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Post by celticbear on Mar 14, 2014 18:14:49 GMT -5
I'm not! Sharon did hire Nat! But for some reason she and Nat are pranking the Lads! Wonder what they did to make Sharon pull off this prank! And that's just like Keith to put his career on the line for a friend! I hope Sharon really does give Keith a raise!
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Mar 25, 2014 21:10:08 GMT -5
Post by TheDoctorDonna on Mar 25, 2014 21:10:08 GMT -5
The next day finally came, and Natalie bounced out of bed. She felt better now that Colm knew what was bothering her. Talking to him had helped a lot. She felt ready to face the questions about her job and stop inching around the subject. Sharon had a fasinating sense of humor, and the two of them had cooked up a prank for the boys that held enough truth that Natalie was not lying. Sharon had decided not to hire her on as Junior Lighting Tech. Sharon called all the boys and Lyla into her office after they had all arrived. "Now I know ye all have been after poor Natalie about why she isn't our new Junior Light Tech. First thing I want to say about that, is Keith, ye are getting a raise." "What for?! If ye don't hire her right now I'm not singin'!" "That right there. She told me that ye are willing te give up yer job fer yer sister in-law. I knew I liked ye. And continuing, Natalie is going to be the Senior Lighting Tech." She paused to let that sink in before continuing. "Jim, our Senior Light Tech, is stepping down, and I gave Natalie his job." There was a chorus of whoops and hollers, and Colm went so far as to hug Sharon. Keith then turned to Natalie and began to yell. "WHY DID YE NOT TELL US LAST NIGHT?" She giggled. "Sharon told me not to. She was getting ye back fer bubble wrapping her house last week. And seriously? Ye bubble wrapped the WHOLE HOUSE? How did ye get that much bubble wrap?" "Don't ask. There is a reason we took Colms car to dinner last night. Me Bug smells of manure right now."
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Mar 25, 2014 22:23:01 GMT -5
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 25, 2014 22:23:01 GMT -5
Oh my gosh haha. So cute!! Good for Sharon! The lads deserve it and good for Natalie!
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Post by celticbear on Mar 25, 2014 22:24:25 GMT -5
Well! Bubble wrapping Sharon's entire house definitely called for Sharon to get even with the Lad's in a BIG WAY! Glad Keith got the raise! Now care to explain why Keith's bug smells like manure!
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Mar 26, 2014 10:30:39 GMT -5
Post by TheDoctorDonna on Mar 26, 2014 10:30:39 GMT -5
"Why does yer bug smell like manure?" "Did I not just say don't ask? A buddy of mine needed some...Housing for...Large animals cleaned. In exchange, Bubble Wrap." "Okaaay...." Lyla burst into giggles. "Keith agreed to clean a barn that holds on average two-hundred COWS. He didn't think it would be a problem. Turns out, cows don't like Keith. They ALL charged him, he hopped the fence, and didn't take off his muck covered boots before hiding in his precious BUG." "Lylee! You said you wouldn't tell the guys!" "I didn't. I told Nat, and the guys just happened to be nearby." Everyone burst into laughter as Keith's jaw hit the floor. "But...but...but.........Lyleeee!" Keith whined. "Keith," Sharon finally interupted the giggle fest, "Offering to give up yer job for Natalie was a very selfless act. I am very proud of ye, but from now on, avoid farms. Stick te yer singin'. I'm not sure ye would survive at any other job." She spoke in a serious tone, but the grin on her face betrayed her.
After everyone calmed down, they settled in to work. Jim, the old Sr. Light Tech, showed Natalie around the lighting sets, and explained the few things she didn't know. Natalie was a quick learner, and soon was running the whole light set by herself. "Ye could do this on yer own, Lassie!" Jim exclaimed. "Ye have no need of the extra crew. Course we'll keep 'em as back up fer ye." He said with a wink. Sharon came around the corner, exclaiming, "Natalie, was that ye? That was amazing! So, Lyla tells me ye sing?" "Um, only by myself. I don't sing in front of anyone but Ly. I have massive stage fright. I had to talk in front of my church after going on a mission trip and nearly threw up. I don't even let Keith hear me sing." There was a yell from the stage, 'Ye got that right!'. "Buzz off Keith! No one asked YE!" Natalie hollered with a grin. Sharon stood still for a moment, thinking. "Would ye be willing to sing back-up fer Colm, if ye were up in the rig with the lights? No one would see ye, and he needs the feminine voice fer one song." "Um...Sure?" Her answer came out more like a question. "Great. I'll have Colm find ye and help ye with the song." Oh. Now the whole crew is tryin' to set me up with Colm.
