ForeverLasting (Book 10 in Nemi Forever Series)

Chapter 16

Nick

The twins' birthday celebration was planned that weekend after Demi's show stopping dance message to me & the world. We were having family over on Saturday, after Demi rehearsed for her dance the next week, if she wasn't eliminated on Wednesday night. I was pretty confident that she wouldn't be eliminated, since she got a perfect score & she was a crowd favorite.

Mercy & I went to the DWTS show on Wednesday & cheered pretty loud when it was revealed that Demi was moving in the competition. After the show ended, Mercy & I headed backstage to find Demi. On our way to her dressing room, one of the show's producers stopped me & wanted to talk. I told Mercy to go on in the room, then watched her until the door was closed. I turned to the guy, shoving my hands in my pants pockets. "What's up? Is there a problem?" I asked him.

The guy's name was Tom, as he told me when he first approached me. He put a hand on my shoulder & motioned for me to walk with him. I felt like I was in trouble. "The other night, you visited Demi while she was rehearsing." Tom started, as we walked.

"Yea. Crap. Is that not allowed?"

Tom chuckled, "Oh, no, it's fine. But we have cameras in there, rolling all the time, so when Derek left you & Demi alone, the camera kept rolling & the staff came across the footage of you & Demi dancing." He cleared his throat as I froze, staring at him. I was searching my brain trying to remember if Demi & I had done anything inappropriate, but I didn't remember anything that was too bad. "I was more than impressed with your dancing." Tom grinned at me.

"Oh, thanks, Tom. But I'm not really interested in doing the show. I get asked often, but I'm just not interested."

"Well, hear me out before you say no, okay?" He asked, pulling me into a corner of a room & I nodded. "There is a show in the works that would start in the fall & it's a dancing show, but it's going to be more fun. It's celebrity couples & votes are totally by the audience. No judges like this show. There will be a choreographer for each couple & we're still working out the logistics, but I was wondering if you thought it might be something you would want to do. With your wife, of course."

I pressed my lips together as I gave it some thought. I thought it sounded fun, especially since I'd be with Demi. I crossed my arms & looked at Tom, slowly a smile creeping onto my lips. "You know what? I'm in. If Demi is in, I will do it."

"Demi already said she'd do it when we brought it up a week ago. It was before we saw the tape of you two, but she actually said she probably wouldn't be able to convince you to do it. I think she'll be surprised you said yes.." Tom hit my chest with the back of his hand as we both laughed.

"Let me tell her I agreed to it, if you don't mind."

"You guys are doing Ryan's show on Friday, right?" Tom asked.

"Yea." I nodded.

"Tell her on the air. It will be a shock to her & it will give us some publicity for the show & we can see how interested people would be in this kind of show." Tom was smiling & I swear I saw dollar signs in his eyes.

"Of course. I will for sure."

"Thank you, Nick." Tom held out his hand for me to shake. "I appreciate your help."

I left Tom & headed into Demi's dressing room, where her & Mercy were ogling Demi's costumes from that night. Demi ran to hug me & we kissed, while Mercy giggled at us. The three of us headed out, minutes later, when Demi was all ready to go.

The next day, Demi had rehearsals with Derek, so I hung out with the kids & then on Friday morning, Demi & I headed to the Kiss FM studios to chat with Ryan Seacrest on his morning show. We were talking with Ryan about his foundation & us joining forces to create a camp for children, dealing with chronic illnesses, including those with diabetes.