Crystal's point of view
Tay and I are now juniors with driver's licenses. I can't believe it. Mom and Justin got married in August.
It still makes me feel sad sometimes. Mom and I are doing the dishes. Justin is upstairs working on his
computer.
"Mom, I miss being a family with Dad." I say.
"I know but your Dad is now re-married and so am I. We have moved on. We still love you and are still
friends but I'm afraid it won't be like it was. I'm happy with Justin and your Dad is happy with his new
wife." she says.
"I know. I'll get used to it sometime. I'm happy you and Dad are happy." I say.
The phone rings. Mom answers it.
"Oh hi Walker." She says. "Sure Justin and I would love to tour again with them. Yes, we can be ready by
then." "Ok we'll start working on the details. Talk to you later. Bye".
"The guys are going on tour this summer and they want Justin and I to work for them again." She tells me.
"YEA!" I say.
"But there are some ground rules young lady." she says. "You have to be careful when you are around fans.
And you two can't be alone in any of the hotel rooms."
"Oh Mom!" I say.
"Ike, and Zac have to follow those rules as well." she says. "I'll also make sure that Diana and Walker can
tutor you while we are on the road again so that you will be caught up by the time we get back to Boston."
"Ok" I say. We get back to washing the dishes.
Tay's point of view
We have finally finished the album and are now in Miami mixing it. We are at the hotel after a long day.
Ike, Zac and I are talking when Dad walks in.
"I just got off the phone with Marilyn and she and Justin will be happy to tour with us again." He says.
"Yea!" We all say.
"We'll start working on the details next month. Also, your Mom and I talked and it will be ok if Katie,
Crystal, and Penny come with us but there are 3 ground rules. Your Mom and I have to talk to their parents
first to make sure it's ok with them and work everything out. When you are with them you have to be careful when
you are around fans. And you two can't be alone in any of the hotel rooms with them. Understood?" He says.
"Yes, Dad." we say. He leaves the room.
I go over to the computer and sign on. Crystal is on at the same time. I instant message her.
"Hear the great news?" I type.
"Yup but the rules are a little harsh. They think we're still kids." She types.
"Oh well, we can live with them. As long as you get to come that's the main thing." I type. "You still planning
to come to Tulsa for the new year?"
"Yes. I wouldn't miss the infamous Hanson New Year's party. I think Mom, Justin and I will come out to
Tulsa during spring break to work on the details of your tour also." She types.
"Great. Can't wait. How's school?" I type.
"Fine. How's school for you?" she types.
"Fine. Kind of hard with mixing the album as well but we are almost done with that." I type.
"Cool." She types. "Speaking of school I have to finish my homework then get to bed so I better sign off
now. I love you. TTFN."
"Ok I love you too. TTFN." I type. She signs off. I read and send some e-mails and then log off as well.
Time to get ready for another day of mixing. We can't wait to get the album out then hit the road.