Songs & Fire [Brett and Casey]

Next to Me

Next to Me

Song: Next to Me by Emeli Sande

You won't find him drinking at the tables

Rolling dice and staying out 'til three

You won't ever find him being unfaithful

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

"Brett, are you almost ready? I told the guys we would meet them at seven."

"Yes, Casey. Just give me one minute I can't find my favorite pair of earrings." Replied Brett as she searched the bathroom vanity for her treasured pair of pearl earrings.

"You mean these earrings." Called Casey as he casually swayed into the bathroom holding two perfect penny-sized pearl earrings.

"Yes!" Exclaimed Brett, but as she went to reach for the earrings Casey decided to play a little game with her and held the earrings well above her head.

"Casey, come on! We're going to be late."

"Okay. Okay. Fine, I'll give you your earrings once you give me my well-deserved kiss for finding these sought after jewels."

"Ughh. You can be so cheesy sometimes. You know that?"

"Yeah, but only when I'm with you."

"Well good then." Whispered Brett as she leaned in and gave Casey one of the sweetest most romantic kisses they have ever shared."

"You know...maybe I should call the guys and tell them we're going to be a little late."

"No way, mister. You've been hounding me to get ready for the last hour, so come on." Said Brett as she grabbed her coat and purse and headed for the front door.

"Yes, ma'am." Called Casey as the biggest grin known to man spread across his smooth, tan face.

You won't find him trying to chase the devil

For money, fame, for power, out of grief

You won't ever find him where the rest go

You will find him, you'll find him next to me

Finally, after arriving at Molly's the pair decided to sit at the bar and have a couple of drinks while they waited for the rest of their party, which seemed to be running over twenty-five minutes late.

"Hey, Brett dance with me."

"What? You don't like to dance."

"No. But I love it when I get to hold you next to me."

"Very smoothe, Mr. Casey."

"I know." Answered a winking Casey as he got up off of his barstool and took Brett in his arms and started to sway.

It was then that Brett came to the revelation that Casey would always be next to her. Whether it was because of a dance or because she was having a bad day; he would always be next to her. They had already been through so much, but he was right here next to her through it all, and she couldn't be gladder because there no place she ever wanted to be that wasn't next to him.

When the skies are gray and all the doors are closing

And the rising pressure makes it hard to breathe

When all I need's a hand to stop the tears from falling

I will find him, I'll find him next to me