Picture Perfect

Chapter 65: Night of Surprises

           Arriving in Franklin, Deagan and Jay get into a car, courtesy of Corrine as they are driven to Chase's restaurant. She looks at the time, her watch reading 7:52, Chase should be taking the stage in eight minutes. It's hard to believe that a music producer is in the same car as her, on their way to listen to her boyfriend play, Chase having not been in a recording studio in forever.

          "So he should be playing tonight?" Jay asks looking up from his phone.

          "Yeah, he usually takes the stage at eight."

         Jay nods, "If I hear something similar to what I heard on your phone, I'm interested," he smiles.

          Deagan nods, "Just keep in mind he has two kids," she says right as the car comes to a stop.

          They get out of the car and walk into the restaurant, Chase up on the stage and sitting on a stool—tuning his guitar. Deagan motions for Jay to follow, pulling themselves up at two empty spots at the bar.

          "Hey D," Cameron greets, making a drink. "When did you get back?" noticing the man.

          "Like forty-five minutes ago, this is Jay. He's a music producer."

          "Oh wow, nice to meet you," Cameron smiles, sticking out his hand. "You guys friends?"

          "No, he heard me playing Chase's old CD on my phone and was interested. He's here to listen to Chase," Deagan smiles.

          "And she's right," Jay laughs. "I like what I heard, so I'm hoping it continues."

          "Ah, I see well hopefully he delivers. If you guys need anything, let me know," Cameron winks at Deagan, walking away.

          After a good solid fifteen minutes, Chase thanks everyone for coming before walking off the stage and smiling the moment he sees Deagan.

          "Hey, you made it," Chase smiles leaning down and kissing her softly.

          "Hi, of course, I made it," kissing him back. "Where's Taylor and Myah?"

          "Mom has them. They'll be excited you're home."

          "Great performance man," Jay chimes in, standing up and holding out his hand.

          "Hey man thank you," shaking his hand.

          "I'm Jay Agron. Chase right?"

          "Yes sir," nodding his head. "You guys know each other?"

          "I'm here on business," Jay smiles pulling a business card out of his wallet and handing it to Chase. "I'm a music producer and recording artist. I'm based out of LA which is where I met your girlfriend. She was playing one of your songs, and I became interested, now I'm here."

          "Oh wow," Chase says surprised. "You knew about this?" he smiles at Deagan.

          She nods, all smiles.

          "I've produced, and I'm affiliated with some people you've probably heard of like Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell," Jay smiles. "I want you to fly out to LA, record a little something. And before you say anything Deagan informed me you have children, I'd like to fly them out with you also."

          Chase smiles, "oh wow, uh wow," he laughs. "Um yeah, sure I guess I can give it a try."

          "Awesome, you're gonna do great things Chase," shaking his hand once more. "I'll be in contact with you very soon," Jay says getting on his phone and heading out.

          "Did that just happen?" Chase smiles big.

          "It just happened baby," Deagan smiles, leaning up and kissing him.

          "You're the freaking best," Chase laughs.

          "I know."

          "You still listen to my stuff?"

          "Um, of course, it's awesome, and look where that awesomeness got you?" Deagan winks.

          "Thank you," leaning down and kissing her again.

          "So I have something to tell you," Deagan smiles, running her hands down Chase's chest.

          "And what is that?"

          "I'm done modeling."

          "What?" Chase smiles.

         "I have done my last photo shoot, and I've retired. I got tired of constantly traveling and having to leave you three, it seems like every other week, and all I did was miss you guys."

          "You're...you're done?"

          "Yep, I'm done. I love your kids so so much, and I love you. I hated leaving you guys and sometimes Myah and Taylor would break my heart cause they didn't think I was coming back. I want to be that mother figure for your babies, and I want to focus all my attention on the three loves of my life," Deagan exclaims, leaning up and kissing him softly.

          "I freaking love you," Chase laughs, kissing her again.

          "Public!" they hear Cameron say behind the bar.