Grow Up Jack

I can't believe that the news is out about Adison. I never wanted the world to know about Adison. I watch Adison as she played with her princess dolls, she's to young and innocent to deal with what I go through. "Jack." I look up at Matt, "come with me real quick." I look back at Adison, "she'll be fine, the guys are up here to too watch her." I get up and go with Matt in the back lounge and he closes the door. "I know you never wanted this to happen, but I know you knew this was going to happen." "I know... But she's to young to deal with what might come." "I know, but right now I am being emailed and called by different magazines and interviewers about her and you." "I won't do it." "I know, but Jack people deserve a damn explanation of who she is and where she came from." "I'm not telling the world that I had sex with a girl over 6 years ago and then had a child not knowing until this year. Plus, Ally, she never wanted Adison to be part of my life, she made that clear. What if she see's whats going on." It's obvious she was keeping up to date of how famous I been getting.

"I know Jack, but I had set up a interview with AP Magazine tomorrow, they just want to do a easy interview on camera." "You did what!!" "Relax Jack, we trust AP so their not going to do anything crazy. They just want to ask you who Adison is and what you two are like together. That's it, not who her mom is and the whole back story." "But I know one day that will have to come out." "Jack, its either you keep her a secret from the world and people start making up rumors, or you settle this."
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"Daddy where are we?" Adison was holding my hand tightly as we walked down the hallway to where I'm doing the interview. The guys stayed behind, Matt came of course. "We're going to talk with some of my friends." "Yay more daddy friends!" We finally reach the room for the interview and we see the usual people we interview with. Matt must have set this up. One of the ladies smiles sweetly at Adison, well this lady was new. She gets down to Adison's level, "hi sweetie what's your name?" Adison clutches my hand more tightly and hides behind me. "She's so cute Jack." "Hey Jack, we're glad you could make it today. Matt told us exactly what questions we could ask so information you don't want to come out does." "Okay, sounds good." I sit Adison down on the other couch with her bag of toys and coloring books, "daddy has to work right now. I need you to sit right here and play quietly. Okay Adi?" "Okay daddy." I kiss her head and sit on the couch with the interviewer.

"And go," the camera man says. "Hi everyone this is Emily, and I'm here with one member of All Time Low, Jack Barakat." I decide to sit like how I usually do, sitting casual and relaxed. Even though I'm freaking out. "So Jack, recently a cute little girl ran out on stage during one of your shows. Who is she?" "Well that little girl is my daughter." "I seen the videos and pictures, and she is adorable and looks a lot like you." I smile to myself, "yeah she really is." "How old is she?" "She's six years old." "She's very cute for her age." "Yeah, she is." "What's her favorite things?" "Disney princesses, her favorite color is pink. Recently I got her pink Christmas lights to hang in her bunk so its her own personal night light. She fell in love with them as soon I showed her." Emily smiles at me more, "that is so cute for you to do for her." "Yeah, I know I can come off as someone who's not responsible to raise a child. But according to the guys I'm doing a great job."

"Daddy," Adison pipes up. Shit. "Is that her Jack?" "Yeah, um, Adi wanna sit on my lap?" "Yeah!" Adison runs over and quickly sits in my lap, she was clutching her pink bear. "Hi Adison, I'm Emily," she spoke softly to Adison. "Hi", Adison shyly replied. "She's not really good with strangers, but she's great with the guys." "Daddy I'm hungry." "Okay Adi, we'll get some lunch after I'm done talking with my friend." "Daddy why you saying my name?" "My friend just wants to know about you, that's all." "Okay." She cuddles up to me more and I wrap my arm around her. Emily smiles at the two of us, "I can tell you two have a strong bond." "Yeah, we do." I kiss Adison's head and she giggles. "So Jack, will we get to see more of Adison on stage with you?" I laugh to myself and cover Adison's ears. "Adi isn't old enough to be near the stage when we perform. Partially from it being dangerous, and because of what else happens during our shows." Emily laughs, "that is true. And I think all of the fans will agree as well. Where does Adison go during shows?" "I have one of my friends play with her in one of the green rooms, far enough where she won't hear what's going on. But last time, my friends looked away for a second and Adison ran out and made her way to the stage because she wanted me."

"So that solves the mystery," Emily laughs and I laugh to. Adison looks up at me curiously and I take my hands off her ears. "Can I ask Adison a few questions?" "Sure." "Hi Adison, your daddy said you like Disney princesses. Who's your favorite?" "Rora!" "Aurora, Sleeping Beauty. I think because her main dress in pink." "Do you like living on a bus with your daddy and his friends?" "Yeah! It fun. I love daddy and daddy friends a lot. I sleep under daddy." "She means her bunk is under mine." "Well Adison I loved meeting you, your daddy is very nice." "I know, daddy really nice." We end the interview and I gather up Adison's things. "Hey, Jack." I look up and see Emily, she has to be new here. She smiles at me and I smile back, she had long blonde hair, chocolate brown eyes, and a rocking body. "I was wondering, if you ever want to meet up for more interviews in the future." "Sure, sounds great." "Great, give me a call sometime." She hands me her card and I smile to myself. Matt pats my shoulder and the three of us walk out.

"Looks like someone is crushing on the interviewer." "Shush." "Daddy she pretty," Adison giggles. Crap, even my 6 year old daughter can see when I think a girl is hot. "Well the interview went great, she asked the questions that I had allowed." "Good, as long there's nothing bad I'll be happy."

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