catch my breath.

"Nana, momma."

Olivia looked up from her phone to see that her 2 year old son, Knox, had finally woken up and headed into the living room. He was dragging his Spiderman blanket behind him and rubbing his eye with his free hand. "You hungry, sweetie?" Olivia asked as she set her phone down on the coffee table. Knox nodded his head and climbed into Olivia's lap. She smiled and kissed his forehead, getting up with him in her arms. Olivia padded across her tiny living room and into the kitchen, balancing Knox on her hip while she looked in the fridge. "How about bananas and some orange juice? That sound good butthead?" She asked. Knox nodded his head. Olivia set him down and grabbed the bananas and juice. She quickly refilled Knox's sippy cup and handed it to him. "Thanks, momma!" The two year old spoke enthusiastically, causing Olivia's heart to swell.

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TJ had just shoved his last t-shirt into his suitcase. He zipped it shut and put it by the front door, along with his other suitcases. After he checked his phone,he saw that he still had plenty of time before he had to meet the guys at the bus. He quickly fired off a text to Craig. Are you picking up Liv, or is she gonna meet us at the bus? TJ was super stoked that Liv and Knox were joining them for at least a little bit of Warped. Knox was his little buddy. TJ padded to his kitchen and decided to eat some leftover Buffalo Wild wings. He really didn't have time for anything else.

@ rollins.

Dani woke up to the sound of her alarm clock going off and looked at the time. She was going to Warped Tour today for one reason. That reason being TJ Bell. She has been friends with TJ since he was in Motionless in White but after he quit Chris' band and joined Escape the Fate, they kind of lost contact. She was hoping he'd remember her though cause she missed the hell out of him.

~.~
Craig looked at his phone when he got the message from TJ. I'm going to go pick her up soon. I'll meet you guys at the bus. he quickly sent the text message back before hopping in the shower.

After he showered he got dressed and made sure he had all of his things packed for tour before grabbing his phone and texting Olivia. hey, I'm about to head your way. Are you and Knox ready? he sent the message as he carried his suitcases down to his car.

Olivia grabbed her phone, smiling when she saw that Craig had texted her. Yeah, we're ready. I'm just feeding him breakfast and I have to get him out of his pajamas c: She put her phone down and wiped Knox's face.

After Knox finished his banana, Olivia took him back to his room to help him get dressed. She chose a plain black t-shirt and little jeans for him. "Now can you be good and watch Paw Patrol while mommy gets dressed?" She asked. Knox nodded vigorously.

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TJ looked at his phone and put it back in his pocket. He put his plate of Buffalo Wild Wings in the sink. Once he washed his hands, he quickly dashed to his bedroom and threw on a tank top and a new pair of jeans. Okay, he texted Craig back. I'm leaving now.

@ rollins.

Craig smiled and looked at TJ's text message before replying with a k. He loaded his things into his car and got in, heading over to Olivia's house. When he got there, he parked and got up, going up to the door and knocking.

~.~

Dani decided to go to Starbucks to get a coffee. She was living in Vegas, just like TJ and Craig, but that wasn't why she moved here. She moved from PA to NV because her parents split up and her dad booked it to Vegas so she tagged along.

She looked through her phone and found TJ's number and wondered if he still had the same number. She decided to try and text him anyways. If he still had her number, he would know it was her. TJ? she sent the message.

Olivia had just shimmied into her skinny jeans when she heard someone knock on the door. "Let mommy get it, bud!" She spoke, running to the front door. Thankfully she reached it before Knox. She opened the door and smiled when she saw Craig. "Hey, you." She spoke softly.

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TJ had just hopped into his car when his phone buzzed. He looked at the text from an unknown number and raised a brow. Yes? And with whom do I have the pleasure of talking to today? TJ put his phone in the cupholder and began the drive towards the bus.

@ rollins.

"Hey yourself." Craig chuckled. He picked up Knox when he came running over to give him a hug. "Hey buddy, wow you're getting big!" Craig exclaimed. The little boy chuckled and hugged him. "Want me to get everything loaded up?" Craig asked Olivia.

