14 Years [GNR/Mötley Crüe]

41. Layla- I

Atlanta:
Nadia:

"Show time!" Alan came in informing us and indirectly saving me from embarrassment. Steven and Duff got into an argument about how Steven accidentally spat on Duff's face while talking. Steven said he never complaints when Duff accidentally spits on his face. I think it's common, everyone does it. But to prove my point I went to Axl asking, 'Did I ever accidentally spit on your face while talking.' And while I said that sentence I ended up spitting on his face. The bottom line is everyone accidentally spits on each other's face.

The show was going pretty well until we started playing Out Ta Get Me. I didn't know what the hell happened, I was facing Steven for a few seconds but when I turned around Axl was nowhere on stage instead he was fighting a few security guys. Izzy asked me to not stop and continue to play and that the security was beating up some fans which is why Axl did what he did and that he would climb back up on the stage. Except that didn't happen, I saw the security drag him backstage as Slash's guitar tech came up on stage to sing and we started playing cover songs while we waited for Axl to return.

"Can I go and check what's happening?" I asked Izzy as we played Mamma Kin by Aerosmith.

"No. He will be back. Just wait." He said much to my annoyance. Well if he was coming, he would have already done that by now, the security literally dragged him away, something didn't feel right.

We were now playing Honky Tonky Woman by the Stones for the third time, still, Axl was nowhere to be seen. Okay, fuck it I need to see what's happening. I could hear Duff hissing at me to come back as I walked off stage.

"You know what, we will just let them play and finish the one-hour slot even if Axl isn't there. Let's go and get him meanwhile." Doc McGhee said to Alan before I interrupted their conversation.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? YOU SHOULD BE ON STAGE!" Alan screamed

"Where is Axl? What the fuck is happening?" I folded my arms across my chest as my eyes wandered around looking for him.

"The security called the cops and handed him away." Doc sighed in annoyance.

He got arrested? Right now?!??

"Now go back and finish the slot only 10 more minutes. There are 20 thousand people waiting out there. We will go and get him." Alan said

I don't care about the stupid show. Izzy can handle that. I need to find him.

"No, I am not. Izzy will handle that. I am coming with you." I said stubbornly. The show was the last thing on my mind right now.

The argument continued for a few more minutes before they realized I am a brat who even after my dad's telling me to go back on stage wouldn't listen.

As we came out of the venue I saw them shove him into the squad vehicle handcuffed. I glared at him as our eyes met. My blood was starting to boil. I was angry at Axl for doing this stupidity, I was angry at the cops, I was angry at Doc for trying to convince me earlier to stay here and I was angry at having to listen to Honky Tonky woman 4 times in a row sung by a roadie!!

Getting in the car I sat on the backseat along with Doc as we followed the police vehicle. It was a pretty short journey but the process was long, they took his mugshot, a fine, apology letter, bail, and after a thousand more procedures they finally let him out. Apart from a black eye from the fight, he was fine.

"Are you still mad at me?" He asked with puppy dog eyes. Stop don't... don't give me those eyes.

"I am just tired," I said moving towards my side of the bed and laying down as he stood at the edge watching me.