NOTES: Just a quick note about this chapter - this one becomes a little smutty about halfway through before straighting itself out. I'm sorry I got caught up in it and couldn't help myself.
Still, I hope you like it.
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Chapter 7 - The Concert…
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Rebecca rolled over when she heard her little daughter begin to whine. Looking at her alarm clock, it was about a little over 5 am. Getting up from the bed, she padded softly over to her cradle. Lifting Laura, she sat down in her rocker and she began to nurse.
Gazing across the room at the bed, she smiled at her husband Ezra. He was laying comfortably on his stomach sound asleep. His chestnut hair was tousled as it always was stuffing his head into his comfortable pillows. Smiling again, it was one of the reasons she told him once "how adorable he looked" while he was sleeping. When she climbed out of the bed, she left the blanket lying across his lower back almost showing his bare butt.
She sighed lightly hoping her doctor would tell her soon that it was alright to begin having sex again. She wanted to be with him…missing their intimacy.
When they went to bed last night, he said he was feeling warm, removing everything as he crawled in next to her. He had snuggled his naked body next to her…spooning against her back. As they drifted off to sleep, Rebecca smiled thinking...'I have no problem with this.'
Continuing to nurse the baby as she rocked, she thought back over the previous night. After her parents' arrival, they made a point of getting to know their husbands and their other friends from the past. They were curious about their backgrounds, how they lived, what the Wild West was actually like and how they felt about their current situation.
Ezra and Vin did their best to charm them, relating stories from their world and letting them know how very much they truly loved Rebecca and Sarah.
Before leaving the room, Jake and Laura spoke privately with each of them. The conversations didn't take long and upon finishing, their parents hugged both men. Saying good night to each of them before leaving for their bedroom.
Standing on the other side of the living room Sarah looked at sister. "What do you think that was about?"
Shaking her head, Rebecca watched the interplay between them. "I honestly don't know. Maybe our other halfs will tell us when we're alone."
As they were preparing for bed, Rebecca waited for Ezra to explain, but he never said a word and she decided not to ask. Maybe later he would give her a clue.
Finally, as Laura finished nursing, she placed her over one shoulder patting her softly. Giving her a healthy burp, Rebecca placed her gently in the crib. Kissing her tiny forehead, she returned quietly to bed.
Slipping under the covers, she gave a soft sigh before pulling them comfortably around her.
"Did the baby have enough to eat?" Ezra whispered sleepily.
Nestling next to his warm body, she replied, "I think so. I didn't know you were awake."
Turning on his side, he said softly, "I'm just barely, but I enjoy watching you feed Laura. I use to do the same when Michael was a baby. It is such a beautiful thing to behold."
Pulling her close, he continued, "I love you my darlin girl."
Rebecca kissed him delicately on the lips. "And I you till the end of my days sweet man."
Nuzzling between her breasts it wasn't long before both of them were back to sleep.
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The morning sun was shining through the bedroom window as Ezra rolled over realizing he was alone in bed. Yawning, he looked at the bedside clock noticing it was after 10: 00 am. Sitting up, he threw back the covers and headed for the bathroom. Wondering where Becca was, he began preparing for the day.
Walking toward the kitchen, Ezra heard the sound of two voices, their constant laughter carrying down the hall. Recognizing one of them, he entered the room seeing Rebecca's father and his compatriot Vin sitting at the table enjoying some coffee…the leavings of their morning meal in front of them.
Looking up from their chat as he entered the kitchen, Jake smiled. "Good mornin Ezra. I made Vin and I some coffee…would you like some?"
"Thank you sir…I can take care of that." Going to the counter, he began pouring a cup asking, "Would you know sir where I can find Rebecca? I can't seem to find her or the children. When I woke up, she wasn't there."
"Rebecca, Sarah, Laura and all of the children had an errand to run…they should be back in a couple of hours."
