Brian's POV
I didn't wake up the next day until the afternoon. I had some crazy dreams about that bitch, but at least I knew that I would never have to see her again. I'm glad Matt and Johnny finally saw things my way.
I tried to call all the guys, but no one was home. I even called Val and she said she didn't know where Matt was. I almost felt like she was lying to me, but why would she do that? I dismissed that thought and decided to eat and take a shower and try calling them again.
I tried calling again at 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 and 7:00. This was fucking bullshit, I finally got hold of Damien and he didn't know where everyone else was either. I asked him if he wanted to meet up at Johnny's and play pool and he was game. He said that he needed a ride so I agreed to pick him up at 8:00. I figured I could have a talk with Damien about getting his head out of his ass and be there for the band when he was supposed to be.
When he got into my car the first thing he said was.
"How did yesterday go? Did you guys like the PR Manager?"
"Fuck no, she was a fucking bitch."
"Really? That sucks, I'm sure if you guys don't like her I won't either."
"I was actually the only one who got to see her for who she really is. Jimmy, Matt, Zacky and Larry thought she was wonderful."
"Really? I can't wait to meet her and see what I think."
"You're not going to meet her."
"What?" You could hear panic in his voice.
"We are going to ask for someone different, I refuse to work with her and I don't give a shit if she loses her job."
By this time we were at Johnny's, I was not prepared for the bullshit that awaited me inside.

Paisley's POV
I admit I was little nervous about meeting up the guys, after all I didn't really know them. But, it was time to live a little and this was a start. The boys met me at the amusement park. I had a great time and we all became fast friends. They told me about their families, how the band was formed and about their friendship. I gave them some information about me, but I didn't want them to know too much about my divorce.
I had to work the next day, so we decided to leave at 6. Jimmy insisted on walking me to my car, while Matt and Zacky got their car.
"Thank you for paying our admission today. I hope you had a good time." Jimmy said, looking down at me as we stood next to my car.
"I had a great time! I'm the one that should be thanking you, I needed a day like this."
"So" he paused like he wasn't sure what he wanted to say. "So, what do you think?" I think he blushed a little, he looked away as if he was afraid to look at me when I answered.
"I think I'm working with some great guys, who are going to be huge someday."
"Really?" He smiled, turning his face toward me again.
"Yes really, I can't wait to see you guys live either."
"That is awesome!" He exclaimed, we hugged and seemed frozen in the moment. Then we heard someone yelling.
"Jimmy!" We looked toward the voice and saw Matt running toward us.
"What the hell?" I asked. Matt reached us, out of breath.
"The van is toast. We're fucked." Matt said.
"What do you mean, toast?" Jimmy asked.
"I mean there was a fire under the hood when we tried to start it!"
"Are you fucking kidding me? What are we going to do without that van?" Jimmy was starting to panic. "We can't afford another one, or even getting that one fixed, we're screwed we won't be able to tour!"
"Guys" I said calmly "Let's take care of this one step at a time. First, we need to get the van towed to a mechanic to have it checked out. You never know, it might not be as bad as you think."
"How are we going to get home?" Matt asked. I hadn't thought about that, but there was only one way.
"I'll drive you all home."
"Paisley, that's over 45 minutes away! There is no way I am going to ask you to drive all that way and the back home to L.A. in one night."
"I guess it's a good thing you're not asking me, I'm telling you."
"Paisley, that's crazy." Matt said.
"How about this, I'll take you guys home and I'll get a hotel room for the night?"
"Can you do that? What about work tomorrow?"
"Avenged Sevenfold is my work now. I'll call Paul and let him know."
"So you're going to go ahead and be our PR Manager?"
"Yep, you guys won me over."
"What about Brian?"
"I can handle Synyster Gates, don't worry." I winked at them. Right now we need to get that van towed and head to Huntington Beach.

Matt's POV
The more time we spent with Paisley, the more confident she was going to be great for us. She took care of calling a tow truck, they were there in 20 minutes. Paisley gave them her information and paid for the tow. Paisley also called and reserved a hotel room. She must have one hell of an expense budget from the agency.
"Okay guys, let's go."
We all talked and laughed the whole way home.
"I'm going to need something to eat when we get there, what do you suggest?"
"What are you hungry for?" I wasn't sure if she wanted us to go with her.
"I don't care what we eat, preferably someplace that you guys like that doesn't mind if I'm wearing shorts and a tank top and has alcohol!" She laughed.
"Johnny's!" The three of us said in unison.
"Sounds like a unanimous decision. Johnny's it is!" She said.
We directed her to Johnny's and we had a great time eating pizza and playing pool. Damn, she was a good pool player. We were all pretty lit and laughing hysterically at Zacky sending one of the pool balls flying off the table. Paisley said she'd go get it, she went looking for it. She was laughing so hard, she didn't see Brian standing there with the pool ball in his hand until she ran smack dab into him.
"Are you looking for this?" Brian said his eyes glaring at her.
"There you are Synyster, what's up?" Paisley asked him, her drunken state evident.
What's up is I don't know why you're here." Brian was fuming.
"I'm here hanging out with my band!" She smiled, turning and waving at us."
"YOUR band!" Brian was super pissed and as drunk as we all were, we thought it was hilarious and couldn't stop laughing.
"Your band, our band, whatever! We are going to be one big family now, Synyster!" She laughed. Brian wasn't amused.
"You're fucking drunk! You're ALL fucking drunk! Stop laughing you fucking Jack asses!"
With an exaggerated pout, Paisley said "Don't be a party pooper!"
He pushed past Paisley and walked up to us.

