I put everything out of my mind focusing only on the show and getting ready. I went through some voice exercises and stretches while getting ready.

I put on black shorts and a blue cami shirt with blue and purple stripped knee high socks and purple converse. I blow dried my purple hair and styled it loose in waves with a braid from each temple meeting in the back. I used my signature purple eye shadow and mascara, and then added hair glitter.

The top of my phoenix tattoo showed on my back, the lyrics on my forearm covering cut marks was left visible, and so is the galaxy on my right thigh. Only the star on my left hip was covered completely. I slipped my gun into my waist and covered the bulge with a loose flowy dark green vest.

I grabbed my bag and headed down stairs to see if the boys were done. I was first somehow and started checking equipment to make sure it was ready for transport and that we had it all. I used the chance to slip an empty duffle bag under the backseat so I could pay someone to get supplies for me while the boys are distracted.

Gabe arrived a few minutes later to pick it up. Gabe is our assistant/equipment person. The instruments stay with us but he fixes them and sets them up. Since we don't have room in the jeep Gabe came to pick it up and meet us at the venue with it. I helped him load it into his van then told him we'd meet him there as soon as the divas finished getting ready.

Todd exited his room in time to hear me and threw a pillow at my head. Catching it I threw it back on the couch. The other two finished up moments later and we headed off. We all ignored my breakdown and any mention of Cullens knowing we have to stay focused for the show.

The boys all wore dark colored jeans in different styles. Todd wore a sleeveless green band shirt with his jeans ripped at the knees. Jed wore a plain black t-shirt and Rick wore a long-sleeved red and black band shirt.

During the twenty five minute drive we talked about the set list and jokingly bet on if Todd or I would have to stop the show. When we got there we had time to sign a few autographs before being rushed inside for sound and equipment check.

I checked my piano and tuned my guitar then checked my mike while the boys checked their instruments. I had one of the assistants find a stool and set it up behind Todd in case he needed it. He tried to look mad then smiled at me for thinking and worrying about me. In response he had the same girl grab one for me as well in case I got dizzy.

I huffed but took it knowing with how I like to jump and dance around on stage and my head injury I might need it. We headed to our dressing room while a local group opened for us. I did my warm up stretches and voice exercises while the boys did their own pre-gig routines.

When the boys were distracted I paid a stage girl to run out and buy a stock of ciggareets, vodka, and rum. I instructed her to place it in my duffle under the backseat in the jeep out of sight and to tell no one, especially not the boys.