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Chapter 5 - Off to The Whiskey


"So where are you two going," Randy asked his dark eyed friend.

"To a concert..." he trailed off. Randy looked at him raising an eyebrow.

"What kind of concert?"

"Well... All I really know is the band's name is Deadsy."

"I've heard some of their stuff. I like it so far... you may not though... You see they're not exactly your genre..." Randy trailed off showing Dave the Commencement CD.

"Ok... Well, this is not about their music. It's about what I should wear to their concert," Dave said. Unlike many of the people in the company his favorite music wasn't Rock or Metal. It was Rap and R&B. Randy looked at him with wonder in his eyes.

"Where's your lap top," Randy inquired.

"It's over there but, what does that have to do with me getting dressed for this date," he asked roughly. His annoyance with the younger man becoming more and more evident as he began to wonder whether it was a good idea to ask for his help or not.

"You'll see," Randy said as he grabbed the computer. After a few moments he found what he was looking for. "Watch this," he said motioning Dave to him.

"Mmm k," he responded as he seated himself next to Randy in the brightly lit hotel room. The men watched the videos for The Key to Gramercy Park and Brand New Love. Randy glanced at Dave's face as the older man watched on.

"That's what you'll be seeing tonight."

"So, what am I supposed to wear?" To Randy's amazement a look of dread never formed in the man's features.

"Well, you can wear street clothes... which I don't advise. You are going on a date after all..." Randy trailed off as he moved towards Dave's luggage. The big man sighed as he watched his younger friend look through the bag.

"Hmm... Nope... Nada... Uhuh... No way..." Clothing began to fly around the room. Dave let out a low growl. Randy paid little if any attention to it. He finally found the shirt he was looking for. Dave shook his head at the younger man... not that he would notice the many looks of disapproval he received while throwing the Animal's belongings all over the small room.

"Eureka," he shouted. It was a tight red long sleeved shirt. Dave titled his head to the left.

"Works for me... Now, how about some pant..." As soon as the words had made it out of his mouth Randy held out a pair of black slacks and a black leather belt. Dave shook his head.

"You're a good kid RK," he complimented the younger man. Randy smiled.

"Oh and here are the shoes and socks," he added before Dave could put any thought to the matter. Dave nodded and began to change his clothes. Randy looked around at the destruction he had caused.

"I'll clean this up after you leave," he offered.

"I'll get it," Dave said as he striped to his boxers. Randy continued to look through his luggage. After a moment he found something that drew his interest.

"Hey Dave," he called with out turning to the dark haired man.

"Yeah," he responded.

"You should wear these," Randy said as she held out a pair of black thongs. Dave laughed.

"You think so, eh?"

"Yeah... I think she'd like them..." he offered raising his eyebrows suggestively.

"What makes you so sure she'll see them," Dave questioned. He had a feeling that the girl was hardly interested in that... at least at this point in their relationship which he hoped would grow.

"Well... You never know..." Randy said. Dave relented. It was useless to argue with him. Randy threw the thongs at him as well as the box Dave carried his body jewelry in. Dave got dressed.

"Nice..." Randy said looking at his "masterpiece". Dave smiled. He hoped she would like it. She wasn't like most of the girls he knew.

"I guess I should be going," Dave said as he turned to exit the thoroughly destroyed room.

"Wait... Aren't you forgetting something," Randy asked. Dave checked his pockets for his wallet and his wrist for a watch.

"Not that I'm aware of," he said after a moment's hesitation. Randy smiled and held out a jacket.

"She could get cold and girls never carry their own jackets on a date," Randy finally stated. Dave shook his head.

"Seems as though I need to take Dating 101," he laughed.

"So it would seem," Randy said. "Well, good luck and have fun."

"Thank you and I believe I will. They seem like a good band and I have a great date."

"Later," Randy said as he watched the big man depart.

"Bye, RK."


"Hey, honey," he said when she answered the door. She smiled and hugged the significantly taller man. "Wow," he said as he looked her over. She blushed heavily at the compliment. He waited for a moment before continuing to speak. "You are precious."

"T-th-thanks," she managed after a moment. He gave her a soft smile.

"Are you ready to go?"

"Yeap, I can't wait," she giggled. She loved the band. Dave took her hand and led her to his car. When they reached it he opened the door and helped her get. After closing the door he walked around the car to enter the driver's side. She looked him over quickly.

"You look amazing," she said shyly.

"Thank you," he noted her shyness. He leaned over and kissed her gently on the cheek before putting the car in motion. After a few moments of silence he offered complete control of his CD player and she took it. She flipped through a gun metal case which contained many of her favorite CDs. The first thing she put in her CD player was Motley Crue. He smiled as she sang along with Dr. Feelgood. He smiled as he looked at the pavement ahead of him. He loved to her a female sing... well, if she had the talent required to sing well.

It took a little more than 20 minutes to get to their destination. By the time they got there, almost an hour before Deadsy would take the stage; a line stretching to the end of the block had formed. They parked the car and walked quickly as possible, considering her attire, to the back of the line. It was a matter of seconds before Dave had a crowd of his own to deal with. As he signed autographs and posed for pictures with fans he silently hoped she would forgive him later. She stood a foot or so away and watched silently as the crowd slowly died down.

"Hey Dave, I'm Tanya. Is this your new girlfriend?" The question stunned him. He knew that the fans knew of his divorce but he never though that he would be asked a question like that so soon.

"Well... That's personal. I would appreciate it if you didn't ask me such questions." As soon as that was said another girl decided to try her luck with the question. Dave's eyes narrowed. Randi moved to his side.

"Dave and I are friends. I met him when he was in town last year and told him he could stay at my place since all the hotels with in driving distance of the arena were full. He offered me dinner for my kindness and we've been friends ever since," she explained. Though it was an incredible lie it satisfied the fans. Dave sent her a thankful glance.

"So that's why you got to go back..."

"Yes it is." After this was said Dave went back to taking pictures and signing things. By the time he was finished half an hour had passed and so had half of the crowd. Twenty-five minutes passed before they mad it to a table inside the building.