Who Wants To Live Forever...

Hot Space...Let's Go - Part 4

12th January 1982

Munich

Roger's POV

"Call me when you get back from the doctor's...if you don't reach me...leave me a message..."  I told Brian on the phone.   My sister was finally seeing her doctor this afternoon.

"I will...have fun today..." Brian responded.  "Love you..."

"Love you too..."  I said quietly and hung up the phone.  I watched Freddie and Paul Prenter walk through the breakroom and Paul handed Freddie something.  I was curious what it was and then I watched as Freddie stopped and flung what apparently was some kind of pill in his mouth and then sip from the can in his hand.  I found it interesting as Freddie had not mentioned feeling unwell.  

"Are you coming?"  Freddie asked as he turned to look at me.  I got up from the chair by the telephone and followed him.  I fumbled for my cigarettes as we walked into the control room.  Freddie was seated next to Billy and I took the seat by Mack.  

"This is called 'Emotions in Motion'..."  Billy explained to us.  "Take a listen and see what you think you might do with it..."  he asked.  I lit my cigarette as Mack began the tape.  It was a slower song from the others Billy had played us.  I sat and listened and tried not to let everything going on in my personal life distract me.  I was here to focus on Billy Squier's new record. Freddie and I had flown out early to go over some tracks with him.  Mack was producing his new album and they both asked us to sit in for some possible backing vocals.

Brian had remained at home to go to the doctor with Clare.  This would confirm her pregnancy and establish a due date.  Once we knew some details we needed to tell Mia and also my mother.  Brian wanted to wait to say anything to his parents.  He wasn't sure how they would react to Clare being pregnant and single and Brian wanting to be named as the father to protect her publicly.  We would decide after that when to tell the kids and make plans for Clare to move back to our place.  I shifted in my seat and tried to ignore the fact that my jeans were feeling pretty tight.  I had enjoyed the holidays and our trip to Tenerife a bit too much and my waistline was paying the price.   Everyone was focused on listening so I casually undid the top button of my jeans and practically sighed in relief.

I liked the song.  It wasn't my favorite of his new tracks but I agreed it needed a little something to fill it out.  We finished listening and Mack and Freddie both had suggestions.  We decided to try a few things and Freddie and I went into the recording booth and donned our headphones.  Paul came in with us and sat nearby.  He was like a lady in waiting these days and I smirked as I watched him fuss over Freddie's drink he had carried in.  We ran through some ideas and recorded our efforts.  Billy and Mack discussed a few changes and Freddie and I each had a smoke while they tried a trial mix.

"What are you doing tonight?"  Freddie asked me as we waited.  I shrugged.  It had been awhile since I had been alone in Munich.  I had just spent a solid month with Brian and the kids.  I was eager for some nightlife.

"I'm up for a night out..."  I responded.  Freddie grinned and looked over at Paul.  They seemed to share an expression of delight hearing this.  Freddie leaned closer to me.

"There's a new place you have to see to believe..." he remarked.  "Come with us tonight..."  he requested.  I instinctively knew it was probably a gay establishment.  On most days it wasn't my cup of tea since all that happened was me getting hit on constantly.  I decided to appease my friend and tolerate it for a night.

"Alright...let's go..." 

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London