A Place In the Sun
14
Julia watched from the front table later that evening as Tyler tuned his guitar, getting ready to go on stage. They'd had a wonderful dinner, talking and laughing like they'd known each other for years.
Now Tyler got up on stage and he got ready for his performance. While tuning his guitar, he always kept an eye on his date.
As the lights came up, the audience clapped. The place was packed. He played through his set and then before his last song, he paused for a moment.
"I came to this town looking for something. I haven't found it yet, but I did find something else. Isn't it funny that in a moment, your entire world can change. For me, coming to Pine Valley changed my life for the better, even in the short time I've been here. This is for you, Julia."
The world just lost two lonely people
The world just lost two broken hearts
The odds were against us
But baby here we are
In our own little place
In our own little corner
This cold, cold world
Just got a little warmer
For the rest of my life
I'm gonna hold you in my arms
And when they carve my stone all they need to write on it
Was once lived a man who got all he ever wanted
Tell me something, who could ask for more
Than to be living in a moment you would die for
If I never get rich on what money can buy
It don't matter to me and I'll tell you why
I've got it all when I'm holding you this way
I'll live love you, I'll die to keep you
Safe inside these arms that need you
I'll be loving you with the very last breath I take
And when they carve my stone all they need to write on it
Was once lived a man who got all he ever wanted
Tell me something, who could ask for more
Than to be living in a moment you would die for
Ashes to ashes, dust into dust
I'll lay beside you forever in love
And when they carve my stone all they need to write on it
Was once lived a man who got all he ever wanted
Tell me something, who could ask for more
Than to be living in a moment you would die for
The audience applauded louder than ever, Julia being the loudest. Tyler motioned for her to come up on the stage with her. She jumped up onto the stage and into his arms, which made the audience even louder.
...
"Hey," Ray said, flagging down Tracy at SOS.
"What do you want, now?" she asked.
"I'm ready to use your help."
"Well, hurry and tell me what you want, I'm working, you know?"
"I 'overheard' Gill and Ryan planning to meet tomorrow, at the place where she's staying, for lunch. I need you to make sure that Ryan doesn't make it there on time, or at all. Do you think you can manage that?"
"Ryan doesn't want a thing to do with me, haven't I already made that clear?"
"You'll do what I say, missy, or you'll be sorry you've ever heard of me," he said, grabbing her arm.
"I already am."
"So, you'll do it?"
"I'll try, but no promises."
"Are you going to keep Ryan from going? Answer the question."
"Yes, I'll do it," she said reluctantly.
"Good," he said, sitting back down. "Don't you see how this benefits both of us?"
"I've got to get back to work."
"If Gillian isn't available, then Ryan can't have her, if Ryan can't have her, he'll go back to you. Simple enough."
"There's many other fish in the sea, what makes you think Ryan will automatically come back to me?"
"You're just such a beautiful, sexy little being," he said, running his hand down her side. "Why wouldn't any man in his right mind not want you?"
"Hey, Trace, how about serving these drinks?" Adrian yelled from the bar.
"I'll be right there," she called back.
"Tomorrow, around noon, stall Ryan, okay?" Ray said.
Tracy nodded, before going over to the bar.
...
Mateo knocked on the bedroom door.
Hayley didn't answer.
"Honey?"
Still nothing.
"Hayley, c'mon."
The door opened slowly; the room was dark. Hayley walked back to the bed and lay down, curling into a ball.
"Hayley, please don't shut me out," Mateo said, going over to the bed. "Please."
Hayley wiped away a tear.
Mateo put an arm around her, laying his head on her shoulder. "I love you, Hayley."
Hayley sat up and wiped her face; her eyes looked lost as they darted back and forth.
"What's wrong with me, Mateo?"
"Nothing is wrong with you," he told her, stroking her hair.
"I'm broken, after all these years; I thought I'd be okay."
Mateo hugged her close and held her as she cried.
...
Song credit:
Ty Herndon
"Living In a Moment"
CD: Living In a Moment
Writers: Pat Bunch, Doug Johnson