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Chapter Five: Job Search

Charlie woke up one weekday morning to see Claire had just gotten out of the shower. She was drying her hair.

"Hey, why didn't you wake me I would've gotten up," Charlie said sitting up. Claire walked over to him and sat next to him on the bed.

"It's okay," she said kissing him softly. Charlie placed his hands around her waist and pulled her on top of him. He started untying her robe and she stopped him.

"Charlie, I have to go soon," she said. Charlie looked up at her and moved a stray piece of hair out of her face.

"Why? Can't you take off today and spend time with me?" Charlie asked. Claire smiled sadly and shook her head.

"I wish I could," she said. Charlie kissed her nose. "But I have so much stuff to do today."

"I know," Charlie said sighing. He sat up and let Claire sit up as well. She retied her robe and stood. Charlie pulled her back down and kissed her.

"What are you going to do today?" Claire asked.

"Find a job hopefully and then remember I have that gig I have to play tonight," Charlie said as Claire wrapped her arms around his neck.

"You'll find a job. I promise you that," she said.

"I know, I just have to find a job that doesn't pay minimum wage," Charlie said placing his head against her shoulder. Claire ran her fingers through his hair and kissed his temple.

"You will, want me to come see you at the gig tonight?" Claire asked. "We can get Kate and Sawyer to watch the kids. Besides they owe us one."

"Yeah, you can," Charlie said. Claire smiled and kissed him. "I love you."

"I love you too Charlie," Claire said. Charlie kissed her neck and then let her go get ready.

That night…

"Thanks guys," Charlie said handing Camille over to Sawyer that night.

"No problem, we understand," Sawyer said. Camille got down and ran over to play with Madison. "So, how are things on the home front?"

"Haven't found a job yet. I'm starting to get really scared. Claire and I won't be able to support each other in a few months, I don't want that to happen," Charlie said. Sawyer could see the worry in his eyes.

"It'll be okay Vh1," Sawyer said. "But if you want I could try to get you a job at the restaurant."

"Thanks but we can manage. At least I'm bringing in some pay from the gigs," Charlie said.

"Still my offer stands if you want it," Sawyer said. They looked over at Kate and Claire who were fussing over the kids.

"Yeah, I know," Charlie said. Claire walked over and he wrapped his arm around her.

"You ready to go?" Claire asked.

"Yeah, let's go," Charlie said. They kissed the kids good bye and then the two of them left to go to the club.

Claire sat herself in the front while Charlie went in the back to get ready to start the show. He was opening for the main band; it was at least something to get them money.

Charlie changed his clothes and tuned his guitar. He went over some songs and then got ready to go out. He peeked his head around the curtain and motioned for Claire to come backstage.

Claire stood and walked over to him. He grabbed her in his arms and gave her a big kiss.

"You're my good luck charm," he whispered to her. "I love you so much Claire."

"I love you too," she whispered to him. "Win them over love."

"I'll try," he said. Claire kissed him again and he hugged her tightly.

"You will," she said. Claire then went to go back and sit down. Charlie came out and proceeded to start his show.

He was doing really well and every time he would start a song Claire loved he would wink at her. A girl at the next table over noticed this.

"Is that your boyfriend?" she asked.

"No, he's my husband," Claire said. The girl smiled.

"You're very lucky," she said. Claire smiled.

"Thanks," Claire said. Soon, Charlie finished his show and Claire waited for him to come join her.

Charlie put his things away and got dressed back into what he was wearing before. He noticed Jim, the owner of the club.

"Hey Jim! Can I ask you something?" Charlie asked running up to him.

"Sure Charlie, what could I do for you?" Jim asked.

"I noticed that you guys were looking for someone new to hire. Could I be the person you're looking for?" Charlie asked.

"You want to work here?" Jim asked. Charlie didn't like the tone he used.

"Yeah, what do you say?" Charlie asked.

"Um," he said rubbing the back of his neck. "Charlie, we love having you play here. You're really great but we just don't know if you're fit enough to be headliner here."

Charlie's heart fell. He hated that, sure he wasn't with DriveShaft anymore but what difference does that make. Did he have to be with a band to make good music?

"Listen, I lost my job and I've got a wife and family to look out for. I have to provide for them and take care of them," Charlie said.

"I'm sorry Charlie, I can't help you," Jim said. Charlie nodded.

"Yeah, okay," he said. Charlie stormed off and picked up his things. He walked out to the club and over to Claire.

"Come on, let's go," he said holding his hand out for her. She took it and they walked out.

"What's wrong?" Claire asked as they arrived at the car.

"Nothing, I just want to go home," Charlie said throwing his guitar case in the trunk of the car.

"Charlie, hey," Claire said stopping him. "Talk to me." Charlie looked down at Claire's hands cupping his.

"I tried to get a job here tonight, but they said I wasn't what they were looking for," Charlie complained.

Claire smiled and rubbed his cheek. "Charlie, screw them. Who cares what they say, lots of people would love to hire you."

"Like who?" Charlie asked. Claire shrugged.

"I don't know, but someone will," she said as Charlie wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her closer.

"What about you?" he asked.

"I'd hire you in a second," she said. Charlie smiled and Claire giggled. "Let's go home. We don't have to go get the kids just yet, you and I can play." She kissed him below his ear, a place where his skin was really sensitive. Charlie shivered.

"Let's go," he said. They got into the car and drove home so Claire could cheer Charlie up.

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