Pieces of Dreams (sequel to TWST)

Chapter 1

"Now yesterday and today our theater's been jammed with newspapers and a hundred photographers from all over the Nation and these veteran's agree with me, the city has never witnessed the excitement stirred by these youngsters from Liverpool who call themselves The Beatles. Now tonight you're gonna twice be entertained by them, right now, and again the second half of our show. Ladies and gentlemen...The Beatles!"

Katia's heart skipped a beat as she watched the television set. There they were! The four boys from Liverpool she had left behind some  plus years ago! They had made it! They were the new sensation of America! She couldn't believe her eyes! They were there...singing! They seemed so familiar, yet a little different-the four tailored suits, the four shaggy moptops, but it was them! It was John, Paul, George and Ringo.

She glanced over at Andrew who was moving with the music, completely fascinated by their sound. She reached her hand up to the heart locket that was around her neck and smiled. As she continued watching the screen, she saw a close up of Paul's face with his name under it, next it was George, then Ringo, and finally John, who to her surprise had something else written beneath his name. 'Sorry girls, he's married.'

"He's married." Katia smiled

Andrew looked at her before turning his attention back to the screen. "You're probably the only girl who is happy about that."

"You don't understand..."

"Understand what?"

"I knew the girl he married." she responded still looking at the screen.

"What?" Andrew laughed looking at Katia. His laughter stopped when he realized she was serious.

"Kat?"

"Yeah...."

"You knew the girl John Lennon married?"

"Yes. We were friends." she smiled.

"You're pulling my leg, right?"

By this time, the song had ended and Katia looked at Andrew. "No...it's true. Her name is Cynthia."

"What are you talking about?"

"You want to see something cool?"

Andrew nodded.

"Follow me." she said as she made her way to her room for the box under her bed. "Take a look at these." she said handing him the stack of photos.

"Katia! How did you get your hands on these? They're priceless! And....and...you're in them!" he cried. "...but...how? How are you in them?" he asked excitedly.

"I used to live in Liverpool. Paul was my neighbor."

"Your neighbor?"

"Yes." she laughed.

"Oh my God..." he said as he continued looking through the pictures.

"These were taken in Hamburg...and...this one...this one was at the Cavern Club in Liverpool...oh and look, this is Cynthia. This is who John married." Katia said pointing to the pictures Andrew flipped through.

Andrew brought one of the pictures closer and laughed.

"Did...you date Paul McCartney?" he questioned.

Katia nodded and giggled.

"Katia Adkins! You had that little secret well hidden!"

"It wasn't a secret!"

"Then why am I just finding this out about the girl I've been living with for about a year now?"

"You didn't ask!"