Spotlight

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It has now been a few weeks since the award show and the record label wanting to ride the wave of Sarah's success to garner as much publicity as possible for her album, have scheduled Sarah and Dave to make appearances and perform together on a bunch of television and radio shows. As the zig zag their way across the United States to complete the grueling demands, the wear and tear of it all begins to affect Sarah both physically and mentally and she soon finds herself laying in a hospital bed, hooked up to and IV and being treated for dehydration and exhaustion.

Dave's absence from her bedside doesn't go unnoticed and she can't help but question Lucy about it.

"Where is he, Luce?"

Her Personal Assistant can only shrug and shake her head. "I honestly don't know. He mentioned something about not liking hospitals and hasn't been responding to any of my calls and or messages inquiring as to his whereabouts. Sorry, S."

Sarah shakes her head, "He's probably off drinking somewhere."

With the last minute cancellation of an appearance by Selena Dagger, it doesn't take long for the rumours begin to swirl about her whereabouts and soon the hospital is being surrounded by a mix of paparazzi and fans as they all fight to get pictures and or updates on the singer.

After being snuck out of the hospital in the middle of the night through a back door, Sarah is taken to a hotel and ordered to rest for a few days until her next scheduled appearance.

Sitting up in the bed, she watches the news on the television screen and is glad to not hear her name mentioned.

Knock ... knock

"Lucy, can you get that please; it's probably just room service with our coffee and breakfast."

Lucy opens the door and takes a step back to allow the cart to be pushed inside and the dishes placed on the table.

"Thank you." Lucy offers him a tip before closing the door behind him.

"Are you eating in there or coming out to sit and eat with us common folk?"

"I'll be right out, just need to use the facilities."

Sarah heads to the ensuite and freshens up before joining Lucy at the table in the room and taking her first sip of coffee. As she does, the door opens and Dave walks in, all sweaty after completing his morning workout in the hotel's gym.

He walks over and helps himself to some coffee and fruit, before kissing Sarah on the cheek. "Morning, Babe." After inhaling the food and drink, Dave heads to the bedroom and shower.

Sarah and Lucy sit and chat while they share breakfast together.

"What's on your mind, S? You've been distant since you got out of the hospital."

"I miss my parents; I haven't seen them in over six months aside from through a screen. I've been going non-stop since well before the awards show between appearances, recording, vocal and dance sessions and it's all taking a toll on me. I need more than 48 hours to properly rest and recover."

Lucy nods and places her hand on Sarah's arm, "How about I see what I can do to ease the pressure on you and Dave, maybe, rather than always doing live shows, we can tape a few in advance."

"Thanks, Luce; I'd really appreciate it."

Dave, now showered and dressed joins them at the table and promptly refills his coffee cup along with loading his plate with a little of everything left.

Lucy excuses herself from the room on the pretense that she's going to make a few calls and see about making what her and Sarah discussed happen.

Dave takes a bite of his bagel, "You're going to be ready for the Late Show appearance, right?"