Chapter 14: Chapter 14

: Leaving

The celebration lasted well into the night, leaving the air with nothing more than warm happiness and hugs and cheers.

They sang karaoke and everybody enjoyed themselves.

Before retiring for the night, Mr Ryder informed all of them to pack because first thing in the morning they were all to leave Hollywood.

They groaned in disappointment.

They all preferred Hollywood to anyplace else. Mr. Ryder chuckled as he heard their muttering until they disappeared from view.

Each begun to pack.

When they finished they fell asleep waiting for the next day.

Early the next morning they had an early breakfast and made their way to the tour bus which was parked right outside.

Some body guards took their luggage as they entered in the bus.

"Well I'm going to miss you," George said looking out the window.

"It isn't a person, Hollywood's a place," Beats corrected sitting next to him.

"Well, Mr Know it all, what do you call it when a person falls in love with a place?" he asked sarcastically.

"Cuckoo!" Beats replied. George hit him playfully.

"Okay stop it you two," Bree said taking a seat beside Robin, "we have a six hour road trip ahead of us boys," she announced.

"George's right, Hollywood has been amazing," Humphrey pitched in.

"Yeah, I liked the time when we toured it with Dwayne and played alongside the musician in the street," Justin added patting Humphrey on the back,

"My, favorite time in Hollywood was the five star hotel, the food was so good," Beats put in rubbing his tummy.

"Well, my favorite time is when we got to meet the Sam smith," Chris ended.

"Y'all sound like wounded buffaloes," Mr Ryder said cutting them off, "it's just a six hour trip from La, and when Justin drops his album, y'all will come back, and soon you will even grow tired of it.”

The bus started off and everyone sat by the windows watching Hollywood slowly pass by and fade before them till they were on open road back to LA.

They chatted, sung told jokes, slept and Frank (the chef) prepared lunch.

They reached LA at 2 pm and unpacked their belongings.

"Well I'm glad to be back home," Bree said.

“I don't see the need in unpacking everything," George huffed, pulling his suitcase, "aren't we leaving for Chicago after tomorrow?" he asked.

"Yes, you are," Mr Ryder replied.

"Well then, we better enjoy it here, while it lasts," Beats said pulling his suitcase up the stairs to his bedroom.

Lucy followed and Bree and Mr Ryder headed toward their bedroom.

"Oh well, The Trip was nice," Humphrey said following George.

Chris and Justin stood there watching everyone leave, "ah well, two more days till we are back in Chicago, bro," Chris informed putting one arm around Justin as they struggled taking their suitcases up to their bedrooms.

"This would be much easier if you used both your hands" Justin said glancing at Chris.

Justin walked to Chris bedroom and sat there. "Well, at least we had fun,"

"It was amazing, and so where you, I still can't believe you have Sam Smiths personal line bro, "Chris said laying down.

Justin smiled, "You know I really like it here," he said.

"Don't we all?" Chris replied

Justin lay beside his friend. "So what are you planning for tomorrow, your last day in LA?" he asked.

"Mmm" Chris thought, "I really don't know you?"

"Still thinking it over," Justin replied.

Just then Chris' phone rang. "I wonder who would be calling you." Justin asked sarcastically as Chris picked up the phone.

"It’s Cassie," he said.

"Cassie?" Justin echoed not having the slightest clue who that was.

Chris nodded answering the phone.

"Hello,"

"Hi,"

"This is Chris right?"

"Yes, and I'm a hundred percent sure this is Cassie,"

"Yes, you got a good memory," she said laughing

"Well it's pretty hard to forget someone like you," Chris chaffed.

Justin made a disgusted face, gagging making Chris turn away to avoid unwanted laughter.

Cassie laughed. "Why thank you, I was wondering if you were still around, maybe I could show you around tomorrow...that's if you aren't busy,”

"Yeah tomorrow's perfect actually,"

"Sweet! I'll see you then, uhmm you can bring a friend because I'm also bringing one,"

"Okay, yeah I'll take Justin,"

"Yes! I mean, okay good, then I'll see you tomorrow around 9, I'll text you the location,"

"Okay, I'll be waiting,"

"Goodbye,"

"Bye see ya,"

Chris finished cutting the phone call. He stood up throwing his fist in the air, "yes! Well bro it looks like I did find something for us to do tomorrow," he said turning to Justin

Justin chuckled, "you really like that girl,”

Chris threw a pillow at him.

