I pulled out my phone and dialed the only person I knew who could make it happen.
“Stevie? I need your help.”
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“You’re nuts.”James pulled a beer out of Tate’s fridge and popped the cap.
“I’m aware.”
I sat at Tate’s kitchen island with a swath of papers in front of me. It was after midnight, and he still hadn’t come back to his house.
I could only imagine how angry he was with me.
But I would make it right. I was working through a checklist of people, and my credit card was getting a workout.
I booked my eighth flight of the night. Unfortunately, a chunk of my stage crew were already working for other tours. I was able to steal a few away for a long weekend with the right incentive.
Most of them wanted to help out as long as I sent them a plane ticket to get here, but realistically, this was a big ask.
Even though most of them wouldn’t take payment, they were getting it.
Because not only were they going to fix the park, but they were also going to help me put on a show.
I had to be absolutely insane, but it was the best way to recoup Tate’s losses. All the proceeds would go to the retailers that lost out on this week’s sales.
Also, a bonus—I got my label off my back.
And dammit, I needed the Christmas spirit.
I’d felt it all day at the village until things had gone sideways. It was time to get it back.
My phone buzzed on the marble counter again. I flipped it over and winced. “Oh, crap.”
“What now?” James was foraging in Tate’s fridge again. She came out with cheese and salami and proceeded to make rollups.
“I got distracted and forgot to tell you. Noah called while you were sleeping.”
She stopped with a bite in her mouth. “Excuse me?” she said around her food.
“Noah called.”
“What the hell does Master Sergeant want?”
I picked up. “We’re at the house with the big gate next door.”
Noah didn’t bother to speak, he just hung up and a truck pulled up.
“He’s here?”
James dropped the rollup on the counter and stomped down to the front door.
I chased after her so I could disarm the alarm system.
She swung open the door. “Are you for real? This is so out of bounds.”
“You taking off with my Jeep was out of bounds, me showing up is a forgone conclusion after your bullshit today.”
