September 17th, 2000
Tany and Cinita were both sleeping in the bed.
Scott put down his suitcases and smiled. He knew Tany got lonely sometimes.
He stood there a moment watching Tany sleep. Cinita started to stir and wake up. Scott slowly walked out of the room.
He was sitting at their kitchen bar, drinking some coffee, when Cintia walked out. "What's up?"
"Hey, I thought you weren't going to be in until tomorrow?"
"Yah, we had some weather issues."
"Wow, so you flew here this morning?"
"Of course! Where else would I go?" Cintia pondered that a moment, before she asked, "Do you ever get tired of it?"
"What?"
"The flying back and forth?"
"Sometimes but then I remember I get to see you and your sister." he said, softly punching her. She giggled and walked over to the refridgerator, she pulled out a carton of milk and made herself a bowl of cereal.
"Now that you are up, mind if I go take a shower and get out of these clothes?" With a mouth full of cereal, "Mo I don car." She continued to eat.
He got up and went into his bedroom to take his clothes off. Tany was still asleep. He loved how she always looked so peaceful.
After his shower, he had gone into his bedroom again to get dressed, Tany wasn't there. He knew Cintia would have told her he was there. He put on a pair of sweat pants and walked into the kitchen.
Tany was sitting at their bar, drinking coffee. She looked a little tired but he knew she would be awake after she showered.
She looked up and smiled, "I thought you weren't going fly out until tomorrow night?"
"I went over this with your sister, who I thought would have told you," he stated giving Cintia an accusitory look.
Cintia shrugged, "She didn't ask."
"We had some bad weather and it wouldn't go so they delayed filming a few days."
"Oh, so you only have a couple of days?"
"Yah, I am afraid so."
"Ok, well I am going to take Cintia to Disneyland and then I don't know."
"Can I come?"
"Do you want to, You will be the lone rider?" "Nope, because I just happen to know that Johnson is also off for a few days."
"What, how do you know that?" Looking at Cintia, "I am magic." Cintia smiled and then laughed.
"Scott!?"
"What, my love?"
"How do you know?"
"I told you, I am magic," he said waving his hands.
"Whatever, I need to take a shower, before we do anything." Tany got up and left the room. Scott leaned over and whispered, "I just ran into him, he is going to be here in about a half an hour."
Beth was looking at wedding dresses. Her mother had mailed her a bunch of wedding magazines. Al was brushing his teeth and they would be going to do some shopping. One thing Al liked was he didn't have the noterity his brother or sister had. He could go where he wanted, whenever he wanted. Although he did get recognized sometimes, it was nothing like Jonny one time.
Jonny was filling up his car and two teenage girls were looking at him. Jonny felt a little weird. He didn't know what to do, so he went about his business.
Finally one of the girls came over, "My cousin over there," pointing to the other girl, "says you are Jon S. Connors." The way she said was more of a statement than a question. "Uh, What if I am?" "Nothing, just that she would love to get your autograph." Jonny did give her an autograph. She was so happy, she cried. That is what Jonny and Tany pretty much face all the time, especially now. But not Al and Beth, so they were going to take advantage of this gorgeous L.A. day. Beth was dressed and ready to go. It was something she had done for Al, that way he wasn't waiting on her.
She decided to turn the tv on, just for some noise. "And for Entertainment news, Cheryl Kaiman, ex-porn star was killed in a car accident last night. Sources say she was heading down highway 5 when she alledgely lost control of her vehicle and went under a Semi. Cheryl had divorced Jon S. Connors earlier this year and a source from her camp says she was just getting her life back together." Beth just stood there. How was Jonny going to deal with this?
Johnson knocked on the door. Scott answered it, "Dude, turn your TV on." "What, why?" "It's Cheryl man." Tany saw the look in Johnson's eyes and turned the TV on. They too heard the news about Cheryl. All of them were standing there when the phone rang, Tany jumped. She looked at Scott, he knew she was thinking it was Jonny. It wasn't it was Al.
