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[sam_k_roth]

Bags are packed. Plane is waiting.

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[miss_bliss]

Going somewhere?

[sam_k_roth]

A few somewheres. Duty calls.

[miss_bliss]

Going on tour again?

[sam_k_roth]

Just for a couple of weeks.

[miss_bliss]

I wish I could I play groupie but I have business here. I might be able to catch one of your shows though. Assuming they aren't all sold out. Going anywhere good?

[sam_k_roth]

I've yet to sell a show out. West coast then a few mid-West stops, couple down South.

[miss_bliss]

[She slides her arms around his neck.] Just a few weeks? Does that mean two? Three?

[sam_k_roth]

Not quite three weeks.

[miss_bliss]

You're acting weird? Why are you weird?

[sam_k_roth]

How am I being weird? You asked, I'm answering.

[miss_bliss]

Okay. I won't read into it. [She kisses his cheek and walks over to his bags.] So you get to escape the snow for a while. Excited?

[sam_k_roth]

You already are. [Sam shrugs.] I like performing. Everything else I can do without.

[miss_bliss]

Everything else? You mean the bus and traveling? Do you have to sleep on the bus too or will you guys stop in hotels?

[sam_k_roth]

I'll just fly from place to place. Unless it's only a few hours.

[miss_bliss]

You don't have a rockstar tour bus? But where do you party with the groupies and do drugs?

[sam_k_roth]

You know, most musicians rent those things just for their tours. I guess I'd do that if it was a longer tour. There isn't much space. Seems really cramped. I am a notoriously un-fun performer. I party alone with Netflix or a book and a drink in my hotel bed.

[miss_bliss]

That sounds mighty lonely. Think you'll miss me?

[sam_k_roth]

I'm not much of a party with the groupies guy. And I do love to read. There is a distinct possibility that I will, yeah.

[miss_bliss]

Yeah? How much?

[sam_k_roth]

[He holds up his hand with his index finger and thumb about an inch apart.] This much.

[miss_bliss]

[Pouty lip]

[sam_k_roth]

Don't you make that face at me. You know I'll miss you.

[miss_bliss]

I suppose there is one good thing about you being gone. The last time you had to live without me, the reunion was amazing. Definitely in my top 5.

[sam_k_roth]

[Wounded.] I only made the top five?

[miss_bliss]

I didn't say where in the top 5. If you want to know your actual number you have to make it back to me in one piece.

[sam_k_roth]

I'll be back.

...Can you check in on Ethan? Make sure he's okay?

[miss_bliss]

He and I can drown our sorrows over being abandoned on Valentines Day.

[sam_k_roth]

He will be celebrating. Not drowning.

[miss_bliss]

Did something happen? Or is that your insecurity again?

[sam_k_roth]

He left. I don't think he'll come back. Make sure he's safe, please.

[miss_bliss]

Sam... I'm so sorry. Of course I will.

[sam_k_roth]

Thank you. Think you can drive me to the airport? I've got to get going.

[miss_bliss]

Yeah. [She picks up one of his bags.] I'm parked right outside.

[sam_k_roth]

[Sam grabs his coat and follows her out.] Thanks.

[miss_bliss]

Are you going to be okay? [She asks when they get in the car.] There's nothing here that can't wait if you need me.

[sam_k_roth]

Yeah. I'm okay. Jaw is still a little sore. [He gets in the car and buckles up.] It's alright, Nikki. I promise.

[miss_bliss]

Jaw is sore? [She does a little double take.] Did he hit you?

[sam_k_roth]

I deserved it. He told me not to touch him.

[miss_bliss]

...Okay? You wouldn't be cryptic if you wanted to talk about it so I'm not going to push if you don't want to talk but you can talk to me. You know that, don't you?

[sam_k_roth]

I talk too much. [Sam nods his head.] Yeah, I know.

[miss_bliss]

I don't care if you talk a lot. I've made my peace with your hippie ways. [She teases lightly and gives his hand a squeeze.] I know it doesn't make up for everything going on with Ethan but I will miss you while you're gone.

[sam_k_roth]

I told him about me and you. That's what happened.

[miss_bliss]

And he hit you? Why?

[sam_k_roth]

He hit me because he told me not to touch him and I did.

grr sorry. stupid phone

[miss_bliss]

[She offers a sympathetic smile and moves her hand away.] If he calms down and wants you back would you want him back?

[sam_k_roth]

I shouldn't have done what I did to him. At this point all I want is for him not to hate me.

[miss_bliss]

I'm sure he doesn't hate you.

[sam_k_roth]

It doesn't matter. The damage is done.

[miss_bliss]

[He was trying so hard to keep it together. She knew that feeling. There were times when she still felt that way. This had to be a misunderstanding. There was no way that Ethan could be angry that Sam and her were trying to make up. She made up her mind then to talk to him as she pulled into the drop off area of the airport.] You just focus on your music. I have a feeling things here will work themselves out.