Relationships

Chapter 11

Two weeks later-

Freddie's P.O.V.

Bri are you ready love? "Yeah babe, let's go." Brian and I are on our way to hospital and I am happy to report that John is doing much better. The first few days were touch and go and his chances were pretty slim. Amazingly, he pulled through the surgeries and is awake and talking. I'm so happy he's going to make it! He's been through so much these past several months and he's lucky to be alive. The other good news is that Tom was caught a day later and was charged with attempted murder. I hope he stays in jail for a very long time but unfortunately the way the British justice system works, he'll probably get just a few years. I don't know, we'll see. Either way he's locked up and John is safe. "Hey babe?" Yes dear, what is it. "I spoke to John Reid yesterday and he agreed to put this project on hold for the next few months or when John is ready to come back." Ok good. It does makes sense dear, giving all that's happen. We simply had no choice our Deaky was almost killed and....... As I'm talking to Brian I begin tearing up. "Hey hey, stop that, don't cry." "John is alive, that's all that matters right now." Brian takes my hand and holds it tight. I know darling, I'm getting better but its still to fresh right now. That whole day was a nightmare and the images are replayed constantly. It's still really hard for me to deal with."I know same here every time I think about it I cringe up." Brian and I continue holding hands and feel thankful for the outcome of John's progress. Roger has been at the hospital 24/7 bless his heart. "Babe, not to change the subject, but why are we continuing our relationship with John Reid?" "I mean we really haven't seen the kind of profits we should have from our last album."I know darling, but Paul said that this next album should bring in the revenue that we didn't make on our last one. Brian picks the worst time to talk about this. He goes on to say,"I know Reid has done wonderful things for Elton's career, but I have a bad feeling about this guy babe." "And that fucking Paul." Brian, don't ok. Paul has been really good to me and I trust him. Besides, this is not about him its about John Reid. "Wow!, the influence he has on you, I'll never understand." Brian, I suggest we terminate this subject ok dear. I'm not in the mood to have this conversation right now. My main concern is John and his overall recovery. All other issues concerning our management will be dealt with later, not now understand? I look over at Brian and he has a disgusted look on his face because of how I feel about Paul. I know he doesn't like Paul nor John Reid. Ever since they came on board there's been tension between them. However, my relationship with Paul has nothing to do with him. "Ok ok, I'll leave it alone for now, but this is not going away babe. Brian stubborness will be the end of me so I gently place my hand on his knee to try and steer the conversation."Darling, come on, stop this. We're on our way to see John. Let's not bring negative vibes to a postitve situation ok dear. "Whatever you say babe." His act of defiance is starting to annoy me but because I love him I'm trying to be patient. Listen dear, things will get better you'll see. We'll be on our way to the top in no time. When John gets better things will turn around for us.You have to trust me dear. He looks at me with a half hearted smile and squeezes my hand."I do love you, I hope you know that right?" I know dear, I love you too. You just need to trust me that's all I'm saying. After a few moments of silence, I begin to speak. Right darling, let's keep our focus with John and his well being ok. Brian nods his in agreement. Good love. I reach over and give him a soft kiss on the lips.The remainder of our trip is spent in an awkward silence. Unfortunately, Brian's issues with John Reid and Paul are not going away anytime soon. However, my position stands as it is and that's final.