Love You Enough

Act Natural

Lindsey and Stevie pull up to the studio, a new little sparkling something on a certain finger and she can't stop staring at it.

"Stephanie, listen."

"Listening" she says, pulling her eyes away from her ring.

"I know my little magpie would love to show off her ring but we said we didn't want to make a big deal of it, not yet. Our deadline on this album is coming up and we don't need anything else getting in the way" She nods. "I'm sorry I can't let you be happy just yet but I promise when the album is released, we can have a big, beautiful wedding and invite our friends and family"

"Don't be sorry, Lindsey. This ring is enough and you, you are enough" She places a hand on the side of his face, kissing him passionately.

"I love you" he says.

"I love you too"

"Now, act natural" he says.

"I'm nervous"

"Don't be. I'm right here"

They walk together, purposely not holding hands. Upon entering the studio, they're greeted warmly.

"Back from the dead, I see" Mick says, hugging Lindsey then Stevie. "How are you dear?"

"I'm great. How are you?"

"You know me. Some good, some bad but always with a story to tell" he says with a laugh.

"Don't I know it!"

"Stevie, how are you darling?" Christine asks.

"I'm well. How has it been dealing with the boys on your own?"

"Torture, Steves. I'm so glad you're back"

"Glad to be back"

"So, I guess we'd better start. We can have a reunion later" Lindsey says and winks at Stevie, who blushes.

"Am I fine to write or do you need me?" She asks.

"You can write for now but keep an ear out. I might need to capture more vocals from you"

"Alright." She puts her bag down and takes her usual spot on the sofa.

"Is it me, or is Stevie exceptionally beautiful today?" Mick asks, leaning toward Lindsey.

"Just you" Lindsey says.

"Oh come on. Look at her."

"I have."

"Is something going on with you two? Are you fighting again?"

"No, we're fine."

"Alright then" Mick says, taking a seat at the far end of the room by John.

After some time alone, Stevie gets up to sit by Lindsey as he is adjusting his faders, listening to isolated parts and tweaking them as needed. She places a hand on his shoulder, massaging it a little.

"Would you like coffee, water? I can get something for you"

"Water would be great, babe" he says, smiling his gratitude. She grabs a cup and pulls the lever on the water cooler. She fills his cup and brings it back to him. "Thanks"