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Chapter Twenty One - Pieces Mended

14th November 2006


The journey back to Glasgow was a relatively quiet one despite Frank insisting that everyone should sing along to the radio. It was quite amusing to Jill considering she tended to be the only one that knew the songs being played.

"I should have brought my Ipod," Frank grumbled.

"No way," Bob replied quickly, "I'm not joking Jill, if you ever want to listen to completely obscure stuff Frank has it."

"Hey, I can't help it if you have no taste," Frank replied pushing Bob.

Jill looked back in the mirror as they started to fight in the back seat.

"Oh for fuck sake," Mikey yelped as he got an elbow in his side.

"Sorry Mikey, if only this pint sized hobbit would behave himself," Bob replied.

"Am I going to have to stop this car and sort you children out?" Jill shouted much to Worm's amusement.

"Oh yes please, it's been such a long time since I've been sorted," Frank yelled back before Bob practically bent him in half and Frank was forced to put his head between his knees.

"Bob, please," Frank pleaded as they all started to laugh.

"You see the way they treat me Jill," Frank added.

"Poor Frankie," Jill replied sweetly," Maybe if you weren't such a pervert."

"No fair, " Frank mumbled, "But I'm so cute and all the girls love me."

"And modest I see," Jill added," But I suppose you are kinda cute."

"No Jill, don't encourage him," Mikey laughed.

Bob eventually released Frank who turned and stuck his tongue out at him before pointing at Jill, "She thinks I'm cute Bob, how do ya feel about that?"

Jill looked in her mirror and rolled her eyes at Bob who just grinned, "That's okay I suppose it's about time you got a compliment." Bob said whilst maintaining eye contact with Jill.

They eventually arrived back at the hotel and Worm advised Jill of the route to take to avoid the fans that had started to congregate at the front entrance.

"Right guys we need to leave for the venue for soundcheck and press in about two hours so we'll come and get you about 4 o'clock." Worm said as he grabbed Frank who was trying to escape out the door to go and meet the fans, "Frank, not a good idea."

"Oh come on, they'll be getting cold out there," Frank replied.

"Yeah and one sight of you and we'll be tackling them all day as they try to get in the hotel," Worm told him, "You can go and see them just before we leave."

Frank sighed in frustration as he reluctantly followed the others back into the hotel.

"So what do you guys want to do?" Frank asked as they walked towards the lifts.

"Well I'm going to call Alicia," Mikey replied," And tell her all about my new present,"

"We've still got to give Gee and Ray their ones," Frank said.

Mikey stopped for a moment, "Do you want to go and give it to them now before we get dragged off to do and press and shit?"

"Yep," Frank said getting all excited.

Jill had never know anyone in her life to have as much energy as Frank as she watched him stand in the lift and look at the record they had picked for Gerard.

"He's gonna love it, isn't he Mikey?"

"He will Frank," Mikey replied smiling at Frank.

"I'm on the third floor," Jill said as Mikey pressed the button for their floor.

"You don't want to come up and see Gee and Ray get their presents?" Mikey asked slightly surprised.

"I don't want to get in the way," Jill replied.

"She's coming up to our floor," Bob interupted before turning to Jill, "and no you won't be in the way, What are you like?"

Jill just shrugged and felt her cheeks go red as they all turned to watch the little interaction between her and Bob.

They eventually got to their floor and Frank shot out the lift towards Gerard's room.

"I take it we'll be going to see Gerard first then," Bob said watching Frank as he turned and sighed as the rest just plodded down the corridor.

As they approached Gerard's room they could hear a raised voice and Frank immediately turned and looked at Mikey. They stopped at the room door and it was definitely Gerard's voice but he seemed to be talking to himself.

"I think he must be on the phone," Mikey said hesitantly noting the anxious tone of his brother's voice. He knew his brother was upset about something and he was sounding angry aswell.

"Maybe you should check he is okay," Bob said.

Mikey nodded before they all went quiet again as they heard Gerard raise his voice again, "Please don't say that," he cried out and it was obvious to all even Jill that Gerard was upset.

"We'll head off and see Ray but come and get us if you need to," Bob added knowing Mikey needed some time alone with Gerard.

"Catch up with you later then," Mikey replied appreciating the fact Bob knew what he was thinking, "Oh and Jill thank you so much for the record."

"I'm glad you like it," Jill replied smiling at him.

