“Wow that’s tough. But for a musician that can be gold. And music works great as therapy.”

“I know. I’ve been writing like crazy since Spence left, it’s all depressing but at least I’m writing, getting out.”

“That’s the best way to look at it. Now stop stalling Davies and let me hear this song.”

“Ok here it goes…

Words fall out of my mouth

And I can’t seem to trace what I’m saying

Everybody wants your time

I’m just dreaming out loud

I can’t have you for mine and I know it

I just wanna watch you shine.

Tripping up on my tongue,

It’s all over my face and I’m racing

Gotta get away from you

Burning all the way home

Try to put it to bed but it chases

Every little thing I do

When the light falls on your face,

Don’t let it change you

When the stars get in your eyes

Don’t let them blind you.

You’re beautiful

Just the way you are

And I love it all

Every line, and every scar

And I wish that I could make you see

This is where you ought to be,

Come down to me.

Spell it out in a song,

Bet you never catch on to my weakness

I’m singing every word for you

Here I’m thinking I’m sly

Then you’re catching my eye, and just maybe

You’re thinking what I’m thinking too

When you see it on my face

Don’t let it shake you

I know better than to try and

Take you with me

You’re beautiful

Just the way you are

And I love it all

Every line and every scar

And I wish that I could make you see

This is where you ought to be

Come down to me

Come down to me

Ashley immediately looked up to see Taylor speechless. “So was it that bad? I kept waiting for you to just in.”

Finding her voice Taylor finally said, “No that was amazing. The lyrics are beautiful and the emotion in your voice nearly brought me to tears, seriously. I could feel every emotion so clearly. I’m in awe.”

“Ok very funny, what are you thinking seriously? Is this not gonna work?” Ashley said unsure of herself and a little scared.

“Ashley did you hear anything I just said? I wasn’t saying that cause it would just make you feel good. I was speaking honestly, my honest opinion. Are you really that unsure of your talent? Cause there is no reason you should doubt the talent you posses.”

“I’m just scared to make a fool of myself. Kyla already did that once for me.”

“Ashley. Listen to me very carefully. When music is concerned, forget Kyla. That song was amazing.”

“Thank you. Do you think we could maybe play it this weekend. I kinda thought um…”

“Let me finish this sentence faster. You want Spencer to hear this song, right?” Ashley answered with that nose crinkling smile so Taylor continued. “I absolutely want that song performed next weekend. What if we keep it quiet like you just played it.” Fear replaced the smile. “Don’t worry Ashley. I was thinking you and I on acoustic guitars, give the guys the song off to admire the girls of the band. Let’s try it and see how it goes.”

For the next hour they toyed around with Ashley’s song until they were comfortable with the sound. Then they moved to the studio and recorded it. Taylor knew this could be a huge hit and Ashley’s ticket to a big record deal and performances all over the world. It just took one great song to fall into the hearts of millions. Spencer was a lucky girl.