For You
Chapter 17 : *Hotel*
(c) 2000-01
The N.C. Daily Dreamer  

*Nick* 

Once I'd finished changing Sean, I picked up my cell phone and called Mark.  "Mark speaking," he answered.  "Hey, Mark. This is Nick," I greeted.  "Oh, hi, NIck! How's it going?"  "Fine, but um...Shelby's sick."  "What? Sick? She has an interview and photo shoot today!" Mark grumbled.  "I know, but it you saw her, you'd understand," I told him matter-of-factly.  "No. I believe you. I'll call and cancel."  "Thanks."  "All right, well you take good care of her 'cause there's a concert tomorrow."  "I will," I promised.  "I guess I"d better let you go, but Brian wants me to tell you that we'll be at the hotel in Asheville, North Carolina in oh...about tow or three hours since there's no hurry," he informed me while I fed Sean a bottle of apple juics.  "Okay. Bye."  "Bye." I put the phone beside me and looked down at Sean. " I hope mommy , I mean your aunt Shelby, gets better soon." His big bright blue eyes looked up at me an dhe reached out and squeezed me index finger on the bottle. I smiled and knew he felt the same.  I'd thought about questioning Shelby about the night before, but technically it wasn't any of my business. I was praying that she didn't sleep or do anything with him. She had a level head on her shoulders, though. Right? 

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Two an a hlaf hours later the bus came to a complete stop and Shleby was still asleep. I grabbed my cell and aske Leighanne if she would carry Sean while I carred shelby. She agreed and came to Shelby's bus.  "Nick?" she yelled.  "I'm back here!" I said trying not to wake Shelby.  "Oh, hello!" Leight smiled.  "Hi." I handed her Sean's diaper bag and she put it on her shoulder.  "Is she feeling any better?"  "I don't know. I hope. Thanks for carrying Sean for me." I grabbed Shelby's and my backpack and put one over both my shoulders.  "It's no problem. I love the little guy!" She picked him up and his finger reached for her long hair.  "Me, too!" I gently lifted Shleby up and followed Leightanne out of the bus. There were fans standing around screaming, but she still never woke up. Once we were secuirly inside the hotel, Brian came over and started talking to us while we waiting for out reservation to be confirmed. Shelby was on my lap as I sat in a chair in the small waiting area.  "How's she doing?" he asked while taking a seat by my wife.  "I don't know. She's still asleep." I looked at her head on my shoulder and sighed.  "I hope she feels better soon."  "Yeah. Me, too," I agreed as Kevin handed out keys.  "I'll take Nick and Shelby's, too," Brian said and Kevin handed him three envelopes with different names on them. I followed Brian and Leighanne intot he elevator, and it was quiet on the way up to the eventh floor.  "Thanks," I said as Brain swipped the card to my room.  "No, prob." They followed me inside and I stepped over to my bed and gently placed her on it.  "Where do you want Sean?" Leighanne asked me.  "Um...put him on the other bed, I guess." I sat the backpacks by the t/v/ and returned to Shelby.  "Hey, Nick, why don't you lift her up and I'll pull the blankets back," Brian suggested. I rubbed my eyes and nodded. I solwly lifted her up and her eyes fluttered open.  "Shelby, you okay?" I asked. she shook her head "no" as Brian and Leighanne pulled the covers back quickly.  "Well, everything is going to be fine," I asured her and she laid her head on my shoulder.  "I'm freezing," she muttered while closing her eyes.  "Hold on a sec." I put her on the bed and pulled th heavy blankets up to her shoulders. I then tucked the blanket under her feet and she giggled a little.  "That tickles," Shelby murmered looking up at me.  "Sorry."  "It's okay."  "Why don't you get some rest. There's a concert tomorrow and you'll need it."  "All right." She closed her eyes and a few minutes later you could hear her steady breathing.  "Well, uh...Nick, we're going to go." Brian stood up from sitting beside Sean.  "Okay. Thanks again guys."   "Hey, anytime." Brian and Leighanne exited the room and I went over to Sean.  "How about you and I watch the game? Buccs against Raiders." I picked him up and grabbed the t.v. remote. Next, I sat againist the head bored and turned the volume down low.

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