Chapter 14 (The Ride Home)
Matt met Barbie and Randy outside the venue and they all got in the same car and rode off to the hotel to drop Randy off and Barbie and Matt to head back to St. Louis. They all talk about what needs to be done while they are at home and Randy tells Barbie what bills need to be paid and what-not and they finally arrive to the hotel and Barbie and Randy get out of the car and shut the door. Randy lift's Barbie up on the trunk of the car and sits her down and says, " I'll be home in a couple of days, I have an appearance this week and I have a photo shoot to do on Wednesday and I'll be home to you." Barbie wraps her arms around Randy's neck and says, " I'm gonna miss you" with a tear streaming down her face as she hangs her head. Randy lifts her head up by her chin and looks her deep into the eyes and says, "I won't be out that long, and besides you'll have good company with you, it'll be like I was never gone, it'll go by so quick" Barbie says, "I know but that's not the point" Randy says, " Go on or you're gonna be late and miss your flight home. I won't be long." Barbie kisses and hugs Randy one last time before heading to the airport when Matt sticks his head out of the car window and says, " Randy, Would you mind if we flew out to North Carolina so I can pick up a few things and then we'll head out to St. Louis? Two outfits just isn't going to cut it." Randy says, " I don't care where you guys go, just make sure you let me know where you're at if you do go somewhere." Matt agrees and Barbie gets back into the car and rolls down the window to get one last kiss before she leaves and they drive off to the airport.
Barbie beings to cry and sob and Matt pulls her close and Barbie lays in his lap crying while Matt runs his fingers through her hair and says, "Everything is going to be alright babe, I'm here and I'm not going to let anything happen to you." Barbie lifts her head up and looks at Matt and says, " You are such a good friend to me." And kisses him on the cheek, not knowing Matt had a slight crush on Barbie to begin with. Barbie lays her head back down on Matt's lap and Matt is left smiling down at her continuing to run his fingers through her hair.
They arrive at the airport and they get their belongings and they head to the terminal. They had to buy plane tickets because they weren't expecting to leave so early, so Barbie and Matt get the first flight to North Carolina and while they wait for their plane to arrive, Barbie and Matt are approached by a few people and asked if they were a new couple and asked Barbie where Randy was. Barbie and Matt explained the situation and they both signed a few autographs and they grab something to drink and sit down and wait on their plane to arrive. Matt turns to Barbie and says, " You know since I'm going to be staying with you for awhile, is there any bad habits I need to know of, like snoring, grinding teeth, etc.?" Barbie laughs and says, " I guess we'll just have to wait and see and I do have one rule…PUT THE TOILET SEAT DOWN!!" Matt and Barbie laugh and Matt puts his arm around Barbie.
The plane arrives and they are off to North Carolina and during the flight Barbie falls asleep on the plane with the pillow up against the window and Matt stops the flight attendant and asks her for a blanket. 5 minutes later the Flight Attendant brings Matt back a blanket and Matt unfolds it and covers Barbie up and kisses her on the forehead. Matt's cell phone rings and he is quick to answer trying not to wake Barbie and he answers and it's his brother Jeff. Matt says, " Hey what's up?" Jeff says," not much man, why are you whispering?" Matt replies," Barbie is asleep next to me on the plane" Jeff confused says, "on the plane where are you going?" Matt responds, "Well Barbie and Randy are having a little trouble with Mr. Copeland and they both thought it was best that she go home and stay away from things for awhile and let the situation die down, and I'm keeping an eye on her for Randy." Jeff says, "Man, when are you gonna tell that girl that you love her?" Matt says, " Dude, Barbie is an engaged woman and she loves Randy, I wouldn't do that to her and nor would I want to break that up." Jeff laughing says, " Well it's gonna be kinda obvious one of these days" Matt looking and smiling at Barbie says, " I just want the best for her and want her to be happy." Jeff says, " Well, that's nice of you to do that for them, where are you heading?" Matt says, " We're actually on our way to Cameron to get my stuff and head back to Missouri since we're staying at her place to take care of stuff at home for her." Jeff says," Can I come over and party?" Matt laughs and says," you'll have to take that up with Randy, it's his house not mine." Jeff responds, " Yeah, Yeah, Yeah! Well We safe and take care see ya in a while." Matt says, " I will,…..Later.." Jeff says," Later" and he hangs up the phone and Matt falls asleep next to Barbie.
