“I’ve got good news and bad news.” Johnny Wright said as the boys lounged in his living room.
“Give us the bad news first.” JC said.
“Ok, well, you all know that recently Jennifer has been wanting to get out and try new things. Well, she won’t be joining you on the new tour.”
“Why not?”
“You didn’t fire her did you?”
“Damn, she was cute.”
“Which one was she? Just kiddin.”
“Who’s going to make Joey presentable now?”
“Hush,” Johnny held up a hand so the guys would stop talking. He waited an extra few seconds while Joey punched Chris. “You’ll never believe it, but your new hair and makeup girl is William Regan’s daughter.”
“His daughter?”
“Isn’t she like, twelve?”
“Which daughter?”
“He has more?”
“Is she cute?”
“Guys, try and focus.” Johnny said, trying not to laugh at them. “Apparently she’s very good and was offered a job for a few of the major studios…”
“So then why is she getting stuck with us?”
“Yeah, what kind of freak would rather give Lance JBF hair than make up Angelina Jolie?”
“Now SHE’S cute.”
“Can you stop saying that?”
“Is this girl a stalker?”
“Guys?” Johnny sighed.
“Who’s a stalker?”
“Angelina Jolie?”
“No, the new makeup girl.”
“She’s not a stalker moron, she’s William Regan’s daughter.”
“So she’s a rich stalker.”
“GUYS!”
“Sorry.” They chorused and then were quiet.
“Thank you. Anyway, to answer some of your questions… I’ve met her, she’s a lovely girl…”
“That mean’s cute right?” Joey asked with a wide grin. Johnny ignored him.
“She’s very professional, intelligent, witty. I’m sure you’ll all enjoy working with her.”
“How old is she Johnny?” JC asked.
“Yeah, cuz the girl we saw at Jive was about nine.” Justin added.
“You must have seen her younger sister then, because Sophia is twenty.”
“Sophia?” Chris choked.
“YES!!!” Justin jumped up onto the sofa. “THE GIRL IS MINE!”
“THAT girl was his daughter?” JC asked shocked.
“Hot damn.” Joey mumbled.
“What are you talking about?” Johnny asked Lance.
“We’ve seen her, we think anyway.” Lance answered, slightly confused.
“Does she have dark hair?”
“And long legs?”
“And a gorgeous smile?”
“And beautiful eyes?” The guys asked hurriedly.
“Um, yes.” Johnny said.
“WOO HOO!” Justin screamed again and began to hop around the room. Joey joined him and they began the Perfect Strangers ‘dance of joy’.
“So THAT’S why he asked about our crew. Huh.” Chris said before joining the celebration.
“I’m glad you guys are so happy about this change.” Johnny laughed as he watched them. JC and Lance stayed on the couch.
“That still doesn’t explain why they treat her like she’s the nanny.” Lance said.
“Or why he was so angry with her.” JC said nodding.
“Or why she looks so different.”
“Oh, Sophia is from his first marriage.” Johnny commented casually.
“Well, that solves the looks question.” Lance said.
“But the rest still stands.” JC rubbed his hands together and smiled. “Looks like we’ve got ourselves a mystery.” Lance laughed at him and shoved him. Soon the entire room was one huge wrestling match.