"Okay whatever!" he said. Standing up, "I'll be taking a nap, if you need me," he said yawning and stretching as he walked out the door, "but you do like her," he said peeping back.

"Get out man!" Chris roared, Justin grinned closing the door.

"I know!" he called out.

The day soon came to an end and they all ate dinner and went back to bed.

**

The next day, after breakfast Chris went up to Justin's room.

"I asked permission from Bree if we could go out with the driver, Cassie sent their location and Dwayne knows the way," he said.

"Okay, since everything's settled let's go and meet this Cassie girl," Justin said throwing one arm around Chris and heading down stairs.

"Where are you two going?" Mr Ryder asked before they could escaped through the front door,

"Oh dear, I allowed them to go and meet up with some friends, don't worry the driver and the bodyguard are accompanying them," Bree said coming up from behind her fiancée.

"Well in that case, Chris you may go but Justin we need to finish up some stuff," he said.

Justin glanced at Chris, "can't you wait a little while?" he asked.

Chris shook he's head, "I can't keep them waiting they're already waiting for us,"

"Okay, you go and entertain them, and I'll catch up with you guys," he said.

"Okay bro,” Chris agreed walking out the door and entering the Mercedes Benz that was parked outside.

Justin followed Mr Ryder past the kitchen and toward the back door.

Outside, he found white sheets spread on the wall with people running around and cameras set up.

"What’s this?" Justin asked amazing. "Flair Magazine," Mr Ryder replied.

"What?" Justin asked as a tall woman approached them,

"Hello Robin," she greeted,”

"Hi Hailee," Mr Ryder replied.

"This must be Justin Star," she said smiling at Justin and giving him a firm handshake.

"Justin this is-" Mr Ryder got cut off,

"Hailee Russell I'm a journalist for Flair magazine, we are here to do a cover story on you, "

"I'm going to leave you two," Mr Ryder said walking away.

"Thank you, like I said we are doing a cover story on you."

"So are you saying I'm going to be featured in the Flair Magazine?" Justin asked, "Because I absolutely love your magazine."

Hailee laughed, "We absolutely love you too Justin Star, and yes you will be at the front page."

"What! I'm going to grace the cover page of Flair Magazine?" Justin repeated,” I can't believe this."

"Well you better, so I'm going to ask you a few questions, just a short interview so the people, your millions of fans actually get to know who you really are. Then after that we are going to take some pictures of you for the front page. "

"Don't worry,” said a voice from behind them, Justin turned around to see Ryan.

"I'll take good care of you, sexy," he said.

“Ryan," Justin acknowledged smiling, "then I am in good hands,"

"Okay since you're comfortable, we'll get started,” Hailee said as Justin nodded taking a seat in the garden and began their interview.

**

Meanwhile, Chris arrived at the restaurant which Cassie told him she'd be at.

He looked around but couldn't spot her from the front so he decided to move further back, dismissing Dwayne who informed him he was going back to pick up Justin.

Todd (the bodyguard chosen for Chris) sat two tables back, watching Chris' every move.

Chris sat on the far table wondering if they were in the right place when someone tapped his shoulder.

"Hey," the voice said as the blond haired girl took a seat opposite him in the lunch booth.

It was Cassie, she was with another girl beside her. Her friend had dirty brown hair and pale green eyes, she was equally as pretty as Cassie which surprised Chris because he thought pretty girls only played with girls less pretty than them.

"Hi," Chris replied.

"This is Britney, a very good friend of mine, Britney this is Chris, the guy I was telling you about," she smiled and Chris felt something in him melt.

They passed a greeting.

Cassie looked around, "So where's Justin?" she asked,

"Oh he got delayed, said he would probably join us later," Chris replied.

"Oh okay..."

"Mmm, would you guys like anything?" Chris asked.

“Just a glass of something cool," Cassie said.

"For me, I think some fries would do," Britney added as Chris called the waiter,

"Three cappuccinos and two plates of fries," he said.

"I'm not that greedy, I won't finish two plates of fries," Britney said.

"Oh I know, I love fries too," he said with a smirk, his blue eyes shining.

Britney blushed and he smiled.

The waiter brought their order and they began to eat. Cassie was surprisingly quiet but Britney was quite lively which made her more attractive.

"So what is it you actually do?" she asked.

"Well I'm an understudy for Mr Ryder, he's teaching me the business, but Justin claims I'm his professional motivator,”

"Well are you?" Britney asked leaning back with a slight chuckle.

