Chapter 13

Rita hung up the phone, smiling, just as Taylor and the Four Amigos returned from a press conference.

"Hi sweetie," he greeted, kissing her cheek.

"Hi honey. How'd it go?"

"Good."

"Morgan just called."

"Really?" asked Mike. "How is she?"

"Oh she's really excited. She finished the script she was working on, and Zac told her he would produce it."

"Awesome," Mike and Sam chorused.

"I wish she had called when we were here," said Taylor. "I would have congratulated her myself."

"Well, I did pass on congratulations from everyone," Rita smiled. "I knew you would give them when I told you."

"Is she going to join us on tour?" Adam asked.

"No. She's going to stay in LA and be in on the making of the movie. Besides, I have a feeling she has another script idea she wants to work on with Larry."

Rita looked at little sad saying this, probably from missing her eldest daughter. Taylor gave her a hug.

"Well, I think it's great she's doing so well for herself. I hope the movie is a great success."

Rita nodded and Taylor noticed Billy and Joel playing on the floor.

"Hey guys," he said, scooting on the floor to play with them.

"Aww, a kodak moment," Mike chuckled.

"Yeah, where's the camera when you need it?" Adam added.

"Boys," Rita said.

"We're gone," Mike grinned, and they left the room.

Taylor picked up one of the little duplo men and walked it over to Joel.

"Hello," he made the little man say. "My name is Bob and I'm a fireman. Will you build me a fire truck so I can put out a fire?"

Joel giggled and Rita smiled.

"Tay, honey, there's something else."

"Mmm?"

"Morgan has a boyfriend."

Taylor looked up.

"Oh really? Jesse?"

"Jesse? No. Larry Hudson has a son her age, Paul."

"Ahh."

"He's a model."

"A model?"

"Yes."

"What kind of model?"

"Oh," Rita replied nonchalantly, a smile playing on her lips. "An underwear model."

"An underwear model!" Taylor repeated, leaping up.

Rita giggled and scampered into the bedroom, shutting the door hard before he could get in.

"Rita!"

His only answer was her giggles on the other side of the door.

Chapter 14