In line

Continuing to kiss Carson Misty can feel her feet lift off the ground before she can feel herself rest onto the counter. Misty can't help but laugh at Carson's mumbled words between kissing her.

Having Carson return again for another kiss Misty wraps her legs around his wast just letting the passion flow for a long while before pulling away and looking at him in the eye.

"Maybe we should get to making those pizza huh? If everyone gets here and there is no food, we got bigger problems."

Misty can't help but laugh again going to kiss Carson one more time but stops as the small bell on the door rings. Quickly turning around she laughs again.

"Ahhh man...Con they are kissing again....on the counter non the less."

Jamie gives a laugh as she leans into Con a little bit standing in the doorway. The kissing really didn't bother her but she didnt want to stand there any longer being a peeping Tom ether.

"We heard there was a party going on here, and we didn't know what time so we though maybe we could help out a little before hand."

Standing with Kip and enjoying the music Karla was having a great time. The was one of the first concerts she had ever been to and so far she was having a great time. With the adrenalin of everyone Karla seemed to lose her shy edge very easily. Shifting a little her fingers find Kips as she looks to him and gives a smile.

As Kyle comes up to her Katie smiles. Returning the hug she lets it linger for a long moment. Kyle was her long time friend and she had missed him just as much as anyone else.

"Kyle!"

Just holding her hug for the longest moment Katie just lets her own emotions go free. It was so good to see her friend again and to know he was doing well.

"You look even better. It was such a surprise to see you, no a day went by we didn't think about you and wonder how you were."

Pulling away a little and looking to Kyle's left Katie catches sight of Alice. Backing away a few steps she smiles and nods to her.

"Alice...its good to see you again."

Stepping close to Kyle and linking her arm with his Alice looks to him and than Katie her own smile across her face.

"You as well Katie. Keeping that boyfriend of yours in line?"

"Always, the best I can anyways."

Both women laugh slightly there eyes sparking.

Just laying on the couch with Alec Ryan leans her head on top of his, watching the tv but dozing i and out of sleep. Hearing the knock on the door Ryan hardly moves to comfortable to even think about it.

Hearing Leo's voice though Ryan crains her neck a little to look over the couch and out the door. In a way she wish Leo would of come in for a drink but at the same time she was kind of happy he hasn't or it might have been a little awkward.

But one the door is close again Ryan snuggles down under the covers a little more with Alec. Looking up only once as her brother talks she gives a smile.

"Mmm...tomorrow..thats gonna be fun."

Tempted

"Mmm." Carson holds Misty tighter, giving her a teasing growl as she embraces him. Laughing in between kisses, he returns her love and passion, spinning her around and lifting her up so she could sit on the counter.

Sending light kisses down her neck, he mumbles about getting back to work. "Pizza... kitchen... must go...." Sighing into her hair and smelling her shampoo, he doesn't leave yet. "Work... gotta cook..." He returns to kissing her. "...Ready for... bands."


Everyone loves Kyle singing with JetStream, and his voice rings out clear and strong - even stronger than the last time this group had heard him. Sliding into his old role was fun, and the smile on his face proved it as his energy hyped up the crowd even more. Not missing a beat, he's all over the stage, not being caged behind a keyboard. Phil convinces him to do one more song with them, but then Kyle declines anymore, not wanting to take over JetStream's concert or Jason's time on stage.

So as the music continues, Kyle wanders back to his seat next to Alice, sliding down beside her and heaving a long sigh. The adrenaline rush left him with a slight crash afterward, though this mile on his face doesn't leave. Glancing to her and taking her hand, all he can do is laugh, silent behind the music and singing.

For some, the evening seems to take forever, and for others, the concert is over all too soon. The crowd is a small mass, milling and moving towards the back again, making their way out of the auditorium. And soon, almost all that's left is JetStream, most of Cryptic, Kyle's band, and a few extra friends.

