I begin to fill out adoption papers and Jack talks to Rhythm. She still looks a bit uncomfortable, but the band and crew will change that. I know it.

When i finish I walk over to Jack.

"Jack, call the guys. Tell them to get a party going at my house. I'll stall. You help." i whisper. He nods. "Rhythm come one. We're going out."

"Who's giving me a ride to your house?" Jack asks quietly.

"Call Matt and tell him to pick you up. Then plan from there. When you're done, call me." I whisper. I hand Avril the papers and she smiles at me.

"Rhythm, have a nice time with Alex." Avril says. I smile and look at Rhythm who still looks a bit scared. "Alex, can you take my number? I want Rhythm to call every night. I know she trusts me to talk to, I just want to make sure that she's okay if she doesn't talk to you."

"Sure." i say. I hand Avril my phone and she enters her number.

"Bye Rhythm." Avril says sweetly. Rhythm waves, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.

"Remember to call me Alex!" Avril says as we walk out. I laugh.

"No worries! I'm sure Rhythm will remind me." i tell her. We hop in the car and I see Matt pick up Jack before Rhythm sees.

"Where's Jack?" Rhythm asks looking around as I shut her door.

"He had something to do. He'll probably be over soon." I say. She nods. "So what do you want to do?"

"See your house." Rhythm says. i smile.

"I was thinking maybe we could see a movie or hang our at the park for a little bit or we could shop." i suggest, stopping at a red light.

"The park?" she asks. I nod and head to the park. "I want to get to know you better."

"Sounds good!" i say. We get to the park and I help her out. We sit on a bench and she looks at me. "What do you want to know?"

"Everything." she answers. I think for a second. Then a crapload of memories come flooding in.

"Okay. I'll start with my career." i say. "I'm in a famous band, as you know, and we tour a lot. You're lucky because you get to see a lot of cool places and travel the world. I'm from Essex, England. A few weeks ago my girlfriend broke up with me and my little sister died two weeks before that. My brother was an alcholic and well... died because of that. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. Anything else?" i ask. She looks at me with surprise. "What?"

"I didn't realize how bad your life is."

"It's not that bad. My band helps me through it." i tell her. She nods. "What's your story? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

"No. I will," she says. I nod. "So, i did have a happy life. Then my mom died and my dad became a miserable old man. He starting abusing me and beating me. Finally the neighbors call the police, my dad was sent to jail and is staying there for twenty years, i was sent to the orphanage and now I'm here." she explains.

"You know I will never hurt you right?" I say. She shrugs.

"My dad used to be nice... like you... then he beat me. I'm afraid that will happen again."

"You have every right to be afraid. Just keep in mind that I could never hurt you. THe guys and crew are excited to meet you." i explain. Jack calls me. "Hello?"

"It's ready! C'mon!" Jack says. I hang up and smile at Rhythm.

"What?"

"C'mon!" i say taking her hand and leading her to the car. The car ride home is filled with questiosns and shit. We get there and I cover her eyes.

"Hey! Stop!" she yells with a laugh.

"Just walk. we're almost there." i say.

"Hey, Rhythm." Jack greets. She waves even though she can't see. "Right this way." we walk into my house and see all the decorations, the crew, the guys and a hell of a lot of food.

"Open your eyes." i say. I remove my hands and she smiles hugely.

"Is this... for me?" she asks. I nod and she hugs me. "Oh my god! Alex! i love it!"

"No thanks dad?" i ask her, with a laugh.

"You're gonna make me call you dad?" she asks. I nod and she sighs. "Oh, alright. Thanks dad."

I spot someone i haven't seen in a while. Tay. I look at her and she waves.

"Rhythm this is Zack and Rian." i say walking over to them. "Then there's Danny, Greico, Matt, Colussy, Vinny, Evan, Jeff and Ian. Guys this is Rhythm."

"Is this my new merchendise worker?" Vinny asks putting an arm around her shoulders.

"What do you say Rhythm?" i ask. "You don't have to be bored on tour if you help Vinny."

"I'll do it!" she agrees. We cheer. We party a little and then i decide to walk over to Tay.

"Tay... can I talk to you?" i ask. She nods. I see Rhythm looking at me.

"What?" Tay asks.

"You realize i didn't talk to you because my sister died right?" i ask. She groans because i brought up the break up. "You can't avoid this question. Might as well answer it."

"Yes I do Alex! I do. Okay? But the thing is, is you didn't call to talk about it! I could've helped!"

"Tay, i was too upset to talk to people!" I argue. "Ask Jack! I swear to god." i say. She just sighs and walks away. I'm not dropping it. Who invited my ex anyway?

I walk over to Rhythm as people start leaving.

"Rhythm, what do you say we go shopping tomorrow. Get some clothes and stuff for you, decorate the guest for you and make it your room. Tomorrow is an all you day since i have a day off."

"You'd spend your day off with me?" she asks, i nod and smile. "Really?"

"Yeah! You are my daughter." I say. "Let's get you to bed." i lead her to the guest room and I hand her a large t-shirt and boxers for her to wear.

"Thanks... dad." she says with a smile. I nod and hug her. SHe kisses my cheek and I smile.

I turn off her light and head into my room. i lie in bed in the dark just thinking. Everyone loved Rhythm and are excited for tour. She called me dad. I guess I am a pretty good parent.

I smile at the ceiling. I'm glad i adopted her. She really needed a dad. I'm glad I could help.

Notes

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