Chapter 100

September 2025

It was late September when the Four Amigos came home from tour. Taylor was there to greet them.

"Adam?"

"Hey Dad. I suppose you're here to say 'I told you so'."

"No," Taylor said, shaking his head. "I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I know what it feels like when your, ahh, partner cheats. But what's this about a woman?"

Adam chewed his lip for a moment.

"Her name's Debra."

"And?"

"And what?"

"Adam, if you're... you're that way inclined, how come?"

"Oh," he shrugged. "You know what? I'm not really sure. Because Debra was... going the other way herself, as you like to say. It just, kinda, happened."

Taylor nodded.

"Okay."

There was silence for a moment.

"Look, even if... even if this thing with Debra doesn't work out and you go back to dating men, I... look, I don't want another period like that okay?"

Adam nodded.

"Neither do I. Sorry I accused you of lying to me about Mischa."

"It's okay. I understand why you would think that."

There was more silence and then they hugged.

"Hey, has Auntie Sarah had the surgery yet?"

"Yeah, she did. It went well. Both Sarah and Zoe are doing good."

"That was my next question. Have you spoken to Morgan recently?"

"Not recently."

"Well, she and Jesse finally made amends. They're dating now."

"I could see that one coming years ago," Taylor smiled.

"It's about time?"

"Exactly."

"How's No Evil coming?"

"Oh really good. They've very excited you're back. They want to show you what they've got. Oh, and Ike was able to help them out with a particular problem. Kyle on the drums, can't hear Rose singing? And in front of an audience he can't read her lips either. At least, not without this visor."

"Visor?"

"Yeah. One of the research teams Ike funds makes interesting gadgets like that. Basically, we have a camera on Rose, and Kyle can see that picture in his visor."

"Cool."

The last of the unpacking was done and they all settled down to sleep.

The Kitchen