The days went by fast,days of hard work for especially Sean.He still was having a very hard time trying to remember things of his past but the memories were only coming back slowly.He still couldn’t remember most songs or dance routines and both the lads and their management began to get really worried now.They all knew the record company would find out about Sean’s ‘little’ problem soon and that meant only more trouble.
After six days Chris arrived at the studio with some bad news.He had received a letter from RCA and one of their main men wanted to have a conversation with Sean as soon as possible.The lads were more than just a little depressed after hearing the news.They knew there was a huge possibility that the tour had to be cancelled and that was the last thing they wanted after all their work and energy.
That afternoon Sean went to the headquarters of RCA in the middle of London.He knew Rob and Chris would be there,something that did give him a slighty better feeling but of course RCA were having the last word and that was quite a bad sign.
When Sean arrived he was sent over to a room where everyone was already waiting and he went inside,sighing nervously.
“Hey Sean,come on join us.”Chris exclaimed as he noticed the member of Five standing in the doorway.Sean greeted the two men of RCA,named Ton and Adam,and gave Rob a small smile before he took a seat and stared awaiting at the four faces in front of him.
“Well Sean,I think you know why we asked you to come here,right?”Adam asked and Sean nodded.They gave him the feeling he was thick and stupid with their silly questions.
“I already had a small conversation with both of them and you know this whole situation is pretty difficult.So we came up with a plan.”Chris explained.Tom nodded in agreement and added”We will give you one more week to learn the stuff you need to know.If you make it you can stay.If you don’t we are forced to look for a replacement.”
Sean stared down at his hands at those words.Rob immediately noticed the sad look on Sean’s face and he stated”It’s not for sure yet,Sean.Just try as hard as you can and you can stay.”
Sean just nodded in a silent reply but deep inside he knew he could never do what the record company was asking from him…
“And what did they say?”Abs questioned curiously as Sean returned to the studio again.Sean shrugged his shoulders and almost whispered”They gave me one week.If I don’t learn everything in that time they’ll find a replacement.”
“They will do what!?”Rich asked in shock and Sean replied”You heard me right.”
“They can’t do that!”Scott exclaimed angrily but Abs said”I think they can,mate.They still have control over us,you know.”
J all of a sudden stood up and told his friends”Excuse me.”
“What is he gonna do?”Scott asked but before anyone could answer his question a tornado of yelling reached them.The remaining four ran outside,not wanting to miss the latest gossip.They found J and Chris standing in the hall,obviously arguing about the day’s events.
“Why didn’t you convince the record company!?They can’t just kick Sean out like that!”J yelled more than angry but Chris shook his head wildly.
“It’s not my decision,J!And you know just as well as I do that I can’t refuse what RCA tells me to do!”
“Are you afraid to lose your job then!?”J hissed in a sarastic tone.Chris rolled his eyes and replied”Well,do YOU want to give up your tour for him!?Cuz I don’t believe you would when it comes that far!”
“You know he’s my best mate!And I’m not gonna sit here and watch while you treat him like a bloody fool!And to answer your question,I don’t fucking care if you want to kick me out,too!”
“Well,if you don’t it makes it a whole lot easier for all of us!”
Sean couldn’t listen to the shouting any longer and he stepped forward saying”J,you don’t have to do this.”
J turned around and looked up in surprise.”Sean,they treat you like crap!”
“I just don’t want you to argue and I don’t want you to leave the band either.It has no use anyway.”
J sighed.He really didn’t feel like giving in at that second but if that was what Sean wanted he had no choice.
“Alright then.But all of us will make sure you can stay here,no matter what happens.”J replied.As soon as everyone had calmed down a bit,J walked over to Chris and muttered”You are not ready with me yet.”
The manager turned around in surprise at the sound of J’s voice and questioned”Is that a threat?”
“No,it’s a promise.”
And with those words J joined the rest of his bandmates again…