Kyle had started to just stand back and watch from the sidelines, but JetStream would have none of that, dragging him to help and talk with them. There's a lot of talk, a lot of questions, and exhausting, chaotic, sporadic conversation. Jen and Phil have a ton of questions for Kyle, but not all can be answered and it's obvious that catching up was going to take a lot more time than just tonight. Kyle is able to convince them though, that he would join them at Mom and Pop's and he'd be in the area for at least a while so they would have plenty of time to talk.

Amidst the hustle and bustle, Kyle is getting worn out, but eventually finds himself off to the side a little to regroup. Spotting Katie, he realizes that he hadn't yet actually said hi to her. A smile grows on his face and he wanders nearer to her, the look on his face a little sheepish, tired, relieved and happy all at the same time. "Hey, KT." Not hesitating, he pulls her into a playful hug. "Long time no see. You're lookin' good."


Eli flips channels on the television, the volume up louder than needed. His free hand strums the chair armrest as a feeling of boredom takes over. He wanted to get started on his little plan now, but he had to wait until tomorrow night.

Glancing over to the couch, he sees that Alec is close to asleep, sprawled across the cushions with Ryan somewhere under there too. The guy had admitted Reese had blown his top at him, yet he had still dared to go against orders, sneak out of TJY and come here to spend the evening with Ryan. He was either in love or stupid. Maybe both. Eli couldn't decide. But Alec had agreed to help tomorrow night, so Eli couldn't be too annoyed with him.

A knock at the door comes and goes without being heard. When it comes a second time though, Eli realizes that someone must be there. Groaning as he gets up, he points a finger to the couch. "If that's Reese, I'm not gonna cover your butt."

Wandering to the door, he throws it open, surprised to see Leo before he remembers that he was supposed to get a key tonight. "Leo... hey."

Leo nods, his eyes unable to stop from wandering into the apartment. "Hey. Uh... woulda called but my phone died. Mark said he'd just leave the shed open... so you won't need a key."

"Sounds even better." Eli motions inside. "Wanna beer or something?"

Leo shakes his head a little. "I, um... saw a familiar car out there... figured you had company."

"The Elite car?" Eli smirks. "Yeah. It was, uh... borrowed I guess."

"Mm-hmm." Leo didn't have to ask. He knew Alec was here. "Well, I'll get going. Take it easy."

"Yeah, thanks." Eli waves and watches Leo walk away, feeling a little badly that Leo felt he couldn't come in. Shutting the door, he wanders back into the living room and flops down again. "Tomorrow's a go." No response. He lifts a foot and jolts the end of the couch. "Alec! You gonna make it to tomorrow night?"

"Mmm." Alec nestles further into the couch... pillow... Ryan... whatever it was. It was warm and comfortable and that's all he knew, and he was fighting falling asleep. His head rests somewhere between Ryan's head and shoulder, and his arm was tucked around her, their legs tangled somewhere with the cushions. He was awfully tempted to play hooky from TJY all night.

Happy

Losing sight of Kyle in the crowd for now Katie new she would see him a little later and continues her normal duty as things went smoothly. Feeling the energy in the crowd and on stage Katie gets into it just as much as anyone else.

As the night rolls on and the band comes to there break Katie shifts a little but stops as Phil looks out to the crowd his eyes wide. Hearing Jason's question her head snaps to the crowd she was sure she hadnt missed anything.

No everything's fine out there.

But hearing Phil's words that followed Katie's face breaks out into a smile. Phil had spotted his brother. Katie couldn't help the excitement she had been holding inside the first time she saw him and now it just flowed over.

He does look good. It's been a long time...It's good to see him.

As Kyle pass making his way to the stage Katie gives a nod to him and a bigger smile than before. For now His family was calling him, she would talk to him after the consert and drag him to Mom and Pop's if he wasn't planning on going already.

The smile on Alice's face was so big as she watched Kyle greet his family and friends. She was so happy to see him welcomed back and his fears just being whipped away. It was a great feeling and she loves it. Seeing Kyle look out at her Alice gives him a thumbs up before clapping along with everyone else and cheering him on loudly.

