"Well, what are we waiting for..." Jamie said already running towards the entrance. Jamie's laughter filled the air and grasped it, lingering, to let the world hear her happiness.
Jamie paused as she read the front of the building. In big letters read Greystone Music Center.
"What are you waiting for slow-poke" Landon cooed, holding the front door open for Jamie. She slapped him playfully on the arm for his little remark.
Inside the Center was a main desk filled with workers to help direct vistor's to their appointed designation. The walls were covered by pictures of famous singers and bands.
"Landon what are we..."
"Shhhhh..." Landon said bringing his pointer finger to Jamie's lips.
He gently took her hand and brought her down a long hallway. You could see rooms covered with memorabilia and each room was designed for a specific musical talent. The couple finally came upon a room with a large soundproof door. On top of the door was a sign that was lit up and said "Occupied by Thee Jamie Carter.
"What's this" Jamie said wide-eyed. She had no idea what was going on.
"Come on..." Landon said, firming his grip on Jamie's tiny hand.
The door opened from behind stood someone Jamie recognized quite well. With a warm smile was Jon Foreman of Switchfoot.
"And you must be Jamie Sullivan... It's very nice to meet you!" Jon said sticking out his hand for a handshake. Jamie left Landon's hand and brought it to Jon's. "Landon hear, has told me every much about you"
"Oh my..." Jamie said amazed by what was going on. Her eyes roamed back and forth from Landon to Jon. She was thoroughly awe-struck.
"Come on let me show you around. I gather that Landon planned this as a surprise for you."
Jamie only shook her head with a vivid motion.
"You're my, my, my..."
"Your favorite singer.... He he, yes I know... that's why Landon somehow contacted me and asked if you could record a few songs here with me. I'm actually very surprised myself that Landon was able to reach me. He must be a very determined man to have gone through all my agents to reach me. Unfortunately, the rest of the band was unable to come today, but they said to give you their hello's."
Jamie grasped Landon's hand once again and gave it a firming squeeze.
"Well, what do we say we get you into the recording room and get you all situated."
"Wow... really... you have no idea how much this means to me. I've always wanted to record a CD. I just never thought that would happen. And you... You have created the best music I have ever heard... this truly is an honor Mr. Foreman." Jamie said with her gigantic smile.
"Oh please, call me Jon" He answered with the flick of his hand. Jon entered the room that was surrounded by a wall with a glass plate that allowed the operators to watch the singer.
"Go ahead babe!" Landon said.
Jamie pulled away from him and was almost in the recording room, when she suddenly ran back to Landon and placed a short and delicate kiss on his lips.
"Thank-you" she said with a happy grin.
Landon took his place next to Jon as Jamie sat in the recording room with her headphones on and the microphone in front of her.
"Um... Jon... I have this song that I'd like to sing but..."
"Only Hope" Jon cut Jamie off. "Yes, Landon sent the music over to me, so everything's already programmed. Whenever your ready just give me a thumbs up and I'll begin the music"
Jamie cleared her throat and focused her thoughts to the song. She signaled Jon that she was ready with a thumbs-up. The piano began softly playing the notes to the introduction and Jamie began to serenade Jon and Landon with her angelic voice.
There's a song that's inside of my soul
It's the one that I've tried to write over and over again.
I'm awake in the infinite cold
But you sing to me over and over again.
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hands and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours I know now
You're my only hope
Landon's thoughts were back on the day of the play. Jamie had looked so beautiful to him that night. Her words pierced through his heart and his eyes were focused on only her. They were lost in each other's embrace and they never knew how that day would change both their lives.
Sing to me of the song of the stars
Of your galaxy dancing and laughing and laughing again
When it feels like my dreams are so far
Sing to me of the plans that you have for me over again
So lay my head back down
And I lift my hands pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
To be only yours I know now
You're my only hope
I give you my destiny
I'm giving you all of me
I want your symphony
Singing in all that I am
At the top of my lungs
I'm giving it back
So I lay my head back down
And I lift my hand and pray
To be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I pray to be only yours
I know now
You're my only hope
Mmmmmmm...Mmmmmmmm... OoOoOoOoOoOoOO...
After the song ended Jamie took off her headphones and a smile played upon her lips.
"Jamie that was... incredible, amazing!!!" Jon said astounded by her voice and how beautifully that song was put together.
"She is my angel!!" Landon said matter-of-factly. His face beamed with happiness for his wife. He was so proud of her and he knew how much it meant to her to have this done.
"Really, you liked it!!??!!" Jamie said blushing.
"Liked it?? I'm sending that to my agency!!!!" Jon said wide-eyed.
"Would you mind if I sang another song. I'm just having so much fun doing this." Jamie question with a begging look in her eyes.
"You can record as many songs as you'd like Mrs. Carter." Jon replied still shocked but managed to lift a smile on his lips.
Jamie sang two other songs that Jon had written especially for her. One was a duet between her and Landon called Someday We'll Know, which Landon actually agreed to sing with her and the other was a love song called It's Gonna Be Love.
As Jamie was walking out of the Center hand in hand with Landon she paused and gazed up at the sky. It was a clear night and darkness had already captured the stars in a blanket of blue.
She turned Landon towards her and stared into his eyes. "Thank-you for another amazing day Landon. I can't thank-you enough. This meant so much to me and the fact that I got to spend it with you was even better" Jamie said as she placed a loving and hard kiss on Landon's lips. After their kiss ended, Landon bowed his forehead on Jamie's and said "It was my pleasure. Plus now I get to listen to you sing every night!!" Landon said with a smile.
On the ride home, Jamie fell asleep and Landon decided it best not to wake her as they pulled into their driveway. He gently turned the car off and carried Jamie up through their house and up to their bedroom. He gently laid her under the covers and placed a kiss on her cheek. After Landon was washed up and ready for bed he made his way over to the French doors and looked out, acknowledging the beauty of the night. Before crawling into bed, he knelt down on the side of the bed and said a quick prayer thanking God for allowing Jamie to have crossed off yet another Number on her list.
That's the chapter!! GOD BLESS!!