Chapter 23
Reynold played their last song, the sound of the bass guitar echoing over the audience. There was thunderous applause as the band members bowed.
Emerson thought he was going to throw up. There was no way he could do this. What was he thinking? What if he ran? Would Sean chase him down?
Sean took Emerson’s hand, probably sensing Emerson meant to bolt like the Cowardly Lion. “Babe, it’ll be fine.”
“Promise you’ll still love me if I f**k this up?”
Sean smiled and kissed him quickly. “Of course. I love you no matter what. Now, come on.”
Reynold passed them and wished them good luck. Emerson got a few pats on the back from the members. He smiled weakly at them. Then Sean pulled him, and they were walking out onto the stage.
The screams and applause from the crowd assaulted him
