Terri watched as Lindy and Kim put the final touches on the sound check. She could hear their playful and teasing banter from her table. Nell kicked a chair out next to her and sat down with a tray of drinks. Kim ambled over and grabbed a ice cold Sky Blue and winked at Nell. Just as Lindy reached for one of the blue bottles, Nell handed her bottled water. “You’re working, remember?" Nell reminded Lindy. “Ahhh Nell....Nell...Nell...." Lindy clucked. “Ya gotta lighten up....you know I have to loosen up these pipes. A voice like this needs a little lubrication especially after eating all the dust I did to get here." Lindy flashed her fuck- off grin. “When your last set is done...then by all means feel free to belly up to the bar my dear....but until then…. I suggest using the bottled water to lube your cords” Nell said in a voice that made it clear that there was no room to compromise. Jesse made her way through the maze of bodies that had filled the lodge . No small feat considering that she was stopped every few steps to talk to returning guests and to greet newcomers. She grabbed the chair beside Terri and sank down gratefully. "Where did all these people come from?" she laughed. “Babe, it is always like this the first night we open." Terri smiled at her partner. “So who is doin’ the honors this time?” Jesse asked as she grabbed a cold blue bottle and took a long drink. “You are babe.” Terri smiled as Jesse choked and spewed Sky all over herself. “Hey, why me?" Jesse implored the group. "Now you know the rule, the last one to the table does the Intro.” Nell chided gently. “Yeah, well it is a stupid rule and I want it put on the agenda for changing at the next meeting." Jesse pouted. "Duly noted. But for now....you get yer booty up to the stage and welcome our guests to another season." Nell pulled the reluctant Jesse from her seat and pushed her toward the stage. Jesse walked up the two steps and headed for stage center. A lone mic gave some reverb feedback when she tapped it. The sound got the attention of the crowd of men and women and the talking subsided somewhat to a manageable decibel. “Well.... it seems that I have been elected to give the welcoming speech." she began as she shot her companions what she hoped was a scorching look. “So on behalf of my partners sitting so smugly over in the corner, we welcome you all to another season at Labinky's. Tonight an old friend is returning to entertain you. Please join me in welcoming back Lindy Jones." Jesse clapped as Lindy joined her on stage. Lindy smiled to the crowd and strapped on her guitar. She lightly strummed a few licks "Are ya ready to par-tay” she growled sexily. The lights dimmed and the spotlight rested on her standing alone on the stage. There was no doubt about it. She had a presence. The crowd responded with whistles and catcalls. “Now why don't ya just get up on your feet cause we are gonna rock tonight!” She started to do a heavy rock strum, her hand moving effortlessly from chord to chord. “How bout we start off with a little Ethridge....." she shot a 'fuck you' look at Nell. “I am soooo thirsty......" she breathed into the microphone as she intro'ed into "Bring Me Some Water". Click On The River To Chapter 19 © Labinky Park Labinky Enterprises 2008 |
Chapter 18
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