This is the 3rd installment in my Maylor series. The first installment was 'You've Got To Hide Your Love Away and it was followed my 'My Bijou.' We are now in the 1980's and Queen are at the top of their game. Brian and Roger have been together s...
"At least they love us!" I commented with a broad smile as we were hustled into the train station in Nagoya. The crowd of fans was immense and security kept a tight circle around us. The four of us were in the middle and we were surrounded by Paul, Ratty, Gerry and our own body guards. A row of Japanese policemen was shepherding us towards the platform area. We had to go down some stairs and I felt a bit nervous as we reached the steps. At the last minute we were turned towards an elevator and shoved inside. Everyone was laughing but feeling a bit relieved we had skipped trying to navigate the stairs with the throngs of people pushing from behind us. Paul was in front as we burst out of the elevator onto the platform. The police were there and holding back a swarm of excited fans that were just a few feet away. When they saw us the screaming began and we moved quickly. Freddie moved quickly towards the trains and I followed as Brian came up behind me. Deacy brought up the rear and we went with urgency to get aboard the train before the security line broke and we were mobbed.
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We were soon on the train and walking down to our reserved car as the sound of the fans got quieter and we all worked to catch our breath. Our Japanese host gestured to some seats as we entered our section. I flopped down and sighed as I observed everyone else get settled. The train began to move and I glanced over to see the blur of faces on the platform as we headed out. This was a high speed train so we would get to Sapporo in no time at all.
Brian and I were being careful during this trip. We are so popular in Japan and the press is around constantly. We already talked about sitting apart during any public outing. So Brian sat a couple of rows away from me with my sister. Clare was already on the train since she was escorted by one of our hosts separate from our group. Brian and I both shared a quick grin as I leaned forward to take off my coat. I pulled it off and laid it over the empty seat next to me.
"Can I bum a light?" Paul asked me as he held out a cigarette. "I've broken my lighter..." he remarked. I nodded and pulled my cigarettes and lighter from my coat pocket. I lit his cigarette for him and then helped myself to one as well. Paul leaned against the row of seats and looked down at me as we both took a drag. "When are you heading for Montreux to record?" Paul asked me.
"Right after New Years..." I replied. "Are you going with Freddie for the holidays or back home?" I said to be friendly. Paul smiled at me.
"I'll see my family at Christmas and fly back for New Years..." he answered.
"You got any nieces and nephews to buy presents for?" I questioned. Actually curious if he was an Uncle. Paul smiled and nodded.
"I do have a niece..." he answered. We shared a pleasant expression and wondered if he was an Uncle, why wasn't he keen on kids being around.
