Taylor:

Taylor had just recieved a text from Paul letting him know she was on her way up. He was so nervous but excited at the same time.

He looked up as he saw the door open. She stepped out and stood before him. He couldn't move or breathe. She always had a way of stopping him dead in his tracks.

As she made her way over to him he could see the questions all over her face.

"Scarlett.....you look amazing"he said breathlessly. He took her hand to twirl her in a circle to get the full effect and he swore he was going into heart failure.

"Thank you..... Not too bad yourself" she smiled eyeing him in his black suit and tie.

He lead her over to a small table set for two with rose petals and candles everywhere. Soon several people moved about bringing food and champaign to serve them.

"I hope you are hungry" he smiled

"Starving"she replied while never removing her eyes from his.

They continued to talk and catch up over dinner. After a while Scarlett finally asked

"So what is this all about exactly?"

"What do you mean?"-t

"I mean ALL of this..... The notes, the dress, dinner .......everything"-S

"I can't tell you just yet I have one more thing up my sleeve." He told her then held out his hand "May I have this dance?"

Scarlett looked at him like he had lost his mind. "Dance? There's no music or anything....."

"Trust me" he insisted.

She put her hand in his as he lead her to the center of the roof. He pulled her in close and started to move as she heard someone singing over by the table.

"The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful/stop me and steal my breath/ and emeralds from mountains/ thrust towards the sky/ never revealing their depth/tell me/ that we belong together / dress it up with the trappings of love/ ill be captivated/ ill hang from your lips/ instead of the gallows of heartache/ that hang from above/ ill be your crying shoulder/ ill be lives suicide/ ill be better when I'm older/ ill be the greatest fan of your life."

Scarlett looked over Taylor's shoulder and there was Edwin McCain singing for them.

"You just pull out all the stops don't ya?" She asked looking up at him.

"I can't risk you rejecting me." He said simply

"Rejecting what exactly?" She asked curiously.

Taylor stopped dancing grabbed both Scarlett's hands and looked in her eyes.

"About a year ago when I first saw you in Starbucks, I felt something strange. I felt butterflies in my stomach. I felt like there was 5,000 elephants running over my heart. You still make me feel that way. You still make me feel nervous. You still make me feel excited. You still make my heart race. You Scarlett still make me feel so in love. Only this time you're not jut a crush..... You're my better half. You have made and continue to make me happy. The kind that lasts. The kind that makes me want to wake up everyday and live. I know I haven't gotten it right and I may not always get it right, but I promise you that I will spend everyday of my life trying. So be with me Scarlett. Move to Tulsa and be with me everyday. There's money on the coffee card to get you through all the days of moving and opening a new store. The keys are yours to a house with me and the frisbee and for us to play in the park if you say yes. We've wasted enough time Scarlett. So be with me"

Taylor's eyes never left hers. He could see the tears forming in her eyes as he was frantically searching for an answer.

"Ok" she told him barely above a whisper he had to ask her again

"Will you Scarlett.....move to be with me?"

"Yes!" She shouted this time and wrapped her arms around his.

He couldn't believe it. She said yes!

He was in heaven. All he could do was wrap his arms around her and kiss her like there was no tomorrow.

Danielle:

Things had been fairly crazy ever since the Memphis show. Taylor had apparently confessed his undying love for Scarlett and she had decided to up and move to Tulsa to be with him. Kind of stupid on her part she thought. She just didn't understand how he could leave her to begin with, not see or speak to her in months then all of a sudden be madly in love with her again and not only that but to convience her to move to Tulsa!!!! Danielle was so consumed in her own thoughts she never heard Scarlett talking to her.

"Danielle..... Are you ok?"

"Yeah. I'm fine. Just hope you know what you are getting into. That's all." Danielle said.

"Look. I know it's a huge risk to take, but what is life without any risk?" She smiled at Danielle

"You're right. I know. Just going to miss you here that's all" Danielle told her while reaching out for a hug.

"I know. Ill miss you too! But think of it this way.... Now you have a place to come and stay anytime! Plus more time with Zac! What's going on with y'all anyways?" Scarlett asked.

"What do you mean? Like we are dating/together if that's what you are asking. But am I packing to move to Tulsa?? Not just yet!" Danielle informed her.

"You never know. Maybe one day we will be sister in laws." Scarlett said winking at her.

"Ha! Yeah right!" Danielle said sarcastically.

"Well lets run out and grab some lunch. I need to go get more boxes anyway."

"Sounds good! Lets go!" Danielle replied.

Taylor:

It had been several days since Memphis and he was still on cloud 9. He was so ready to start his life over especially with Scarlett. He hated that he was on the road and couldn't help her move, but he did his research and had several properties lined up for her to look at for her new store placement. Thinking of it all made him excited so he picked up his phone to check in with her to see how things were moving along.

"Hey lady! How's the packing coming along?"

"It's good. Going out for lunch then to get more boxes. What are you up to?" She txt back.

"Nothing really. Just hanging out before out next show. I miss you and can't wait to see you again!"-T

"I miss you too! It will only be a few more weeks. Surely ill be all settled before you get back home."-S

"Home.....I like the sound of that. :)"-T

"Yeah. Me too :)"-S

"Well I won't keep you. Ill check back after the show ok? Love you!"-T

"Ok love you too! Good luck tonight!"-S

He put his phone away still unable to wrap his mind around the fact that in a few weeks he would be coming home to Scarlett.

