My Country Hero

Chapter 1~ Lisa's Big Break

Lisa's pov
(Prelude)

My name is Lisa. I'm thirty two years old with my two daughters Morgan who's 5 and Megan who is three. I just received the worst most horrible news.

(Story begins here)

I walked into my daughters' room trying not to start crying. They were playing with the dollhouse their daddy made them. "Girls we need to talk." I shakily say. I sit on the bed and they sit in front of me on the floor. "Daddy isn't coming home." I whisper. My husband Ben died in the army. I explain it to them the best I can and we both sob together in a group hug.

*a few weeks later*

I was paying the bills when my phone rang. Morgan brought it to me. I pat her head and took it. "Hello?" "Hey Lisa, I have a surprise for you!" My best friend Molly exclaimed. I roll my eyes, not in the mood. "What is it?" "Be ready in ten!" Ugh. That girl! I throw my hair in a bun and get a clean pair of jeans. My sister Miranda comes over to babysit. "What is she planning this time?" She asks. I shrug. "You know Molly. Surprises." I say, getting my boots on. "Thanks for doing this for me. I need some time away." "Of course. Anytime you just call girl." She says smiling. Molly's car pulls up so I get in for whatever surprise she has planned.

Jason's pov

Cole and I were hanging out backstage before the show started. "So raise 'em up high if you're with me tonight. It's a cold case mission I got your back if you got mine!" He sings, making me laugh when he nudges my hat with a beer. I snatch it from his hand and continue the song. "To hell with our problems yeah we bout to solve 'em with every single ounce we got! That's right! It's no can... No can left behind!" We both laugh then the band walks in and laughs at us. "We're on in ten, Cole." He nods. "Ready when you are boys." Then he takes the beer back. "I don't trust you finish it all." He jokes. I roll my eyes. A car pulls up into the parking lot and a blonde girl gets out looking excited. She pulls another girl out who I've never seen look so sad. I wonder what's wrong?

Lisa's pov

"Who's playing anyway?" I ask, facing Molly who stares behind me jaw dropped. "What?" I ask, confused. "I'm playin' tonight darlin'." I freeze. Whoa! I slowly turn around. "Whoa!" I gasp. My mind betrays me by drawing a blank. "I reckon you girls came to watch the show tonight." I shakily nod, fresh tears filling my eyes. Me and Ben stayed up lots of nights listening to his songs on CD. "Ma'am, are you okay?" He asks, looking concerned now. "I-I'm s-sorry. I've gotta go." I gasp, running away.

Jason's pov

What was that all about? "Sorry about her. Her husband Ben passed away a few months back. I was hoping this concert would help get her back to her old self. She's a huge fan and had no idea." "Oh damn, poor girl. No wonder she looked so sad."

*later*

I peeked out watching Cole play his set. He made the fans do the arm wave thing while he sang Hey y'all. I spot the blonde and her friend. The one who lost her husband. Poor girl. I wanna do something in honor of him. I talk to the band and instead of playing big green tractor I'm gonna sing American Soldier (By Toby Keith) in its place. They all agree. "Hey y'all damn right!" He sings, high fiving fans. "And now put your hands together for the main man! Jason Aldean!" He shouts, sending the fans into screams. I smile and walk out, grabbing the mic from Cole. "Hey guys how's it going?" The music to lights come on starts up. I smile and start the lyrics. The woman is smiling but I can see the sadness in her eyes. It just breaks my heart. I get to the song and the guys play the music for the song. I reach a hand out for her. She looks shocked but takes my hand and I pull her onstage. I pull the other girl on too. "What's y'all's names?" I ask. The blonde girl says Molly and the other girl says Lisa. I smile and take Lisa's hand. "I heard your story Lisa and well this next song is for you and Ben. He is one brave man that I owe my life to." Her eyes fill with tears. I smile and start the song, holding Lisa's hand the whole time. She hugs me after. "Thank you so much." "You're welcome." I give her a backstage pass and after the show I see her and Molly backstage.

Lisa's pov

Jason walks over with a smile. I smile and thank him for the amazing night. "If you ever need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on, you can call me." He says then hands me his number. "Wow. Thanks." I choke out shocked. "Ma'am I know I don't know you from atom but I know it must be hell what you're going through. Some say it gets better over time, I hope in your case it does." After that I head back home. Morgan and Megan were asleep on the couch, the credits of a kids movie plays on the screen. I smile seeing my babies. Miranda hugged me then went home. I went to my room. What a kindhearted cowboy. I held the piece of paper in my hand. On it was written, "Don't be afraid to pick up the phone, I know I won't." Then it had his number. "Oh Ben what do I do?" I whisper. I lay down to sleep.

*in her dream*

"Lisa! Lisa!" I turn around confused. Ben stands there. He runs over and hugs me. "What do I do, Ben? I'm so lost!" I cry. "Call him." He whispers then fades away, in his place, my bedside table with my lamp, keys, and a phone number. A phone number that I'm calling in the morning.