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Dani frowned. He didn't remember her. She decided to text back anyways. you probably don't remember me. I knew you when you were in Motionless in White. she sent, hoping he'd get some kind of hint.

Olivia smiled, nodding her head. "Yeah, no problem. Just let me get his juice together and then we can go." She spoke.

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TJ raised a brow. I knew a lot of people back then...could you be more specific? He texted back.

"Sure. I'll be out in the car." Craig said before taking everything out. He put her bags and Knox's in the trunk before putting Knox's carseat in. He got in the driver's seat and turned on the A/C so it wouldn't be too hot for the baby.

~.~

Dani sighed. You and Chris were best friends with my brother, Joey. Remember his little sister, Dani? You used to pick on me all the time until I hit puberty. She sent. She'd hope he got the message this time. As far as she knew, he didn't know many Dani's.

After what felt like a huge struggle, Olivia finally got Knox cleaned up. She threw her purse over her shoulder and grabbed Knox's hand, leading him out of the house. Olivia locked the door behind her before walking out to Craig's door.

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TJ raised a brow. No shit? Little Dani? I haven't seen you in years! He put his phone back in his pocket as he pulled up to the bus.

Once they were in the car, Craig pulled of her driveway and started off towards the bus. "So what did your mom say about you and Knox coming with us?"

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Dani was about to reply as she left Starbucks but stopped when she saw Escape the Fates tour bus and saw TJ pull up. She chewed on her bottom lip before watching him as he got out of the car.

Olivia rolled her eyes. "She wasn't particularly happy...You know how my mom is. Even though I told her about fifty times I'm gonna be with you guys, she's still a little apprehensive."

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TJ bumped fists with Robert before pulling his cigarettes out of his pocket. He lit one and took a drag. "Dude, the weirdest thing happened this morning." He spoke.

"I think she's just looking out for Knox." Craig said, checking on his little buddy in the rearview mirror. He looked over at Olivia. "TJ is happy to see you."

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"What's up?" Robert asked as he finished eating his muffin he had gotten from Starbucks.

Dani thought twice about going over to TJ and just headed to her car. Once inside she texted him back. yeah haha...I'm coming to your guys show...maybe we can meet up before or after? she sent and sighed.

Olivia smiled at her baby in the rearview mirror. "I know. But it's just frustrating that she thinks I can't take care of my own child. I've kept him alive for two years- I think I'm doing okay!"

--

Tj quickly pulled out his phone and sent a text. Just meet me at the Starbucks by the venue later, I can get you guest passes. You'll be sidestage, and it'll be great."

He looked over at Robert. "Some random girl I haven't seen in years just texted me."

"She's just being a protective mom, Live." Craig said, chuckling softly. He pulled up behind TJ and turned the car off.

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awesome. See you there. Dani said back and sighed.

"Is she hot?" Robert asked.

Olivia nodded her head and looked into the backseat. "Seriously, dude?" She pointed at Knox, who was now asleep. "He's like a sack of potatoes when he's asleep."

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TJ shrugged. "I have no idea. Like I said, I haven't seen her in years. She might be."

Craig chuckled. "I'll get him. You can go say hi to TJ and Robert." He said as he got out and went to open her door for her before getting Knox out of his car seat.

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Robert hummed. "Well good luck with that. Oh there's Craig and Live." He said, waving at Olivia.

Olivia gently patted Knox's head before running ahead to give the guys hugs. "Hey, you guys!" She spoke. "Knox won't be very much fun for the next few hours... He just fell asleep and we all know how cranky he is when he wakes up."

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TJ gave Olivia a hug. "Well, Uncle TJ will just have to give him tons of sugar and candy then."

Craig chuckled and took him inside the bus to put him in one of the bunks. He looked at Monte. "You're on babysitting duty so he doesn't roll off the bunk." He told him. Monte laughed, "okay."

--

Robert laughed, "well you do that and when Olivia kicks your ass, I'll make sure to record it."

Olivia shook her head and laughed. "I swear to god if you give him candy it will be the last thing you ever do." She spoke, pulling her water bottle out of her head.

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Tj held his hands up in an 'I surrender' gesture. "Jeez, it's a joke, Liv. Calm down. Remember the last time I gave him candy? I don't want that to happen again."