Scarlett:

After 3 days Scarlett had her house packed up all ready to be moved. The movers were already starting to load everything up. She took one last look around. She was happy to be leaving and starting fresh.

Danielle had come to see her off. Scarlett had tried talking Danielle into coming with her but she wouldn't do it.

"Ill miss you. Call me as soon as you get there so I know you made it ok?" Danielle told her.

"I will as long as you promise to fly out and see me next weekend?"

"Deal!"

"Ok good. Well I better get going." Scarlett said as she hugged her friend goodbye.

She was on her way home to Tulsa..... A home with Taylor. A thought she couldn't help but smile about....

All of the kids were running around playing while the 3 guys discussed the playlist for their show tomorrow. Deep in conversation, Taylor suddenly paused. He had a storage feeling that he couldn't explain. It made his skin tingle and every hair stand up. He recognized it from when he had touched her hand at Starbucks that day, but why here? Why now? Taylor looked up and looked around to where the kids were all playing. He scanned the area and that's when he saw her. He couldn't have messed her for the world. Her long red hair was straight today and she was more casual in jean shorts and t-shirt but even in that looked amazing.

He watched her so intently as she sat talking to another girl around the same age. Her saw her smile and soon heard her laugh follow and his heart seemed to melt at the sound. He must have inhaled deeply before it caught in his throat because Ike and zac were both trying to get his attention. "Earth to Tay!! Helllooooo!" Zac finally yelled waving his hands in his face. "Huh?? What?!? Oh yeah... I'm fine." Taylor choked out. "What's been going on with you lately? You have been acting all weird." Ike asked. "Yeah no joke!" Zac joined in. "Oh it's nothing. Nothing....... Just forget it." Tay said. He couldn't help but look back over to where Scarlett was. He had to talk to her again.....but how? That's when he noticed Penny and Ezra playing close to where they were siting. Suddenly a light bulb went off in Taylor's head. "Hey guys, ill be right back!" Taylor told Ike and Zac as he turned towards Penny and Ezra. Left confused Ike and zac just stood and watched as Taylor walked away.

Scarlett:

Scarlett and Danielle sat talking about the market deals while eating ther lunch. While in the middle of telling Danielle about a gorgeous dress order she had made a frisbee came flying out of no where and hit Scarlett in the side of her head. She turned around quickly just to be met by those gorgeous unforgettable blue eyes. She stood up in shock for a moment thinking this had to be a dream. At that moment he had reached out for her arm. "Are you ok?" Tay asked. She couldn't even hear what he was asking her. Her body was internally in overdrive by his touch to her arm. She couldn't explain how it felt but she kinda liked it.

After a moment she choked out "Yeah. I'm fine." Both were lost in each other before Danielle finally broke the silence. " you 2 know each other?" She asked. Scarlett looked at Danielle surprised to be standing next to her. "Oh um no. He ran into me literally at Starbucks a few months back. I think he has attention issues. " Scarlett joked. Taylor couldn't help but smile "Its true. I do. Again I am really sorry. It just got away from me."

He stuck out his hand "Hi. I'm Taylor. Nice to see you again." Scarlett took his hand into hers sending shock waves through her again. "I'm Scarlett. Nice of you to bump into me and throw a frisbee at me." They laughed for a secon before Scarlett introduced Danielle to Taylor. Ike and zac must have seen what had happened and joined them a few minutes later to see what was going on. After everyone was introduced, they all hung around talking and watching the kids play. Scarlett had watched Taylor on more than one occasion playing with his kids and couldn't help but smile. She wanted kids so badly. Her and her husband James had been trying for over a year, but things just weren't working. "Surely some day." She thought to herself.

At around 6 the kids were starting to become hungry and tired. Scarlett and Danielle said their goodbyes to everyone and was walking back to their car when Scarlett heard her name being called out. She turned to see Taylor running over to her. She looked at Danielle who just smiled and continued to walk to the car. Just having him close to her made her on edge. "This can't be a good thing." She thought to herself.

"Hey! I uh, I wanted to invite you to our show tomorrow. It's some city fundraiser thing but it should be fun." Taylor said. He knew inviting her couldn't be the best idea but he couldn't help himself. He loved the feeling he got when she was around. she made him feel so alive! Scarlett just stated at him for a moment thinking. "Ok sounds good. Ill see you then." She smiled at him and turned to go get in her car. He just stood there watching her as she left. "I could watch her forever he thought"

Once inside the car Scarlett took a deep breath. Danielle asked " what was that all about?" Staring at her waiting for an answer Scarlett finally answered "Nothing really. He just invited us to their show tomorrow night." Scarlett said trying to downplay that her insides were on fire. "Oh my gosh!! Are you serious!!?!? How exciting!!!!" Danielle all but screamed. Scarlett just laughed. "Now that you have that out of your system..... Where to eat?" Scarlett asked trying to change the subject. Scarlett knew she shouldn't be feeling this way over another man, but she couldn't help the feeling that came over her when Taylor was around. Trying to push the thoughts away, Scarlett drove to a nice place to grab some dinner. Afterwards Scarlett decided she needed to get out to get Taylor off of her mind and knew just the trick. She needed a drink and girls night to shake those blue eyes out of her head.