"Yeah I definitely am, I think I play the part, quite well actually"

"Well Justin's becoming a world favorite, I know his video was released a week ago and it already has 73 million downloads," the fastest in history, she said putting one fry in her mouth.

"Well I guess he's got talent," Chris said

"And looks,"

Cassie added for the first time. Chris looked up at her.

"You know what, something shocks me about the two of you," Britney continued.

"What shocks you?"

"well, how is it that two very good looking guys become friends, I mean isn't it supposed to be not so good looking and good looking?" she asked.

Chris laughed. "You think I'm good looking," he said.

"Well of course look around you, all the girls in here have been eyeing you more than their own food" Britney replied.

Chris swept the perimeter and sure enough he had seen a few glances and winks from girls across him trying to get his attention.

Chris was cute and quite handsome though he was less on the radar when it came to Justin, "you got a sharp eye I didn't even notice."

Britney smiled, "when you're as cute as me you have a sixth sense for possible admirers, clearly you haven't developed yours,” she said smiling.

"Well maybe you can teach me,” he said smiling.

She blushed, “well it's more of a talent, you got it or you don’t, “she said sipping her cappuccino.

"So do I have it?" he asked leaning in. Britney also leaned in and whispered,

"That’s for me to know and you to find out,"

Chris chuckled. "You’re something else..,"

"I get that a lot, it's not my fault brains accompany my beauty," she said.

He laughed merrily.

"Mmm, I'm going to the girls room, uhmm, Cassie could you accompany me?" she asked standing up.

"Yeah okay," Cassie replied standing up too, “we’ll be right back," Britney announced.

They left for the girl’s room, Chris trying his best not to draw attention to himself watching as a girl prepared to approach him, she was successfully blocked by Todd, who blocked her path with his huge frame.

This made the girl gasp looking at Chris with a sense if confusion as if wondering what celebrity he was.

"Hey what is wrong with you?" Britney asked turning to Cassy once they reached the girls room.

"What do you mean?" Cassie retorted, "I'm okay."

"Yeah, tell that to someone who doesn't know you, cut the act Cassie, " Britney scolded quite annoyed.

"What act?!” Cassie shouted.

Britney have her the look that said don't mess with me.

"You're the one that invited me here, you are the one who supposed to be leading the conversation."

"Well I was going to, but you seem quite happy talking to him."

Britney opened her eyes wide open, "oh c'mon, don't you dare put this on me, you are the one who looked not interested, hell if I hadn't said anything you guys would have stared at each other all afternoon."

Cassie rolled her eyes, “fine, I only came here because I thought Justin Star would be here too."

Britney's mouth hang open in shock, "oh Cassie, you promised you stopped using guys like that! That's not fair to him, he's a nice guy and very cute. What you did was shameful." Britney scolded her.

Cassie looked back at her sternly, "who do you think you are my mom? You can't tell me what to do and what's wrong from what's right. I know you only came with me because I said Justin Star was going to accompany us."

"No, I came here, because you needed someone to escort you and no one would believe that you had set up a date with the Justin Star, it was a favor for you.”

"Whatever, let's just leave," Cassie said.

"Leave? You are just going to leave like that without even saying goodbye to him? Just because he isn't Justin, c'mon Cassie at least he is a great guy and not so bad on the looks either, look at him! His handsome."

Cassie put her handbag down, "Did you listen to him? He's an understudy not a manger or anything else as compared to Justin. These days it's not all about looks, you also need to have money, honey"

Britney looked at her friend in disbelief. "So because you think he's not as good as someone, you just want to treat him like nothing?" Britney asked.

Cassie shrugged and picked up her handbag. "I'm not going with you, " Brittney finally said folding her arms, "he's a nice guy, yes, the only mistake he made was ever thinking you were a nice girl and the only mistake I made was thinking you were a good person to be friend, " Britney retorted making her way out of the restroom and past her dumbstruck friend who watched her as she took her seat by Chris.

"Sorry for that," Britney said shaking her head glancing at the milkshake Chris had just ordered for them.

"Is everything okay?" Chris asked

"Yeah everything's fine," Britney replied just as Cassie stormed past them and left the restaurant.

Chris watched her then turned to Britney, “Did you just lie to me?" he asked frowning, “because clearly everything's not okay."

