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watched as she got in her car and drove off. Walking into Mickey’s house he followed the sound of voices coming from the kitchen. It looked like the guys were making some sandwiches.
    Sitting down on a stool he listened to them talk about the next step to get rid of Marty. He was happy to see Mickey and Hunter were serious about this as well.
    “So, Joey, you really like this girl, huh?”
    “Yeah, she’s different,” he confessed.
    “So was Nikki,” Hunter jabbed.
    “We don’t talk about that Hunter and you know that. So leave the past there. I am seriously trying not to be an ass here.”
    “Okay, Joey. Just watch it, we don’t need the press getting wind you're screwing the hospital staff.”
    “Fuck you, Hunter. I haven’t slept with her, and she’s not like that. She didn’t even want to go out with me.”
    “She’s got a kid too. You just need to be careful that’s all he’s saying, Joey.” Mickey tried to smooth the tension out. But he did have a point. As much as he wanted Skylar, could he honestly say it wasn't just a fascination that would end when he slept with her, or would it be more. God, he was all sorts of messed up in the head.
    “I got it.”
    They spent the rest of the time trying to figure out what to do about Marty, but it seemed they were well within their rights, though Marty might try to fight them. Joey had called their lawyer and started the paperwork going, but the bigger issue was who was going to represent them.
    “You know Scarlett Quimby is available now. She dropped the boy band after they started causing trouble and ended up in a nasty battle with another band. She’s tough, but she knows her shit.” And there was Mickey, always coming up with a plan.
    “Do you think she could take on Chasing Tail? Isn’t she normally doing pop music? That’s not our thing, man.”
    “She did, but she has a good ear, she approached me while on tour asking if we were happy. She originally started with rock, but took up the pop bands because the other band she had split because of creative differences. So what do you think?”
    Joey thought about it, and it seemed like Hunter was waiting for him to answer as well. “I say let’s do it. She might be the wakeup call we need.” And just like that, Chasing Tail was going to have a new start.
    *****
    Skylar made it home just a few minutes before she normally did and was greeted at the door with Trudy and a large cup of coffee. She loved this woman. Her elderly neighbor didn’t have any children of her own, but she always took on odd jobs to keep her busy, but Milo seemed to connect with her better than a younger sitter. Plus she worked around Sky’s work schedule.
    “Morning, dear. How was work?”
    “Oh you know work, nothing too crazy. Toothaches and so on,” she joked.
    “Really? That’s too bad, I did hear on the news that one of those band guys you listen to went to the hospital. They mentioned yours, but I’m sure with their money and fame they have doctors on call. It’s a shame though, such talent and youth wasted on drugs. Someone should smack the stupid out of that boy. Anyway, I’m off, dear. I will see you tonight. Milo drew you another picture, it’s on the fridge.” Trudy gave her a pat on the cheek before heading out the door.
    She had about thirty minutes before Milo was supposed to wake up. Walking into her bathroom she removed her scrubs while she waited for the hot water to warm. Climbing in when it got to the temp she wanted, she allowed the hot water to soothe her sore muscles. Quickly washing her hair and body, she allowed herself to think about Joey. She hadn’t seen him in eight months, yet he still had the same effect on her as he did back then. Then he kissed her. As much as she wanted him to take her, she was at work, but it didn’t stop the ache between her legs from surfacing. Letting her hand drift down her body, she let her mind wander imagining it was Joey doing it. Pulling her nipples until