"Yah man we are watching it right now." Tany couldn't hear Al, which always bothered her. "Yes, of course, dude." There was a slight pause, which is really rare for Al and Scott. Then, "You bet, yeah alright man, let me know if you want or need me to do anything. Ok, later."
He hung up and looked over to Tany. Her heart sank into her stomach. They were literally getting ready to release there second album and now this. She remembered what happened when they released "Miracle". Jonny had nearly overdosed and almost killed himself and he had to go to re-hab. He was doing so good. Tany dreaded seeing her brother, she knew this was going to kill him.
Jenny and Jonny were still in bed, they had a late night last night and just wanted to sleep in. The phone started to ring, Jenny jumped up and went to turn the alarm off. Jonny thought that was cute.
He answered the phone, "Jonny, have you seen the news?" It was Al. "What, no I was sleeping, Bro." "Ok, Well Jonny I got bad news and It isn't going to be easy." "Dude what is it, is it Tany?" "No, She is fine. Man it's Cheryl."
Jonny didn't want Jenny to see him panick so he got out of bed and went into the bathroom and he closed the door. "Wh-what about Cheryl, Al?" "She was killed last night in a car accident." Jonny dropped the phone and slid down the wall. He didn't know what to do.
"Jonny....... Jonny?"
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September 3rd, 2000
Tany had butterflies and a lump in her throat. She always hated this part. This must've been what her mother felt like when her dad would leave to film a movie.
Scott would be leaving tonight for Atlanta. Earlier that week he had received a package that contained: airline tickets, a parking pass, his id badge, his shooting schedule and a key to a house he would be renting.
Tany was helping him pack. She was trying not to cry. Scott could see it in her eyes, "Babe, you know this is the part of our lives that sucks, we got to spend a couple of months together."
"I know, but......." here came the tears.
"Aw, Tanz come on. Don't cry, I will get to see you in a few weeks."
"I know it just sucks."
"Yup," he said hugging her. Scott started to pack again. Tany stood there for a few seconds before she too, went back to packing. Ciera had invited Tany to stay with them, while Scott was gone, but Tany had turned her down.
Part of her now was wishing she had taken her mother's offer. But she knew realistically that wouldn't make sense either. She would have to commute and Tany hated that. So she was stuck here. Maybe she could talk Ciera into letting Cintia stay a few days with her. She would have to remember that.
Jonny was sitting on the other swing, talking to Jenny. Jonny wanted to tell Jenny that he would like to move further, but the past relationship held him back. He had been burned pretty bad and just couldn't let that go, if only he knew she felt the same. Jenny was way different then Cheryl. Jenny's Divorce would be final in December, due to "The Connors" lawyer Kelly Russell. He basically gave Treg Simons, Jenny's soon to be Ex an ultimatum. He could sign the divorce papers and let her live in peace or he would be arrested for stalking a Miss Tany Connors. He apparently had also found another woman to beat but this one wouldn't take his shit. He chose to sign the papers. Leaving us here back at the story. Jenny was smiling at him, "Ok, I have seen that look."
"What look?" he asked looking at her.
"That look, What are you thinking about?"
"You." Jonny said looking at Jenny. Jenny smiled, "What about me? I hope it's good?" she questioned.
"It is, I was just thinking what a great friend you are, you have been just really great Jen."
"Thank you, you know if you want to move ahead a little, we could maybe try it?"
"Woah, what do you mean?" She went pink, "Oh, I thought maybe..."
"Look, Jenny I think we are great friends and I wouldn't want to do anything to hurt that."
"I am sorry, I thought...." He kissed her. Not on the cheeks but on the lips. Jenny didn't know what to do so she kissed him back. Jonny wasn't sure why he was doing this but it felt so right. He was about to pull back, but then she started to kiss back and that did it. Jonny and Jenny were now an item. Although Jonny would take it very slow, he knew he wanted to spend as much time as he could with her, starting today.
Scott was getting his bags checked and he was holding hands with Tany. She just couldn't believe that in the next few hours she would once again go home to an empty house. But Tany did call Ciera and she actually agreed. Cintia would be there in two days. Cintia had a ton of homework to do, but Tany promised Ciera she would make sure she got it done.
