Secret Love - A Maylor Tale

I'm Losing You - 1974

Song suggestion:  I'm Losing You by Rod Stewart and The Faces

'I've fooled myself long as I can
I can feel the presence of another man'

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"I still need to find something for Ronnie..."  John remarked as the group sat in the Cafe Du Monde eating beignets and drinking chicory coffee.  Watching the people go by as they enjoyed a break from walking through the French Quarter.

"I'm sure you'll find something in one of the shops..."  Roger assured him.  All four band members and John Harris shared a table as Morgan Fisher from Mott along with Ariel Bender and Morgan's girlfriend sat next to them.  Morgan was holding up his movie camera and taking some footage of the people strolling by in the French Market.

"It's almost 8..." John commented as he checked his watch.  "What are we doing for dinner?"  he asked.  

"Something cheap..."  John Harris responded.  "Our daily stipend is at its limit..."  he cautioned.  Reminding the group that their daily allotment of food money had about been reached.  

"It's always something cheap..."  Freddie complained.  Harris ignored him and noted Brian looking over a map of the area.

"Have something in mind?"  Harris inquired.  Brian looked up at him and hoped his face didn't reveal his true motive.  

"I wanted to check out some shops to look for stereo pictures..."  Brian told him.  A lie he had prepared earlier.  Not even sure any shops would be open this late.

"Well I'm going to Bourbon street to get a drink first..."  Roger announced.  Standing up and smashing his cigarette out in the tiny metal ashtray on the table.   John Deacon stood up too and grabbed his camera and bag.  

"I'll go with you..."  John advised.  Freddie took a final sip of his coffee and glanced over at the Mott table.

"Some of us are going to Bourbon Street and I'm joining Brian to visit some antique shops..."  Freddie advised.  Seeing Brian's surprised face at having the company.

"We're off to see a cemetery..." Morgan advised.  "See you at the hotel..."  he said as they all parted company.  John Harris opted to go with the cemetery visitors and Brian and Freddie walked down St. Ann street.  Seeing Roger and John up ahead.  

"Is there anywhere in particular you wanted to look?"  Freddie inquired as he walked next to Brian.  

"I think there are some shops down this way..."  Brian answered as he pointed at Royal street.  They both observed the other people and shops as they turned onto the desired street. Brian watched Freddie stop to peek inside some art studio windows. Admiring the work on display.  He glanced at his watch and wondered what time Peaches would be at the bar he mentioned.  He also wondered how he could get rid of Freddie so he could go visit his new lover.

They soon came upon an open antique shop and went inside.  Perusing the artifacts and then inquiring about stereo photographs and finding the businessman had none.  Freddie led the way out and pointed to a sweets shop.

"I want some lemon drops..."  he advised as Brian followed him in.  Getting the aroma of chocolate as he looked at the array of boxed chocolates and Freddie had a small bag of lemon drops filled for him.   Freddie paid for his candy and walked up behind Brian.  "Are you really out looking for stereo cards or are you looking for something else?"  Freddie inquired as Brian turned and appeared guilty at the question.

"I'm looking for someone actually..." Brian admitted as they left the shop.  

"And would that someone be the young man who left your room this morning?"  Freddie asked him directly.  Brian nodded as Freddie stopped walking and pulled Brian over near the building edge off the path of the sidewalk.