Family Ties

Chapter 11

The game wasn't anything like years past. Now that the girls were older they were able to catch the men totally unaware. All the guys were used to April and Lisa playing dirty, but now Beth and even Lizzie too were not above using their womanly wiles to distract the men. 

The tactic worked on most of the opposing team but on Tico and David, who both yelled a few times to knock it off, the girl's new found game plan was nothing more than an irritation. They may have yelled and admonished their family members for the dirty game but the only response they got was a chorused " all's fair in love and war.... and this is WAR!" much to their dismay.

For the first time ever the teams seemed to be evenly matched. Beth was finding extreme pleasure in taking Jon down more than a few times, and in retaliation, anytime Beth got the ball, Jon would plow her into the ground. Their massively hands-on approach left Teek wondering if football was still on their minds or some other game that he rather not think about.

Lizzie and Richie were taking trading blows as well. She really surprised him this time, for being a small little thing she could take a lot. He half expected her to cry uncle half way thru the game, but she never did. The girl's enthusiasm and never-give-up attitude was one of the main reasons why the guys loved to play ball with them. Beth had always had the tomboyish type attitude growing up with all males, therefore she could withstand a hit meant for a guy and as prissy, girly and spoiled as Lizzie had always been, when it came to this.....She didn't have a care in the world about broken nails, bruised knees or scraped elbows. She got down and dirty right along with the guys.

The score bounced back and forth for the next hour or so . Each side hoping, praying they would win. Unfortunately, for the girls, the band's team won. 

The guys victory sent them into a frenzy of whooping and hollering, leaving the girls to roll their eyes at the childlike behavior these grown men were showing.

Lizzie groaned half in pain and half in resignation realizing she now had a week's worth of actual work ahead of her instead of vacation like she planned " GREAAAT..." She sighed and after a short pause to catch her breath "you know they won't let us live this down you know that right" she shot at Beth as they made their way off the makeshift field.

Beth who was strolling, and maybe just slightly limping along beside her rolled her eyes and sighed " yea I know! "

Though both girls feigned exasperation at the thought of actual work, in reality neither really minded, not much anyhow. 

For Lizzie, this was her chance. 


For the next week I can follow him 24/7 and no one can say a damn word! 

It was normal for her to hover around him whenever she could, but she knew that out on the road unless she was crew, roadie, or personal assistant there were just places she couldn't tag along to. 

Look out shower room here I come... wonder if he needs a personal shower assistant.... 

She giggled at her wicked thought. She was ecstatic. She'd never been so happy to lose a game. 

Everyone knew she adored Richie, but they didn't know how much she loved him. This summer was so important to her. She'd waited so long for a chance to show him just how grown she was, and how perfect they were for each other. 

I know this is a long shot and I'm probably setting myself up for heartache but damned if I can help it! I've gotta try...I know I can make him so happy if he'd just let me... 

As for Beth, she might have come across as pissed off at losing the bet, but in all honesty, she loved road work. She relished learning the inner workings of putting a show together. She came along whenever she could and always helped out whenever needed. In fact in the early beginning when they were just starting out and played smaller clubs she had helped set up all the equipment. But this was her opportunity to work closely with Jon.

Jon ..

Beth had no freaking idea what was going on between them. Today was strange to say the least. She knew how she felt about him but he was sending signals that possibly he might feel the same way.

At least I know his body feels the same... Should I take a chance and look like a fool or ......brush it off as just carnal lust?[/i][/size]