Chapter 7: Dangerous Games
*Time Passes*
After two months of rehearsals, it was time for Cody and Taylor to hit the road on their latest tour, "Ozzfest meets Knotfest Roadshow." It was currently 4 in the morning when Taylor made final inspections of the house and got Moose into his dog crate while Cody got Lili in her car seat and loaded up their luggage in the trunk of the car until Taylor came out to the car with Moose in his dog crate.
Cody: Alright, final check. Do we have our plane tickets?
Taylor held up her ticket as did Cody when the two of them showed their tickets to each other and they smiled at each other until they checked to see if they had everything they needed which they did and put Moose in the car before they headed to the airport to fly out to the first location of the tour.
*6 Hours Later*
Cody, Taylor, and Lili arrived to Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts when they claimed their luggage and were meeting with Alicia, Corey, and Griffin when they pulled up the car and Cody and Taylor loaded the trunk with their luggage and got in the back seat with Lili in Taylor's arms when they sat next to Griffin.
Alicia: Did you guys get in OK?
Taylor: Yeah. Lili was just chilling the whole way. The movement of the plane unexpectedly relaxed her to sleep the whole flight.
Taylor then gave Griffin a chance to hold Lill when he had her on his lap and interacted with Lili for a bit until Corey pulled the car into the parking lot of their hotel in Foxborough where there were at least five tour busses in the parking lot. Once everyone got out and stretched they all grabbed their luggage and checked into the hotel before heading up to their rooms and got a good view of the area where Gillete Stadium was right down the road from them.
Cody: At least it's an easy route to the stadium.
Taylor: Ain't that the truth. When did Ella and Alina say they're arriving?
Cody: Soon. Last time Ella texted me, they just landed.
Taylor: I gotta be honest, I find it a little weird that Alina doesn't talk much.
Cody: She's like her brother. She'll talk to people who are very close to her, but of course doesn't say much. She's a very quiet lady.
Taylor: I guess I can see why. Anyway, we've got some time to kill. Wanna get some grub before we head to the stadium?
Cody: Why not? The aunts are on their way and checking in one by one and some will meet us at the stadium. Ozzy and his band are there now rehearsing along with the guys in Bring Me The Horizon and Vended.
Taylor: Sounds like a plan. Alicia just texted me that they're down in the dining area.
Cody: Alright, I'll take Moose outside to let him do his business while you and Lili meet with them.
Taylor nodded when the three of them went downstairs and Cody took Moose outside to do his business. After five minutes, Cody came back inside and put Moose on his lap while him and Taylor met with Alicia and Corey who were interacting with Lili before they all had to get to the stadium.
*At the Venue*
Cody and Taylor got their outfits on as they were performing shortly after Vended. Cody's outfit was a pair of black ripped jeans, his sleeveless Ozzfest t-shirt, his black sneakers, and a spiked choker necklace around his neck.
Cody then showed up to the hair and makeup station where he got a good look at Taylor in her outfit when he admired her in it while she got her hair and make-up done by Ella and Alina before they finished while Cody held Lili.
Taylor: Did you get your other outfit ready?
Cody: I did. Mom and the aunts are gonna love it when I get on stage with them.
Taylor: All I know is that you're gonna be exhausted after every show on this tour.
Cody: Don't worry. I'll still try to be the best father to Lili as much as I can.
Cody kissed Lili's cheeks which made her smile until they heard music playing and they heard Vended start playing while they watched on the nearby screen. As time went on, Cody talked with Ella a little bit until they looked over and Alina was interacting with Craig where they were doing sign language with each other.
Ella: They always find ways to communicate with each other.
Cody: Those two are a silent pair. Surprising that she barely talks to you too.
Ella: She usually will when we're behind closed doors or when Nathan's around, but when we're out in public, she usually doesn't talk to anyone else, but me and Nathan.
Cody: I guess that brother and sister need to stay together overall.
Ella: Yeah, I was super surprised after we both took that DNA test months ago and found out Craig is related to Alina.
Cody: I knew her last name being Jones was more than common than a bunch of them.
Craig and Alina did the thank you sign and hugged each other before Craig went to go rehearse with the guys in Slipknot and Alina went to start working on all the girls in the Cherry Bombs with their hair and makeup until Cody and Ella heard Vended finish their set.
Ella: Better get ready. I'll meet you by the hair and makeup station after you're done.
Cody: Ok. Have fun working on mom and the aunts.
Ella smiled when the two friends hugged and Cody went to get ready with his band before they all walked out on stage and started playing when the pyrotechnics went off too.
Cody: FOXBOROUGH!!!! I WANNA SEE YOU FUCKING JUMPING!
Cody and the others all started jumping along with the crowd while they played their song, "Destroy Everything". After playing their other songs, "Why Bother," "Get Out of My Head," Knives to My Heart," "Joke's On You," and "Break The Shell," Cody spoke into the mic again.
Cody: Alright Foxborough! This is our last song for the evening! This is called "Saved Me!"
Cody sang and shouted into the microphone with heart and his the crowd went crazy for him along with his fangirls all screaming for him. Once he finished playing the song, Cody thanked everyone for coming out to see them before he walked off stage with his band and told them that he'll meet with them later when he went to go find Taylor and Alicia until he was stopped by someone.
?: Cody Harris-Taylor right?
Cody: Yeah? Who's asking?
The mystery person stepped out from the shadows and revealed herself.
Cody: Who are you?
?: Surprised that you don't recognize me Cody.... Layla Ingle?
Cody: Wait... now I remember. You and me dated for a while. I just didn't recognize you now that you're heavily tatted and........ stronger. What are you doing here?
