She sat up in bed brushing her long dark hair, the light from the bright Arizona moon outside and the bedside lamp the only thing lighting up the room. He strummed his guitar at the foot of the bedside, singing softly to himself. She put the hairbrush on the nightstand , running a hand through her hair and crawling to the edge of the bed.
"- you coming to sleep anytime soon, darlin?" She smirked, resting her chin on his shoulder to peek over at his guitar strumming.
" just a few more minutes.... Got some good stuff going here" he smiled, continuing to strum.
It was midnight on the Eagles 1976 tour. Lily had fallen for Glenn somewhere in San Francisco about two years prior. Originally she had stayed back home while the boys went on the road, but that was growing tired and to be honest she had no trouble keeping up with them on tour. Relaxed enough to have a good time yet sensible enough to keep them all with feet on the ground.
There was a knock at their hotel room door. A familiar and distinct voice.
"What'd'we think folks? A drink in town? I know I'm thirsty" Joe Walsh teased from the other side of the door. Lily jumped up. Joe had become one of her best friends.
Glenn glanced up.
"I'm up for it, this ones busy anyway" lily winked back at Glenn, welcoming Joe into their room.
"You ain't got no pants on little missy so I'm not sure Arizona police are gunna go for that" Joe raised his eyebrows cheekily. Lily was clad in Glenn's baseball tee, which almost reached her knees.
"Shut it, joe" Lily laughed, searching for a pair of jeans nearby.
"How's it going Mr Frey?" Joe grinned down at Glenn on the bed, hands on hips.
"Tired man, getting some good stuff together for us though" Glenn replied, lighting up a joint.
Lily returned, pants and all. "You comin with?" She ran a hand through Glenn's hair.
"Nope I'm hitting the hay soon baby" Glenn replied, leaning into her caress.
"Cmon Glenny it'll be fun"Joe teased. Glenn rolled his eyes.
"Be good" Glenn wrapped an arm around Lily, standing up to kiss the top of her head. "Don't let this one get you in trouble" he warned teasingly, passing the joint to Lily. She inhaled deeply laughing.
With that, Lily joined Joe and Don Felder for a few drinks on the town. By the time they all returned it was a few beers later and about 2Am.
"Shhhh shut up!" Lily giggled, shoving Don and Joe away while she crept into her and Glenn's room, assuming he'd be fast asleep.
Much to her surprise, Glenn was awake, guitar still in lap on the bed and face in hand.
" you alright?" She asked, her face falling.
He shook his head no silently.
"Hey..." Lily took off her boots and jeans, climbing into the bed with Glenn. She held his hand. "What's going on my love?" She asked concernedly.
" they extended the tour another 6 weeks, Lil... I'm beat....I just want to have a break for once. You know I live for this shit but I'm exhausted" he explained, blue eyes full of sadness. She nodded.
Glenn wrapped his arms around her silently, playing mindlessly with his long dark hair. She glanced at him, stroking his cheek.
"You'll be alright Frey.... This is the good times... We have to enjoy the good times while they're here" she told him softly. He kissed her lips softly, amazed that "just another woman" he had met on the road had turned into this amazing love.
His sadness faded as she returned the kiss eagerly, Joe Walsh having fed her plenty of beers that night. It really was the good times... And they were only there for a bit longer.
