Sean Stirling isn’t having a good day. Hearing snide comments on a photoshoot, he storms off, not caring that he looks every inch a celebrity throwing a tantrum. Things get worse when he falls on the ice-covered street. As a car comes barreling toward him, there’s nothing he can do to prevent his fate. Luckily, Emerson Willis is there to save the day. Emerson pushes the man from the street, then gets bamboozled into accompanying the stranger to the hospital. After Emerson sees himself on television, he realizes the man he saved is a pop star. Now, Sean is smitten and eager to thank his rescuer. Emerson, whose mind is still spinning, can’t tell what to think about the sudden attention. Can the musician convince Emerson they’re made for each other? Or will Emerson dismiss it all as the passing fancy of a rich and famous man?

Double Act

Emerson glanced up front, where Macie and Jake sat silently. Neither said anything. Why were they so quiet? From what he knew of Macie, she never wasted a moment when she could be giving her opinion. He looked back down at Sean.


“We need to decide what to do. I can cancel the first week, or I can find someone to play for me. Neither is ideal.”


Emerson nodded. He could see the disadvantage of both choices.


Finally, Jake spoke up. “We’ve had guest backup musicians before, Sean. It seems like it would be the best solution. Your fans would still get to see you, and hear you. That’s a good set up.”


“We need to get someone quickly, though,” Macie added. “They’ll only have three weeks to learn yoursongs. Who would you like to work with? If we pick a lesser-known person, it might be easier. On the other hand, teaming up with a bigger name might make it seem like a publicity stunt, which could smooth over some of the upset fans.”


Chapter 48