Pursing his lips as he approached the table, he said. "She neglected to inform me about this errand last night. I suppose I will find out where she went upon her return."
Jake nodded. "In the meantime, I made some homemade biscuits…have a seat - I'll scramble you up some eggs, sausage and grits."
"That's not necessary Mr. Dannon. I don't wish you to put yourself to any trouble, I can take care of my breakfast needs."
"Non-sense son! I cooked for Vin and I'll take of you too. So have a seat." Turning back around from the stove, he added, "Oh and by the way, call me Jake. Don't have to be so formal…or if you like you can call me Dad…I'm not fussy.
Sitting down next to Vin, the tracker grinned. "Jake is a real nice fella…he's a really good cook too."
Sipping his coffee, Ezra asked, "So do you know where the ladies have gone?"
Vin shook his head. "Nope. Sarah and Rachel were both gone when I woke up too. Likely we will find out where they went after they get home, I 'spect."
He nodded. The smell of Jake's cooking made his stomach rumble. Truth be told, what he was making smelled incredible.
Looking over at Rebecca's father, he couldn't help but see the startling similarly between the two. He had neglected to look at him thoroughly the night before as he felt some nervousness upon meeting him and his wife.
Even though his hair was white, she had told Ezra before their disappearance, her father's hair was almost the same color as hers. He had a few white hairs sprinkled throughout that had come with age, but both she and Sarah were stunned by his appearance. After their reappearance, their mother explained that their loss had turned it white over a very short period of time.
Completing Ezra's food, Jake placed it before him. The tantalizing smell was amazing. Thanking him, he started to eat.
Jake sat back down on the other side of Vin. After taking a few bites, he wiped his mouth before commenting, "This is delicious Mr. - I mean Jake. Absolutely delectable!"
Leaning back in his chair, he said, "Why thank you. I don't get a chance to cook that often anymore since everyone has grown up…Laura does it most of the time for us, but I do enjoy it. Happy you liked it."
Ezra continued to eat as Vin and Jake picked up their conversation about Four Corners.
The three men continued to have a pleasant morning.
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Another three hours passed before the sounds of laugher and children came through the front door.
Walking slowly into the living room, Rebecca, Sarah and their Mother stopped at the sight before them. Everyone was transfixed on the movie playing on the TV. No one made a sound.
Jake had decided to put the movie Jaws on the TV. From the very beginning, it made a big impression on everyone. From the very start of the film, Ezra and his friends found themselves glued to the screen.
Seeing that her friends had returned, Emily quietly moved across the room standing beside them.
"What's going on?" Rebecca said softly.
Grinning, Emily whispered, "Well…your Dad decided to put on a movie to entertain the troops and he decided to show Jaws. The moment it started, the group hasn't moved an inch. They've whispered between themselves from time to time, but mostly their eyes have been glued to the screen."
Laura tried not to laugh, but said softly, "You know that's your Dad's favorite movie."
Sarah giggled too. "How could we forget? We've had to sit through it multiple times. He had it on DVD, but if it came on the TV, we had to watch it."
Rebecca placed her hand over to her mouth to keep from laughing out-loud. "That's the truth. Daddy does love that movie."
As the movie came to an end, everyone began to discuss it, what they thought of it, and did they like it.
Rebecca approached her husband sitting down next to him. "What did you think of the movie?"
"It was incredible! I'm still trying to come to grips with movies in general, but I have never encountered anything like it. Your father recommended this entertainment to us."
Rebecca smiled a bit. Leaning over next to him, she said softly, "There's something I need to tell you. Will you follow me to our bedroom?"
Curious as to what this is about, Ezra got up following her out of the room.
Taking his hand, she gave him a big smile as she led them down the hall toward their bedroom. Once inside she closed the door then threw her arms around Ezra, kissing him she began to unbutton his shirt. It didn't take her long to remove it, before she started working on his pants.
"Darlin…what's going on?" responding to her kisses.
