"Ok, I'm heading down to Australia later this month, for a couple of weeks. Hopefully the baby won't be late, because that's like the whole reason why I'm going down." Isaac replied, with a smile. "Then I'll rejoin you guys in LA for the recording of the album."
"Good, so it's all set?"
"Yep, all the tickets are bought and stuff. Everything's finalised."
"Great."
"You spoke to Babsie didn't cha?" Zac asked. "How's she doin'?"
"She's great. They're running this competition on Hot Stuff. You have to guess when the baby is going to be born, weight, height and sex. They have all these prizes. Um, a car, money, a whole bunch of stuff for the people who are closest. It's pretty cool."
"Now that sounds like fun. Hey, can I enter?" Zac joked.
"Sorry Zac, it's closed to all employees and their immediate familes."
"Damn." He grinned.
"Besides, you're not even Australian, and it is an Aussie show."
"Details, details."
"Hey, are you sure it's just the one? Baby, I mean." Taylor asked suddenly.
"No, she's not having twins. Or triplets." Isaac answered.
"It's just that, well, you know, Rita and I had no idea. The other two were hiding in there. The doctors didn't even realise."
"Well, it's only the one."
"That reminds me." Zac said suddenly. "Did you guys happen to see the MTV top ten countdown?"
"Nope." Taylor and Isaac said together.
"Guess what was number one."
"That new single from Flammable Material." Taylor joked. "What's it called again? 'Speaking of You' or something?"
"It's 'Searching for You'." Isaac corrected.
"That's it."
"Nope! Guess again." Zac said smugly.
"Umm... I don't know Zac, tell us."
"Black Eye. Black Eye is number one." Zac exulted. "See? I told ya Ike! You should have seen the look on Carsons' face. They had this whole bit about Babsie bashing Eminem, and even showed the tape. I told you! I told you! The most hilarious publicity stunt in the world!"
Zac started laughing. And, well, we all know laughter is contagious. Isaac and Taylor started chuckling too. Eventually they calmed down.
"I can't believe it." Isaac said, shaking his head. "Black Eye is number one. I hate that song."
"No you don't. You're just saying that." Zac corrected.
"Oh come on Ike. You're not the only one she's bashed." Taylor pointed out.
"Yeah, that's what she says." Zac grinned. "But have you ever noticed that she doesn't tell any stories?"
"Yeah Zac, she never tells any stories. She won't even talk about the Eminem thing. You bring it up, she'll change the subject." Isaac pointed out.
Zac grunted.
"Well, well, well maybe we should give her some truth serum or whatever and get her to tell us about all her little escapades. Like what happened to Berg in 'Two guys, a girl and a pizza place'."
"Was it Berg? Wasn't it the other guy? And is he even called Berg? I thought it was Berk." Taylor questioned.
"Oh, whatever."