A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

quantumleaper09

“What’s the one thing you want more than anything in the world?” Sean asked her.

“A private concert with Saar and Terrance,” she replied with a smile.

“Then it’s a good thing your birthday is tomorrow,” he told her. He smiled broadly and embraced his lover. Evelyn was in shock.

“What do you mean by that?! If you’re playing a trick on me Sean I swear I’ll kick you out!” She was almost in tears but it was hard to tell if it was from excitement or fear of him lying.

“I’d never lie about “your boys”,” he said sarcastically. Evelyn gently pushed his arm and smiled wide up at him. “I pulled some strings for you. The only caveat is that I have to be there too and provide them with some trinket of the old days,” he told her earnestly.

“You really booked them?! For tomorrow!!? Thank you thank you thank you!!” Evelyn started jumping up and down she was so excited. He only nodded, enjoying his lover light up with glee at the prospect of tomorrow. “Shit! I have nothing to wear!!” She exclaimed suddenly and stopped jumping.

“Don’t worry, it’s just going to be us and besides it’s not like you can tell anyone anyway,” he gently chided her.

“Wait, what?! What the fuck you mean I can’t tell anyone?! And what do you mean by it’s just us?!” “Oh. Did I forget to tell you?” he asked with a cheeky grin. Evelyn pushed him in his arm, gently saying,

“You most certainly did!” Sean laughed and said, “Oh well, see in order for this to work, I had to promise secrecy. I mean they can’t do Birthday parties for every fan. But I got permission for a cinematographer to film them for you. You just can’t ever share the video or tell anyone it happened. For all intents and purposes this event did not happen,” he explained to her. It almost broke his heart watching her face fall and understanding hit her.

“What cinematographer did you get?” Her voice was very childish, a sure sign she was heartbroken.

“Steven’s main guy, Kaminski,” he replied. She knew him, he had the best eye in the business.

“I can’t tell anyone?” she asked still crestfallen. “I’m sorry love, but rules are rules. You’re lucky it’s happening at all being Christmas time,” he rebuked.

“Terrance doesn’t spend time with his family and Saar is Jewish. What difference does it make to them if it’s Christmas?”

“Well...” he said trying to find an argument. “And Terrance said he doesn’t like spending holidays with friends,” she said quietly. She wasn’t sure if she should be happy or very sad. She had made some amazing friends in the MurderFam and was heartbroken she couldn’t invite them. Although...if she was the only female then her chances of getting with Saar were much better. Sean bent down and kissed her forehead and gave her a tight hug. “It’ll be wonderful. We’re all going out to dinner afterward. You’ll have a blast, I promise,” he told her. Evelyn nodded and managed a smile .

“Maybe it’ll be wonderful,” she said wiping away a stray tear, but not actually believing it.

“That’s the spirit!” He said and walked out of the living room to fix himself a drink.

Evelyn was the head writer and historian for the reboot of Quantum Leap on Netflix. It was a fluke she was even in the position but she had been doing it for three years and they just signed a contract for another three seasons. It was the best Christmas gift ever. She fell into the role when the Sci-Fi channel had a writing contest to reboot a favorite tv show. She entered in a script for Quantum Leap. Evelyn lost. But Don Bellasario, the original creator and producer of the show, was one of the judges. He loved her work so much he emailed her and wanted to work with her writing a new QL. She was over the moon and gladly accepted. Every day after her regular job she would rush home and write “scripts”. She later found out that she was really writing treatments and her scripts had terrible form, but they got the job done. The two of them decided to pitch to Netflix, they accepted and within six months they had a cast and crew. She quit her old job and moved to LA and never looked back.

She had just bought the house her and Sean were living in about eight months ago. It was a dream house to her. It had 12 total rooms and 5 of those rooms were bedrooms. Her favorite room in the whole house though was her book ballroom. It was designed after the ballroom and library from Beauty and the Beast. It had the chandelier from the movie and the tile on the floor was the same. On the walls, a painted mural of different scenes from the movie. There were chaise lounges spread out in the room. It was about the size of two master bedrooms. And bookcases all around. There was also a Bose sound system and a record player in that room where she would listen to her Saar and Terrance. Sean never bothered her when he heard them singing. He knew better.