They arrive in North Carolina and they are awakend by the flight attendant. They grab their carry-on luggage and head off the plane. Matt says, " My car is parked in the long term parking garage and we'll need to head downstairs to get to it by shuttle." So Barbie and Matt head downstairs and jump on the shuttle and go to Matt's car. Matt carries all of Barbie's luggage and puts it in the car and unlocks the door and when Barbie was starting to open the door Matt stops her and says, " I'll get it" and he opens the door for her and Barbie smiles at Matt and she gets in the car. Matt gets in as well and they start to drive out of the garage. Matt pays for his time being parked and they exit the garage when Barbie looks at Matt and says, "I really appreciate what you're doing for me, I loves ya to death." And grabs Matt's hand and smiles at Matt. Matt under his breath says, " God Randy is such a lucky guy." Barbie confused says, " Did you say something?" Matt says, "No just thinking out loud." And they continue to drive to Matt's house.
They get to Matt's house and they both get out and Barbie says, "you go on ahead I'm going to call Randy and let him know we made it here safely." Matt says, " Okay, that's fine, just come on in." Matt continues," Why don't you just tell Randy we'll fly back out to St. Louis in the morning and we'll catch an early flight." Barbie shakes her head in acknowledgement and Matt walks in the house. Barbie gets her cell phone and calls Randy. While Barbie is on the phone with Randy Matt stares at Barbie out of the window and continues to smile at her. Randy picks up the phone and says, "Hello?" Barbie says, "Hey Baby, It's me, just wanted to let you know that we're here safe and sound and that we are just gonna stay in Cameron tonight and fly back out in the morning." Randy says, " I'm glad to hear it, and that's fine just call when you wake up and when you get home and all that jazz." Barbie laughs and says," Okay baby, I will do that, do you need anything?" Randy says," Just you here with me right now, but you are in my heart and in my thoughts, it's better this way" Barbie says, "I know baby, it was so hard to leave you tonight, but I'm better now and I'm going to go in and get some rest before the flight tomorrow, I love you and I'll talk to you tomorrow." Randy says, "Okay baby, just remember to call me when you decide to do something or let me know when you're gonna go somewhere." Barbie says," Baby, I'll be fine but I'll call you tomorrow a hundred times or more." Randy laughs and says," It better be 100 and 1…I love you Baby and talk to you tomorrow, goodnight and sleep well." Barbie says, "I love you too and try to sleep well." They both say good bye and Barbie walks towards the house and Matt scurries away from the window. Matt meets Barbie at the door and says," I'll take the couch and you can have my bed, I refuse to make you sleep on that couch, it's hard on your back." Barbie smiles and rubs her hand on Matt's face and says, " I'll take the couch, you sleep in your bed." Matt says," Are you sure?" Barbie says," Just give me a blanket and a pillow and I'll be good" Matt says, "okay then." Barbie sits down on the couch and she yells into at Matt and says, "Can I turn on the television?" Matt says, " You don't have to ask me to turn on the television." Barbie says," Actually I might put in a movie that power nap on the plane has me a wake some and I'm not to tired yet, care to join me?" Matt says, "Anytime!" with a smile on his face. Matt says," Do you want some popcorn?" Barbie says, "MMMM, that sounds good, sure I'll have some!" Matt says," Do you want a soda?" Barbie says," Sure, Thank you!" Matt walks in with the sodas and popcorn and they sit and watch the movie and they fall asleep on one another.
The next morning, the awake to them sleeping together and Barbie says, " oh shit!" Matt wakes up in a rush and says, " What? What? What Happened?" Barbie looks at them both and says," We fell asleep together." Matt says, " Oh shit, don't tell Randy that he'll have my hide!" Barbie laughs and says," Chill out sweetheart, it's not that big of a deal, it's not like we did anything…" Matt starts laughing and says," not even one night and we're already sleeping together." And they both laugh and Barbie gets up and says," I'm making breakfast you stay put." Matt says," What are you making?" Barbie says," It's a surprise!" Barbie walks in the kitchen and pulls out two bowls gets the milk out of the refridgerator and takes the Cinnamon Toast Crunch out of the cabinet and makes two bowls of cereal and takes them into the living room. Barbie says, "Close your eyes and hold out your hands." Matt closes his eyes and held out his hand and Barbie places the bowl of cereal into his hands and says," There it's quick and it's your favorite!" Matt smiles at Barbie and says," you sure do know the way to my heart." Barbie says, " Well god I'd hope so, I've known you forever!" They both eat their cereal and they get showers and change for the day and they are about to head out of the door to the airport when…..