Taylor:

Tay was so glad to finally have gotten in touch with Scarlett. It bothered him how concerned he was becoming of her lately. He would though have to find a way to see her again he thought. It was as if he were having withdrawals from being around her. He decided he would check his schedule later to see what he could come up with.

Once at the hotel he layed down across the bed exhausted. He quickly drifted to sleep and his thoughts were slowly being taken over of her. She invaded every sense of his being and he liked it. She was his drug.

"It was beautiful day out and she looked gorgeous laying next to him on the blanket he had laid out for them at the park. The way the sun made her skin glow was breath taking. She had the biggest smile across her face and was pointing out animal shaped clouds to him. He rolled over to where he was on top of her blocking her view of the sky and brushed a stray hair from her face. He smiled down at her gazing into her green eyes before leaning down pressing his lips to hers. The kiss deepened with every touch. The way her body felt next to his was exhilarating. It was a perfect fit to his as if God had molded them to be. He slowly slid his hands up her thigh under the skirt she was wearing. He could hear a soft moan escape her lips and his insides went into overdrive. His hands had reached the top on her panties and gently started to tug on them when suddenly..."

He was awaken by a loud knock at the door. "Ugh seriously!?!?" He thought as he jumped up to answer the door. He opened it and heard " SURPRISE!!"

Taken by surprise alright.

"Natalie. Hey what are you doing here? I thought you and the kids flew back to Tulsa?"

"Oh we did but your parents volunteered to keep the kids for me so I could fly out here to spend some time with you for a couple days. " Natalie told him

"Oh well that was nice of them" Taylor said

Once inside Natalie set her bags down and turned to Taylor. "So what do you want to do?" She asked.

"Well we have a meeting a little later and sound check tomorrow. Had I known You were coming I would have cleared more time with you. "-T

"Oh well. It's ok. I just wanted to be out here with you really. I miss you."-N

Tay smiled softly "well I guess we can go for a walk on the beach before I have to go to the meeting if you want. "-T

"Yeah that sounds nice. "-N

Natalie smiled at him and took his Hand in hers as they headed to go to the beach.

As they walked hand in hand on the beach taylor couldn't help but think what it would be like if it were Scarlett he was with instead of Natalie. Trying hard to push the thoughts of her away he realized how quiet Natalie was being.

"Is everything ok Nat?"

Natalie sighed "yeah I'm fine. "

She gave him a forced smiled and he knew she was lying. He could see right through her.

"No you're not. What's going on?" He asks again

"Do you ever wonder what our life would be like if we had waited to have kids? Don't get me wrong. I love our kids to death but sometimes I just feel as if they get in the way of us at times."-N

Taylor stood there unsure of what he was hearing. "Are you unhappy or something? He asked confused.

"I wouldn't say unhappy but lonely I guess."-N

Taylor looked at her trying to read the expression on her face to get more answers.

"Natalie, you knew before we got married that I would be traveling a lot. I don't understand why you are just now feeling lonely and blaming our kids for it. "

"It's not that I am blaming our kids taylor. It's just that now there is 5 of them and with you gone all the time it makes things hard for me. I just want adult communication you know? Why do you think I wanted to come out here? I'm trying to fix this void between us." She said

"Oh." Was all Taylor could say. He was blindsided with what Natalie had told him. "We better get back. I've got that meeting to get to." Tay said

With that they walked back to the hotel in silence.

Scarlett:

Scarlett woke up the next morning excited and ready to start the day. Seeing that it was still early and Danielle was still asleep, she decided to go for a run on the beach. She quickly got dressed in shorts and tank top, threw her hair up and headed out the door. Once the elevator door had opened she stepped in and recognized the guy inside.

Scarlett smile and said "hey!"

"Hi." Zac said back.

She assumed that he didn't remember her when he said nothing more. She could feel him looking her over once more and as she looked at him she could see the lightbulb go off in his head.

"Oh hey! I remember you now! How are you and what are you doin in California?" He asked

"I'm good how are you?" -S

"I'm good. Just going out for early morning jog."-Z

"Yeah same here."-S

"Cool. So what brings you out to California?" He asked again.

"l it's kinda a long story." She said simply."

"Well the beach I forever long and I've it nothing but time." He smiled at her

Scarlett returned the smile "can you keep a secret?" She asked.

"You know it! Now come on." He said and grabbed her hand and lead her out to the beach.

After a few hours on the beach Scarlett and zac has found their way back to the hotel. Even though he didn't fully agree with what she was doing he had promised her he wouldn't tell taylor she was there. And she was thankful of that. Zac was such a nice guy she thought. She would have to introduce danielle to him.

Back in the hotel lobby it just hit Scarlett that they were staying in the same hotel.

"Shit Zac! I hope he doesn't see me here before tonight!" Scarlett said

"Nah. Knowing taylor he is maybe just getting out of the bed." He laughed.

She smiled and pushed the elevator button. The doors doomed opened and they were greeted by a long dark haired girl. "Hey Zac. Have a good run?" Natalie asked glancing over a Scarlett who looked like she had been out running with Zac. "Yeah it was good. But ill se you later I'm going to go shower." Zac said trying to avoid more conversation. "Ok." Was all Natalie said. He was still staring at the girl who was with him. She made a mental note to ask taylor if zac was dating again.

Once inside Scarlett looked at zac and couldn't help but to laugh after seeing th expression on Natalie's face.

"That was funny!" Scarlett laughed

"Yeah but let's hope she doesn't say anything to Taylor though."- Z

"Yeah bu he doesn't know me from Adam. I could be anybody. " she replied.