Unbuckling his trousers, she shoved them to the floor. "I just got back from my Gynecologists…we can begin having sex again. Take me to the bed."
"Yes ma'am!" he replied.
Stepping out of his trousers, he lifted Rebecca into his arms carrying her there. Collapsing onto the sheets, he began to kiss her, removing one item of clothing at a time. Concentrating as each part of her was revealed; he moved his mouth over her shoulders, arms, and her breasts running his lips over her.
Moaning with each pass of his mouth over her soft skin, she tried to concentrate on removing his underwear, massaging him through the material before pulling it off. He let go with a guttural groan as his member was finally set free.
Kissing each other passionately, Ezra rolled Rebecca onto her back as their bodies melded into each other. His skin was on fire as her taut nipples pressed into his flesh. Moving back to her mouth, her lips parted for his searching tongue as she ran her hands over his stiffening shaft.
Pushing his body against hers with each stroke she gave him, he became hard as stone. He wanted her; he needed her, but tried to hold back, not wanting to hurt her.
"Oh my darlin girl…it's feels like we've been apart forever."
"Yes it has." Rebecca whispered.
Settling his body between her legs, he could feel the tremendous heat building where they touched each other. Running his hands across her inner thighs, Rebecca spread herself further waiting for him to begin.
Tracing the outlines of her breast, he took first one then the other into his mouth kneading and suckling them. Issuing a loud moan, she couldn't help shivering as he licked them, making the flesh pucker with goose bumps.
"Ohhhhh…" Rebecca closed her eyes for a moment as he caressed her, running his hands down to her pelvis. She pushed her body up against his, wrapping her legs around him.
"Are you ready for me darlin?"
"Yeeeesss….oh yes!" she groaned.
Ever so gently, Ezra slid inside, both of them moaning from the intense heat spreading where they came together. Pausing, Ezra gazed into Rebecca's face; searching for any hint of pain he might be causing. Instead, what he saw was sheer ecstasy.
Taking one of her hands, Rebecca wrapped it around his shaft helping him to push deeper as her body embraced him. The moan he released made him grip the mattress in response.
"Darlin are you squeezing me?" he moaned.
"Yes…can you feel it?"
"I can…oh…it feels…it feels…"
Not able to complete his sentence, Ezra slowly began to slide in and out, his eyes never leaving hers. As he pushed she lifted up her body squeezing him tighter each time.
"Darlin…darlin!" he continued to moan.
Not able to hold back any longer, Ezra began to move his body faster, his rock hard member probing her deeper each time he entered. The sweat created by their lovemaking rolled off of them…their moaning and groaning beginning to reach a fever pitch.
"Oh! Oh! My love…I think…I think…I'm close." Her words sounding husky and thick in his ears.
Burying his face in her auburn hair, Ezra started thrusting harder working toward his own finish. It wasn't long before he exploded inside her, releasing what felt like jets of molten lava. He continued to pump into her giving her everything he had.
"Uhhhhh…Becca….my darling girl!" moaning into the pillow behind her head.
Rebecca soon followed, riding her own wave as she clutched his crotch, her mouth sucking on his neck as she finally let go.
As their breathing slowed, their hearts continued to beat wildly against each other as they crumpled onto the bed. Ezra was still inside her, Rebecca's legs still wrapped around his waist…neither of them prepared to move at the moment.
Finally he kissed her gently on the cheek. "That was incredible darlin." Kissing her one more time, he asked, "I didn't hurt you…you are alright?"
Taking a breath, she said, " I'm fine, my love. You were incredible also." Kissing his lips, she said, "Was it worth the wait?"
Smiling, he rested his head on her shoulder. "No and yes. I'm not sure I would wish to wait that long again...I am a man. On the other hand, that was the most magnificent lovemaking we've ever had…not withstanding our first time together."
Smiling, she nodded. "I think you were magnificent too." Rebecca gave a satisfied sigh.
