“So what about this cruel joke?” AJ asked as Ciara joined him in the den.

“She said that Kevin had been making some calls and that management wants you guys back on the road as soon as possible.” Ciara explained.

“You know… it’s going to happen soon. Nick is getting better.” AJ replied.

“I don’t want to admit that just yet, AJ.” Ciara looked away from AJ. She didn’t want him to see the tears that were forming in her eyes.

“Neither do I, but it will happen, then what will we do?” AJ asked.

“Alex, please… I don’t want to think about this. Can we just watch some TV and enjoy each other’s company?” Ciara turned to look at him.

AJ cupped Ciara’s face with his hand and kissed away her tears.

“If I have my way, you’re coming with me for the rest of the tour. I don’t want to leave your side ever again.” AJ said before kissing her passionately. Ciara pushed him back into the crease in the couch and took the remote from his hand and tossed it aside as AJ took the ponytail out of her hair and let her hair down. Ciara helped AJ off with his wife-beater and AJ flipped her onto the couch so that he was on top of her.

“What happened to a nice, quiet day at home watching movies and just relaxing?” AJ asked in between taking little nips at her neck and chin.

“We can do that, ya know… but I have a better idea.” Ciara whispered in his ear. AJ stood up and scooped her up and carried her to the bedroom. As he laid her down on the bed, the telephone rang. They ignored it for a few minutes until they heard the phone message.

“Ciara… it’s mom. Dan’s had her committed.” Jarod said into the phone. AJ picked up the receiver.

“Jarod, hold on…” he said and handed the phone over. He went to get up but Ciara wouldn’t let go of his hand.

“Jarod?” Ciara asked.

“I’m sorry, I wasn’t going to call you, but the boys and I decided that you should know as soon as possible.” Jarod explained.

“What happened?” Ciara took a deep breadth to stop from crying.

“She wrapped the car around a tree with him in it after he stopped her from trying to drown herself. So after having a psychiatrist talk with her, he decided to have her committed.” Jarod said. “Dan didn’t want us to tell you but said that if we did it was all right. Susie and I had a hard time decided what to tell the guys, but we decided that they should know everything.” Jarod replied.

“Thanks for calling to tell me. Where are they?” Ciara asked.

“Mercy General.”

“Is Dan all right?” Ciara was worried more about Dan now. Her mom was his world.

“Yeah, just a bit shaken and some bruises. The boys and I are going to go pick him up tomorrow. Don’t you worry about anything. We just wanted to let you know about this.” Jarod said.

“Are you going to see momma?” Ciara asked as the tears started. AJ rubbed her back and held her close.

“Yes.”

“Should I come?” she asked.

“No. Absolutely not! You deserve this time with AJ.” Jarod insisted.

“All right. But call us here tomorrow after you see her and give her a hug for me and Dan too?” Ciara asked.

“I will. She’s going to get the help she needs now, Ciara. She’s going to be all right.” Jarod said.

“I know. Thanks for calling.” Ciara replied.

“Love you.” Jarod replied and hung up.

“What’s going on?” AJ asked. Ciara told him everything.

“He’s right. You just began to relax down here. Put things right. Get your memory back.” AJ said.

“You’re both right. I know you are."