Mark wakes up to his phone ringing and answers, "Anderson."

Bobby laughs and says, "That's an awful official tone."

Mark chuckles and responds, "Yeah man when you work for the Government you always have to be two things, ready and official."

Bobby says, "Hey man I got the venue for you it's the Bunkhouse Saloon. They are going to let us practice there this afternoon as well. Get there around 1. Do you need a guitar or anything?"

Mark responds, "I still have mine. I got it out last night still seems to be holding up, but probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have me a backup."

Bobby says, "I think I can arrange that. I can't wait to see you man. Oh and the restaurant is going to provide us lunch so come hungry."

Mark says, "Sounds good see you there."

As soon as Mark hangs up his phone it rings again. It's Catherine he answers it, "Good morning."

Catherine says, "Oh good I didn't wake you."

Mark laughs and replies, "You didn't but Bobby did about 5 minutes ago. He called to let me know the venue and we're practicing there today. It's called Bunkhouse Saloon, ever heard of it?"

Catherine says, "Yeah its dive bar but they always have live music, mostly local bands. What time are you meeting them for practice?"

Mark says, "One."

Catherine says sounding disappointed, "Oh I was hoping you'd come to lunch with Linds and I."

Mark sighs and says, "Sorry the venue is providing us lunch. I'm going to work on getting reserved tables together for tomorrow. I'll check too but if anyone was with the band back in the day they got drinks at band prices which is usually employee prices."

Catherine says, "And you quit being in a band to go to college?"

Mark laughs and repsonds, "Yeah well you know sometimes your life needs to be more than cheap drinks, sex, and music."

Catherine slyly chuckles and says, "Well getting your priorities straight did lead you to me so I'll forgive you."

Mark says, "Hey why don't I come over once I shower and get together, I'll drop by on my way to practice and we can tell Linds, which is I'm assuming what you wanted to do at lunch."

Catherine laughs and responds, "You know I kind of like that you knew that."

Mark laughs and says, "Well maybe all of my past relationship failures are teaching me something. I'll see you later."

Catherine says, "Bye."

Mark gets up and walks into the kitchen where he finds Kerri drinking coffee.

Kerri says, "How are you?"

Mark grabs a Mountain Dew out of the fridge and stands across from Kerri as she sits at the counter. He responds, "I feel pretty good. I have practice today. The venue is called the Bunkhouse Saloon. I'm going to reserve tables for everyone today."

Kerri sips her coffee and gives Mark a look.

Mark sees this and says, "What?"

Kerri says, "Is Steph going to be there?"

Mark rolls his eyes and says, "Yes, it's everybody that used to be there. Steph is ancient history. Yes, it hurt when I told her I loved her and she didn't return the feelings but I'm with Catherine now."

Kerri sighs and responds, "Look I'm just concerned about the impact it had on you; I mean it was a lot of why you quit the band. What if she returns those feelings now? Catherine is really good for you I just want to make sure your head is in the right place. We both know the relationship issues we've both had. I'm lucky that I have Elizabeth now; I think Catherine could be the one for you."

Mark leans forward and kisses Kerri on the forehead and says, "Thanks for looking out."

Elizabeth comes out of the bedroom at this moment, laughs and says, "I leave you two alone for a few minutes and this is what happens."

Kerri turns to Elizabeth as she walks towards her and hugs her and says, "I told you if I was ever going to leave you it'd be for Mark."

Mark shakes his head and walks toward the bathroom and says, "I'm taking a shower."

Mark exits the bathroom when he is done with his shower and sits on the couch with Kerri and Elizabeth. Mark asks, "What are you two doing today?"

Elizabeth cuddles closer to Kerri and says, "We talked about just staying in. Are you doing anything other than practice?"

Mark responds, "Well I'm supposed to drop by Catherine's in a bit and we're going to tell Lindsey we're dating."

Kerri and Elizabeth both lean forward on the couch and look at Mark and say, "Oh

yeah how do you feel about that?"

Mark says, "Honestly I'm ok with it. Catherine and I talked about Lindsey when we decided to take this thing seriously. She's leaving everything about what I am to Lindsey up to me. I don't think I'll be father of the year or anything but I'm definitely not freaking out about it anymore."

Kerri looks at him and says, "Who are you? You almost get blown up and you're not freaking out about anything it seems."

Mark says, "Well even though I didn't come close to dying maybe it helped me realize what's important and that I need to start going after what I want. Catherine definitely falls under the category of going after what I want."

Kerri smiles.

Mark looks at her and says, "What?"

Kerri says, "It's like all the shit you've been saying to me, giving me advice on you are finally taking some of your own. I like this new swagger you have going on. It's been so long since I have seen you in a healthy relationship, actually I don't know if I ever have. It's like my little boy is all grown up."

Mark sighs heavily and says, "Yeah because I'm older than you so that scenario totally works."

