Hell To Pay

I'll Close My Eyes

"Oh, hey..." She turns her back and then walks to them. "Sorry, I didn't see you two here..."
"That's okay. Come and join us."
"But you two came here to have a nice time. I don't wanna ruin it." She looks down all the time, and Sam feels like she really needs someone to talk to. "Is everything okay?"
"Umm. Not really. The band is over."
"Wait, what? But you guys did great and just getting started." She remembers they're watching Patricia and her band on one of their gig and Sam loves the band. Taylor also finally jam with them and admit that they're actually good. "What happened?" Taylor ask her and she takes a deep sigh. "Patrick and Matthew. Had a big...big fight. And all I know they said it's over. So...childish. All I want is to make music, now I don't know what to do."
"Maybe you can make a solo material. You know." Sam cut it and makes is sounds more interesting, "Or Taylor can help you with your solo material. Right?" He looks at Taylor and gives him a puppy eyes. "Sure. That's a good idea." There is a light on Patricia's eyes even though still not sure enough about the idea. "You think so? I mean, based on our fan base, Matthew is the main factor of why our music is good."
"Oh, come on. You has a distinct voice and a nice bassline. Don't say that."
"Sam is right. Don't trust such thing. When will we start the project?"

After some foods and a little drink, Taylor and Sam bring Patricia to the release party. When they get there, Taylor see Chad is talking to Dave. "Hey Dave! I don't know you're coming!" He slap Dave's back and he almost jump from it. "Oh, Taylor! Yeah. Chad sent me invitation and I just open it this morning."
"Cool. By the way, this is Patricia. She's a singer, bass player, and song writer." Taylor introduce her to Dave with a good intentions so she can get some links later.

"Hi. Patricia. Nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you too Mr. Grohl."
"No. Please call me Dave. I don't like just being called mister." He says, in the most hilarious tone. "Haha. Okay, Dave."
"Oh, and you know Sam is Chad Smith's sister, right?" Dave point out to Sam who's now talking to Chad and the band.

"I didn't know that. They don't look alike though. But Sam is a very good woman."
"Yeah, she is. That's why Hawkins madly in love with her." Dave get a pinch from Taylor because of it and then they giggles. "Oh, and Dave.. Patricia will be working for her solo stuff. I'm planning to maybe help her with it. You want to join me?" Taylor looks at Patricia who's now blushing for such a good help. "You don't have to do that..."
"No.. if Taylor said that, you must be very good at what you're doing. I'm in." Dave smiles widely and then offer a handshake to her, which she takes gladly. "Thank you so much for the help."

"What's with all the hug?" Chad is kinda surprised to see Sam's soft side after years. "Nothing. Just glad that I have everyone. You know, a great brother, good boyfriend... This is like a dreamy situation."
"Yeah? You totally deserve that! And I'm happy that I'm a great brother for you." He returns the hug and then pat her back. "They did a right thing to adopted you. You're the best sister I could possibly get." From all the years, this one particular time Chad is being emotional due to his sister's action. "Nooo. Don't cry Chad. This is a good day. And Chadwick didn't cry like this, remember? You taught me how to do it!" Sam wipes a tear from his eyes. "Right, I have to... Celebrate!" Little did they knew that Taylor watched them the whole time and he smiles to see this other side from both Chad and Sam.

"Ah, Taylor has been watching us the whole time." Chad notices him, standing at the corner. Sam is blushing, "This is embarrassing."
"What? No, Sam. This is sweet. Makes you both human." Chad giggles to hear that, "What? You think I'm not human?"
"Well, sort of."
"You're a beast." Sam adds.

While all the members are having fun, Taylor decided to have a talk with Sam. "Hey, I'm thinking about you keep staying at Chad's house..."
"Yeah? Why?"
"I know this is kinda.. early. But, what if you move into my place? Live together?"
"Umm. I honestly don't know... Yet. I mean, I'll think about it."
"No pressure, okay? I'm just... wondering." He doesn't want to make her feel uncomfortable with such a sudden decision.  "Right.. no pressure. I'll think about it. I promise." She gives him a kiss before they go back into the crowd. "Hey, I think Dave wants to talk to you." Suddenly Patricia calls Taylor out from Sam's side. "You're okay right here?" He turns to Sam, he doesn't want to leave her but it seems like Sam doesn't mind. "Absolutely. I'll join my brother and his friend. Don't worry." She smiles to him and then to Patricia. "I'll be right back." Taylor pinch Sam's cheeks before leaving her and follow Patricia.

While she has nothing to do, she decided to wandering around and since her brother and the band are busy with all the guess, she's pretty much doesn't have anyone to talk to. Right before a woman approach her. "Hey." She has a bright smile with so much confidence in her eyes. "Oh, hi. John's girlfriend. Am I right?"
"Yeah. Umm.. I saw you walk around by yourself so... Since I has none to talk with too..."
"Haha. I appreciate that. The band is busy on the release time like this." Sam take another glass and gives it to her. "Anyway, I'm Emily."
"Nice to meet you Emily. Samantha, but just call me Sam."
"Nice to meet you too." Both of them then walk outside the room and go to the balcony. It's a great weather outside with a great view.

"So, how did you meet John?"
"It's funny actually." She giggles, and then she tries to stop it and talk. "Guitar center. I was about to start a band with my friends but I didn't have a guitar at that time. I went there and he gave me a bunch of lessons about choosing a right guitar. He ended up giving me one of his." She get her wallet with a picture of her and some other women. Along with John. "This is us."
"You guys look very cool. I have to admit."
"No.. not really. We're just having so much fun together. Anyway... I pretty much with the band when they record stuff and else. Heather too. We never see you before. Chad never ask you to come?"
"No. Haha. Chad is always asking me. But I have work. I'm a sound engineer for Foo Fighters."
"Oh... Yeah, right. I saw you with Taylor. You guys are dating?"
"You can say so.. They also made a double album last year."
"That's great. I hear some of it."
"Thanks. Haha. Not my work, but thanks though. Anyway..." Sam thinks that Emily really mature and maybe she can help her about the idea of she move into Taylor's place. "... How long you date John?"
"More than a year. It's gonna be 2 soon. Why?"
"Had he ever asked you to move in with him?"
"A couple times. But that's not a big deal. We both understand about each other's work. He has his band, I got mine."
"Yeah, right... But would you? Move in someday?"
"Maybe, I don't know. Why? Taylor asked you to?"
"Yes. Not a pressure though, but still. I have no idea what to say. I just date him and I'm afraid it will be a rush. I moved into my ex's place back then and I don't know if I'm ready to do that again."
"Don't mind it too much, really. I'm sure Taylor will understand. If you're not ready, just say that. But give it a try might be a good choice too. I mean me and John isn't technically live together... But he spent lot of times on my place, despite of his tight schedule. And I really appreciate that."
"I know.. sounds like a good idea, it's just I'm so insecure about doing that again." Emily then smiles to her, trying to boost her confidence.

"Well, you still can think about it. Like he said, no pressure."