Giving a little chuckle as Carson kissed her neck and just held her Misty leaned her head onto his a little. All moment's with Carson were great but it was the quiet moments when they were alone she loved the most.

"Mmmm...you think I'm gonna leave you here to have all the fun without me? I'm not that old you know that I need an early bed time."

Turning her head and giving Carson a kiss on his for head Misty turns around slowly so his arms were still around her but she was now facing him. Smile she shakes her head a little a twinkle in her eye.

"Oh...I guess I can help you since you asked so nicely...but you owe me big time buddy."

Leaning in Misty rubs her nose against his before giving his lips a soft kiss and than retreating only to come back again for another kiss. This time with more passion her one had finding his back rubbing it softly, and the other the back of his head her fingers intermixing with his hair.

So out of place

Kyle can see that Katie has recognized him, but glancing to Jason, he picks up no change in body language, so he assumes that she has said nothing yet. He didn't know yet how he'd even approach anybody afterward... maybe it was good that Katie had already spotted him.

A few people move in front of him and Alice so Katie is lost from view, but Kyle still has a good vantage point to see the stage. The music was loud, the music was good. The rest of Kyle's band had ended up in two different places, and at some point, Kyle catches Theo and Twila boogieing on the sidelines along with who knows who else. Laughing, he elbows Alice and points, glad to see his friends having a good time. This was pretty strange for him, but at least the others could just enjoy themselves.

A few more songs roll by and Kyle blends in with the audience, still detected only by Katie and glad of it. This gave him more time to relax and breathe before he had to think any more about what he would say or what he would do once the show was over.

As JetStream has a short pause in between songs, Jason takes a swig from his water bottle, and Mike adjusts a few things on his drumset. The audience has no intention of leaving, and Phil grins out at them. "Gotta catch our breath."

Laughter makes Jason smile and he throws a wink out to Katie before wiping his brow.
Wooee. It's warm up here tonight. Watch the sweat fly.

Phil plays a couple notes on his bass, starting the groove for the next song, but as the lights sweep the audience, he comes to an unexpected halt. His eyes growing wide, he stares out into the audience. Jason and Mike exchange glances, then look to Phil. What was he doing?

What is Phil looking at? Is there anything wrong out there? I can't tell where he's looking, can you?

Phil ignores their questioning glances, totally disrupting their concert flow. His smile grows wider and wider until he points, unable to contain himself. "Kyle!!!"

Jason, Mike and Jen's heads snap to follow Phil's pointing, they too now ignoring the fact that they were pausing the concert.

Kyle's stomach does a flip-flop and he gives Alice a sidelong glance before he puts his head down sheepishly for a minute then raises it again. He gives a little wave, not knowing what else to do.

"Well don't just sit there!" Phil waves him up on stage, bouncing a little. "Get up here!" His excitement and shock at seeing his brother is obvious as he speaks to the audience again. "Kyle Mitts is in da house!"

Kyle hadn't wanted any attention at all, but it looked like he wasn't going to get away with it. Looking to Alice and giving her hand a quick squeeze, he finally rises from his chair and walks up to the stage. It was such a different feeling than the last time he'd been on stage with JetStream. Things were so different now... he had changed... his perspectives had changed. But friendships and blood hadn't. Before reaching the platform, he spies Jen at he sound table and decides then to go to her first. Kneeling down to eye-level, he isn't sure what to say unsure if he would even be accepted.

On Jen's face was a mixture of shock and joy. "Kyle... what are you doing here?!"

"Oh..." He shrugs casually. "Just in the neighborhood."

Jen squeals and holds out her arms for a hug. Relief sweeps over Kyle and he is quick to embrace his sister, hugging her close. "Man it's good to see you."

She giggles and pulls back, her eyes shining. "Ditto. Why didn't you tell us you were coming, you big jerk?"

"Ah-"

"Is she the only one that gets attention or what??"