Ly, why are ye all tryin' to set me up with Colm?
Whatever can ye be talkin' about, dear-ey?
Lyl's, I know what yer doin', and it won't work.
Yer band is nutz!
What did they do?
I can't tell YOU, but... Gosh this is BLOODY brilliant! I told Lyla NO! But does she listen? No!
Okaaayy...
I'll be right there.
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Mar 26, 2014 12:45:05 GMT -5
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 26, 2014 12:45:05 GMT -5
Good for her at being so awesome!
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Mar 26, 2014 13:08:30 GMT -5
Post by TheDoctorDonna on Mar 26, 2014 13:08:30 GMT -5
Colm and I share a birthday!
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Post by celticbear on Mar 26, 2014 18:08:10 GMT -5
LOL! Poor Keith! Him and Farm life do not mix! Sharon being serious and smirking all at once, Is Classic Sharon! Love how Nat told Keith to Bug Off! Now just wondering who Nat was talking to in the end.
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Mar 26, 2014 20:34:49 GMT -5
Post by TheDoctorDonna on Mar 26, 2014 20:34:49 GMT -5
If it wasn't clear, yellow is Lyla, blue is Nat, Bold black is Colm, and orange is Sharon.
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Mar 27, 2014 14:43:30 GMT -5
Post by TheDoctorDonna on Mar 27, 2014 14:43:30 GMT -5
"So what are me bandmate doin' that yer callin' 'em nutz?" Colm asked as he came around the corner. Natalie just shook her head. "Oh, nothing. Sharon says I need to help ye learn a new song, or something?" Allowing the subject change, Colm shrugged. "She told me te teach ye the harmonys and see how ye sound." "She's expectin' me to sing in front of her? In front of Ye?" "I guess." Natalie laughed tightly. "Just so ye know, I may throw up on ye." Colm raised an eyebrow. "Stagefright?" "Yup." "Okay. We can work on that. For now, can ye read music?" "Sort of, I can, but it takes forever. I normally learn new music by ear." They settled in to work, Colm refreshing her music knowledge and singing the song for her to hear, then Natalie would hum along. She learned the tune after Colm sang it twice, and had the words by the fourth time through. She found she could sing decently in front of Colm, but when she realized Keith was listening behind the curtain, she squeaked. "Keith! Go away!" He stumbled over a cord and whined, "How come ye sing fer Colm, but not fer me?" Colm looked at her with curiousity. "Really? Ye don't sing fer Keith, but ye sing fer me?" To her relief, Natalie phone rang. "Hello?"
Hi girl. Ye looked like ye needed help.
Yeah, is he okay? She turned to the lads. "Sorry, I need to take this call."
Perfect timin' Lylee. I was about to get the third degree from yer hubby.
I could tell. Yer welcome.
K, bye.
Laterz! End call.
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Post by celticbear on Mar 27, 2014 17:52:50 GMT -5
Glad Nat learned the song quickly. Hope My Favorite Sexy Accident Prone Irishman did not hurt himself from tripping on that wire. But it serves him right for eavesdropping on Colm and Nat. Thank goodness Lylee rescued her with the phone call!
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Mar 30, 2014 16:35:50 GMT -5
Post by TheDoctorDonna on Mar 30, 2014 16:35:50 GMT -5
Natalie pretended to talk on the phone about her Da for a few moments more, then looked over her shoulder at the guys. "Is yer Da okay?" Keith asked, worried. "For now. He's stable, but..." Thinking about it caused her to cry. Both lads rushed to her side and put an arm around her shoulders. The position was a bit akward, but she was graetful for their support. Lyla came back around the corner with Sharon and took in the scene before her. "Nattie? What's wrong?" "She's worried about her Da." Colm explained. Lyla stroked her hair, and Natalie stood up straight, sniffing. "I'm okay. Now...Don't ye all have something else to do?" The look on her face stilled any thoughts of protest. Everyone wandered away, glancing back at her occasionally. Natalie turned around, and nearly fell over. Colm was standing two inches from her, trying to hide his concern. "We were workin' on the song?" He reminded her.