Britney took a deep breathe in, sighing her guilty eyes meeting Chris' "I'm sorry,." she said looking away, "Cassie, only came because she thought Justin was coming, she wasn't so much interested in you, that's the truth, I'm so embarrassed," she said pulling a strand of hair away from her face.

"Oh," Chris replied looking at her, his eyebrows hunching.

"I'm really sorry, I had no idea, this is so embarrassing, if you want I'll just leave,” she said, taking her handbag.

"No,” Chris began reaching out toward her, “it’s okay, I can't control how she feels” Chris replied, making Britney put her bag back down and relax.

"I am quite disappointed though," he admitted sighing but surprisingly it wasn't as heartbreaking as he thought it would be.

"I'm really sorry again," Britney repeated.

"Oh no need to apologize, I mean it wasn't your fault."

Britney smiled showing her perfect teeth. "How about I show you around LA my style," she said.

Chris paused and thought about it, “I’m in...” he replied.

"Good let's go!" she said standing up.

She wore a purple spaghetti top with some blue ripped jeans and her hair was let down nicely.

Chris left the bill on the table.

As he walked out Todd followed behind a few meters away, they boarded a bus and sat in the middle seat.

Todd sat at the back. "Who’s that buff guy that keeps following us?" Britney whispered

Chris turned around "oh that's Todd, my bodyguard."

"You have a bodyguard?" she asked.

"Yeah for now, Mr Ryder wanted to make sure I was safe, since I'm in LA for the first time."

"Oh really? Where are you from?" she asked.

"Well I'm from Chicago...”

"Chicago! My cousin used to live there. Never been there though....so when are you going back?"

"Tomorrow we should be back,"

"Oh so this is your last day in LA..?" she asked.

"Yes I believe it is,"

"Well don't you worry?"

She said smacking his knee, "I'll make sure it's unforgettable!" she yelled.

Chris laughed.

"What? You don't believe me?" she asked.

"Oh no, I believe you. . .”Chris replied with a smirk.

"Good!"

Chris always thought he was a very lively person but compared to Britney he began to think he was nothing. He had never met a girl quite optimistic and bubbly as she was.

They went skating, bowling, skate boarding even watched half of a movie (they didn't finish it because the movie sucked)

She took him speed shopping and changed what he was wearing but Chris insisted on paying for the clothes.

They went on roller coasters and watched magic shows. They went into a photo booth and took some pictures, she was weird but strangely wild and fun and attractive.

When it was evening they took some ice cream. "Uhmm I'll have a strawberry and vanilla mix with chocolate sprinkles and butterscotch," she called out.

"That can't be healthy," Chris replied ordering his.

"What can I say, I love everything that's sweet!" she said, taking out her purse.

"Oh no, this is my treat!" Chris said.

"You don't have to I'm the one who said I'd show you LA,"

"Which you have, and now I'm saying thank you," he said, paying for the ice cream.

They walked around and chatted some more as they walked to the restaurant where they first met.

Dwayne came back and parked in the parking lot just a foot away from where they were standing.

Todd opened the door for Chris, "sir, Mr Ryder wants you back," Dwayne called out.

"Mmm stylish," Britney said eying the car and the bodyguard. "You better go," she

"Thank you, I really had a good time. Maybe when I come back we could link up," Chris began turning around to face her.

"Yes I'd like that,"

They exchanged numbers.

"Britney right?" Chris asked.

"Yes and you must be Chris," she said and they both laughed.

"I hope I meet you again,"

"You will," she replied as he entered the Mercedes and waved good bye.

**

Chris was taken back to the villa where he went up to Justin's room and found him fast asleep.

He threw a pillow at him so hard Justin immediately awoke.

"What?" Justin said sleepily.

"What happened to I'll just catch up with you?" Chris asked

"Oh, that," Justin groaned rolling over and yawning.

"Yes that!" Chris retorted taking a seat on Justin's bed. "Dude! We were waiting for you."

"Bro you got to forgive me, I really thought it would be quick," Justin replied sitting up.

"And?" Chris trailed off

"It wasn't my fault, .bro, I went outside and found Flair Magazine in the back hard."

"What?! Flair Mag was here?" Chris asked

"Yeah, turns out they wanted to interview me and Mr Ryder accepted at the last minute."

"I can't believe I missed it, “Chris replied shaking his head as he plopped on the bed beside Justin.

"Oh...you didn't miss much, I was just interviewed then took some photos."

"And that took all day?"

