The rocker nodded. Aiden smiled, “Ashley’s gonna be the big twenty four!” He informed proudly.

“Oldie,” Eric teased.

Ashley rolled her eyes, “We’re the same age dumb one.”

“Um excuse me,” the driver scoffed. “You’re a month older than me therefore you’re older.”

“Too bad we have to work on your birthday,” Ryan said with a sigh. “At least we’re performing in New York. We could visit family while we’re there for three days. Maybe have a get together at the house.”

“What do you want for your birthday,” Eric asked.

“I want Spencer in my arms,” Ashley answered easily. “That would be the best birthday gift I could ever receive.” The room went silent for moment.

“Hey guys,” Danny asked from his place on the couch.

“Carrot Top speaks,” Eric joked. “He hasn’t looked up from his cell phone since he woke up. He keeps texting that one girl-”

“Amanda’s her name,” Carrot Top intervened. “Anyways, I’m taking her on date when we get back home. Any ideas?”

“Take her to Dairy Queen,” Aiden blurted.

Danny shook his head and asked, “What’s the most romantic date you guys have been on?”

A wistful look came over the bass player’s eyes, “I took Kyla out to Central Park at night and we just laid out in the bed of my truck and we listened to music and looked up at the stars. I believe that was our … third date.”

“What about you Ash,” Danny asked.

Ashley bit her lip in thought for a moment then answered, “I guess it’d have to be when Spencer and I went on a picnic out on the beach in Hawaii. We talked about when we first met and then I properly proposed to her.”

“What do you mean properly proposed,” Danny asked. “Did you propose to her before?”

“Ah yeah,” the rocker chuckled. “It was while I was in rehab. It was kind of a spur of the moment thing. I mean … I meant it but … I had no rings or anything and … it just wasn’t the right moment…”

Carrot Top nodded. He was about to say something when a knock sounded at the door. Ashley tossed her now empty bottle at Eric’s head. He flipped her off. Ashley jerked her head towards the door and smirked.