"True. Well ill see you later."zac said and gave her a quick hug.

"Ok see ya" she said and got off

Once back in her room Scarlett went to shower ad get ready so her and Danielle could go eat. Her and Danielle made plans to go get some lunch. They both went down to the hotels restaurant and sat outside on the balcony over lookin the beach. Sarah had dished to Danielle about all the drama earlier in the morning with Zac and Natalie.

"Wow! You got lucky he agreed not to tell taylor about it all." Danielle told her

"I know. I'm glad he isn't going to. He's a really great guy" Scarlett said to Danielle giving her a wink.

Danielle looked down at her watch "oh hey we better get going so we can get around go the show if we want to get a decent spot." She smiled at Scarlett who was now starting to get nervous.

"Yeah. I guess we better. " she replied and they headed upstairs back to third room. No turning back now !

Taylor:

Taylor was sitting outside the back door of the venue hall smoking a cigar. He was enjoying a little peace and quiet before all of the chaos set in. He was feeling down, tired, and well just down right exhausted. He had made up his mind after this tour he was going to take a nice vacation. He stood up taking on the last little bit of his cigar before putting it out. He was about to walk inside when he saw her walking down the street. The chills took over his body and his knees grew weak. I thought for a moment he might actually pass out but quickly tried as hard as he could to pull himself together. She looked as if she were talking to someone on the phone. He couldn't move. All he could do was stare. She had finally glanced up and took a double take then froze in her tracks.

Together they stood frozen in time as if the world had stopped just for them.

Eternity seemed to pass before she regained herself and turned to walk away.

Before he knew what he was doing his body took over and started to chase after her.

"Scarlett. Wait. Please" he yelled out.

He could see she hesitated but evenitally stopped. She spun quick on her heels and was now face to face with him there noses almost touching.

"What! What do you want Taylor." She said yelling at him.

Catching him off guard by her yelling he struggled to answer. " I uh I wanted to see what you were doing here. In Memphis that is. " he stammered.

"I'm here to watch the show."

Surprised by her answer he smiled.

"To watch our show?"-t

"Yes. Zac sent tickets. Would hate for them to go to waste. Besides Danielle needed someone to come with her." She replied.

"Oh. Ok" he said still smiling. He didn't realize how much he had truly missed her until that moment looking at her in her eyes. She looked different in a good way but he couldn't put his finger on exactly how. He could tell she had cut her hair. It no longer hung at the small of her back but more under her shoulder blades. Her skin was so tan like she had been laying out at the beach everyday. Overall still as stunning he decided.

"What are you looking at?" Scarlett snapped at him.

He had lost it. He backed her up against the building wall, cupped her face in his hands and kissed her. He was shocked but very pleased when he hasn't objected but instead go limp beneath him. His affect of her hadn't changed. He was glad of that. He pulled away slowly watching her trying to come back to her senses. She didn't say a word just stared.

"Sorry. I couldn't help myself." He said as he ran his hands through her hair.

He turned to look as he heard someone calling his name. It was Ike it was time to go get ready.

"You look amazing. I better go. It was good to see you again." He said before kissing her again and then walking inside with a huge smile on his face.

Danielle:

Her and Zac had arrived back just in time for Zac to go to sound check. She was about to txt Scarlett when she saw her just leaning against the building in a daze.

"Hey! What are you doing standing her alone?" Danielle asked snapping her fingers in her face.

"Taylor kissed me. " she said breathlessly

"Oh shit! You saw him?!? Let alone kissed him?!?! Scarlett!!! You promised!!'l Danielle whined

"He just kind of came out of no where and next thing I knew I was up against the wall. " Scarlett informed her.

Danielle could see taylor had won her over. She was still afraid for her friend. She didn't want her to get hurt again.

Danielle took her hand an headed to the front doors to go inside to wait the show to start.

Taylor:

Taylor was on a high and couldn't come down. He was now questioning his stupid judgment in choosing Natalie over Scarlett. He had wasted so much time for Natalie to just end it the way she did. Not only that but he had hurt Scarlett bad he was sure and was certain it left a pretty good scar that would take time to heal. He had an idea though but he would need Ike and Zacs approval and help. Running all over the place he found Ike and Zac sitting in a room eating as usual.

"Hey guys! I need to call a meeting. It's important. I need your help. " Taylor said excitedly.

"What is it?" Ike asked

Zac could see it plain as day on Taylor's face. He had seen Scarlett.

Scarlett:

They had gotten in early enough they had fairly decent spots. Dead center about 2nd row. Soon people were packing in and the excitement level rose. Scarlett always loved being at concerts. All the people and energy was an amazing feeling.

"Are you ready?" Danielle asked just as the lights grew dark

"As ready as ill ever be." Scarlett said with a hit of nervousness in her voice.

Screams filled Scarlett's ears. She looked up toward the stage to see the guys walking out. It seemed so surreal to be watching them perform their music in front of a large crowd. Scarlett ordered a couple drinks from the passing waiter. "Let's get this party started right!" She said to herself.

Several songs and drinks later Scarlett was having the best night of her life.

She didn't have a care in the world.