"It wasn't supposed to but Ryan wanted to make sure I looked perfect for the shoot so he changed my outfit a dozen times and if the pic came back all wrong he'd drag me back for another outfit change."

"Oh, it was Ryan doing your outfit, you must have suffered. That guys a fashion freak and is obsessed with making you look good, “Chris said laughing.

"I know, but thank God I survived," Justin responded putting one hand on his chest.

Chris chuckled.

"So how did it go with you and you know who,” Justin asked

"It was actually quite amazing, we went skating, watched movies, ate ice cream, went on roller coasters and watched magic shows,"

"All that in one day?! Sounds like you had loads of fun. I almost wish I came,"

"Yeah it was really fun. I mean Britney's quite different and weird but the good kind, you know, she's definitely something, just can't quite describe her. "

"What? Yo, hold up. Just wait a second," Justin focused sitting straight up, "I thought her name was Cassie, who’s this Britney you’re bringing up?"

"Oh Cassie, “Chris began his face falling, turns out she only invited me because she has this obsession with you...so that's that."

"What?! You mean she only was interested because she thought she could get closer to me?"

"Yeah to sum it up, I guess you can put it that way,"

"Well it's a good thing I didn't come along because if I did and I sensed what she was up to I would have disgraced her, that was just nasty, She definitely don't know what she's lost," Justin replied looking at Chris. Honestly speaking Chris was very good-looking, only a blind girl would think otherwise, but even she would sense his pure heart.

Chris smiled, "it’s okay, and it actually didn't hurt as much. I guess it was partly because of Britney,"

"Britney again! Who is she?"

"Oh sorry, its Cassie's friend, she's the one that told me what Cassie was actually up to."

"Don't tell me she was in it too bro,"

"Nah! Just cool down weren't you listening? She was the one that took me out for fun. Once she found out about Cassie's plan she said she was sorry and I guess she made it up to me,"

"Okay so this Britney girl is cool?" Justin asked

"Yeah she's great actually,” Chris said smiling.

"I would like to see her sometime if she's able to put that smile on your face,"

Chris laughed then paused

"Maybe you can, we took some photos at the photo booth....here," he said taking out the strand of photos from his pocket.

Justin took them and examined them. His eyes popped out

"She cute, really pretty. Even better than that Cassie girl...way prettier," he said examining it.

"There's that smile again,” he said pointing to one of the photos,

"You definitely had fun with this girl......Britney," Justin concluded still examining.

"That's enough," Chris said taking the photos out of Justin hand.

Justin laughed, "She really is beautiful," he said.

Chris smiled, "I know, I would really like to get to know her more, in just one day I feel like I've known her forever, I mean she's just full of surprises different from the average girl,"

"Look who’s talking,” Justin began playfully, "then why don't you get to know her, you did get her number right?"

"Of course I did, but were leaving for Chicago tomorrow, we don't even know when we'll be back in LA,"

"Oh right, bummer. I guess it will just be a sweet memory." Justin said laying down beside Chris.

"I really started to like LA, I feel like I could live here forever,"

"So would I," Chris agreed.

**

After their little chat Justin and Chris were called down for their last supper in LA.

Each shared how their day had gone. Mr Ryder and Justin expanded on how the Flair Mag thing had gone.

Lucy, George and Bree did a little last minute shopping and got some pedicures.

Bree claimed she would miss having a girl around and a gay guy (who also counted as a girl) to gossip with.

Humphrey and Beats had actually gone down to a youth center nearby where they listened to some rap battles and watched artists as they painted and listened to some raw music.

They also took pictures to spice up there story. Then it was Chris' turn and he gave an honest explanation of all that happened to him that day and passed around pictures of him and Britney.

They all commented on them and really bad mouthed Cassie after all she did to him. "You know, I never liked that girl when I first saw her, my chick-stints just told me she was no good," George commented.

"And George's chick-stints are never wrong," Beats scoffed.

They all laughed.

"Britney sound like a great girl and seeing these pictures. She’s a keeper," Bree added.

"These are the type of girls you boys should have in your life and Justin, you will forever be surrounded by girls like Cassie, I just hope you pick the right one," Mr Ryder pitched in.

"Oh but he has," Humphrey said winking at Lucy.

They all laughed as Lucy blushed and Justin smiled.

"Oh sorry, I almost forgot," Mr Ryder apologized.

"Well, I'm just happy we all had a wonderful last day In LA," George commented sighing.

