Date: Sun, 24 Mar 2002 20:32:32 +0000 From: Z master <zmaster125@hotmail.com> Subject: Whistle down the wind part 8 Hey guys, sorry it's taken me so long to get this part out but I have been really, really busy with school work and stuff. To an extent I still am, but I have managed to find enough time to write this short part for you. As usual please let me know what you think of the story. I don't really care how long your comments are or if they are good or bad (constructively), however I do care what you think and I would very much like to hear it. Also please let me have your nominations for the next 2 couples you'd like to see added to the story. If you don't know what I am talking about then check out the 'announcement' and the header in the last part to find out. I do not know any of the celebrities mentioned, I have never met them in person and I can only speculate (and hope) about their sexualities. 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"Is that a problem?" asked JC "Not at all, I was going to do it anyway, the noise can get to you" "What do you mean?" "The arena is on my land in Canada" "Oh, now I get you. So it will be nice and easy to get there too" "Yeah, that was the general idea" I replied, "also I Called Matt and he'll be up tomorrow along with the equipment bus." (Matt was the show layout manager, he basically decided what order the songs went in and what effects were used etc..) "Does he have to come up?" Justin Whined, "He hates us and he never listens to our ideas either" "Well I'll have a word with him when he gets here, `cause he's paid to listen to your ideas and do the best he can to work them into the shows" "What about some studio time?" "To use for fun or for album stuff Brian?" "Mainly fun, unless something really good comes out of it" "OK, well I have a surprise for you then" "What is it?" he asked excitedly "You'll find out later" I replied conspiratorially I hadn't realized just how much time we had spent on the plane until the pilot came over the intercom telling us that we had a half hour until landing. We split off into smaller groups and just passed the time away with the TV and video games or just talking. James sat next to me on the couch and we snuggled together, just talking about what was going on and learning new things about each other. <At CJs mansion> We were just pulling up to the cast iron gates of my mansion in my SUV when a thought occurred to me. "Do any of you guys want to invite any family up for a few weeks?" "It would be nice to see Jon for a bit, if you don't mind" replied Justin "Yeah, and I haven't seen Aaron in ages either" said Nick "Lets just keep it to that though eh" instructed Kevin, "We had a few days with our parents after the very first concert anyway" "OK, well you can phone later and find out if they want to come up" "Thanks CJ" replied Justin and Nick "No problem" I stopped the vehicle and opened the window, looking to a panel to my right I placed my hand on it and waited, within a few seconds the gates swung open and we wound our way up the gravel driveway towards the house. "Wow, this place is huge" gasped Chris "Nice though isn't it" "It's fucking amazing, how the hell can you afford something like this" "OH, believe me he can afford it" commented James We alighted from the car and walked up the marble steps to the front door, I had tried to keep it fairly modern in appearance while still keeping in touch with the older architecture of the area, I think I had done it well while still creating a striking and original building. At the entrance I placed my hand on another glass panel but this time I had to turn to face the scanner as a retinal scan was also required to open the door. I heard a faint click and pushed the door, it opened and I lead the guys inside. "I'll have to program the scanners for you, so you can all get in and out. But lets get some food first, just drop your stuff over there" I gestured towards a corner of the lobby, " and I'll give you the grand tour in a minute" I looked at Nick who just nodded and headed straight for where I told him to, the TV room in the basement. I had begun walking towards the Kitchen when I heard his call. "What Nick?" "Where's the stereo?" "There isn't one" Just as I thought would happen JC asked "what, you mean you work in Audio visual and you don't even have a stereo" "That's what I said" "Not a single one in this whole house" "No, I don't own a single stereo" He wandered away bemused, just as Nick appeared from the basement. I motioned for him to follow me upstairs and he did. We climbed the open marbled treaded staircase until we reached the first floor where I lead him to the end of a passage way and through a set of double doors. The stark white of the walls in the studio was a huge contrast to the subtle blends of colour in the rest of the house and made us both blink a couple of times to let our eyes adjust. We walked to the control booth where we discovered the blonde queen of pop and my 11-year-old son Andy. I cleared my throat and Britney whirled round leaping from her seat and giving both of us a hug. Andy had the same reaction just slightly calmer he came over and gave me a big hug and then surprised me by going over and hugging Nick as well. "How you been Andy?" I asked "Good Dad" Nick shot me a look to which I replied verbally, "I'll explain to all of you at once later" "OK CJ" I turned and addressed Brit, "So do you wanna do this then" "Sure, I can't wait to see the looks on their faces" "neither can I, I'll be right back" I left the control booth and went through wedging the doors open as I went, I returned quickly and got Britney away from the console. It was already set up for what I wanted so very little was needed. Brit, Nick and I left the booth and I instructed Andy to slowly turn the master volume up to it's maximum once we started singing. "So what do you wanna sing?" I addressed Nick "I don't mind, how about one of Britney's songs" "Fine by me, your choice Brit" "OK then, lets do...oh...um...oh I know, `Before the Goodbye'" "Alright then," I turned to the booth and asked Andy to put the CD in and start it for me. He did quickly and the instrumental version of Before the goodbye filled the studio. We all came in exactly on cue and started singing: Lay there in your arms and you hold me tight (tight) Tryin' not to watch the clock Tick-tickin' as the time goes by And I know that you'd best be on your way But I'm wishing I could make you stay Stay with me forever Though... You're near Still....I wanna make it clear Love.... I will always be around Andy had started to raise the volume now and I could hear the music crescendo outside the studio. You're leaving, I'm waiting Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye I feel it, already Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye Come home for me and let you know Still don't let my feelings show How much I was missing you All the little things that make me weak Your eyes and the way you speak Without you baby, I'm not me (I'm not me) Though... You're near Still....I wanna make it clear Love.... I will always be around The music was now at it's maximum volume and the pounding bass reverberated through the entire building, I could also hear the noise of the others as they came searching for us. You're leaving, I'm waiting Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye I feel it, already Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye You're leaving, I'm waiting Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye I feel it, already Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye You're leaving, I'm waiting Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye I feel it, already Forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye You're leaving, I'm waiting forgive me I'm always missing you Before the goodbye The last note died away as all 9 of the other guys came rushing into the studio. Well, there you go, I hope to have part 9 out by about this time next week, but I can't make you any promises. Hope you liked it and don't forget to contact me, the details are all at the top of this part.