Taylor:

He could keep his eyes off of her. She was having a great time he could tell from the smile on her face. He loved how she was singing and dancing with every song they had played. About an hour into the show all the stage lights went dark except for one..... The one on him. He could see the curious look on Scarlett's face. He sat down at the piano and cleared his throat. "Ok. We are going to take it down a notch or ten. This next song goes out to someone that I hurt very badly. I can never say I'm sorry enough times to make up for the mistake I made. I can only hope she will listen to these words an know that I mean every single one."

He looked Scarlett directly on her eyes put his hands on the keys and belted out "loving you/ like I never have before/ I'm needing you/just to open up the door/ if begging you/might somehow turn the tides/ then tell me to/I've got to get this off my mind."

Taylor finished the last note and Scarlett couldn't move. She was glued to him.

He got up from the piano went to the side of the stage and grabbed a stool that he sit next to his piano. He then hopped off the stage and pointed to Scarlett.

"Come here." He said.

Scarlett took his hand and he led her up on the stage.

"Sit here. I want to tell you something." He told her.

Scarlett sat down on the stool and looked around nervously. He could see the panic in her eyes so he grabbed her chin to turn her face to his.

"Just look at me ok? No one else is here but you ok?"

She shook her head.

"So you are all probably wondering what's going on." He spoke to the crowd. "This is the gorgeous lady in which I made a huge mistake to and I hope I can make it up to her with this." He added

"Just lay down and let your worries sleep/ don't think now the waters dark and deep/Cause you know that I love you and never let go/ and you know ill love you forever/ill love you and never let go/ yes ill love you and never let go"

Taylor had to fight to finish the song. By the ending they both were in tears. He grabbed her hand to lead her off the side of the stage for their intermission.

"Listen Scarlett. I know I have a lot of ground to make up with you if you will let me. I just want you to know that if you are willing to meet me after the show ill explain everything."

Scarlett stood still just looking at him with tears still falling.

"Will you meet me and talk to me? Please?" He asked again.

"Yeah. I will. " she smiled

Taylor wiped her tears away and kissed her forehead and then her lips.

"Thank you. I promise you won't regret it." He kissed her again and turned to head back on stage.

Scarlett contemplated going back into the crowd but opted against it in fear of some crazy fans so she stayed at the side of the stage to watch the rest of the show. She didn't have a clue to what he had to say or do but she have him the benefit of the doubt and decided to listen. After all she did love him.

Scarlett :

Scarlett was nervously flipping through a magazine when her phone went off. Picking it up she saw I was a message from Taylor. She replied with just a simple smiley face and a good luck and put it away. The flight was very uneventful. Just spilling over from Scarlett's nerves.

When the flight landed they still had plenty of daylight to kill. Both were starving and ready to cut loose. They were in California after all and had the whole next day to kill before she was to surprise him.

After grabbing dinner, the girls found a hotel and got settled in. They decided they wanted to go out on the town and enjoy the nice summer night life California had to offer.

Taylor:

After the show ended taylor went straight back stage and pulled out his phone to txt Scarlett. "Hey lady! What are you up to?"

Waiting a bit for a response with no luck, he had to go get cleaned up and changed. He had promised Natalie a night out for their last night in New York.

A couple hours later while sitting at dinner taylor kept checking his phone. Still no reply. He was starting to worry again.

"Everything ok hun?" Natalie asked him

"Huh? Oh yeah. I'm fine why?" He asked

"You keep checking your phone and look nervous." Natalie told him

"Oh I'm sorry. Just waiting for a business call about some show dates. That's all. I apologize. " Taylor said hoping she bought it which it seemed she had. He kept thinking of reasons why Scarlett wouldn't be responding. "Maybe the flowers and cd were too much?" He thought to himself. "Well too late now" he sighed and desperately waited on his phone to ring.

Scarlett:

Scarlett woke the next morning with several message missed from taylor. She must have been enjoying herself to not have heard her phone going off. She quickly read over them and decided she better write him back.

"Hey! So sorry I didn't receive your messages last night. I got pretty tied up." She lied. After a few minutes he txt back

"It's ok I was just worried something may have happened to you."

"No nothing happened. Just got tied up is all. Oh hey! Thank you for the flowers and the cd. That was very sweet of you!" -s

"Yeah well I was hoping you would get it in time. Glad you like it!" -T

"I did very much so! So what are your plans for the day?"-S

"I'm actually on the plane right now headed to California. We have a show tomorrow afternoon."-T

"Oh that sound like fun! I bet California is beautiful!"-S

"It is! You should come out."-T

"Ha! Yeah right! I wish I could but I am so swamped with work right now. Besides it wouldn't be the best of ideas."-S

"Yeah you're right. But it is a nice thought of getting to see you again."-T

"Maybe one day."-S

"Yeah... Maybe. But I better go. We will be landing soon. TTYL?"-T

"Sounds good. Have fun!"-S

"Ill be thinking of you. :)"-T

Scarlett smile to herself. He was going to die tomorrow seeing her at the show. She couldn't wait. She decided she needed to go shopping. "Hey Danielle. Are you up for going to the mall?"

"Sure thing!" Danielle called out. Soon both girls were dressed and ready to go out and enjoy the beautiful California day.

Scarlett:

A couple months had past since Scarlett had been in Tulsa, but now ahe was packing her bags to return again for a business trip. Scarlett had a very successful clothing boutique in Arkansas, and Tulsa, Ok was one of the many cities that held a clothing market every year in which she could score major deals on designer names.