They worked on the song a few more time through, then Natalie shooed him away to do something else, and went in search of a quiet corner. When she finally found one, she texted her Da's wife, Natalie's stepmother. When Natalie was adopted, her Biological Father kept in contact with her, and remarried after her Biological mother left him.
How's Da doin'?
He's stable, the doctors have given him a prognosis of two months.
Can I come see him after work?
Sure thing.
Natalie pulled into her Da's driveway that afternoon, and was met by Kathy, her stepmom. "Hey Suga'. He's in his room." Natalie was silent until she saw her Da lying on the bed, pale and unmoving. "Da?" He managed a weak smile, then his face relaxed again. "Kathy, have they figured out what's wrong with him? They've been quick to tell us he won't...won't make it, but..." "They still don't know Hun." Natalie sat in the chair by the bed and smiled at him. "I'm here, Da." She took his hand, and sat with him until it was dark outside. "I should go. I have work in the morning." Kathy just nodded and walked her to the door.
Lyla? Natalie's been over here all afternoon. She needs to talk to someone.
Okay.
"Natalie? Ye home?" Lyla called as she unlocked Natalie's door. "In the kitchen!" Natalie called back. She was sitting at the table with Fish Fingers, and Pudding. "Oh, baby. How ye doin'?" "How do ye think? They don't even really know what's wrong with him. I don't want to talk about it." "I figured ye wouldn't, so I brought the lads old dvds. Do ye want te watch Keith when he was younger and looked like a dork?" "Keith always looks like a dork, but sure." Lyla smiled. At least Natalie was making jokes. They headed for the living room and popped The Show; in the dvd player. "There's me!" Lyla pointed, and Natalie smiled at her sister. "Is that Paul?" She asked. "Yes. And there's Keith!" Lyla squealed. "Yer right, he does look like a dork." "Who's that?" "That's Damian." The two of them watched Celtic Thunder concerts until one in the morning, and then Lyla went home.
Purple is Kathy. Well, that was a longer post than I think I've ever done. Took me the whole afternoon to write, what with interupting little ones. I hope ye apreciate it.
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Mar 30, 2014 17:01:02 GMT -5
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Post by HburgEagle44 on Mar 30, 2014 17:01:02 GMT -5
Aww. Good for Lyla! That's so rough.
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Post by celticbear on Mar 30, 2014 22:31:16 GMT -5
Poor Nat! Thank goodness she has Lyla, Keith, Kathy and the rest of the CT family to give her love and support!
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Post by TheDoctorDonna on Apr 2, 2014 15:24:04 GMT -5
The next day, Natalie showed up to work, but no one saw her after she came in the door. Lyla had not come in with Keith, claiming her head hurt, and Keith did not know Natalie well enough to predict where she might be. She had avoided him mostly until the last few months. It was Neil who finally found her up in the light rigging without a harness."Nat! Put on a harness!" He began running up the ladder to the catwalk. "I'm fine, Neil. But you might want one." He glanced down and gulped. In his worry over Natalie's safety, he had forgotten his fear of heights. "Neil, yer okay," Natalie soothed, "Just back down slowly, and everything will be fine." Neil followed her instructions, his breathing a bit shaky, and sighed in relief when his shoes touched the floor. "Thanks Nat." "No prob." She put her hands on the rail in front of her and pushed, throwing herself over the edge of the catwalk. Oblivious to the shouts of fear, she rotated twice before landing on her feet, knees slightly bent. Glancing up, she took in the shocked and scared faces before her. "What?"
After her little stunt, Natalie worked with Colm on the song some more. "I don't think I can do this..." She began. "Even singing from the catwalk, I just..." "Hey. Ye'll do great! Ye've an amazing voice, and no one can even see ye. Yer just doing the angel watching me, so to speak, in the song. Ye'll be grand."
Sorry it's short, I'm kinda lost right now.
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