Maybe I'm Amazed~Threequel to I Wanna Be Your Man~

Chapter 129

Alice's P.O.V

November 1, 1974

Today, we were to departure for our trip to New Orleans to start recording for the Wings album, Venus and Mars, and on the side, record for Angel's album, Waterloo. Besides the usual company we had, joining us on the trip were Ethan and Francie since they did manage the girls and I. Pattie also decided she would accompany us. Her and George divorced back in June and she felt like the trip would do her good.

"Are you sure I wouldn't be a bother?" Pattie asked.

"Not at all" I said. The phone began to ring so I quickly answered it.

"Hello?" I spoke.

"Is this Alice McCartney?" a man's voice said.

"This is her" I said.

"This is Jim Sharman. I was just wondering if you got the script for The Rocky Horror Picture Show?"

"Yes I did. Filming starts in December right?" I asked

"Yes. I was told you're going to New Orleans to record an album" Jim said

"Yes. My husband said we'll be coming back at the end of the month so I'll be there, don't worry" I said

"Great! I'll see you in December. Make sure to go over the songs. You should have gotten sheet music with the script so you can practice with the piano" Jim said

"I've got it. I've got to go now. Bye" I said and then hung up the phone.

"A musical, huh?" Pattie said.

"I'm excited for it, now if I can just remember what I did with the script" I said. That's when Laura joined us with the script in her hand. She had it open and quickly scanned over it.

"Touch a, touch a, touch a , touch me? This song is quite dirty Alice" Laura said with a smirk.

"I'm not the one who wrote it. I just have to sing it, now give me my script" I said. Laura gave it to me.

"You should sing it to Paul" Laura teased. I shook my head at her.

"Did you see the sheet music with the script?" I said.

"Nope" Laura said shaking her head.

"Then where-"

"I've got it for you, love" Paul said as he joined us, along with Ethel, Mary and Stella. He gave me the sheet music.

"Thanks. How can I ever repay you?" I said.

"I think you know how" Paul said, leaning down and placing his lips on mine.

"Save it for the hotel room you two!" Laura said. Paul and I pulled away from each other, glaring at Laura. She looked at us with an innocent smile.

"Come on, Laura. We should head out to the car and give these two some privacy" Pattie suggested.

"Alright then. Don't make us wait too long" Laura said.

"Girls, go with Auntie Pattie and Auntie Laura" I said.
"Will you and daddy be out to the car soon?" Ethel asked.

"We will" Paul promised her.

"I'll carry Stella" Laura said. Paul, whom was holding his youngest, gave Stella to her. Laura and Pattie went out the door with their bags, Ethel and Mary following close behind.

"I think it's nice of you to let Pattie come with us, love" Paul said.

"Even though what both she and George did were terrible, she was obviously heartbroken by the divorce. It was the least I could do for her" I said.

"Do you know where she's living now?" Paul asked.

"She's stayed with Cynthia for awhile and I think Jane and Gerald let her stay with them a bit. She's planning on moving in with Eric" I said. Paul nodded and his face suddenly saddened.

"What's wrong Paulie?" I asked.

"It seems everyone is divorcing these days..." he said, trailing off.

"Not everyone. Maureen and Ringo are still married" I said

"Yeah but for how much longer. It seems as thought their marriage isn't doing so well" Paul said

"I know, but that doesn't mean we're divorcing. We're never going to, I promise you" I said, taking his hands in mine. He smiled at me and gently squeezed my hands.

"And I promise as well" Paul said. I smiled as well.

"On the topic of marriages, look at how long Linda and Joseph have been married. Ten years and they're sure not planning on divorce anytime soon" I said.

"Speaking of those two, where are they?" Paul asked. The timing was right as they had finally joined us along with their six children.

"There you two are" I said.

"Sorry but there were so many that needed to use the bathroom" Linda said.

"That's alright. We still have an hour yet before our flight leaves" Paul said

"Are the cars here yet?" Joseph asked.

"There's two. You two and the kids can have the bigger one" I said.

"Alright. Come on kids, follow me and mommy" Joseph said.

"Mommy, daddy, can I ride with Auntie Alice and Uncle Paul?" Heather asked.

"I don't see why not" Linda said. While Joseph and Linda walked out with the other five, Heather stayed behind with us.

"Is there a reason you wanted to ride with us?" I asked. Heather shook her head and smiled.

"I just wanted to" she said.

"Let's head out to the car then" Paul said. We all grabbed our bags and walked out to the car. Linda and Joseph were still getting all the kids into theirs.

"So we'll meet you at the airport then?" I asked.

"Yeah. Heather, you be good, alright?" Linda said.

"I will mommy" she said, then climbed into our car. Paul climbed in next and then I did.

"That sure took you two long enough" Laura said. I stuck my tongue out at her.

"Is that everyone then?" Paul asked.

"Ethan and Francie said they'd meet us at the airport, just like Helen and Denny said they'd do along with the rest of our bandmates" I said.

"Where will be staying when we get there?" Pattie asked.

"We booked a hotel ahead of time and made sure all our rooms were close together" Paul said.

"Great, that means we have to hear you two every night" Laura said. I gave her a glare and since she was sitting right across from, I reached my foot over to kick her shin.

"Ow! What was that for?" she asked.

"I don't want to hear those comments from you for the whole trip" I said

"Fine party pooper" Laura said. I sighed and leaned my head on Paul's shoulder.

"This is going to be a long trip" I said. Paul chuckled, placed his hands over mine and kissed my hair.