Her husband didn't understand why she had to be the one to always leave out of town for these types of things. He wishes she would send some of her other store managers or employees but truth is Scarlett like to get out. Her and James have been married for several years am had no children. Overall their marriage was good, but there always seemed to be tension in the air.

Scarlett was deep in thought back to her last trip and the gorgeous Taylor she bumped into at the coffee shop. she secretly hoped someway,somehow she could bump into him again. But what were those chances?? All finished packing she loaded up the SUV a said goodbye to James. She stopped by and picked up one of her store managers Danielle and headed out to Tulsa. They made good conversation most of the trip over about other things they could possibly do while on a "mini vacation" if you would but while during their conversation all Scarlett could think about we're those bright blue eyes staring into hers. " I can't believe I was so stupid and didn't even give him my name!" She thought, but just the thought of him made the drive seem to go by so quickly.

Once they arrived in Tulsa, they got checked into their hotel they decided to go out for a bit to eat. After the long drive they both were too exhausted to do much of anything else so they headed back and called it a night. They had an early morning anyways.

Taylor:

Having a short day in the studio today, he promised he would take the kids out for the afternoon to give Natalie a break. It was around 2 when he and his brothers wrapped up practice for the show they had the following day for a city fundraiser.

He pulled into his driveway and all of his kids were outside waiting on him. He gave Natalie a quick hello and goodbye kiss, loaded up all the kids and headed to the park. On the way over he called Ike and zac to join him.

Scarlett:

After being at the market for most of the day her and Danielle decided to take a break and grab a late lunch. They went to a local burger joint and ordered their food to go. It was such a nice day out they opted to have a picnic across the street at the park.

Taylor:

He felt as if he was suffocating. Being near Scarlett made him loose control of all his senses. He was overjoyed to be back in her presence. He just hoped he could cheer her up a little being here with her.

Driving around Jonesboro they settled on a little Italian restaurant in which scarlet had told him made the best pasta!

Once inside and seated at their table neither one of them could say anything. They just saw there looking at each other. He kept trying to read any expression on Scarlett's face but he couldn't read her. He prayed that she was happy he was here.

He finally broke the ice "Why didn't you tell me Scarlett? You know I would have came earlier had I known." He said

"Because no offense taylor it's not really your business. You still have a wife and if I'm not mistaken I would bet she has no idea where you are right now does she?"

He was caught off guard by her cold bitterness. This wasn't the Scarlett he knew.

"It is my business to an extent Scarlett! I love and care about you. Why do you think I'm here?!?"

"Look he left me ok. What else do you need to know? I am doing just fine and I don't need you coming here in my life when it's already upside down and telling me things you know I want to hear. You have a WIFE taylor! And if you can't understand that I can't help you. "She told him

"I know I have a wife Scarlett! Why do you have to keep bringing her up?? Did you ever consider thinking outside the box just for a second? What if I don't want her as my wife! Huh? What would you think if I said I would rather have you as my wife? But you know I'm not like James or any other "man" who just ups and leaves because he is no longer happy! You know me better than that Scarlett. I just have to lay in the bed I already made. But that doesn't not mean I don't love you!"

Scarlett now had tears running down her face. She hated that she was so angry at Taylor. He hasn't done anything but love her.

Taylor moved his chair next to hers. Being this close to her set his skin on fire. He turned her face to him so he could wipe her tears.

"Don't cry. It's ok. I just want you to understand my point of view in all this. James is a dumbass for leaving you. Never in a million years if I had you by my side would I ever walk away." Taylor said looking at her. "Why don't we get our food to go and take it to your place.... If you are ok with that?" He asked

She sat there for a moment then finally said "ok."

Taylor went to talk to their waiter about there food and in a few minutes they were back in the car driving to Scarlett's house. Neither one of them talking until they pulled into Scarlett's drive way.

"You will have to excuse the mess. I haven't done anything since he left. " she said softly.

"It's ok. I don't mind. I'm just glad to be with you." He to her.

They walked into the house and decided they would eat in the living room. Scarlett had went to change clothes and in that time taylor had looked around at some of the pictures hanging on the wall.

Scarlett stood out in every picture. The guy who he assumed was James just didn't seem like her type at all.

He saw Scarlett watching him from the doorway.

"Sorry. Just looking. " he said

"It's ok." And she sat down on the floor with her bowl of pasta.

He sat down next to her unsure of what to say next so he settled for "How's your pasta?" He was grasping for straws and he knew it but he didn't know why she was so angry with him.

"It's delicious. I guess I was hungrier than I thought." She paused for a moment looking at him. "I'm sorry for getting so angry with you. I guess I'm just angry at James and have no one to take it out on."

"It's ok. I get it. " he smiled at her and for the first time she returned it with her beautiful smile.

They continued eating in silence. When finished taylor asked "You wouldn't happened to have a piano would you?"

"Yeah in the other room. " she got up and lead him into the room with the piano. "It was my mothers." She smiled

Taylor sat down with his hands on the keys said "I want to play something that might help. Zac wrote it after the whole Kate thing. But it's a great song. I think you will like it. Just as he turned back to the piano Scarlett sat down next to him and rested her head on his shoulder.

With that he started to play Me, Myself and I.

He had finished the last notes just lettin her sit there. After a few minutes he finally lifted her head.

"That was beautiful. I loved it thank you." And before he could reply she lend in and kissed him like it would be their last. She had pulled away and he was frozen.

