HG4

Claire watched George and Patti more closely as they continued to talk. Paul said something Claire didn't hear and he seemed to be waiting for a response.
"Excuse me?"Claire asked.
" I asked if you want to go talk to them" Paul asked pointing.
    Claire and Paul walked over to where a large group of people were sitting. Claire didn't recognize all the people, but she did recognize Frank Zappa, Mama Cass, and Linda.
"Ahhh let's go back to Sydney," Claire said.
    She had been so busy thinking about how George was scoping Patti out, she hadn't noticed Linda Eastman.
"Darling, you can be seperated from Sydney for a few minutes."Paul said taking her hand.
"You're Paul McCartney!" Linda said when they walked up.
"Yes I am. And you are?" Paul asked.
"I'm Linda Eastman. I take photos. If you ever need pictures taken call me," Linda said as she stepped
closer to Paul and put her hand on his arm.
"Oh you're American! So, if my wife, Claire," Paul saidputting his arm around Claire's shoulder.
    Claire smiled and put her hand on his hand.
"Yeah, I came from Arizona! Well my offer stands." Linda said stepping even closer to Paul.
    She hadn't removed her hand from his arm, and if she took another step they'd be nose to nose.
"Well actually, we have someone who arranges that type of thing," Paul said as he took a step back.
    Just then Jane Asher walked up. Claire felt rather panicky.
"Hello! I'm Jane Asher. I'm an actress," she said.
"I'm Paul and this is my wife Claire," Paul said.
"Yes, I know who you are!"Jane said.
    Claire watched as a dissuaded Linda walked away.
"So are you in films or stage?" Paul asked.
"Oh, I do a bit of both. Well, I do more stage than films, but I have done both in a bit. So when will your next record be out?" Jane asked
"I don't know. We finished recording it today. It sounds good," Paul said.
"I can't wait to hear it," Jane said.
"Thanks" Paul said.
"So what parts have you played?"Claire asked Jane.
"Oh hundreds...Juliet..things like that," Jane said.
    They chatted a few more minutes before Sydney walked up looking angry. She pulled Claire away from Paul and Jane to talk.
"What's wrong?" Claire asked Sydney
"George," Sydney replied.
"What's happened to him?" Claire asked,
"He's all over Patti like white on rice," Sydney said.
"See, I still don't understand that saying. But I know what it means," Claire said.
"Come watch and you will see that saying defined," Sydney said.
"I can't just leave Paul with Jane Asher," Claire said.
"Oh yeah. Well what should I do?" Sydney asked.
"Honestly? I think you should let it be. You are completely cheating on him with John,"Claire started.
"But we're in love," Sydney said.
"Then why is this bugging you so much? It seams it should be comforting that he can move on,"Claire said.
"I know and I am, but I do still love him, but we've drifted apart. You know how we keep saying the Beatles
have changed. We've all changed? Well, you and Paul just naturally changed together, but me and George
changed apart...different. Now, John and I are more the same." Sydney said.
"No, you and John have always been more the same. Remember the first time we all went out to eat
dinner?"Claire asked,
"No,"Sydney said.
"Yes you do. We went to a little restaurant.. Oh c'mon...Paul and I snuck off to make out.."Claire said.
"I remember...and John went a spied on you...yeah. Why?"Sydney asked.
"Remember how Astrid came over and guessed I was with Paul and you were with John?"Claire asked
    Sydney remembered it. She felt shocked she had never realized it.
"See see see!!!! Ahhh he's still talking to her," Claire said looking at Paul.
    Claire walked over to him.
"So we had to look through the phone books to get the name Father Mackinzie rather than McCartney because John said they would think it was me dad," Paul wassaying.
    Claire breathed a sigh of relief that they hadn't fallen in love. Both Paul and Jane looked at her.
"Oh you're talking about Eleanor Rigby! I love the story with this song. Finish so she can hear," Claire said.
    Paul resumed telling the story. Meanwhile Sydney had decided she needed to relax, so she went into a room to smoke a joint.
"Fancy meeting you here," John said.
    Sydney jumped startled.
"John...hey! I didn't know you were in here"she said.
"Yeah it was the only empty room,"he said.
"Oh if you want to be alone..."Sydney said.
"Yeah, alone with you," John said walking over to her.
"That was....interesting...,"Sydney said, but kissed him nonetheless.
"We should come clean, John," Sydney said.
"Soon,"John said.
    Sydney pulled back.
"No, this isn't fair to anyone, John" she said.
"We will tell, but now is not the time or place for it. Please trust me, Sydney," he said.
"I do," Sydney said and went back to kissing him.