Jill looked at Frank who seemed to have pulled in to himself, she couldn't work out if he was upset or mad. Bob knocked on Ray's door and they waited patiently for Ray to open the door.

"Hey guys," Ray said as he opened the door wide and ushered them all in.

"Did you have a good time with Jill?" Ray asked as they all found somewhere to sit in his room.

"Jill's Dad is so cool," Frank replied, "And he gave us all presents from his amzing record collection."

Frank passed Ray a plastic bag and they all watched Ray as he opened the bag and pulled out the record.

"Your Dad really didn't need to give me anything," Ray started before stopping as he saw the record,"Oh fuck, look at that, do you know how long I've been trying to find a decent copy of this album on vinyl?"

"Bob remembered and then we found it," Frank replied.

"It's in brilliant condition," Bob added.

"This is amazing Jill, thank you," Ray said as he stood up from his bed and hugged Jill,"Please let your Dad know that I will treasure this."

"I will Ray," Jill replied smiling.

Ray sat back down on his bed and looked at his record,"So did you drop Mikey off somewhere?" he asked as he eventually looked up.

"I think Gerard's having trouble on the phone so we left Mikey to deal with it," Frank confirmed.

"He's still on the phone?" Ray asked amazed,"I was with him when she phoned and that was over an hour ago."

"I knew it was Eliza." Frank snapped,"Why does she always have to give him such a hard time?"

Jill felt so uncomfortable as if she shouldn't be in the room especially when they were talking about something so personal.

"He loves her Frank," Ray replied,"and you know Gerard he's the one that has to see it, you'll never talk him round."

"I know," Frank responded sounding dejected,"I just hate seeing him getting so torn up and he dances to her every whim."

"He does not," Bob suddenly replied,"You know Gerard can be full of it and I've seen the way he talks to her sometimes."

Ray and Frank nodded, "It's not right though, he just seem's miserable." Frank added.

They all sat in silence for a bit before Jill spoke,"Well I better be going, I've got tons of stuff to do before the show."

"Sorry Jill, we really shouldn't speak like that in front of you, it's not fair." Ray said.

"It's fine honestly," Jill replied.

"I'll walk you down Jill," Bob said pulling himself out of his seat.

"Are you guys not leaving to do press soon?" Jill asked as he walked towards her.
"I think so, but you'll be coming with us as it's at the venue." Bob replied.

Frank couldn't resist it, "Jill, you'll really need to put him in his place, that's twice now he's told you what to do."

"I know, do you hear him?" Jill replied pointing at Bob,"I think I might just have to do that."

"See you later Jill," Frank said waving completely ignoring Bob's stern look.

"See you Frank, and Ray I'm glad you liked the LP."

"I LOVE it," Ray replied laughing.

"Hey guys can you let Worm know to get me from Jill's room?" Bob asked as he followed Jill out of the room.

"Okay," Ray responded waiting for Jill to disappear," Don't do anything I wouldn't do."

Bob turned round and stared at them both,"Shhhhh and no I am just walking Jill to her room."

"Whatever you say Bryar," Frank replied grinning.

Ray and Frank just looked at each other as the door shut behind Bob.

"Who's gonna remind Bob that we'll be flying home at the end of the week?" Ray said.

"Definitely not me." Frank muttered as he sat back in the chair.


X------X


Bob quickly caught up with Jill as she stood at the lifts.

"JILL,"

Jill turned to see Bob and then noticed someone running behind Bob towards her.

"JILL,"

Bob moved aside and Jill noticed Gerard approaching them.

"Thank you so much for the LP," Gerard said as he stood before her and then suddenly hugged her. Jill didn't know what to do at first and she noticed Bob smirking at her. She lightly hugged Gerard back.

"I take it you like it then," Jill asked as they pulled apart.

"You gave me The Misfits," Gerard replied,"Original vinyl copy of their best album ever and not a scratch on it."

Jill smiled at him and she wished her Dad could have seen the reaction from Gerard and Ray when they received their gifts.

"Please let your Dad know that I am really grateful and Mikey had said we would send him a vinyl copy of our stuff." Gerard said rubbing his hand through his platinum hair.

"He would love that," Jill replied.

"Well, I'll make sure he gets them and I'll do some original artwork for him too," Gerard told her,"It's the least I can do for this."

"You don't have too, I know how busy you all are." Jill replied not wanting to see him stressing out.