"Would you like a drink? I need one." She asked him breaking up his thoughts.

"Uh yeah what do you have?" He asked

"Ummm jack or vodka" -s

"Ill have jack thank you."-t

Taylor finally got up from the piano and joined her in the kitchen. Just watching he move about and be in her normal like had really turned him on. She had on tiny shorts that gave just a glimpse of what was underneath. Her blue shirt was so old you could nearly see through it. Her hair was up in a sloppy bun and she didn't care. This was Scarlett in her skin.

He smiled as he saw her standing on her tippy toes to reach the bottles from the top cabinet.

"Here. Let me help you" he said and moved over behind her reaching for the bottles. He sat them down on the counter as she turned to face him. He looked down at her looking at him and couldn't take it. He put his hands underneath her butt and lifted her up onto the counter. Her legs still wrapped around him, he pulled her as close to him as possible. Their noses touching he could feel her breath on him. He put his hands in her hair and kissed her.... Hard.

Scarlett responded with the same eagerness. Her hands went underneath his shirt and pulled it over his head. She ran her hands down his back and over his chest. Her touch sent him insane. We reached for her shirt and pulled it over her head trying as hard as he could not to break their kiss. He ran his hands up her thighs. He could feel her quivering under him. He picked her up off the counter and carried her wrapped around him to the bedroom. He laid her down on the bed and climbed ontop of her. He burried his face in her neck kissing every inch.

His body ached for her. He sat up and looked at her in her eyes. She had the same hungry look in her eyes. He reached for her shorts and slowly pulled them off. He sat admiring her for a moment before she sat up ad kissed him again. It was her turn now to take control and she pushed him gently back into the bed. She started kissing his neck leading down his chest to the top of his pants. She pulled back her hands reaching for his belt. Undoing it she took it off and threw it in the floor. She unbuttoned his pants and slid them off into the floor along with his belt. He rolled her over onto her back so he could kiss and suck on her breast. He had put one of her nipples in his mouth which caused her to moan out. He smiled to himself pleased that he was pleasing her. He kissed down her stomach down her hip to her legs down to her toes. He kissed his way back up to her mouth taking all of her in the he could. He spread her legs open and lowered himself onto her. He gently slid inside of her carefully as if she may break. He could hear her breath catch in her throat. Fully inside of her he looked deep in her eyes to make sure this is what she wanted. She pulled him back down onto her kissin his neck. Taylor took that as a yes and started moving slowly over her gradually picking up the pace. Scarlett wrapped her legs around his waist and dug her nails into his back. Taylor was so close to the edge but he wanted Scarlett to join him. He slowed down his pace entering her nice and slow as if he were teasing her. This had apparently down the trick as it sent Scarlett overboard. She began quivering and yelling out his name which in return sent him over.

He has rolled off of her pulled her into him and kissed her forehead. Both were breathless and unsure of what to say of what they had just done. Scarlett didnt want to think anymore. She layed her head on his chest listening to his racin heartbeat and drifted to sleep.

Taylor laid there forever his mind racing. He didn't regret what he had done but at the same time knew it was wrong. He had to talk to with Natalie,but first he had to win Scarlett over.

Danielle:

Danielle was woken by the smell of breakfast cooking. She laid there looking up at the ceiling recalling the night before. She was still in shock. She never in a million years saw it coming. Infact she almost would have thought he would break up with her. Smiling at the memories from the night before she thought she better txt Scarlett.

"Hey girl! Ill be over in a little while. I have big news!" -D

"Ok. Ill be here."-S

She rolled out of bed and headed down to the kitchen. In the door way she saw Zac standing over the stove cooking. She walked up behind him and wrapped her arms around him while kissing his shoulders. " good morning." She said.

He smiled to himself "good morning future mrs Zac hanson" he replied. He turned around and kissed her.

"Breakfast smells good! I'm starving!" She said.

"Good it will be ready in a bit. So we leave out again next week on the 4th. Now that you are coming along why not talk Scarlett into coming too?" He asked.

"I will. I'm going to go over there today. Ill see what I can do." She told him.

"Ok good" he said as he handed her a plate.

After breakfast Zac had something's to take care of and Danielle wa headed to Scarlett and Taylor's. Danielle was headed out of the door when Zac grabbed her hand "Hey. While you are there why not get all of your things and bring them back here?" He asked and smiled at her.

"Are you wanting me to move in with you Zac hanson?" She playfully teased.

"Uh huh." He returned her smile and kissed her.

"Ok. Will do!" She said and walked out of the door.

Zac watched her drive away. He couldn't believe he had the nerve to propose but so glad he had. He felt free. Like a new man! With that though he picked up the phone to call his mom and dad to share the news.

Scarlett:

Scarlett was cleaning the kitchen when Danielle came in rather cheerful.

"What's got into you?" Scarlett asked.

"Is taylor around?" Danielle asked ignoring her first question.

"Yeah. He is upstairs. Why?" Scarlett eyed her

"TAYLOR!!! COME HERE!" Danielle yelled.

"What's going on?" Scarlett asked again getting a little worried.

Taylor came downstairs "what's up?" He asked

"ZAC PROPOSED!" Danielle screeched as she held up her hand.

Taylor an Scarlett's jaws hit the floor

"He what?!?!?" Taylor asked in shock.

"Oh congrats!!!" Scarlett said and hugged her friend.