Ezra finally withdrew from her and rolled over onto the bed. As they continued to lie next to each other, Rebecca said. "If you'll excuse me, I so need to take a shower."
Getting up from the bed, Rebecca gave a long leisurely stretch before moving towards the bathroom, when Ezra took her hand. Making her turn around, he asked. "May I come with you?"
Tilting her head, she nodded. "Of course…Why did you ask?"
Standing up beside her, he pulled her body close. "In our time, bathing was considered private…Gentlemen would go to bathhouses, but never with ladies. It was something we did alone. You and I have been in the same room while we've bathed, but we have never taken one together. Correct?"
"True, but I guess I've never really thought about it." Caressing his face, she said, "Well then…let's take a shower." Taking his hand, they entered the bathroom as Rebecca prepped the shower.
Stepping inside the stall, she leaned back her head letting water rain down on her, making sure her body and hair were soaked. As she reached for the shampoo, she realized Ezra had not joined her.
Turning her head, she saw Ezra standing just outside the shower door. His eyes were focus directly on her, his breathing had increased as he was unknowingly stroking himself.
Reaching again for the bottle, she asked softly, "Would you like to watch me take a shower instead?"
He nodded quietly as she began to shampoo her hair. Soaping her long auburn locks, she could hear a slight moaning coming from his direction. As she rinsed off the residue, she peered at him as he was running one hand up and down his member adding a quick jerk. He had his eyes wide open staring at her as one hand gripped the shower door for support, the other trying to find some relief.
Rebecca smiled a bit to herself as she finished up her hair. Grabbing the soap, she began lathering her shoulders, arms, across her breasts and her upper torso. Knowing she was putting on a show for her husband, she took her time sensuously moving her hands over herself.
Ezra was moaning and grunting at the same time as he watched her.
Turning just barely, Rebecca saw his face was lifted, his eyes were still opened, but his breath was coming in gulps, as his hand began moving faster trying to find a way to relieve himself.
Going back to bathing, she leaned down to take care of her legs and lower body. Draping her long wet hair over one shoulder as she leaned over, her breast began dangling beneath her as she reached for more soap.
"Dear God!" Ezra moaned his eyes never leaving her.
As she opened her legs to take care of her inner thighs, Ezra finally erupted…gripping the stall and his member.
"Ooohhhh!" he moaned loudly. "I may need help darlin."
Rebecca righted herself, coming over to him. Pulling him into the shower, she slipped behind him pressing her body against his. As the water poured over them, she slid her arms around his waist, taking his member into her hands stroking him.
Ezra was groaning so loudly, he suddenly turned around lifting Rebecca up into his arms as he left the shower planting her butt on the sink.
Kissing her lips hard, he moaned, "Oh God my darlin girl…I want you…I...need to..." he began kissing her again.
Smiling against his lips, she put her arms around his neck pulling him closer. Shifting her position, she lifted her legs, wrapping them around him. "Take me for a ride, my love, I'm waiting." She whispered.
With Rebecca's help, together he pushed his engorged shaft inside…both of them moaning so loud they thought someone near their room could hear, but truthfully they were beyond caring.
Resting his face against her breasts, he started to thrust, pushing slowly and deeply with Rebecca lifting her body up as he would pull out stimulating both of them. Their shared breathing and panting increased as Ezra then pushed himself into her entrance, making Rebecca clutch onto to him and squeeze each time he did so.
"Oh my love….how you are making me feel…you have found the right place….ooooohhhhh!"
Leaning back on the sink, she let go of his neck and gripped each side of the vanity as his thrusting continued. Items placed near the edges began falling to the floor with the force Ezra was using.
"I'm close darlin….I'm so very close!" he wailed.
With one final push, Ezra pushed into her…up to the very hilt as he grabbed her butt. Clutching her body to his, his floodgates finally released filling her and then some. He continuing to push his body against hers for some time.
Holding onto each other, a comfortable silence swept over them as their body's let everything subside. When she finally looked at his face, he seemed at peace.