Gerard shook his head, "Honestly, I love drawing and it'll distract me from all the crap," he said before looking at the ground.

"Thank you Gerard," Jill said, "Take care of yourself."

Gerard looked directly at her and nodded, "I'll see you guys in a bit then?"

"Sure, I'm just going to grab some of my stuff before we head to the venue," Jill replied.

"Gee," Mikey shouted up the corridor from his room, "Mom wants to speak with you."

Gerard rolled his eyes,"I think I should just get a mobile implanted into my head, I spend so much time on them." He said before stomping off towards Mikey.


x------x


Bob gently took Jill's hand into his own as they walked to her room and only let her go when they had reached her room. Jill quickly gathered all the stuff she would need and piled it into her bag before resting it on the bed.

"All done," she said proudly before turning to Bob who had settled himself in front of the tv, "Now, all I need to do is put you in your place."

Bob almost choked as he turned to look at her, she was standing behind him with her hands on her hips.

"What do you mean?" he asked nervously, "I didn't offend you did i?"

Jill tried to keep herself from smiling.

"I'm really sorry," Bob continued starting to look worried as he switched off the tv and came towards her,"I sometime say things without thinking."

"Shut up Bob," Jill told him as he suddenly paused looking more confused than ever.

She walked straight up to him, as close as she could get without physically touching him and she looked up at him. They just stood there for a moment just staring at each other before Jill's face broke into a huge grin. "I don't know what you're doing to me Mr Bryar but I really like it."

The relief on Bob's face was evident as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled Jill close before he allowed his lips to meet hers. The rollarcoaster of emotions that she had felt earlier in the day had left Jill exhausted and all she wanted to do was be as close to him as possible. As she continued to kiss him, she couldn't help but think how much he had helped her today and as much as she was reluctant to allow herself to think it he had been there at her lowest ebb and even as they spoke no words she felt connected to him. She could fell his hands move up her back from her hips and on to the back of her neck. God it felt so good and she opened her mouth to him and he eagerly responded. Jill felt herself go weak as he continued to kiss her and then damn it he began to kiss her neck, this was getting out of control she thought to herself as he kissed her oh so sensitive neck. Jill closed her eyes as the sensation of his touch made her shiver. Bob seemed to sense the change in her as he glanced up at her briefly to see her biting her lower lip as he continued the onslaught. Jill steadily opened her eyes, she had to regain control before it was too late. She gently placed her hands on his face and pulled him back to her lips. She edged him towards the chair but misguided him slightly as he suddenly fell back pulling Jill with him.

"Shit," Jill cried out as she landed on him, her legs straddling his lap as he fell into the chair.

"You okay," he breathlessly asked.

Jill nodded before he sought out her lips again. Jill's hands once again gently held his face as she kissed him deeply, a soft moan escaped his lips as she shifted her attention to his neck. Oh the sweet revenge as she watched him roll his head back as she kissed his neck and then slowly unzipped his hoodie. Bob's eyes flew open as Jill ran her hands down his chest. He could feel himself responding to her touch and had no doubt she soon would too considering she was straddling his lap. He wanted nothing more than to pick her up and carry her to the bed but he couldn't help but think about her state of mind earlier in the day. His body needed her, he wanted her more than anything but he cared too much to do something which she might regret later.

They both suddenly froze as they heard a knock on the door, Jill stared at him in shock before she started to giggle, "Who is it?" she said trying to regain her breath as she eased herself up from his lap.

"It's Worm, is Bob in there with you?"

"Just a minute," Jill added as Bob pulled himself up from the chair and she noticed his obvious discomfort,

"Jill, I need a minute," Bob told her slightly embarrased.

"Go to the bathroom and I'll delay him." Jill replied as he nodded and followed her advice trying to think of every possible thing to help his current predicament.

Jill opened the door, "Hey Worm,"

"Hi Jill, are you ready to go?" Worm asked looking around the room.

"Yes," Jill replied.

"Where's Bob," Worm asked, "Ray told me I was to get him from here."

"He's in the bathroom," Jill said nonchantly as she gathered her bag and laptop.

Eventually the bathroom door opened and Bob walked out smiling at them, "Is that us already to go?"

Jill followed them out of the room and pulled the door shut before catching them up at the lift. As they stood in the lift, she couldn't help but notice Bob staring at her and as she caught his glance he smiled warmly at her.




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