Meeting the Jokers

Part 9- Am i back?

"There's my favourite extra," Casey cheered, jumping down from the stage.

"There's my favourite co-producer," I mocked. "I can't believe how quiet it is now."

"Yeah, but the buzz never quite leaves until everyone's completely left. It's like flies. Never all gone."

"Wait, the buzz is like flies... or the people?"

He laughed, "both."

"So where's backstage?"

"Back here," he lead me away.

I was on the stage. This was my dream- obviously without the crowd though. Thousands of seats in such a large room. Hundreds of tiers. I couldn't believe they were all facing me.

"It's amazing, huh?" Casey asked, watching as I stood, amazed.

"It really is."

Casey lead me to the right of the stage, and down the passage. "There's lots of passageways and doors, so don't get lost."

"Right. Where are we going?"

"I guess we're looking for the guys."

"Right," my heart began beating fast, I was seeing them again. The four guys who had restored all hope and laughter into the world. The only guys who were helping me through my break-up- without them even talking to me personally.

The walls were grey and dingy, scarcely plastered in advertisements for shoes being performed since late 1980's. These guys were the best show they've ever had here.

We took several lefts and rights, until we were facing a door with the words 'makeup department'.

"You ok?" He asked.

"I'm great." 

I held my breath as Casey opened the door, and tried to slow down my heart. My brain was going haywire and I couldn't process any thoughts entering my mind.

Am I just another boring fan?

Do they love their fans?

Calm down.

The seconds that these thoughts built up all came crashing down as the door became wide open. Now.

"Olivia!" Joe and Murr chimed as they saw me.

"Hi guys! The show was amazing."

"I'm so glad you enjoyed it," Murr said sweetly.

"Sal! Q! Get your ass down here!" Joe yelled.

The other two swaggered in and their eyes went wide as they saw me. My heart was still beating.

"Olivia!" Q called, and opened his arms for a hug. Sal wouldn't since I found out he didn't like touching things.

"How are you guys?" I asked.

"We're great!" Sal said, "how did you find the show?"

"It was incredible!" I yelled, not realising how loud I was.

"You seem more nervous than last time we saw you," Joe said.

"Well, I became a huge fan after I was on the show... not that I wasn't before," I corrected myself. I couldn't tell them I was a fan before.

"Well, I'm glad," Q said, wrapping his arm around my shoulder.

"I'm just so glad you guys are funny, you actually made my break up less hurtful."

"Wait, someone dumped you?" Sal said shocked.

"Yeah..." I said, "I caught him cheating... I've been looking for revenge these past few days."

"Well, we could help!" Joe said, "we're great at that!"

"So that means I'll see you for the next few days?"

"Absolutely," Murr said.

I would see them tomorrow. Maybe the day after. And I would get revenge on Sam.