“Well you know where I will be tonight if you need anything, Shley.” he said.

“Yeah I know..down at the Sunset Strip up to your old tricks.” She said giving him a playful nudge with her elbow. He laughed and kissed her on the forehead before leaving us.

Valet met us with the ‘stang and we headed up into the hills to Ashley’s house. She punched in her security code at the gate and pulled into the drive of an unbelievable house.

“Wow Ashley this place is amazing” I said.

“Money can’t buy you love though.” She said quietly. I looked at her and took her hand. “It wasn’t really a home. I mean when I was younger my dad was on tour all the time and my mom…well she was never home either. It was just me and what ever help my mom had hired to keep the place. She can‘t stand the fact that I am gay. So she made it her mission to make my life hell at home. My dad just wasn‘t around enough to see what she was doing to me.  I am so glad she is out of our lives now.”

“But it seems like you and your dad are so close?” I asked gently.

“We are now. He just didn’t realize how hard it was on me when I was younger. He has definitely tried to be there for me more now. It’s great that we are running the record label together cause we see each other a lot more.” She replied as we walked into the house.

Upon entering I could see how one person could be so lonely and lost with in the walls. The house was huge. She pulled my hand and led me through the labyrinth of stairs and hallways to her room. Our luggage was waiting for us outside.

I got ready in record time. I was totally excited listen to some great music and hang with Ashley. Ashley looked amazing in a short skirt and black shimmering halter top, very much like a rockers daughter. Ashley called for a driver as parking her Mustang on the street was out of the question. We arrived just prior to the opening act at the Dark Horse Lounge, well known for its ability to put out great music artists. Ashley walked directly to the bouncer and talked to him quietly, he quickly nodded and whisked us in the door with no questions.