Kerri laughs and responds, "In my mind yes."

Mark stands up and walks toward his bedroom, "Well I'm going to change and get ready to go."

Mark puts on cargo shorts and a Def Leppard t-shirt. He grabs his guitar and walks into the living room and says, "Bye guys, call me if you need something."

Kerri and Elizabeth both say, "Bye."

Mark loads his guitar in the back of his Jeep and calls Catherine and says, "Hey it's me I'm on my way over, is that cool?"

Catherine says, "Yeah Linds and I are just in the kitchen making lemonade, the front door is unlocked just come in when you get here."

Mark says, "Alright I should be there in a few."

Mark drives to Catherine's and on the way he starts thinking about what songs they should add to the set list. At practices back in the day they would work out a set list. There was definitely a few Mark wanted to play but some required an electric acoustic. Mark used to have one but he left it with Bobby, he wondered if Bobby still had it. As Mark pulls into Catherine's drive way he sends Bobby a text.

Mark: Hey man do you still have that electric acoustic I left with you? There are a few songs I want to do with it.

Bobby: Yeah it was going to be a surprise but I've kept it up and I'm giving it back to its rightful owner :)

Mark: Sweet! See you soon.

Mark gets out of his Jeep and opens the front door and says, "Hello?"

Lindsey runs up to Mark and gives him a hug and says, "Hi Mark!"

Mark patting Lindsey on the back and walking towards Catherine who is standing in the archway of the kitchen says, "How did you enjoy Disneyland kiddo?"

Lindsey in a very excited voice says, "It was really fun. Have you ever been?"

Mark says, "No, I haven't."

Lindsey perks up and says, "Oh well maybe Mom and I can take you sometime."

Mark stops in front of Catherine still standing in the archway and says, "Hi."

Catherine smiles and asks, "Would you like some lemonade?"

Mark replies, "Yes please."

Catherine motions for him to sit at the kitchen table, Lindsey joins him, as Catherine makes 3 glasses of lemonade. She sits a glass down in front of both Mark and Lindsey and then she sits down with hers. Everyone takes a sip.

Catherine starts, "Lindsey there is something Mark and I need to discuss with you."

Lindsey looks at them without missing a beat and says, "If this is about you guys dating it's pretty obvious."

Mark and Catherine look at each other and then back at Lindsey and Catherine asks, "So you're ok with it?"

Lindsey says, "Yeah why wouldn't I be? You seem happy, which I know you really haven't been happy with any of your boyfriends since Dad. I even know as much as I hated the divorce that you and Dad weren't happy all you did was fight. Well you still fight some but it's a lot less than it was when you guys were married."

Catherine asks, "How did you know we were dating?"

Lindsey says, "Well as I said it was obvious. I knew the day I left for Disneyland; you guys were acting like you liked each other. I overheard you and Aunt Nancy talking on the phone while I was gone. Also when I called you that morning it was a little early to be helping Mark move, honestly you were probably doing that the day before, seriously Mom who helps move people at like 7:30 in the morning? And I heard you two on the phone this morning."

Mark laughs and says, "And here we thought we were hiding it."

Catherine chuckles and asks, "So any idea what you guys are going to play tomorrow night?"

Mark says, "No in the past we've always figured it out at practices. I have a few in mind that I want to play but we'll figure it out."

Lindsey says, "I'm going to go watch TV, see ya later Mark."

Mark says, "See ya."

Catherine props her elbows on the table and rests her chin in her palms and asks, "So what is the name of the band you never told me?"

Mark answers, "Foreplay."

Catherine wiggles her eyebrows and says, "Well that sounds fun."

Mark laughs and responds, "Yeah we had some good times."

Catherine asks, "Look you don't have to answer this but is college the only reason you left the band?"

Mark sighs and replies, "No. The bassist, Steph, and I had a thing. Long story short I told her I loved her and she didn't love me. It hurt. So it was a mix of the two."

Catherine rubs Mark's hand and says, "You sure you're ok playing with the band? I mean Kerri, Elizabeth and I kind of encouraged you to do it, but I mean if it's going to drudge up a bunch of things, you don't have to do it."

Mark smiles and says, "It was a long time ago. Besides, I have you why do I need to worry about something from my past? Steph is a great person, don't let our failed relationship make up your mind about her, she just didn't feel the same way and I've accepted that. I mean if we worry about all of my past relationships we'll never get anywhere."

Catherine chuckles and says, "Yeah same with mine"

Catherine leans forward and kisses Mark.

Mark says, "I better go. Talk to you later?"

Catherine smiles and says, "You got it!"

Mark gets up from the kitchen table and walks toward the door. Lindsey is sitting on the couch watching TV. Before Mark gets to the door he turns and says, "Bye Linds."

Lindsey not taking her eyes off of the TV says, "Bye Mark."