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Elena opened the door as she and Fallon walked inside. Skylar walked out of the bedroom with a huge smile on her face. She quickly kissed Elena, and it made Elena’s heart soar.

“Hey, how was dinner?”

“It was great. Sky, this is Fallon.” Elena motioned toward Fallon. “Fallon, this is Skylar.”

“It’s so great to meet you.” Skylar shook Fallon’s hand. “I’ve seen all your movies, and they’re great.”

“Thanks, Skylar. I’ve listened to all your albums and think they’re great too.”

“They’re great because of me.” Skylar winked, which made Elena’s stomach fill with butterflies. She jokingly rolled her eyes as Skylar laughed. “I’m teasing. They’re great because of Ellie, obviously.”

“You two are perfect for each other,” Fallon stated as she sat down on the small couch.

“Hell yeah, we are.” Skylar sat down beside her, and she pulled Elena down onto her lap. Elena wrapped an arm around her neck as she enjoyed the closeness of their bodies. “So, Fallon, do you have any good Elena stories to share?”

“Oh, boy, do I.”

“Please don’t,” Elena jokingly begged.

“I’ll let you tell a story about me if you let her tell me one about you.”

Elena pretended to contemplate the offer, then nodded. But just as Fallon was about to speak, there was another knock at the door. Elena jumped off Skylar’s lap as Skylar walked to open the door.

“Time to head backstage.” It was Johnny, which meant showtime must be getting close. “Show time is in a half hour. Is Elena with you?”

Skylar glanced over at Elena.

“I’m here.”

Johnny stepped onto the bus. He waved at Elena, then noticed Fallon.

“Well, I didn’t know we had Hollywood royalty in the audience tonight.” He had a dorky grin on his face as she straightened his tie before holding his hand out to Fallon. “I’m Johnny Lundy. I manage these two.”

“Well, more power to you, Johnny. I know that has to be one hell of a job.”

Johnny laughed. “You have no idea.”

As Skylar and Elena headed backstage, Fallon made her way to her seat with Johnny escorting her. Harlow had already arranged extra security for the show, but Elena was sure there wouldn’t be any issue.

The show was one of the best Maine Event had ever put on. Skylar and Elena were on fire, and the rest of the band was on the same level. Every note and chord was perfect, and the audience gave them a three-minute standing ovation at the end. As they headed backstage, Harlow greeted them in a panic.

“What’s wrong?” Elena quickly asked as Harlow’s eyes were locked with hers.

“It’s your dad, Elena.”

The entire world stopped as Elena reached out and grabbed Skylar’s hand.

“He’s had a massive heart attack.”

“What?” Skylar gasped as she covered her mouth with her hand. Elena felt the tears starting to fall from her eyes.

“He’s in a medically-induced coma and still in critical condition. I’ve already got you a plane out to Boston and will have a car waiting on you when you get there.”

“I’m going with her.”

“I got you a ticket, too.” Harlow offered a sad smile to Skylar. “I’ve talked to his doctor, and she is going to call you when she has more information, okay?”

Elena could only nod, so Skylar took over for her.