"Y'all really don't want to leave. But you will,” Mr Ryder said taking in a piece of freshly cooked meat.

They all groaned in despair.

After supper they sat in the sitting room just expanding on little issues. Playing games and just enjoying what seemed like there last night till a long time in LA.

When it was 11:45 Mr Ryder chased all of them back to bed claiming they should be fresher and ready for their trip tomorrow.

They all trudged to bed saying goodnight to each other.

Before sleeping they all made sure they were packed and ready because Mr Ryder hated waiting for any one.

After that they all slept and awaited the affairs of the following day.

**

Bree woke them all up very early the next morning. They showered and headed down for breakfast with their luggage’s in hand after tiding up there rooms.

They found the usual full breakfast they had come to enjoy for the last three weeks and ate like there was no tomorrow.

Mr Ryder came downstairs later than the others. This surprised them all because he was always the first especially when traveling.

He wore brown shorts and a Hawaiian type shirt with flowers on it. He had sun glasses on and beach flops on his feet.

They all watched awkwardly as he descended down the stairs.

Bree didn't seemed shocked as she kissed his cheek and offered him breakfast. He took a seat opposite the crew and begun eating.

"Y'all seeing what I'm seeing right?" George asked the others,

"You’re seeing Mr Ryder late for breakfast and not wearing a suit but a Hawaiian outfit with flops and sunglasses. Right?" Lucy asked.

George nodded.

"Then yes we are seeing what you’re seeing,” Humphrey replied.

Mr Ryder took a bite at his breakfast then looked up at the crew, "what? You've never seen a guy just chilling?" He said.

They nodded and he laughed.

"Get used to it," Bree said to the crew taking a seat beside Mr Ryder and partaking her breakfast.

Justin broke the awkwardness, "so...you're going back to Chicago dressed like that?" He asked.

"Is there something wrong with how I'm dressed?” Mr Ryder asked

"No...Not at all," Justin said shaking his head.

"You just look different!" Humphrey blurted out

"Humphrey!" The crew shouted at him.

"What?" He asked shrugging,

"Everybody was thinking it, I'm just saying it," he said.

Mr Ryder and Bree laughed.

The crew just stood there still watching them. "I'm dressed like this because I'm not going anywhere," Mr Ryder answered

"What? So you’re not coming with?" Beats asked.

"Yes. Because this is kind of my home. See this is my fiancée," he said turning Bree.

"Yeah we know that, so when are you coming back to Chicago?" Chris asked

"Maybe after 6 months but probably I'll just check up there from time to time, I'm the not the only manager there you know," he said taking another bite.

"Six months! What will happen to my career?" Justin asked.

"Yeah sir, you're the one that handles Justin and at this stage of his career he supposed to be dropping hits and touring. How can he do that if his manager is a thousand miles away? And I don't know anything about managing," Beats said.

"And I'm just an editor," George added.

They all looked up at Mr Ryder Shocked at this news. Mr Ryder laughed, "These kids are funny," he said turning to a Bree who agreed and laughed to.

He turned to them, "of course I won't leave Justin at this time of his career. We are a team y'all. I'm not going to Chicago because y'all are going to stay here in LA with me."

"What!."

"Oh my god!”

"Did I just hear you right?"

"What the hell are you talking about?"

"Do not mess with us!"

"Really!"

Were some of the reactions Mr Ryder received? "Yes, I was thinking about it, it was best if y'all were based her in LA . . . Near me," he said turning to Bree,

"Bree and I took the liberty of finding all of you apartments just near here so you can be closer." He concluded.

"What!" Beats said shocked, "our own apartments?"

"Yes fully furnished and ready to go, you don't need to worry about rent it's all taken care of in this contract," he said giving Humphrey, Beats, Lucy and George a copy of the contract.

"It's says there that all of you are entitled to an apartment a car and $20 000 salary each month, and fat bonuses as you go on," they all flipped through the contracts with grins on their faces thanking Mr Ryder.

"Oh y'all don't need to thank me. Just looking out for my crew," he said giving them a peace sign.

They all laughed and smiled. Then Mr Ryder turned to Chris and Justin,

"You two are quite special, seeing where you came from and what you've achieved in a very short time," he took Bree's hands in his while pulling out two pieces of paper from underneath the counter.

"Bree and I talked it over and through this very short time we have been very blessed having you guys stay here with us so we..." he said giving them the papers..

"Would like to adopt you two...that's only if you want to...”