Smiling softly, she whispered, "I need to take another bath, my love. Would you like to take one this time?"
He nodded. "I do darlin, but I am exhausted."
"I am not surprised. Let's take care of it and then go back to bed."
"Agreed."
Ezra lifted her from the vanity as they both entered the shower. It didn't take them long to shower, dry themselves and return to bed...spooning into each other before falling fast asleep.
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Concert day arrived as the Saturday morning sun rose in the sky, Rebecca was up and moving before Ezra had lifted his head from his pillow. She had a load of things to do before everyone had to make their way over to the arena.
Their concert had been broadcasted over multiple radio and TV stations letting their fans know this was the day. It had been several months since the last appearance of Gypsy Moon...before taking a break due to her pregnancy.
Now the band was back and they were ready to rock the house.
Ezra opened his eyes yawning as he rolled over in bed. Putting out his hand, he didn't feel Rebecca next to him. Sitting up, he saw her exiting the bathroom, drying her hair.
Coming over to the bed, she quickly leaned over kissing him.
"Good morning my love... we have a busy day before us." She sat down at the dressing table finishing her hair. "The shower is free and I put out some fresh towel for you if you're ready to get up. I gotta prepare my hair. I've already fed Michael and Laura. Once I'm finished, I'll make us something." Turning back to the table, she began to fuss with her image in the mirror.
Ezra sat in the edge of the bed, gazing at his wife. He had never seen her this rushed. Was life as a Rock Star always going to be like this? He didn't know.
Padding over to the bathroom, he paused to look over at Becca. She had finished combing her wet hair before spraying her hands with something. Rubbing her hands together, using her fingers she ran them through her hair making sure whatever she had added was thoroughly applied.
Shaking his head as he was feeling somewhat confused, he entered the bathroom to begin preparing for what he realized would be a whirlwind of a day.
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Sarah looked through the window near the front door before returning to the living room.
"Nope! Limos haven't arrived yet." She plopped down next to Vin, resting her head on his shoulder.
"Explain to me again why ya'll aren't driving your automobiles again darlin. Every time ya'll went to the arena, you drove over...why not this day?" Vin questioned.
Smiling she said, "Well...there will be a ton of people driving in for the show tonight and we don't want to get caught up in the traffic...so Jack – our manager – arranged for us to take these special cars driving us over to the arena. That's why we have to leave early to do another short run through and further prepare ourselves for the concert."
Nodding, he said, "I know I keep asking these question, but I'm trying to understand."
Turning her head, Sarah kissed his cheek. "Not to worry. I'll answer as many times as you ask."
Rebecca looked over at her father saying, "Is Mom sure she wants to stay with the kids tonight? We still have time to call one of the babysitters we use so she can come."
Jake shook his head. "She's sure. She wants to spend time with the grandkids...that was one of the reasons we came. Besides, she has seen your shows before. She will be thrilled to have the little ones all to herself."
A knock at the door made everyone look in that direction. "Looks like the Limos are here." Emily stated. "Time to get going."
The group headed out the door and toward the three limos. The rest of their band would be arriving by two more. Getting in one of the cars, Rebecca said, "I can't wait for ya'll to see the band perform for real. I know it's gonna be a magical night."
Ezra entered behind her, nodding. "I think you may be correct darlin."
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Ezra stood staring backstage at the undulating mass of people crowding the arena. The noise level was almost deafening. When Rebecca had told him to be sure to use the special earplugs she gave him, he could see why.
Vin walked up beside him shouting, "Can you believe the sound in here?"
Ezra nodded his head. "It's incredible!"
Walking away from the combination of loud music coming through the arena speaks and the tumult of the controlled chaos on the floor, the men made their way to the band's dressing room.
Going inside, everyone had already dressed for the first part of their show. Rebecca was leaning over making sure her makeup was in place and her hair was set.