Kyle looks back at the stage to see Phil waiting and he grins. He was so nervous, but it was slowly dispersing as it was becoming more and more obvious he was more than welcome here. "Guess I'm being dragged into the spotlight." He ruffles Jen's hair and winks at her. "I'll still be here after the concert." Backing up to the stage, he turns around to step up and has no time to spare before Phil has him in a rough hug, his smile still pasted on his face.

Kyle returns the hug and laughs, turning to the audience and having to speak loudly without a mic. "If you hadn't noticed - they weren't expecting me."

Someone whistles - Kyle had an inkling it was Kip - and a round of cheers starts from those who had known him from JetStream. Grinning, he quirks a smile and he shakes his head. "This is a JetStream concert, y'all!" He throws out his arms to the side. "What are you doing hollering for me, huh?"

The cheers don't stop.

Kyle can't help but laugh, and turns around to see Jason. He point at him in a friendly gesture, then gives a bow, beginning to feel the adrenaline just from being up here onstage.

Jason shakes his head, his own smile forming.
The dog... he looks good... real good.
"Kyle, what on earth are you doing here?"

"Crashing the party, man!"

Mike hollers from his drumset. "You're not really crashing the party until you join in!"

Kyle spins around, his eyes wide. "Hey, I'm part of the audience tonight!"

"Booo!"

He whips back around to scan the faces. "Who just booed?" No one owns up to it.

Jason steps forward, grabbing the extra microphone. "Who wants to hear Kyle sing, eh?"

It seems the clapping and cheering comes from everyone in the audience, whether they really remembered who he was or not.

Kyle sets his hands on his hips and shakes his head, amused, but awkward. He cocks his head and looks at Jason, catching his eye.

Jason stares back at him with a steady gaze, and gives a small bow of his own, handing him the microphone. No words are exchanged, but none need to be. In that instant, rivalry disappeared for good. "Come on, Kyle... Don't tell me you forgot the words to Flying High."

Wishing he had more time to talk to Jason, but knowing in front of the crowd the show had to go on, Kyle turns and uses the mic. "I should remember it, seeing as though I'm the one who wrote it." He laughs at someone's shrill whistle. "Yeah, yeah, alright." Turning back around, he glances to Phil, Jason and Mike. "Y'all ready or what?"

Mike grins and starts in the drumbeat. Kyle can't help the laugh that escapes and he looks out at the people, finding Alice. His smile only widens. One could see his eyes sparkling from the back row. He was so out of place but so much at home.


"...supreme... and a couple pepperonis." Carson jots down a note to himself before glancing up as the last customer leaves Mom and Pop's for the evening. Moving around to the front, he turns the sign around to show they were closed, though he would leave the door unlocked. Jason said he was bringing JetStream, most likely Cryptic would show up, then someone else had mentioned there might be a few extras on top of that.

Carson wasn't going to turn down some extra income, let alone turn down the batch of people he now called his friends. "Hey, Misty..." He wanders back to the counter, slinging an arm over her shoulders. "You're not gonna eat and run are you? Staying for the fun and festivities?"

Grinning slyly, he leans in to kiss her neck, slipping both arms around her waist from behind. "Okay, I admit it," he mumbles into her neck. "I sent the girls home and now I could use some extra help in the kitchen."

Could it be

Giving a nod and smiling Alice gets out of the jeep and goes to the other side to join Kyle. She'd be there with him and so would the others. She new God had this in his plan, it was his time they came back and thats why they were here. This would turn out just fine.

Entering the building and staying close to Kyle Alice makes her way through the crowds making sure her seat was next to him. Watching JetStream up on stage the sounded good if not better than the last time she had heard them. There was a new rhythm about them without Kyle yet they still held true to who they always had been and there sound.

Scanning the area as the music starts to play Katie gives it a once over. Everything seemed alright for now witch she was pleased of. The safety of JetStream and Jason was always important to her and her main focus at a concert. Enjoying the music was the added incentive.

Leaning against the wall and watching the stage for a moment Katie enjoys the music and the feelings Jason gave off while he played. It was a nice feeling for sure. Moments go by and Katie scans the area again this time though she straightens just a little seeing someone she thought she new but had to look harder. She hadn't seen him in so long nor had she herd he was in town.

