Angie POV
The next show was in North Caroline and since Jeff had been bugging the four of us to visit "the imag-i-nation" also known as his home we had decided now was as good a time as any, we were also pretty close to the European tour and Esmee's training was taking up alot of Stephen and Drew's time so it was a welcome distraction.
"Welcome to the imag-i-nation" Jeff says proudly as he greets us all on the driveway
"Wow Jeff this place is really beautiful" I smile looking around at all the pine trees that literally surround his home
"Aye it's quite some place you got here" Drew agrees as he places a hand on my lower back
"Thanks" he smiles "come on I'll show you around" he says as we all follow him "You've got the basics, house, pool, lake" he says "and this is my motor cross track I made it myself"
"You're crazy fella, don't people die doing that? Stephen asks
"Not at often as you think" he says "but admittedly all my injuries came from this, never in the ring, over here is the tobacco shed im painting, it's a work in progress"
"Now your facepaint makes sense" I smile "this is beautiful work, you are very multi talented"
"Thanks" he says blushing "I have loads of paintings up at the house, I'll show you when we get back there"
"And what are these?" Esmée asks walking towards some tall silver structures.
"Those are my aluminummis" he says proudly "I make them out of pipes, bottles, foil and duct tape"
"They are beautiful, fascinating even" Esmee says are she walks round one of them
"Are they easy to build?" She asks
"Oh for sure" he says "time depends on size"
"$10 says you two end up with one in your back yard" I whisper to Stephen and he laughs
"If that's what she wants she can have it" he smiles as he watches her take in every detail of the sculpture running her fingers over it as she walks round it "there is nothing I wouldn't give her"
As we contuine the tour Jeff shows us his recording studio and even plays us a few tracks he's recorded, I had no idea he was so talented or creative although his facepaint should have given that away.
We head back to the house, Jeff takes us to his art studio, the room is filled with hundreds of brightly coloured paintings each one in his usual abstract style and each one beautiful.
"Wow Jeff have you ever though about selling these?" I ask
"Nah I doubt there would be a market for them" he says rubbing his neck
"Are you serious?" Esmee asks looking at him wide eyed "Jeff these would sell in no time, they are incredible"
"You really think so?" He asks
"I'd buy one" Esmee and I say at the same time before breaking out in a fit of giggles.
"How much to get one of your paintings for my angel?" Drew asks getting his wallet out of his pocket
"Aye name your price fella" Stephen says taking out his own wallet
"Hey woah" Jeff says "you guys are my friends, so you pick the ones you want and there is no charge"
"Really?" I smile
"When you say pick the ones you like?" Esmée asks curiously
"Pick as many as you like" he smiles "I have plenty to spare"
Drew POV
As Angel and Esmée start excitedly looking through the paintings I give Stephen a nudge.
"Why do I get the feeling both our houses are going to end up looking like Jeff Hardy art galleries" I laugh
"If it makes them happy" he chuckles "that's all that matters"
"Aye I'd do anything to keep the smile on my angels face" I say smiling as I watch her "hey Jeff you have a second" I call over to him
"Sure man what's up" he asks walking over
"Could you do something for me?" I ask "as I suprise for Angel?"
"What do you have in mind?" He asks
"Do you think you could do a painting for wee man's room?" I ask "you know a custom piece?"
"Sure I'd love to" he says "I already have an idea in mind"
"I'll text you his name maybe you could incorporate that somehow?" I ask "but you tell no one, his name is a secret until he's born"
"You have my word my lips are sealed" he smiles
"How come he gets to know and your best friend doesn't" Stephen pouts
"He needs it for the painting you bampot" I laugh "you'll understand when you find out why we kept it a secret"
"Fine but it better be good" he laughs "you know Esmée is the first woman I've ever been able to see myself having a family with" he says
"I know what you mean, I was the same with angel" I smile "I wasn't even sure I wanted kids but then she came along and now I want a whole football team of kids with her"
"I think 3 is a good number for me" he says "we haven't talked about it yet but I'll go with whatever she wants"
"Who'd of thought it eh, us two falling in love and getting soft" I chuckle
"Who are you calling soft ye gobshite" he laughs "speak for yourself im perfectly solid"
Stephen and I look at each other and immediately start laughing, when I look up I see Angel and Esmée walking towards us with two paintings each.
"I thought you two would pick enough for a gallery" I laugh
"These two are just fine" Angel smiles "they will be perfect in the living room"
"And I thought these two would go great in our bedroom" Esmée smiles
Stephen smiles at her and leans down and kisses her "whatever you want" he smiles "It's fine by me"
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