This was the first time he had ever seen her with this amount of makeup. He wasn't sure he cared for it, but held his tongue. He felt she had a natural beauty that didn't require it.
When she first put it on, he didn't say anything, but she immediate could see something was bothering him and she knew it was the makeup.
Placing her hand on his face, she said, "I can tell you don't like this. Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't wear it, but under the stage lights if I didn't have it on, I would look like a bleached out whale. I would look horrible. You'll notice a different as I stand under the spotlights. Okay?"
He nodded giving her a slight kiss, trying not to smear it.
Vin had voiced his opinion for similar reasons, but he too understood as Sarah explained it to him. He trusted her, knowing she would never tell him a lie.
The dressing room door opened as Buck, Chris and Mary entered the room. Of the three of them, Mary didn't seem the least bit disturbed by all the noise. She had become use to it, having attended other shows.
Pointing in the direction of the stage, Buck shouted, "CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS! I CAN'T GET OVER THIS NOISE!"
Emily immediately crossed over to him, reaching out to remove the earplugs she had given him. "You don't have to put these in yet Buck. When the music starts, put them in then."
"WAS I...I mean, was I shouting just now?"
Emily grinned at him and nodded.
"Sorry...I'll try to remember."
She touched his face. "Don't worry...you'll do fine."
Giving her a warm smile, he leaned down kissing her cheek. "It's for luck."
Emily made an instant decision. Standing on her toes, she cupped Buck's face and kissed him on the lips.
Buck responded immediately pulling her into his arms kissing her deeply. Releasing her, he whispered, "For absolutely more luck."
Emily looked at him taking a deep breath. "Perhaps we can add more luck, later on tonight." Moving away from him, she walked over to the dressing table adjusting her makeup and taking s few deep breaths.
Stepping next to her best friend, she said softly, "So when did this begin?"
Patting on some powder, she replied, "Just now...although, I think we've been dancing around our feeling between us. I guess just this minute we decided to act on it." Turning to her friend, she added, "Am I crazy for doing this?"
Rebecca shook her head. "No, but it is totally up to you and Buck and how you feel about it if you decide to continue."
Emily sighed. "You're right."
The door to the dressing room opened as Jack came through it, already talking. "Ladies, it's a packed house tonight and I hope you are on your "A Game" tonight. Your practices and sound checks have been superb this week, so show those people out there how Gypsy Moon rolls."
The band formed a circle before each of them closed their eyes taking a moment to collect their thought.
Raising their heads, they spoke in one voice, "LET'S DO IT! WHOOO!"
Jack opened the door, as the band ran out the door heading for the stage.
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The noise in the arena was reaching a fever pitch when the house light went down. Standing next to Rebecca, Ezra swore the volume went up another level.
Pausing to climb up the stairs, she gave him a quick kiss before leaning over next to his ear, "Hope you enjoy the show."
Smiling, he kissed her back.
Each of the women mounted the stairs, taking their places on stage as they waited. Suddenly a voice boomed out of the darkness; "LOOKS LIKE THERE'S A FULL MOON OUT TONIGHT AND IT'S A GYPSY MOON!"
As music filled the air, the lights came up slightly as a spotlight stabbed through the dark, encircling Rebecca as she began to sing...
It's one of those nights when you turn out the lights
And you sit in the dark and say to yourself 'I miss him'
It's one of those moods when your body broods
And you conjure up his picture and you kiss him
It's one of those things for the pain it brings
You say to yourself 'Hey couldn't I live without it?'
Well, I think so, on the other hand, I doubt it
Well suddenly he's crashing through my mind
Like waves upon the shore ( like waves upon the shore)
And I nod my head, whoa yes love, I'd welcome you again
If you knocked upon my door (If you knocked upon my door)
If you didn't, I'd seek you out love, I'd track you down for sure
Like a thousand times before (Like a thousand times before)
Whoa, yes love, I'd welcome you again like you know I've done before
Ahh...Yes love, you know I did before ( before)
Ahh...Yes love, you know I did before (before)
And so it goes it's a cold in your nose
It's a pain in the neck, it'll make you a wreck if it gets ya
It's so insane 'cause for all the rain
When you ask yourself could you do it all again, you betcha
I hear a voice say you got no chance
And it makes me mad and I shout, 'Oh yeah, who says so?'