Seeing Kyle bring his finger to his lips a smile spreads big on Kaite's face as her own emotions take a slight slight shift, and her heart beat picks up a little. It was Kyle, and he was here. Though her emotions did sift Katie had gotten the signal and new Kyle must of wanted to surprise the others so no message was passed to Jason that he was here, not yet anyways.

Don't tell

"Yeah, I'll be around." Leo gives a little laugh. "I still wanna come to your opening too and... whenever you want to practice or whatever...." He shrugs, not sure how to say he was available without making it sound like he wanted to be here all the time. Not that he didn't, he just....

He shakes his head a little, clearing his rampant thoughts. "Yeah."

Ambling over to the bench, he puts his sneakers on and looks around, making sure he had everything. Saying a quick goodbye, he heads out into the evening air, aiming for his car. Once there, he turns around and looks at the building once more. It was far from goodbye... he could feel it. His job as handyman was over... for now. But he'd be back... this wasn't a friendship that would be over just because there weren't any more toilets to fix right now.


Kyle takes a deep breath and nods. "Yeah... yeah, Katie's got the eyes of a hawk and so does Jason. Can't escape an Elite agent's eyes no matter how hard you try."

Psyching himself up for another moment or two, he finally opens the door. "Alright... you win, we sit in the middle."

Getting out of the jeep, he and Alice are joined by the others, who had far less tension than he did. They were all just excited to be out and about and at a fun little concert. Making their way inside the building, the small group filters into the crowd. Kyle had waited long enough that they could hear the first song starting. Paying their way and giving a little extra for the charity, the group wanders through the next set of doors into the darkened auditorium. Sure enough, the concert had already started. There wasn't an overwhelming number of free seats, but enough that they would be able to sit close to each other, just not all in one group.

The hands of time,
Spinning, spinning.
The hands of time,
Stop for no one.
The hands of time,
Spinning, spinning,
Can you stop it?
No one can.

Hop on board the wheel of time,
Let it take you 'round once more.
Carry you through present now,
The future waits to take a bow.

Heading off to the side, his hand in Alice's, Kyle glances down front, spotting Phil, Jason and Mike onstage. Jason sounded as good as ever, and so did the other two. It was different without a keyboard, but they were doing well with a nice upbeat song to kick off the night right. A small lump rises in Kyle's throat. Over a year... over a year since he'd been onstage with them as JetStream. There had been a lot of bad feelings when he'd been caught between them and Cryptic. But now... would it be different? Would they accept him now, even though he had his own band starting up? Phil looked so relaxed - he'd gotten even better on the bass, and Mike was going to town on the drums. It felt good to be back.

The hands of time,
Circling, circling.
The hands of time,
Never cease.
The hands of time,
Circling, circling,
Going by,
Faster still.

Hop on board the wheel of time,
Let it take you far today.
Carry you through what is now,
The future waits to take a bow.

The hands of time,
Twisting, twisting.
The hands of time,
Lost in space.
The hands of time,
Twisting, twisting,
All is gone now.
It's the past.

Can't stop time, can't make it brake.
Can't take away the time of day.
Can't look now, already it's gone.
Can't stop time, can't go back.

Realizing he was blocking traffic, Kyle moves again, making sure Alice is still close to him. Sliding in front of an empty seat, he stays standing, along with many others, so he could still see well. As he moves over, his line of sight shoots straight down to the side of the stage and he sees Katie. For an instant, no other bodies blocked his view. His stomach gives a little lurch.

Hop on board the wheel of time,
Let it take you 'round once more.
Hop on board the wheel of time,
Open up your arms and soar.
Hop on board the wheel of time,
Go find what it is, you're looking for.

"Please don't tell Jason I'm here yet," he whispers under his breath. The music was loud, the lights were bright and there was typical concert chaos going on. But while there was still time, Kyle brings a finger to his lips, hoping that if Katie could even see him from that distance and would actually recognize him, that she wouldn't blow his cover yet.