Layla: Obvious reasons. I came to see your band and Bring Me The Horizon. I even came to see that toned body of yours for memories.
Layla tried to wrap her arms around Cody, but he backed away from her quick.
Cody: May I remind you that I'm married and have a 6 month old daughter? Don't get me wrong Layla, but I.... I'm happily married to Taylor. Her and Lili are the best things that ever happened to me. I don't wanna throw that away. What we had was fun while it lasted, but...... things have changed.
Layla: I had a feeling you were gonna say that, but don't think that finished with you yet Cody because I'm still gonna keep trying to get you in my arms. Taylor won't be as muscular as I am and believe me, I know how much you love muscular women.
Cody: If you think the amount of strength in a woman is gonna drift me and Taylor apart think again Layla because I have my whole family on this tour and I will have witnesses if you try anything. For now, stop playing dangerous games and enjoy the rest of the show. I need to go get ready for my other set with the Cherry Bombs. And quit stalking me!
Cody then walked away from Layla which made her a little mad, but she went on to continue enjoying her time at the concert while Cody got ready with Alicia and the aunts.
*Later*
Cody was ready for the Cherry Bombs's set while he watched Taylor sing her heart out and he held Lili until Taylor looked back at them for a bit.
Once Taylor finished singing "Death By Rock and Roll" she walked off the stage with her bandmates and held Lili as they had a little time to bind with her.
Cody: How's she holding up?
Taylor: She's been good the whole time. Thank God for these noise canceling headphones.
Cody smiled and kissed Lili's forehead and she smiled at her dad until it was time for the Cherry Bombs to go on and Alicia kissed Lili's cheeks until Taylor took her to the dressing room and Alicia stood by Cody's side in her outfit.
Alicia: Good to have you back with us on this tour sweetie.
Cody: Wouldn't miss this opportunity for the world mom. Besides, I thought it'd be fun to get back to dancing with you and the others for a while.
Alicia: I saw everything with you and Layla earlier. She seems like bad news if you ask me.
Cody: Trust me mom. I'm keeping an eye on her at all times. Let's talk about this later and give the fans what they came to see.
Alicia:........ ok, but if anything happens you know what to do.
Cody nodded until they both went on stage with the rest of the Cherry Bombs and they all started dancing. While Cody danced with Crystal and Josette by his sides he looked out and saw Layla in the front when she smirked and gazed up at him, but Cody ignored it when he kept dancing.
At the end of the set after Cody did his wheel of death stunts, he did one final aerial silk segment with Connie where the two did their positions and stunts.
Suddenly, Connie shouted to Cody that hers was loose until her silk came undone from the top and the crowd shouted and screamed in fear when Connie started falling until Cody quickly reacted and swung on his silk, swooped in, and saved Connie when he grabbed onto her with one arm by her waist and she held onto Cody just before she was about to hit the stage floor.
Both of them then landed on the stage when Cody took a rough landing and landed on his side before laying on his back while Connie layed on his chest until Alicia and the other Cherry Bombs ran to their aid along with a couple of medics. Connie was ok, but Cody was hurt a little bit.
Connie: Cody?! You flew in like an eagle and saved me! Are you alright?!
Cody: It's not that bad. I think I'm alright.
Connie then got off of his chest when Cody tried to get up too, but his side was bothering him when he groaned in pain and held his side
Alicia: What's wrong sweetie?!
Cody: I don't know!
Medic: Here, we'll help you to the back. Come with us.
Cody was then helped up by the medics when the crowd applauded him and the Cherry Bombs were technically finished with their set, but the event staff put the concert on hold. After a few minutes, Alicia came out with Taylor when they had an update on Cody when she spoke into a microphone.
Alicia: As you saw that scary situation earlier, Cody is on his way to the hospital right now after that scary situation. Connie is ok, but as for Cody, the doctor will provide us with a further update on his condition.
Taylor: We don't know what's wrong with his side, but he's hurting a lot in that one area. We'll provide you with an update when we hear from the doctor on what happened, but for now enjoy Bring Me The Horizon, Slipknot, and Ozzy Osbourne.
The crowd applauded for Cody and his heroic act after saving Connie from falling as Alicia and Taylor waved to the crowd and they applauded them as well when Bring Me The Horizon went on and did their set before Slipknot and Ozzy did their sets.
*At The Hospital*
After the concert, Corey and Griffin quickly made their way to the hospital where Cody was being treated at when Taylor came out of his room and informed them.
Corey: How is he?
Taylor: He's doing fine now. The doctor said that he bruised two of his ribs after saving Connie, but he said they'll heal in a couple of days.
Corey and Griffin then followed her into the room when Cody smirked when he saw them come in while Alicia held Lili.
Cody: I'll be all better when we play in New York. I even got a call from the venue and they investigated what happened with Connie's silk.
Alicia looked up at him from interacting with Lili.
Alicia: And what did they say?
Cody: It was untied before the segment happened because Connie and I rehearsed that before the show and the silk was on tight. The detective said it was untied before we even went up on them.
Griffin: Damn. Who could've done this?
Cody: Only one way to find out..... but I have a feeling that Layla's a top suspect.
Corey: Who's Layla?
Alicia: Oh right. He didn't tell you yet.
Taylor: Tell us all about her. Detail by detail.
Cody: Anything for my wife. Anyway.... where do I even begin?
Cody then started to tell them all about his history with Layla and Alicia even talked about what she was like to her and the others where most of the stories that Cody and Alicia told them were a mixture of ah, disgust, heartbreak, and dangerous behaviors.
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