"Thanks! It was very sweet. I couldn't believe it myself" Danielle told them. "Oh and this means ill be tagging along for the rest of the tour!! Will you come too Scarlett pleeeeeeease?" Danielle begged.

"I'm still thinking about it" Scarlett replied.

Taylor just smiled and rolled his eyes as he walked out of the room.

"What is there to think about exactly?" Danielle asked.

"I don't know. I mean I know I can put the store off but I just don't want to be on the way or anything. Besides Penny is wantin me to stay." Scarlett told her

"Penny will be fine for a few weeks and Taylor never would have asked you to come if he thought you might be in the way. I don't think it's a good idea to be here alone especially now that you're pregnant ya know?" Danielle said.

"Yeah. Ok fine. I'll go." Scarlett said and smiled.

"Yay!!!! TAYLOR!!! SHE'S GOING!!!" Danielle yelled at him.

Taylor came in and gave Scarlett a kiss."Thank you. I'm glad. Now go get dressed. We will take Danielle out to celebrate!" He said.

"Awwwwww you guys!" Danielle gushed.

"Hey call Zachary and have him meet us too!" Scarlett told Danielle as she headed upstairs to get dressed.

Taylor:

Ezra and Taylor arrived at the studio to meet up with Zac and Ike. They were discussing the rest of the tour and taylor had told them that he had asked Scarlett to come along. They both agreed it would be fine. Ike was glad because Nikki would now have company.

"Speaking of company...." Taylor said while looking at Zac.

Zac blushed a little before asking "what about company?"

"Why don't you ask Danielle to come along? I told Scarlett to put off the store until after we get back if she come along. That means Danielle will be free too." Taylor said smiling.

"I don't know." Zac said.

"Come on Zac! It's time for you to let go and be happy. If she makes you happy then what's the problem?" Ike asked.

"I like her I really do. Just scared I guess." Zac told them.

"It's ok to be scared Zac. But you don't want it to take over you and you miss out on life in the process. Scarlett said she would be good to you. I think if she was going to leave you she honestly would have by now." Taylor told him.

Taylor watched as he saw Zac lean back in his chair and go into deep thought. He hated knowing that Kate had broken his brother the way she did. He wanted Zac to be happy again and if Zac didn't invite Danielle then he would take matters into his own hands.

Danielle:

Danielle was working out the details of a few things at the store when Zac had called and asked her out on a date for that evening. She was so excited she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

The girls took and break from the store to go grab some lunch.

"So what are you going to do if I decide to go with taylor?" Scarlett asked.

"Go back to Arkansas I guess. Nothing really else to do." Danielle replied.

"I don't want you to go with daddy Scarlett. I want you to stay here." Penny said.

"It will just be for a few weeks penny. Ill be back for Christmas besides I'm not entirely sure if I'm going yet. " Scarlett reassured Penny.

Penny gave a half smile and continued eating her lunch. After lunch Scarlett didnt feel like going back to the store so they called it a day to go shopping for Danielle's date that night.

Zac:

He was extremely nervous for reasons he couldn't figure out. He was standing on Taylor and Scarlett's front porch about to pick up Danielle for ther date. He took in a deep breath and rang the doorbell. Surprised Danielle answered the door looking so beautiful. She had her hair pulled partially back. She had on a vintage Star Wars tee with a blazer and dark jeans with heels. Gorgeous he thought to himself.

"Hey! Are you ready to go?" She asked

"Yeah. You look great!" He said

"Thanks you too." She added.

He took her hand and walked her to his car.

A few minutes later they were talking over dinner.

"So I hear Scarlett may be going on your with us?" Zac asked.

"Yeah. She's thinking about it." She answerd.

"What will you do if she does?" Zac asked nervously.

"I'm not sure. I can either stay here and finish on the store here or go back home. I haven't decided yet." She said simply.

Dinner ad conversation continued without missing a beat. Zac had thought all day long about what taylor and Ike had said about moving on. They were right. Danielle did make him incredibly happy and they had a lot of fun together.

After dinner they went out to see a movie then headed back to Zac's place.

He got them some snacks and started up the Xbox so they could play some games.

"I'm really going to miss having you around you know?" Zac said casually.

"You won't be gone forever. It's like maybe 2 months plus ill be here for Christmas." She informed him.

"Yeah I know but still...." He trailed off. Zac sat the controller down after awhile.

"I'm tired. I'm going to bed. Will you stay with me again?" He asked her hopeful.

"Sure! Why not" she said.

They went to his room where Zac slipped into some shorts and danielle put on one of his t-shirts. She climbed into bed with him following her after turning off the lights. He pulled her close and said "you know you could always come with me too..... If you want."

"Sounds like fun but i should probably stay and get the store going with Scarlett being gone." She said

"Danielle. Look." He said as he pointed up to the ceiling.

Danielle looked up not sure of what she was seeing. Then it hit her like a ton of bricks and she gasped.

Zac sat up on his side looking at her for any reaction then said "I want...no I need you to come with me. I don't want to leave my future wife here alone. That is if you will be my wife?" He asked looking at her.

She couldn't believe it. He had spelled out marry me on the ceiling in glow in the dark stars. It was perfect. He was perfect.

She turned and looked at him.

"YES!" She squealed!! "Ill gladly be your wife!"

With that Zac turned to his nightstand and pulled out a gorgeous princess cut stone slipped it on her finger and kissed her.