<strong> John Fredricks  (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y200/babycakes_0765/John2.jpg)....pulling into Chicago after listening to the radio about the death toll , having Ava bitch at him .....and now seemed the fat man had come to sing .</strong><br/><br/>Ava had fallen asleep from the lull of the road as fewer cars and just mainly truckers were on the interstate ...most in the back had also managed to find a little sleep , others hyping themselves up on whatever fix they needed . Driving into Chicago though was always a treat especially at night the city lights were awesome . The radio had spilled over the news of the death toll now being recorded at the concert and John had swallowed . He thought about waking Maggie up to let her in on the news but decided she more than likely would need the sleep in order to deal with it in the morning .  She had enough on her mind really he was sure of that one . Reaching forward he flicked the radio off for awhile after changing the station and hearing about the arena burning down over and over .<br/><br/>He was tired that was for sure and felt bad that the news reporters were twisting everything around and making Davis out to be such an asswipe . Christ did they really think the man even knew the place was on fire . Seemed to JD that no one had realized the extent of things . The walkie talkie was now coming to life as the crew setting up for the next concert was using the secondary stage equipment as not much was saved due to the fire except instruments . That was going to be a major expense the big boys were going to have to dish out , let alone the fall back of law suits from the deaths . Like the band had anything to really do with the reactions of the crowd . It never seemed to matter though .<br/><br/>As he was deep in thoughts on the matter ...sending out his little form of prayers to the God in heavens to be with the families that lost a loved one ...the silence seemed to be broken . The fiery red head in the passengers seat popped awake and seemed to be going through the crash effect from those energy drinks she so loved . Causing John to just look at her with an odd expression ...as he listened to her little rant and prance .<br/><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Shittt." ..........."You could have woke me up you know." ..................."Feels like I've been sleeping for hours."</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>John normally was a pretty smart man ...but sometimes with women well there was no knowing what side to be on , whether it was better to remain silent , or to talk . He had found playing the sorry bout that card sometimes was better than doing nothing especially if you wanted in the girls pants . So he drew in a deep breath and found his balls .<strong>" Sorry sweetie ...you looked so adorable sleeping  that I didn't wish to wake you . I am a little selfish sometimes and wanted to be able to glance over and see you , least you don't snore . " </strong>as he smiled and gave her a wink .<br/><br/>He really had to more concentrate on the road right now and hoped she wouldn't hit him too hard if that pissed her off . Pulling up to park ...then ...making his way towards the building side entrance . Hopefully he could park the bus inside the garage and take something else over to the hotel they were booked at . The idea of practicing before passing out seemed a little off scale , but either way his driving was over for now . Regulations about hours behind the wheel would stop him from driving much more as it was hard to keep awake now ...besides his coffee was out .<br/><br/>The pounding on the bus door ....was just one of them things ...though John had recognized the arena owner . Slowly he stood up and looked at Ava .<strong> " Hun ...best to just keep quiet right now ....the Arena burnt down we just left ,  30 people dead ...like a 100 or so injured and ....well  Davis is getting pegged as an asswipe for going on that interview about fame and fortune . So it might get a bit uncomfortable , reporters ...media ..." </strong>reaching out his hand to touch her cheek .<strong> " Wake Maggie up ....let the others know . I got the man at the door . " <br/></strong><br/><br/>The pounding of the door got louder .. John moved to open it .  Moving down the steps ...<strong>" FOR GOD SAKES ...Charlie , your going to break your own hand pounding on the door like that . You DO realize we just drove all night to get here , some are not even aware of what all happened back there . So calm down ..." </strong>taking a step back from the man ...<strong>." Your going to have a damn heart attack working yourself up like that now ...."</strong>Seemed odd for the bus driver to talk to a big wig that way but John had been in the business awhile and some contacts were just silent ones .<strong>"Now the garage opened I can hide this floating luxury Mobile in to limit the press from hounding the hell out of us ....or not ?"  </strong><br/><br/>There he had taken the bull by the horns ....<strong>" Give Maggie a chance to wake up and she can sit down and address any concerns you have .....none of us like these things . Fans going crazy ...that's why you all have those security plans . "</strong>pulling out a cuban cigar as he handed it to the man .<strong>" Here have a smoke ...."</strong>as his other hand tapped lightly on the man's arm . John had pulled his sunglasses off as he moved down the steps earlier and his eyes looked right into the older man's ...<strong>" Family well  ....and everything . " </strong>trying to re-direct things a bit ...<strong> " Your wife , kids ...all in good heath . Heard through the grapevine that she overcome that bout with cancer and was now even more beautiful than when you married her . Your one lucky son of a bitch you know that right . "   <br/></strong><br/><br/>Leaning back against the bus ...giving the man some time to get a grip on himself . Ava time to let others know in the bus and hopefully wake Maggie up .