Tiger

Cassy's smile grows at Leo's comment. She didn't get complements often but it felt nice when Leo gave them to her. Taking a few steps back of her own Cassy gives a smile knowing it was time for him to go.

"Alright you drive safe."

Taking a few steps with Leo twords the door Cassy stops and gives a look around herself. Her heart wanted to sing for joy everything was finally finished but at the same time her heart sank knowing everything was done and Leo wouldn't be around as much.

"It's kind of sad and happy at the same time you know. I'll be able to start class soon, but you wont be around as much. I really did get use to your company."

Looking at Leo Cassy gives a smile. They all had to move on though and she new Leo's time was done here so he would have to move on too it was just a little sad.

"Good memories I will hold though. Don't be a strange and you can call me too ok? Take care Leo and remember...I'm here for ya if you need me."

Sitting with Jason while he eats Katie can't help but laugh at fill knowing it was all in fun. They were all like a close knit family, looking out for each other, teasing eachother, and just having fun.

Once people started coming and Katie said prayers with the guys She takes her normal post to one side of the stage. Her lock out as always keeping her eyes open.

Knock em dead tiger...

Sitting in the Jeep with Kyle Alice looks over to given. Just watching him for a long moment she could still see his nerves were running high. She couldn't blame him it had been a long time but she new things were gonna be ok too.

"How about...middle, and than we can go say hi afterward."

Leaning over a little Alice rests her hand on Kyle's arm a smile on her lips. Things would be ok, and his family would be happy to see him she just new it.

"You know even if your in the back, That bodyguard of Jason's will probably spot you before anyone else. They are gonna be happy to see ya Kyle, I know they will. Your not alone ether, you got us all with you."

Back row

Leo shakes his head at Cassy, his own tone having grown quieter. "Your shine has nothing to do with your knee, Cass." Taking her hand, he puts it over her own heart. "It's what's in there. That's what's makes you stand out. And that's something you'll never lose."

Giving a nod, he steps back, letting her hands go. "I better get going... gotta go find a key and take it to Eli before I head home."

He pauses and looks around the inside of the new studio. "And... I guess I've done just about as much damage here as I can, so... I suppose if you need anything just give me a call. Otherwise... I'll see you around?"


Spying the sandwich, Jason can't help his grin. "And I thought Jen was the only mother around here."

Thanks... you're too good for me.

Taking the sandwich, he rocks back on his heels and flops back to sit on the floor, leaning back against the stage. "Mm...nobody can spread peanut butter and jelly on bread like you can." He takes a bite and nods. "Yep."

"Hey, no time for dates!" Phil looks down at them both from the stage, his hands on his hips.

"Aw..." Jason gives him a pitiful expression. "You gonna deprive me the two minutes it's gonna take for me to scarf this sandwich my girl made just for me?"

The corner of Phil's mouth twitches and he finally shakes his head. "No. I don't want you to be a bear onstage."

"That's what I thought." Jason grins and takes another bite, elbowing Katie teasingly.

The rest of setting up goes smoothly and JetStream has plenty of time for a good sound check and running through one song. They'd played this event once before, so tension wasn't too high, though as always, the adrenaline was keeping them all hyped. Once people started showing up, they disappear backstage to gather their thoughts and pray.


Kyle sits in Alice's jeep, staring at the building. They'd been parked for five minutes already and the others were out fooling around in the lot, waiting. Kyle's fingers tap on the steering wheel without him even realizing it, as his knee bounces just a little. JetStream was probably backstage by now... probably all done setting up. Jen was probably making last-minute adjustments... people were probably finding their seats. It was a fundraiser so there were probably more people here than would normally be just to hear JetStream, but most likely a lot of them were local fans. JetStream had never gone too far from home and never out of state, but they had done a good job building up a local reputation, especially since Jason had been on board. Being on the local radio station once in a while helped too.

Kyle sighs, bringing his thoughts back around and he gives Alice a sidelong glance. "I'm thinking... back row. Go say hi afterward."