Right now, Scott and Tany were walking to Scott's Gate. Tany was trying very hard not to cry. She was failing miserably. Scott just hugged her.
They sat down and waited for his plane. They started to board the plane. Scott and Tany stood up. The paps were also there and of course they got a picture of Scott and Tany kissing. Scott smiled at her and said, "Catch you on the next wave." Tany wiped her eyes and responded with, "Break a leg." And with that Scott walked into the tunnel and disappeared. Here are some of those pictures.
Tany stood there watching the plane taxi and finally taking off. Tears streamed down her cheek. Logically she knew it was only a couple of weeks, but emotionally she would miss him. The paps ended up taking several shots three of which landed in "The Earth" with the article title, "It's So hard to Say Goodbye."
A few Days later...............................
Tany and Cintia were planning to go to Disneyland, but their plans changed when it started to rain, so here they were sitting in Tany's livingroom. "So do you think Jonny is going to be ok with it?" Tany sat there a few minutes, choosing her words carefully, "I don't know what he will think, but we will talk to dad first, I already told you that." "I know, I just think it is only fair, I will be graduating in the spring and I want to be part of the band." "I know and I understand, hey sorry for not going to Disneyland."
Cintia did look a little bummed but then she smiled, "That's ok, We can go next time. Hey can I ask you something?" Tany looked at her sister. "Sure, I guess." "It's not bad, but do you want Scott to ask you to marry him?" "Wow where did that come from?"
"Well, Al and Beth are getting married sometime next Summer and I thought maybe with that coming you would want to marry Scott." Tany got a smile on her face with excitement, if only he would for real. Cintia didn't know that Tany had fantazied about him asking her.
Would he get down on one knee or would he just ask her? So she answered, "Yes, I would love to marry Scott, but with both our careers taking off, I don't know if this would be the best time."
"I like him and Beth, I don't know about Jenny." "Jenny is nice, a bit odd but I like her."
"Well maybe if I join the band, then I will get to know her."
"Whatever, let's pop some popcorn and watch a tear jerker."
Jenny and Jonny were now in Jonny's apartment. They were kissing and making out. Clothes were flying. After they made love, Jonny was kissing Jenny's shoulder.
"Jonny, what is it like?"
"Hmm, what is what like?"
"Playing in front of an audience."
"I can't do it like Tany, she makes it so easy." "That's great, but do you always avoid questions about yourself?"
"What do you mean?" He sat up looking at her. "I asked you what it was like, not Tany. I can easily ask her."
"I know, and I want to answer but I don't know what it is like. Most of the time, Tany is the one holding the crowds attention, not me."
"Right, but what does it feel like, under the lights and knowing there are people looking at you?" "I don't know, I get a little nervous, because I don't want to mess up, you know?"
"So you can play the piano, can you play anything else."
"Yes, of course." He gave her a quizzical look. "Ok so can Tany play any instrument or is she just a singer?"
"Jenny you know she does, why are you asking me these things?"
"I don't know just want to know, in case it ever comes up."
"Why would it come up?"
"I don't know, you never know." Jonny just shook his head, rolled over on top of her and she started to giggle.
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August 20th, 2000
Johnson called his friend. She was willing to meet with Tany. Although she was a little reserved. Johnson had to reassure her that Tany was a very nice person and she should jump on the chance. Rebecca Tomlin, was not known at all. She worked on "Nights of our Deaths" a little while. Now she was trying to find a client. Rebecca could design clothes and she had a knack for what went together and what didn't. She was getting nervous. She looked at herself in the mirror, why didn't she go shopping before this.
The doorbell rang, she jumped. Tany had told her she was going to send her driver to pick her up. Rebecca looked in the peep hole. There standing there was a large man who looked really nice. "Ms. Tomlin, I am Biff Jones, Tany's Driver?" "Oh, sure," she said as she opened the door. "Are you ready?" Rebecca just nodded, grabbing her purse. They walked down the stairs and out the door. Biff went to a black SUV and opened the door for her. Getting in, "Thank you." "You're Welcome," He said as he shut the door. She watched him walk around and get in. He adjusted the mirror, and looked back at her.
