Cameron finally woke up around 11:00, to find that J.P. wasn't in bed with her. She automatically thought the worst, but soon he came back through the bedroom door only wearing a towel. He had obviously just gotten out of the shower. Once he saw she was up, he went over to her and kissed her.
"Good morning beautiful."
"I could definitely get used to this you know."
"Get used to what?"
"Waking up to a kiss from you and the sight of you in a towel."
"We'll see what we can do about that."
"I bet you gave a show when you walked back through the hallway."
"Actually, James is in the kitchen, and Red is in the living room. The other one already left for work before I got up."
"OK, Cyn's still here. I've got to take her to work in a few hours. Either that or I'll let her take the car. So have you eaten yet? Wait a minute! Bubba's in my kitchen!?!"
"Yea."
With that, Cameron took off like a shot towards the front of the house. God forbid if James was trying to cook something. When she got there, she found him trying to get stuff together for an omelet.
"Bubba, you turn that stove on, you're a dead man."
"What's wrong baby girl?"
"You're about to cook on my stove, that's what's wrong."
"After you threatened to decapitate me the last time, there's no way in hell I would touch the thing. Cyndi said if I got things together, she would cook it."
"Thank God."
"All I wanted was something to eat before I had to go to Columbia for the benefit show."
"Oh yea, that is today isn't it? Isn't J.P. working that too?"
"Yea, he's working Cassidy again. By the way, Cassidy wants you to call him. He mentioned something about needing to ask you a favor."
"Okay. I guess I'll go call him."
With that Cameron goes back into her bedroom to call Cassidy. J.P. looks at her; curious as to whom she is calling. As soon as she begins speaking, he knows instantly.
"Hello?"
"Hey Cassy! What's up? Bubba said you wanted me to call you."
"Yea, I've got an idea for the benefit show later on today. You know how J.P. is supposed to have Angel in his corner right?"
"Yea, I had heard something mentioned to that effect. Why?"
"How about being my valet for the afternoon?"
Of course, the report of what had happened at the Thanksgiving show had been posted on the internet, and Cassidy had decided to capitalize on it.
"You are bad Cassy. I like that. How is it going to work?"
"Basically, they'll come out, and then me, and I will introduce you. Make sure to bring something to use for music. I know you've gotten tired of hearing Audioslave because of me, so I'm gonna let you pick something you want."
"Thank you very much. How about Momma, is he ok with this?"
"Yea, he said he didn't mind as long as you were ok with doing it."
"Sweet! I may be making the trip to Columbia then."
"Don't mention a word to him about this. I want to see the look of shock on his face when you walk out."
"Oh you don't have to worry about that. Not at all."
"OK Sweetie, see you later."
"Bye Cassy."
By then, J.P. had gotten dressed and was definitely more confused than ever.
"What did Cass want?"
"He wanted to make sure I was coming to the show. Bubba had told him that he wasn't sure if I was planning on going or not and he wanted to convince me."
"Ah, so did it work?"
"Yes, I am going to Columbia."
"You better be getting ready then, cause the guys have to be there by 1:00."
Cameron jumped into the shower, and once out, she decided to just put her hair up in a loose pony tail. Of course, she would take it down once she got there. Next to no one had ever seen her with her hair down straight. She dabbed on some perfume and she was ready to go. J.P. wondered what was up when she told him that she would ride with James up there. J.P. would drive the Saturn. She threw the bag with her outfit she had picked to wear in the Tahoe, and off they all were. When they all got there, James handed Cameron the keys to his car cause he knew the bag had to come out at some point. He knew all about Cassidy's plan for today, but had never uttered a syllable about it. The guys went inside and she went to grab the bag. She went into the bathroom and changed as she couldn't have changed in the dressing room without throwing up automatic red flags. She applied the makeup she had brought with her. She hadn't even taken it out from under the sink in over a year. Only when she was satisfied, did she go back outside. She made sure to stay out of J.P.'s view until she knew he was out of the dressing room. Cameron knew he would be looking for her when he got out there. She snuck in, and all James could do was smile at her.
"You know he is liable to spasm out when you come out that door dressed like that."
"That's the plan Bubba."
"Oh I can't wait to get upstairs and see this!"
