Chapter 20 "The Image"

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. 


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