She just smiled. "Don't be nervous, Tany is a very sincere person." "Yeah, that is what Johnson said, but I still can't help it." "Ok, well I tell you what, ask her about her horse, Midnight. That will be a great ice breaker. Plus she needs you." "Does she like horses?" "No, she loves them." He said with a twinkle in his eye. They drove off. "you said she needs me?" Biff nodded, "Yes, see she read a really bad article about how she dresses. And she needs someone who can help seperate her two personalities."
When they arrived, Rebecca looked up and saw they were meeting at the Carleton hotel. Rebecca had never really been here but had heard all about it. Biff walked with her to the bar area.
Sitting at a table was Jon S., a man she had never seen before, a woman with short reddish hair and Tany. They were all in a deep conversation. They were the only people in the bar. Biff walked over to the table and Rebecca stood off to the side.
Tany turned her attention to Rebecca. In fact everyone at the table turned to see her. "Tany, may I introduce Rebecca Tomlin." Rebecca walked over to her and stuck out her hand. Tany stood up, then everyone else did too. Tany took her hand and shook it, "It's my pleasure."
Rebecca wanted to reply but words were not coming. Tany jestured for her to sit. The men waited for the ladies to sit and then they sat. Tany gave her a gentle smile. "Rebecca, so Johnson said you have some experience with clothing," Tany rolled her eyes. She put her hand on the other woman. "I need a............... correction, we need someone who will help us dress." pointing at herself and her brother. "Ok, Um." Biff intercepted, "She is a little nervous." Tany smiled again, this time it was a warm welcoming. Rebecca took a breath, "How is midnight?" She just blurted it out. Everyone started to laugh. Rebecca could feel her face go red.
Tany saw it , "Aw, Rebecca you were set up. My horse is fine. Biff..." scolding him. "I am so sorry." Rebecca replied. "You don't have to apologize, Biff, Jonny and Big Al should be apologizing." Tany said in a stern voice looking at the three men. Almost simultaneously, "Sorry." "That's right, you three should be a shamed of yourself. Now let's get you aquainted with us." The red head smiled, "I am Sabrina, but you can call Sabz. I am the hair dresser, make up artist and personal assitance to Tany." Rebecca waved.
The really tall man stuck out his hand, "I am Al, The Connors manager and brother, you can call me Big Al." "Nice to meet you, I was wondering, you all kinda look a like." "We try not to claim him, but he just keeps tagging along, I am Jon S. but please call me Jonny." Jonny trying to be polite. "I am Rebecca, but you can call me.............." Big Al, Biff and Tany all said at the same time, "Rebs".
Sabrina, Tany and Rebecca, were shopping. Sabrina was sitting on a couch watching, she really wasn't into shopping. Mainly because she didn't really know what to look for. Maybe Rebs could find me some clothes too. Rebecca was standing looking at different clothes. Tany was in a dressing room.
Tany and Sabrina had told Rebecca that Tany needed some clothes that would show a little but was respectable. Tany was from Texas after all. So Rebecca was having Tany try different types of clothing to see how she felt about them.
Tany was trying them, but was having a really hard time deciding what she wanted. Tany came out of the dressing room and stood there.
Sabrina smiled, Rebecca was giving Tany an expectant look.
Tany turned around and gave Rebecca the thumbs up. Rebecca let out her breath, she hadn't realized she was holding. Tany would like this new her but would Scott? She had to think about him too. Actually hanging with these girls, she hadn't given Scott a thought. Tany would ask him when she saw him. Tany also talked Rebecca into making the costumes for her dancers and herself for the People's Choice Awards. The Connors had been invited to sing, no that's a lie. Al got them the spot, so they could sing their new single.
*****Please feel free to leave a comment, I will take the good, the bad and the ugly. I also promise to take it with a grain of salt.*****
