part 5

Jessica was walking down the street with levi a big black and tan german shepherd, when she was stopped by the owner of the clover cafe. maggie was a plumpish woman in her mid fifties and every morning she would greet jessica and levi at the door so that she didnt trip over any tables and chairs. along with her morning coffee levi would also get his bowel of water and a muffin. he didnt really like the chocolate ones but watch your hands when there was a blueberry one in sight. "morning you two" maggie said. levi was always glad to see her and would show it with exstattic tail wagging but he never stepped out of line when on duty. he was good at his job. "how are you today" maggie would ask every day. as every day jessica replied "im fine". maggie helped jessica to the stool at the counter and settled levi for his brunch before getting the coffee. "so what are you up to today then" maggie asked. "sarah is meeting us here and taking me shopping as i need new clothes apparently" jessica informed her. levi was too busy polishing off hi muffin to pay any attention. "your brave going shopping whit sarah she will have you out all day now that girl can shop" maggie teased.
it wasnt long before sarah arrived like a whirlwind she burst through the door with her booming voice " are you ready for some serious retail therapy". jessica almost spilt her coffe but she was getting used to sarah now after nine months. she was even getting used to answering when her name was called. after three months she had even getting used to being blind. she could hear better, smell things she normally wouldnt be able to. her hands became her eyes, it was true your other senses do kick in to pick up the slack.
maggie asked sarah if she was shopping for anything paticular as she poured another coffee. "well i need a present for jonny for his birthday and jessica will be buying the new nick walker album as usual" she went on. "i know your a fan but you never miss a release or any programes he is on". she continued. jessica just drank her coffee if only they knew she smiled to herself. "its such a shame though, all his songs are for this woman he is in love with but cant have for some unknown reason" maggie began " why doesnt she just put him out of his mysery if she isnt going to be with him" she said. "well time to go" jessica said then called for levi who instantly was by her side. shee took his lead and off they went.

on the way home sarah turned on the radio and put on the cd that jessica had bought. yet again it was another love song. "ive got a surprise for you but im not telling you what" sarah told jessica. no matter how much begging jessica did she knew she wouldnt get any information from her friend. "i want you to wear that outfit you got today and be ready tomorrow at five" sarah told her then continued " dont worry about lilly jonny will look after her and levi". she didnt lke surprises but the last one wasnt so bad because she got lilly so she just went with the flow.

the next day jessica was ready on time and sarah and jonny arrived and jessica was dragged out of the house and led to the car. levi tried to follow but jessica just turned to him and told him "sorry boy your on the bench this this time". levi lay on the curb and grumped.
it took them a while to get there and it was now seven pm. jessica heard alot of voices, too many to pick up any conversations. they stood in a que for a while but sarah wouldnt say where they were. they eventually walked down a slope and found seats. "are you going to tell me now" jessica asked. "ok ok ill tell you" sarah gave in " we are at a consert". "who is playing" jessica asked. but before she got an answer from her friend the music started and she knew. it was nick. thoughts running through her head. the FBI had told her no contact but he wouldnt see her would he? "its nick walker and we got front seats ". sarah shouted over the music. panic rushed over jessica. no he wouldnt recognise her she looked different now and it was dark in places like this she thought so she relaxed and listened to him. singing the songs he wrote for her so she knew how he felt she could hear the pain in his voice. she knew that pain because she felt the same. sarah took jessicas hand and told her to come with her. they climbed a few steps. "where are we going" she asked. "we get to go on the side of the stage for ten minuites in groups it will be so much fun" sarah told her. " no i dont want to go, get me out of here please" she begged. but it was too late they were ushered forwards and he was headding over. she panicked over nothing he didnt recognise her. and as he stopped for a ten minute break they headded off the stage. nick noticed sarah helping jessica down the stepps. that is when he took a good look and saw her. he shouted "kate" but she ignored himbut not before jumping at hearing him call her name.
nick told jack to go and give them backstage passes as he was taken off stage for the band to play. jack rushed over and stopped them. he handed the passes to sarah and told her they were a special request from nick. he looked at kate but didnt say anything. they went back to their seats. "can you believe this" sarah was giddy with excitement. "i cant go back there can you please get me out of here" jessica pleaded. "why whats wrong" sarah began to get worried. sarah gave in and they left through the side door into the corridoor. "i cant tell you why but please i cant see him" jessica told her friend. nick had been watching from the the back of the stage and he and jack followed them. they didnt catch up with them in time but nick memorised the number plate.

back in the car "ok you need to tell me why we ran away from the sexiest man alive, but dont tell my husband i said that" sarah asked. "you deserve to know but you have to swear not to tell anyone" jessica told her. "cross my heart" sarah said then got ready for the truth. jessica told her about everything and when she had finished sarah replied "is that all. i thought you were shy". it lightned the mood but telling her had lifted a weight off jessicas shoulders. "hang on, so your the woman he is singging to" jessica confirmed with a yes. "ohh how romantic" sarah said. the rest of the way home the spoke of how things got to where they are. "so nick is lilly's.." sarah asked and jessica interupted her "you cant tell anyone any of this". "dont worry after we get out of this car i will forget all baout it" sarah promised