Leaving the cave, going into the unknown
Chapter 56
6 months later…
It was crazy how fast these last 6 months had gone by. Melody was crawling around everywhere and mumbling to herself. Alan was now recovered and as he promised we spent the last 6 months as a family. Every day we would wake up, have breakfast then Alan would play with Melody while I did some work. After we would take her to the park or the zoo so we could get out, it was a nice way to live.
With everything that had gone on Kate and Tom postponed their wedding, I felt really bad at first because all this stuff was going on because of me. Kate however explained that even though stuff was happening with me, her and Tom needed more time to plan so it worked out. They decided that after I got back from tour they would get married, 3 months to be exact.
The guys had also decided that both Melody and I should accompany them on their next tour. Alan didn’t want me to be at home by myself and both he and the guys wanted to spend as much time with Dee as they could. I was very excited but also nervous that the guys would grow tired of having to live on a baby’s schedule. They couldn’t have parties on the bus, or be really loud when she was sleeping. Despite that they assured me that it wouldn’t bother them, they would give up all of that to hang out with her.
They had come over once a week to play with her and she loved it. For about a week and a half she went through a faze of being obsessed with Toy Story, whenever we would try and turn it off she would cry until it was back on screen. She sat with Tino and Phil for 2 rounds of the movie before she tired herself out. Austin was her favorite baby sitter however, whenever he came in it was like Alan and I didn’t exist.
Eventually Alan and I started to go out on date nights again but the first couple of times they were very local so we could walk. Alan was slightly paranoid that we would get in another accident but we would drive if we did go farther, he would insist that I drive however. I was fine with it but at the same time I was wondering if it would be like this forever. Would Alan always be afraid of getting in another accident?
I was currently packing Melody’s clothes for tour, we would be leaving in a couple of days and I was way behind.
“Can you pack her little Of Mice hoddie and leggings, I think that would be so cute for the first show!” Alan came running in, he loved clothes shopping for her. They special ordered her a bunch of custom Of Mice Merch so she could be their biggest fan offstage. As ridiculous as it sounded at first I had to admit she looked adorable in all of it.
“Already packed along with the hats and t-shirts you guys ordered. I think I’m just about done, now I have to pack for myself.” I went to get up and Alan followed, grabbing my hips.
“You don’t need to pack anything, just go naked. But then you can’t leave the bus, or my bunk cause it’s only for my eyes.” He mumbled on. Sometimes Alan says things that are meant to be cute but then he thinks about it literally and goes around in circles, I usually just wait until he is done.
“On second thought, pack hoodies and long pants.” I just shook my head and walked on.
It didn’t take me that long to pack, and just as I finished I heard a cry coming from the living room. I raced downstairs to see that it wasn’t a cry of sadness but of laughter coming from both Dee and Alan. He was lightly tossing her in the air and she was giggling like crazy. I went back upstairs, took both our suitcases, put them at the front door then joined my little family.
“Just think this time next week I’ll get to come off stage and see my two favorite people. And I won’t have to miss you guys because you’ll always be right there. I can’t wait to show her all my favorite spots in each city and take you out. It’s going to be the best.” I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder.
Don’t get me wrong I was excited about tour and being on the road with my family, but at the same time I had a strange feeling in my gut. I couldn’t quite pin point what it was but it was brewing deep inside. I usually only get this feeling when something bad or amazing is going to happen, and this time I wasn’t sure.
It was crazy how fast these last 6 months had gone by. Melody was crawling around everywhere and mumbling to herself. Alan was now recovered and as he promised we spent the last 6 months as a family. Every day we would wake up, have breakfast then Alan would play with Melody while I did some work. After we would take her to the park or the zoo so we could get out, it was a nice way to live.
With everything that had gone on Kate and Tom postponed their wedding, I felt really bad at first because all this stuff was going on because of me. Kate however explained that even though stuff was happening with me, her and Tom needed more time to plan so it worked out. They decided that after I got back from tour they would get married, 3 months to be exact.
The guys had also decided that both Melody and I should accompany them on their next tour. Alan didn’t want me to be at home by myself and both he and the guys wanted to spend as much time with Dee as they could. I was very excited but also nervous that the guys would grow tired of having to live on a baby’s schedule. They couldn’t have parties on the bus, or be really loud when she was sleeping. Despite that they assured me that it wouldn’t bother them, they would give up all of that to hang out with her.
They had come over once a week to play with her and she loved it. For about a week and a half she went through a faze of being obsessed with Toy Story, whenever we would try and turn it off she would cry until it was back on screen. She sat with Tino and Phil for 2 rounds of the movie before she tired herself out. Austin was her favorite baby sitter however, whenever he came in it was like Alan and I didn’t exist.
Eventually Alan and I started to go out on date nights again but the first couple of times they were very local so we could walk. Alan was slightly paranoid that we would get in another accident but we would drive if we did go farther, he would insist that I drive however. I was fine with it but at the same time I was wondering if it would be like this forever. Would Alan always be afraid of getting in another accident?
I was currently packing Melody’s clothes for tour, we would be leaving in a couple of days and I was way behind.
“Can you pack her little Of Mice hoddie and leggings, I think that would be so cute for the first show!” Alan came running in, he loved clothes shopping for her. They special ordered her a bunch of custom Of Mice Merch so she could be their biggest fan offstage. As ridiculous as it sounded at first I had to admit she looked adorable in all of it.
“Already packed along with the hats and t-shirts you guys ordered. I think I’m just about done, now I have to pack for myself.” I went to get up and Alan followed, grabbing my hips.
“You don’t need to pack anything, just go naked. But then you can’t leave the bus, or my bunk cause it’s only for my eyes.” He mumbled on. Sometimes Alan says things that are meant to be cute but then he thinks about it literally and goes around in circles, I usually just wait until he is done.
“On second thought, pack hoodies and long pants.” I just shook my head and walked on.
It didn’t take me that long to pack, and just as I finished I heard a cry coming from the living room. I raced downstairs to see that it wasn’t a cry of sadness but of laughter coming from both Dee and Alan. He was lightly tossing her in the air and she was giggling like crazy. I went back upstairs, took both our suitcases, put them at the front door then joined my little family.
“Just think this time next week I’ll get to come off stage and see my two favorite people. And I won’t have to miss you guys because you’ll always be right there. I can’t wait to show her all my favorite spots in each city and take you out. It’s going to be the best.” I smiled and rested my head on his shoulder.
Don’t get me wrong I was excited about tour and being on the road with my family, but at the same time I had a strange feeling in my gut. I couldn’t quite pin point what it was but it was brewing deep inside. I usually only get this feeling when something bad or amazing is going to happen, and this time I wasn’t sure.
Notes
Hey guys sorry for the delay with this chapter... been a crazy week for me
Got a new tattoo today!!!! I'm going to update on Saturday only because i'm going somewhere tomorrow and friday and i won't be able to update this then....
I'm sorry this week has been sparce chapter whise but i'm going to try harder for next week!
@Stacy's Mom
Wow man that's a lot of pressure.......
9/18/15