Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 45

"Meaning?"

"Meaning that we'd have a contract and money to make a demo, with the producer getting a cut from the profits should we get picked up by a record label or if he has one, a percentage of the sales, usually a high percentage" Cam finished.

"That would secure your reputation and get you a demo?" Josh asked to make sure.

"Yeah" they answered.

"Wouldn't they think you'd screwed him too or is it the contract that

does it?" Josh asked finally. "The contract" Cam said "although some will still think we fucked

our way up." "Okay, what if one of you managed to arrange a space through her work?"

"That would be different, you don't screw around your workplace but" Vanessa said "my job wouldn't give me the cloud to do so, not for outsiders anyway."

"Well, how good are you at secretarial work?" Josh grinned.

"Good, I have done a course or two" she answered slowly.

"It so happens that my dad hasn't appointed a new head house hold yet nor a home p.a." Josh said getting his phone out. "Interested?" he asked Vanessa.

"What is the pay?" she answered, thinking it over. "No idea but more than you make now" Josh replied and called his dad.

A few moments later Josh handed the phone to Vanessa. She talked for a few minutes before her head turned red and she

said "I'd be happy to." Josh took the phone back and finished the conversation with his dad, smiling.

"You tell them" Josh said to her, her face looking amazed and

pleased.

"I got the job as head household and p.a., although the last one is for six months or so but till then I get double pay which is more

that I make in half a year in just a month." She screamed her joy and ran over to hug Josh.

Josh hugged her back and congratulated her on her promotion.

"That's settled then right?" Josh asked "Vanessa will arrange for

the space and the equipment." "Yeah and her rep is safe working for a man" Cam joked.

"She was promoted on her excellent curriculum by my father who spotted her in the house where she was temping so no way that people can point to me" Josh smiled at the almost tearful Vanessa.

The girls all congratulated her and group hugged them both. "You are a sneaky and savvy guy Josh, just the way I like 'm" Cam grinned and her smile promised a lot more fun later tonight.

The conversation drifted back to more practical matters, like how the garage would need to be refurbished when Ramon knocked,

warming them for their second set. Josh took his leave and could hear the cries of joy through the door when he walked back to the bar.

The second set went even better than the first and Ramon noted that the girls played with extra passion tonight.

Josh helped out behind the bar during the second set and enjoyed the flirting game with the female customers, not noticing when the set had ended, so busy the bar was.

"You almost look like you belong" Cam said, sneaking up on him from behind.

Startled Josh turned around and smiled "you almost sounded like a stadium band."

She laughed and looked pleased with the compliment.

"So, you ready to go?" she continued, having changed back to her regular clothing.

"In a sec" he said and went to Ramon.

Ramon waved at Cam and gave a thumbs up for her performance.

"Done" Josh said and followed her back out to her car The others stood waiting on the private parking lot next to their respective vehicles.

"So Josh" Vanessa started "I've explaining to the girls that you truly are a guy who offers without expecting anything in retum, something I had a hard time with as well and now we are a little unsure how to thank you for everything you have done for me and us.

"Become a success, sell millions of records, become my neighbors and invite me to the cool parties, how does that sound?" Josh replied with a big grin.

The girls grinned at his answer and Vanessa was about to say more when Josh interrupted and said "look, I understand it's a cultural thing but if a little effort from me can make a world of difference for you, don't sweat the rewards or whatever, I mean, what are friends for right?"

"I had a great night, met wonderful people and got backstage, what more could a kid, fresh in town wish for?" Josh finished. Vanessa and the others looked at each other before turning their gaze back on him.

"We'll think of something then" Lisa said and her smile promised something naughty.

"Cam, you meant what you said earlier? About sharing?" Lisa continued.

"Yeah" Cam said slowly.

Lisa walked towards Josh and when she was nearly upon him, she stopped.

Inhaling deeply, she smelled him, getting a sense of his own scent and that of Cam.