Brian's POV
"You mother fuckers! I thought we agreed that we were going to get someone else?
We didn't agree to anything you dictated what you wanted us to do. We decided we didn't want to do that, so we spent the day with Paisley you should give her a chance she's fun!" Jimmy said.
"I don't give a shit if she's fun, she's a fucking bitch." Jimmy flipped me off and stumbled away.
"Brian, chill the fuck out." Matt said. "You'll like her, if you just give her a chance."
I shook my head.
"You might as well try to like her, because this is a democracy and not a dictatorship, she has the majority vote." He looked for Paisley, "Where the hell did she go? Jimmy, Zacky where did she go?"
They were both so drunk they barely knew where they were. Matt was starting to have trouble standing up, while freaking out.
"She probably went to the bathroom, who knows she could have passed out in there."
"We've gotta find her!" He was losing it.
"Okay, Okay. I'll look for her and you stay here in case she comes back okay?"
"See you're a good person, just like we told her you were." He slurred.
"Yeah, whatever." I said walking away. I called Damien to the side. "I'm leaving, dude. You can stay here with these drunk, lying assholes or you can come with me."
"I'll hang out here for awhile."
I was glad he didn't want to go with me. I was leaving, Matt was so fucking drunk that he actually believed I was going to go looking for that bitch. She probably decided they were beneath her and just left them there.

I walked out and heard a woman yelling "I said NO! Get away from me!" Shit, I knew that voice. I couldn't walk away.
I hurried over toward where it sounded like the voice came from. Some drunken idiot had Paisley up against a car.
"Come on baby, I'll show you a really good time. Wouldn't you rather be with a man instead of those boys?"
Paisley was crying and trying to push him away and free herself. I walked up and tapped the asshole on the shoulder. "Let her go, or this boy is going to kick your ass." He turned around but still had her wedged between him and the car.
"This doesn't concern you son." He said. The man was dressed in a suit and looked to be in his 40's.
"I'm not your son and the lady said no." I said. The man tried to punch me I blocked his punch, grabbed his arm and twisted it behind his back. Paisley was now able to get away. "Go inside and have them call the police." I shouted to Paisley.
The man said "Wait! I'm sorry, just let me go and I'll leave."
"Don't ever come back here again." I said, pushing him while releasing his arm. The man stumbled almost falling down and went quickly to what appeared to be a rental car and drove away. I turned and Paisley was standing there shaking and crying. I picked up a set of keys I found on the ground and took them to her.
"Are these yours?" I asked. I saw that the strap on her top was broken.
She nodded. "Yes" she said in a low voice. I didn't know what to do. Suddenly she hugged me and cried "Thank you"
I hugged her back without thought. "I'm glad I found you." She stepped back,
"You were looking for me?" She said sniffing. I couldn't tell her the truth, that I was going to leave.
"Yes, Matt was worried about you." I needed to change the subject. "Let's go in and let Matt know you're okay."
"No, no" she shook her head. "I don't want any of the others to know about this. I'll just go to my hotel."
"You've had to much too drink, you shouldn't drive." I protested, not sure why the words were coming out of my mouth.
"I don't want everyone to see me like this. Please Brian."
"Okay, I'll drive you to the hotel."
"But what about my car? What about the guys?" She said, even drunk she was difficult. But I could see that she was too drunk and too upset to be alone.
"I'll drive you to the hotel, help you get checked in and have Damien get the guys home in my car. Then he can come pick me up at your hotel, will that work?"
"Yes, I guess."
"You wait in your car and I'll be right back." I helped her get into her car then went inside and talked to Damien. I told him that Paisley was throwing up and I was taking her to the hotel. He agreed to get everyone else home. I grabbed a jacket out of my car for Paisley and headed to her car. I couldn't believe what I was doing, but the guys would kill me if I didn't make sure she was okay.

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