Free Yes to Everything by Shayne McClendon

out, Logan and Decklan appeared outside the limo to help each of the kids, Jeanette, and Sidney out before taking Brooke’s hands and tugging her gently onto the red carpet.
    Placing her hands in the bend of their arms, putting theirs over hers to keep her in place, they paused several times for photos as Jeanette maneuvered the kids inside. “Breathe and smile, Brooke. That’s all. Don’t worry about a thing. We have you.”
    Relieved to get through the doors at last, the brothers told her to take a deep breath as they entered the main ballroom and at least a thousand people began to clap and cheer. Brooke started to back up only to have Logan and Decklan take a subtle but firmer grip on her.
    Leading her directly to the stage, they performed two of the album tracks without giving her time to get nervous. It was the first time she hadn’t had to throw up before performing live. There were so many ovations she began to blush furiously which the monitor behind her displayed beautifully.
    They took turns dancing with her and leading her around to introduce her to all the people she’d never met before. Meeting Toby Keith in person had almost made her faint. He leaned down to kiss both her cheeks and told her the music industry needed a woman who still knew how to blush. Tilting her head up, he wished her luck and she stammered a thank you. He watched her with a toothy smile as the twins led her away.
    Around and around she was spun and introduced and fawned over while being simultaneously awestruck. When she met Reba there were no words for how she felt. She literally went silent with her hands folded in front of her. With a gentle smile, Reba pulled her off to the side and they whispered quietly.
    After a several minutes, she brought Brooke back to the Bradshaw brothers. “I like her so take good care of her, boys.” They nodded and she kissed Brooke’s cheek then left with a smile.
    “I’m going to have a fit. I cannot believe…did that just happen? Did I just have a conversation with Reba? Am I dreaming right now because I think I’m in the hayfield. I must have bumped my head.” Laughing, the twins took her over to the kids and she grabbed the three of them. “Reba…Reba talked to me and kissed my cheek.”
    Becca asked in awe, “Which one?” Brooke pointed and Becca touched it. “I’d never wash it ever. I’d let it get dirty and would not care.” Then she whispered, “I saw Toby Keith, Brooke. I did. He is huge in person and so cute.”
    Jackson pulled them out on the dance floor to Baby Girl and they all switched up dancing together. Becca held her hands up and Brooke lifted her, singing along and feeling when her littlest sister fell asleep on her shoulder. They forgot they were in a roomful of people as she twirled Molly out with one hand when Jackson took Becca off her.
    “She’s getting heavier,” Brooke told him gratefully.
    He patted her back and went to sit with her until Jeanette got back from the restroom. Logan bowed to Molly and danced with her as Decklan took Brooke in his arms. When another song came on, they switched partners and then took her back to the table. “You guys hungry?”
    “Sis, we’ve been eating the entire time. We’re fine and having a great time people watching. I have Becca and Molly so go do your thing, Brooke. You’ve worked hard for it.” Jackson winked at her and Decklan sat beside him.
    Logan took her out to dance again and held her close. “How you doing, Brooke?” She nodded with a faraway expression on her face. “Look at me, sweetheart, you okay?”
    “I…I miss my parents. Tonight especially.” Her eyes filled with tears but she blinked hard and willed them not to fall. Breathing deeply, she succeeded in getting control and he wanted her more than ever. “Thank you for everything, Logan.”
    “No, thank you Brooke. You’ve already done so much for us, for the band. Our sales are skyrocketing with the news that you’re joining us. Travis