Well, of course not, on the other hand, I guess so
Whoa, suddenly he's crashing through my mind
Like waves upon the shore ( Like waves upon the shore)
And I nod my head, whoa yes love, I'd welcome you again
If you knocked upon my door (If you knocked upon my door)
If you didn't, I'd seek you out, love, I'd track you down for sure
Like a thousand times before (Like a thousand times before)
Oh, yes love, I'd welcome you again like you know I did before
Ahh...yes love, you know I did before ( before)
Ahh...yes love, you know I did before (before)
As the song began to fade, the band went into the next number without missing a beat. Over the next 2 ½ hours, Ezra, Vin, and Buck watched Gypsy Moon perform their hearts out. They sang, danced, changed outfits twice and joked with the audience.
As Ezra had mentioned before, some of the songs he recognized as ones that Rebecca and Sarah had performed in the saloon while others were unlike anything he had ever heard before.
During one segment, the group performed songs they said were influential to them as they formed Gypsy Moon. The first song they performed of this block was one Ezra had never heard before...not even during their practices. As they started playing, he admitted he liked it, finding himself tapping along with his foot.
I never met a boy
Could make me feel the way that you do
(You're all right)
Whenever I'm asked
What makes a my dreams real?
I tell 'em you do (You're outta sight)
Fee-fi-fo-fum, Look out baby
'Cause here I come
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
I'm bringin' you a love that's true
(Get ready)
Get ready, baby
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
I'll stop makin' love to you (Get ready)
Get ready Here I come
(Get ready, 'cause here I come)
(Get ready, 'cause here I come)
You wanna play hide and seek with love
Let me remind ya
(You're all right)
Lovin' you're gonna miss
And the time it takes to find ya
(You're outta sight)
Tweedley dee, tweedley dum
Look out baby, here I come
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
I'm bringin' you a love that's true
Get ready
Get ready (Get ready)
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah)
As the song continued, Vin and Buck walked over to stand next to Ezra. He noticed his friends seemed to be enjoying the song as well.
Even though they had in their earplugs, they could still hear each other. Vin leaned over to Buck at one point raising his voice saying, "This here crowd sure is a wholly bunch! I ain't seen this much jumping and screaming since I sat in on a Kiowa tribal get together!"
Buck snorted in laughter then shouted back. "Yep!" He paused before continuing, "I've been watchin Emily up on stage...we've been getting to know each over the last several day and she is an interestin woman, Vin. I can't remember the last time I just talked to a woman like that.
Smiling back at his friend, he replied, "So ya kinda like her?"
"Yeah, I do. I can't explain it. I ain't felt this way about a woman since...well since Louisa."
"That's serious."
"I know..."
Focusing their attention back on the stage, Rebecca, Sarah, Emily and the others had joined hands bowing for the audience. The sound was reverberating over the arena. Bowing several times, they tossed guitar picks, towels, drumsticks and other keepsakes into the crowd before them. Waving one last time, they began to climb down the stairs.
Rebecca came off the stairs and threw her arms around Ezra. "So what did you think of the show? Did you like it?"
Before he had a chance to respond, a young man pushed through the crowd that surrounded the stage, his face was flushed with anger.
"Why did you leave me all alone four years ago? He shouted.
Raising his arm, he clutched a gun in his hand pointing it directly at Rebecca and pulled the trigger...
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It's One Of Those Nights (Yes Love) - sung by The Partridge Family
lyrics by Tony Romeo
Get Ready by Rare Earth - lyrics by William Robinson Jr