Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Baxter Boys #4 (The Baxter Boys ~ Rattled) by Charles Jane

Author:Charles, Jane [Charles, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jane Charles

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Last night, after we were done playing, the guys and I started to divide the equipment. They wanted it all and I wanted none of it. We each own our own instruments, but shared in the cost of sound equipment, mics and everything else we need to perform. After arguing about value and depreciation, we finally set a price so that they could pay me my portion. Then I made them find an ATM because I wasn’t letting them take anything until I got paid and I sure as hell wasn’t going to accept a promise that they’d take care of it once they were back in New York. Those guys are skipping out of a contract to play three gigs in Portland so I sure as hell don’t trust their promise to pay me.

With a pocket full of cash, I’m on a train headed to Portland, with only my horns and suitcase. After the guys left, I went out and found a trunk that would hold all of my instrument cases because I couldn’t carry them all and my luggage. Now that trunk is stashed on the train and it’s just me and my phone.

My very quiet phone.

I’m worried about Bethany. She didn’t return any texts or calls last night, and she didn’t send a single text saying that she needed rescuing, but I had hoped I’d hear from her.

She hasn’t responded today so I finally contacted Dylan to make sure my friends didn’t do anything to scare her off. Not that they would intentionally, but everything is still so fucking new. That’s when he told me that Bethany got sick last night.

Why the hell did they let her leave the bar alone?

At least Mary walked her to the subway, but one of the guys should have made sure she made it to her apartment okay.

What if something happened? What if she was sicker than they realized? What if she’s in a fucking hospital bed right now and nobody knows about it?

Me: Would you ask Mary to go check on Bethany?

Dylan: Why?

Me: She hasn’t answered my phone calls or texts

Dylan: She’s probably sleeping

Me: You’re probably right. But if I don’t hear from her tomorrow, check on her

Dylan: Isn’t there anyone else?

Me: Family lives in Kentucky and I don’t know who her other friends are.

Dylan: We’ll stop by later if Mary can’t reach her

I knew that as soon as I mentioned her not having family close Dylan would promise to check. He’d want someone watching out for his sisters if he wasn’t close, which he hasn’t been for years. Not until he got Nina back and he still hasn’t seen his youngest sister in twelve years.

Me: Thanks.

I stare out the window and try to enjoy the scenery. This is pretty country. But, I’d enjoy it more if I knew Bethany was okay.

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