sat next to him. "Sorry, James, it's just me."

"And me," Roland smirked as he sat on James' other side.

"You want to get that song out of your heads too?" James suggested.

"You have no idea," Bobby Lee muttered. "I like a few of the songs the girls and the other kids sang, but that one that they did during the snack reception in the cafeteria wasn't one of them!"

"I also remember your mother singing that one once," Roland agreed. "Of course, you and Amber were very young at the time."

"Well, Mom always said that everyone's entitled to their favorite songs," James smiled a little.

"Bianca and my mother say that too," Bobby Lee agreed.

"We need something fun for us. A song we all like," Bobby Lee suggested, looking through the box of James' tapes and CDs. A few moments later, he grinned as he pulled a CD out. "And I think this one should do it!"

"Did you find a good one?" Roland asked.

"This is one the guards and I always sang," Bobby Lee grinned.

"And did James ever sing it with you?" Roland asked.

"Oh, yes," Bobby Lee grinned. "We'd invite him to join us when we were on patrol, or one of us would find a song as we played a game, and he'd join us too."

James smiled as he listened to them. Bobby Lee always said he was like the younger brother he never had, and he was always happy to spend time with him when he visited the castle.

"Let's try and calm down with this one," Bobby Lee smiled as he started the song.

Blame it all on my roots
I showed up in boots
And ruined your black-tie affair
The last one to know
The last one to show
I was the last one you thought you'd see there

"I remember you singing that with your friends," Roland smiled.

"This is always a good one," Bobby Lee smiled in agreement.

James nodded in agreement. "Mom always said that music makes everything better, and I'm feeling a lot better now!"

Roland smiled as he got into the song as well. He remembered when James started singing around the castle again. Bobby Lee and some of his guard friends had passed by his room, and the door was wide open. As he, Jackson, and Aiden joined in the song, they came in the room, lifted James up on their shoulders, and paraded him around the castle, just like they did on his birthday.

And I saw the surprise
And the fear in his eyes
When I took his glass of champagne
And I toasted you
Said, "Honey, we may be through,
But you'll never hear me complain."

"Are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Bobby Lee whispered as he remembered that too.

"Of course," Roland whispered, "That's always a fun game!"

Not seeing the smile that Roland and Bobby Lee were sharing, James joined them on the chorus and wrote an idea for his story down, 'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases
My blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places

"Now that we're all feeling better, I thought of something else we could do to relax," Bobby Lee added as he nuzzled Cammo Kitty against James.

As he felt Roland nuzzle Little Rex against him, James laughed as he started the next verse, Well, I guess I was wrong
I just don't belong
But then I've been there before
Everything's all right
I'll just say goodnight
And I'll show myself to the door

As he nuzzled Sir Blaze-a-Lot against James, Roland grinned as he joined in the verse, Hey, I didn't mean
To cause a big scene
Just give me an hour and then
Well, I'll be as high
As that ivory tower
That you're livin' in

"Yes, I remember that too!" James grinned, laughing as he tried to fight them off. "And I just started writing this!"

Roland mussed his hair and moved the folder onto the desk. "We know!"

As Roland and Bobby Lee pushed James onto the bed, the three of them sang the chorus again, 'Cause I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases
My blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places

As the song continued, they saw Nell peek in at them. "Having fun, you three?" she asked, watching James squirming under Bobby Lee and Roland's fingers.

"Nell, help!" James shrieked as he looked up.

"Okay, I'll do a verse too!" Nell giggled as she watched them playing around on the bed.

As she came over and mussed his hair, she joined in the chorus, I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases
My blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places

"Good one, Helen!" Bobby Lee chuckled as he and Nell tickled James' ribs.

"That's not what I meant and you know it!" James laughed as Roland mussed his hair.

"Maybe not, but it's nice to see you relaxing," Nell grinned as she and Bobby Lee sang together, I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases
My blues away
And I'll be okay
I'm not big on social graces
Think I'll slip on down to the oasis
Oh, I've got friends in low places

At the same time, Roland joined them on the last chorus since James was laughing too hard now to continue.

I've got friends in low places
Where the whiskey drowns
And the beer chases
My blues away
And I'll be okay

"Well, this was fun, but I've got to check on Madeline and Sabrina," Nell grinned. "By the way, I put Ricky down a few minutes ago, so can you try to keep the noise down to a dull roar?"

"No problem," Bobby Lee smiled. "Just leave the door open a crack, in case we want to do another song."

"And if you want to borrow one of my stories for them, go ahead!" James agreed as he looked up.

"I'll take you up on that offer, James," Nell grinned as she took a few folders with her. "Have fun, you three!"

"Oh, we will," Roland smiled as he and Bobby Lee turned back to James and continued their favorite castle game.