You'll Never Stand Alone

Chapter 21

Kevin gave Whitney the time of her life as they rode in glee up the Solstice Canyon/Rising Sun Trail that gave way to views of the Pacific Ocean and the lush hills that complemented the background. At first Whitney made Kevin start off slow, but once she realized he was a good rider, she asked him to go faster. She laughed and screamed at first, feeling free for the first time in years as the cool wind hit her face. Then she later rested her head against Kevin's back -silently enjoying the beautiful side to L.A. that she never knew existed.

Finally their ride ended about 30 minutes later and Kevin pulled over at the top of the trail. The scene was beautiful as it overlooked the entire city. The evening sun kissed the top of the trail making for an even more scenic view. "I told you I would get us here in one piece." Kevin said as he smiled. He reached into the storage box that was attached to the motorcycle and placed a huge blanket on the ground. He also grabbed a picnic basket and opened it up. "I hope you're hungry, because I packed us some good stuff to eat." Whitney's mouth dropped open. She couldn't believe that he had gone to such great lengths to plan this date night. "Kev, this all looks so good!" she said after Kevin took out and explained the gourmet pasta salad, tomato and mozzarella and spinach salad topped with red vinaigrette, supreme roasted chicken sandwiches, chocolate- covered strawberries and sparkling champagne. Kevin continued to smile as he made her plate. He was glad that everything was pulled off the way he wanted it to. He wanted to make their official first date a memorable one, and the beautiful grin on Whitney's face made it all worthwhile.

They had meaningful conversation as they ate, with comfortable moments of silence in between as they enjoyed the sunset. Once they finished up, Kevin stood up and grabbed his guitar. "Remember when I told you that I would sing for you one day?" he asked as he sat back down next to her. Whitney happily nodded. "Well tonight is your lucky night." He smirked as pulled the guitar up to him. "Now if I sound like a bag of drowning cats, I apologize in advance." Whitney busted out laughing. "I'm sure you won't". Kevin looked down at his guitar for a moment and looked back up. So I just wrote this song and I call it 'Stay'. Honestly, tell me what you really think about it." "Okay." She agreed.

He closed his eyes and began to strum a deep, beautiful tune. "All along it was a fever/ A cold sweat, hot-headed believer/ I threw my hands in the air and said show me something/ She said, if you dare come a little closer." He belted out. "Round and around and around and around we go/ Ohhhh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know. Now really sure how I feel about it/Something in the way you move/Makes me feel like I can't live without you/It take me all the way to the moon/And I want you to stay/ It's not much of a life you're living/ It's not something that you take, it's given/ Round and around and around and around we go/ Ohhhh now tell me now tell me now tell me now you know. Now really sure how I feel about it/Something in the way you move/Makes me feel like I can't live without you/It take me all the way to the moon/And I want you to stay/ Oooh the reason I hold on/ Oooohh cause I need this hole gone/ Cause funny you're the broken one/but I'm the only one who needs saving/Cause when you never see the light/it's hard to know which one of us is caving/ Now really sure how I feel about it/Something in the way you move/Makes me feel like I can't live without you/It take me all the way to the moon/ I want you to staaayyy...../I want you to stayyyy/I want you to stay ooohh oh oh/I want you to stay/I want you to stay." His soulful, yet controlled voice polished off the lyrics.

Whitney's narrow eyes grew large, in amazement as she hung on to every word. "That was absolutely beautiful." She finally said. "I can't believe you wrote that Kev. And you have such a great, controlled voice. I'm truly impressed and enjoyed every second of it." "Thanks. That means a lot coming from the Pop Queen and mistress of vocal power." Kevin told her. "Stop put the spotlight on me." Whitney told him. "When's your album coming out? I think the world is ready for it." Kevin chuckled. "I don't know, maybe in a couple of years once I get all of my songs together." "Well don't keep the audience waiting too long." Whitney told him. "You have too much talent to not put it out there to bless people's ears. Let me know if you need any help with getting you promoted, whether it's studio time, producers, or whatever." Kevin looked at her in adoration. Always giving of herself he thought. "Thanks, I really appreciate that." Kevin continued to play a few songs and Whitney sung a bit to entertain him this time around. They continued to laugh, sing and finish off the champagne as the sun set and the night set in.