Danny was driving home for the first time in four years. He had been living in New York since he left Amity at the end of Fresh-man year. Once he finished High School, he decided to come home. He had missed everyone and knew how much he must have missed.

Danny grinned as he began recognizing the area. He passed the sign that said 'Amity Park, A Nice Place to Live'. He turned on the radio.

"Hey, this is WGST, Amity Park's Public Radio. We're now going to play this year's top selling song, Ghostboy, by The Ghost Catchers. You're in luck, folks, 'cause we have the recording of their absolute first live performance. And afterwards, we have an exclusive interview with the lead vocalist and lead guitar, Sam Manson!"

Danny swerved and swore as he tried to get back on the road. He gazed at the small black radio in horror and pulled over to the side. Danny then rested his forehead against the wheel and groaned.

Sam's voice came out on the radio. He could have recognized it anywhere. "Umm…hi." A few cheer were heard in the back round. "I'm Sam Manson and these are my two best friends Valerie and Tucker and we are the Ghost Catchers." One or two cheers were heard, but that was about it. Obviously they weren't particularly popular when they played this gig. Danny felt his heart sink as he heard 'best friends'. Did Valerie replace him? Sam continued on the radio. "This song is called Ghostboy, and I wrote it myself, so if it sucks, don't tell me." A few laughs were heard.

A few chords of guitar were heard and Danny heard Sam come onto the radio. She sang in a clear voice:

Hero in black

But you're never coming back.

Fighting Dark

But I can still feel the Spark.

Danny heard a base and drums come into the back round. Sam sang desperately.

Why did you leave

When I wanted to hear you

Breathing?

The music suddenly picked up in tempo. The guitar jammed. Sam belted.

Why don't you come when I call your name?

Why doesn't your heart still beat the same?

What can I do to make you remain

Right here with me?

Bright Green eyes and floppy white hair.

Always clueless of my heart melting.

Why didn't you stay long enough to hear

I LOVE YOU?

The People listening started clapping and cheering with the music. Clearly they were warming up to the new band. The music reverted back to it's original state.

Paulina flips her hair and you're out.

Blinded by the Shallow girl

And you can't pick up a hint.

Sam sang the chorus again.

Why don't you come when I call your name?

Why doesn't your heart still beat the same?

What can I do to make you remain

Right here with me?

Bright Green eyes and floppy white hair.

Always clueless of my heart melting.

Why didn't you stay long enough to hear

I LOVE YOU?

There was a space of about half a minute where there was no singing but just music playing. Danny couldn't believe his friends had such talent. When the instrumental was over, Sam sang again.

Bright Green eyes and floppy white hair.

Always clueless of my heart melting.

But you'll never know,

Yeah, you'll never know

I love you…

Sam laughed a little before she sang the last verse.

Paulina, you witch

Back off, he's mine.

I'm sorry I can't make this last bit rhyme,

But, Inviso-bil…

Man, you need a publicist.

At the end of the song, there was a ton of applause and cheers coming from the audience. Danny stared in shock at the radio. He couldn't believe Sam and Tuck and Valerie had this kind of talent. The song was really good. Number one in the country? And Sam wrote it. And in it she said she…loved him?

Danny felt old emotions rushing into him. The fake-out make-outs, Ember, before he left to fight Pariah Dark, had she felt this way then? Danny remembered kissing Sam, hanging out with Sam, teasing Sam, joking with Sam, fighting with Sam by his side. Had she felt this way then?

"I…love you too, Sam." Danny started laughing with relief. He liked her! He had admitted it! And she liked him back. And the song that was number one in the country was all about him.

This was very cool.

Danny pulled onto the highway and started driving home, a little faster now. The DJ came on again. "So that was the Ghost Catchers. And here's Sam Manson. Hi Sam, and welcome to WGST."

Sam's voice came on. She sounded cool, calm and slightly amused. "Hey, Brian. Wow, you grew since the last time I saw you. So, how's Millie?"

Brian coughed in embarrassment. Danny laughed out loud at Sam's icebreaker. Brian said, "Umm…great. So Sam, How long has the band been together?"

Sam was kind of making fun of him now. "Oh, Brian, you know that. We've known each other since preschool, but we got together as a band in junior year of high school."

"Ok. You excited about playing that concert in Amity Park?"

"You bet. I mean, all those people who used to hate me now cheering me on. I tell you, it doesn't get much better than that."

"Cool. So, how many hate letters have you gotten from Paulina Sanchez after Ghostboy came out?"

"Dunno, Brian. We lost count after fifteen."

They both burst out laughing. Danny was jealous about how much fun they were having together.

"How would you say you come up with your song lyrics?"

"Oh, God. In the middle of the night or when I'm at the movies or something, sometimes a bolt of lightning hits me and I need to write it down of I'll lose it. And even when I don't lose it, sometimes it's really bad. I have to run all my songs by Tucker and Valerie and they usually come up with the music to go along with the words. Or, if I have a really good idea of how I want something to sound, I sing it for them and we work form there. With Ghostboy, I had it all written down, lyrics and music."

"Wow. That's cool. So, Sam, Any hints you can give us about your new songs?"

"Well, I don't know…" They were playing it up perfectly. Danny bet they practiced this beforehand.

"Please, Sam…Pwease." Danny laughed at the baby voice Brian put on.

Sam heaved a huge sigh. "Fine. We are doing a CD called Ghost Index, where we'll be recording songs about the most common ghosts found in Amity. One song is called 'The Ember Remix'."

Brian sounded skeptical. "Ember, as in Ember Mclain? She was a ghost?"

Sam replied cheerily. "Yep. How did you think she became so popular so fast?"

"You aren't really one to talk."

Sam laughed lightly. "True. But we are writing a song about her. Oh, gosh, Brian. I have to go. Gotta get ready for the big show tomorrow night."

"Sure thing, Sam. Listeners, remember to get your tickets now for the Ghost Chasers tomorrow night in Amity Stadium. Tickets will be sold out soon." Danny turned off the radio. He shook his head and was laughing. He had just drove past Casper High. That was one place he hadn't missed.

He pulled up in front of the Fenton house. The moment he got out of the car, he heard Jack Fenton yell, "Maddie! A ghost just showed up on the Fenton Ghost Sonar!"

Yeah. It was good to be home.

Okay, with this one, I'm trying to stay away from Greywolf's story as much as possible, yet not making a copy of Coming Back. I hope you liked it. The next chapter will be up when I see fit.