“Get her into bed all right?” Howie asked. “Yeah, she’ll be fine. Madison is going to get her ready and dope her up on some Motrin and get some ice on the bump. What time is it?” Nick was asleep on the couch and AJ was asleep on the floor. They hadn’t even been awake long enough to see the whole house. Riley was peacefully sleeping right behind AJ’s back. Brian answered, “1:30 in the morning. I didn’t know they had Sportscenter on this late.” Kevin sat in the swinging chair that came down from the ceiling across from Brian and Howie. He didn’t say anything for a while and just sat swinging, so Brian spoke up, “What a way to see her again, huh Kevin? I definitely think that someone is trying to say that you should at least try to be together. You know, the big man upstairs.” Kevin smiled peacefully, “I think so too Bri. I do too, but I think that this might be a double wammy too. I think Madison has noticed you.” Howie joined in, “Yeah, I saw her give you an extra long look when Nick introduced us to her.” Kevin interrupted, “That’s not all though. I was talking to her in the car and she is the promotion model for Versace. She is in the show with me next week. Madison and I got to thinking that we shook all hook up again. So I invited them to the show on Tuesday. We could spoil them and have them come in a limo, and then we could chill with them after the concert. Then the next night we’d all see each other at the Versace show. I think that AJ and Nick would be cool with, because I know that they’ll just drool at all the models. What do you two think?” Howie said, “That’s cool. They seem like cool girls. Hey who knows? Maybe I’ll hook up with someone at the modeling show.” Brian answered, “Definitely. I’m there, especially if Madison is there. Things are looking up here in New York. Let’s hope that no more funky accidents happen, although we seem to have had a lot like that today. I’m mean Kev, ya’ knocked your girl out cold. The way she was mumbling I bet she doesn’t even know what’s going on.” Just then Madison came back into the living room. Kevin jumped up and waited for Madison to say something. “Chill Prince Charming. She’s fine. I got her to wake up just to make sure that she wasn’t like brain dead and she knows that she ran into someone, I just didn’t tell her who though. She’s fell asleep right when I put her under the covers. She’ll be just fine. I hate to kick you guys out after all you’ve done for us, but I know that you have rehearsals and I have rehearsals, and Kevin’s had a pretty crazy day and all, so I think you guys should held home.” Kevin agreed, “Brian, you get those two up and I’ll work the stuff out with Madison. We all decided that we want you girls to arrive in style, so a limo will come by and pick you up around 6:30 for the concert. I’ll call on Monday and ask for you Madison, and we can work out the rest of the details. Oh, we will see each other at rehearsals too. Well, whatever. Keep it a surprise though. But keep her talking about me because I don’t want her to completely forget about me. Here’s our number at the Marriot Hotel over there on 75th street I think. Cool?” Madison took the phone number from Kevin and wrote down Kelly’s number at the house so that the guys could get a hold of them. She handed the number to Brian, “In case you guys can’t wait one week till you see us again.” Brian smiled. Nick and AJ finally got up and all the guys put their jackets on and tied up their shoes. Madison escorted them to the door and thanked them all for their help, “See you all on Tuesday.” Kevin led the guys down the stairs, but Brian hung by the door. “Madison, I know that we don’t know each other well. But I really would like to get to know you better. I don’t want anything serious, but I would love to chill with you the time that I do have. Maybe this weekend or something we could go out. I’ll tell the guys I’m going with you, but you can’t tell Kelly who you’re with, or it would ruin the surprise. Cool? “ Madison smiled and kissed him lightly on the cheek. “I would love that. Call on Friday or Saturday.” Brian turned and walked down the stairs into the snowy night. She shut and locked the door. She went over to the window and watched the guys leave. They honked their horns as they drove out of sight.
“What a night,” Kelly thought to herself. “Riley, come on. Let’s go check on Madison.” The two walked quietly into Kelly’ bedroom and saw that she was sleeping comfortably. Madison changed the washcloth one more time and placed it back on Kelly’s forehead. The bump was getting bigger, but Madison had gotten ice on it and it was smaller than it would have been if she hadn’t. Riley hopped on the bed in his place by Kelly. Madison pulled the covers around Kelly’s chin, kissed her cheek, and patted Riley’s head once more. Madison was heading towards the spiral staircase when she heard something that she wished she hadn’t. Kelly was mumbling again, but this time it was very clear what she was saying. “I am afraid of Austin. He is the one ruining my life.” Madison’s skin chilled as she heard this, but decided not to wake her and talk about it. Madison headed up the stairs to her room. She made sure that she left the trap door open so that she could hear if Kelly needed something. She undressed and put on her pajamas. She got into her bed. “Brrrrr. Cold sheets.” Madison pulled the sheets up to her chin and turned her bed lamp out. “What a night. Poor girl. Her first night out in a very long time and she won’t even remember it. But she found Kevin and Kevin found her even though she doesn’t know it. It will be so hard to not tell her what happened last night and to keep the secret about the concert. We’ll have a blast. I wonder what’s going on with her and Evere…” Madison drifted off to sleep before she could finish her thought.