Sean started living with Evelyn just a few moths ago. They met through Steven Spielberg and when Sean’s wife filled for divorce he moved in with Evelyn until he could fix everything. They started as friends but quickly grew into lovers. He was able to do amazing things with his tongue still even if he was in his 80’s.

Evelyn threw herself into the loudest chaise lounge she owned and cried. She turned on Meatloaf’s “Cry To Heaven” and sang her heart out with the lyrics. Sean could hear her in the kitchen and he stopped and listened for the entire song. She really had a beautiful voice. And he hated to hear it drowned in sorrow. When the song was over, she emerged with a smile on her face and her makeup wiped off.

“Sean! Oh Sean baby?!” She called out. “Kitchen!” He shouted back. She ran into the kitchen and exclaimed

“It’s fine! Everything is going to be great!”

“Well, of course it will be,” he said with pride and then was immediately suspicious. “Why will everything be great?”

“Look!” She shoved her phone in his face. An older picture of Saar stared back at Sean.

“And?” He asked, “what does this mean?”

“It means he’s hung like a fuckin horse! I’ve been reading other people’s stories and I just have to get bold and I know I can convince him!” She was over the moon with excitement.

“But, what about the singing?” He asked. After all, that was the gift he had given her.

“That’s foreplay, honey,” she said with a kiss. “Now come up to bed, I’m feeling horny.” She commanded.

“But...sigh I just finished making lunch!” Evelyn looked around and finally noticed Sean had made a whole spread of food for both of them. “Can’t we just eat and take a nap?” She laughed. “Eat, yes. You can take a nap if you want. I’ll be upstairs with B.O.B,” she said laughing. He shook his head and helped her carry the food to the table.

“Sean?” Evelyn asked quietly.

“Mmh?” He said through a mouthful of bread. “Will Saar sing a special song for me?”

“Depends on what it is I guess,” he said wondering what he could have forgotten.

“Could he sing Noise?”

“Hmm I don’t know. I’ll send him an email and ask.” She smiled and sat down to eat.

After eating, Evelyn went upstairs to “relieve some tension” as she called it, Sean sat down at the computer. Evelyn has taught him quite a lot about the internet and emailing and what “Googling” was. His email to Saar was short and sweet and he got a quick response back. Saar informed him it was already part of the set and asked if she would like to request something else. Sean waited until Evelyn came down stairs to ask.

“Hey, Evie girl, come here. In the study!” He shouted out to her when he heard her coming down the stairs. She bounced into to the room, full of smiles and energy. “Come here pet,” He said softly to her and held out his arms. She came over and sat down in his lap. “I got a response back. From Saar. He said it’s already part of the set and asked if you had a different song to request.” She thought for a moment, weighing her options. I could ask for Grief but Terrance would sing that. Maybe Hallelujah? Sound Of Silence? Suture? So many good options! she thought.

“I think I’d like to hear Saar sing Hallelujah,” she said after a few minutes of thought.

“Fine dear,” Sean said and started to type out the response. Evelyn has tried to teach him touch typing but he hated it and preferred to hunt and peck for the right keys. Eventually, he finished the email and sent it to Saar. Evelyn leaned in and kissed Sean with a white hot passion he forgot existed. She leaned and whispered in his ear, “Thank you love. You are the best,” she kissed his cheek and bounced off. Sean sat there and shook his head as he watched her firm ass bounce away. He smiled and went to take a long nap.

The Next Day

Evelyn barely slept through the night. Sean ended up sleeping in another bedroom because she kept tossing and turning. After he left, she got even less sleep. At 6am, after a night of very poor sleep she got out of bed, got dressed and went downstairs to fix a small breakfast. After eating, she left a note for Sean and went to her favorite dress shop to buy a new gown for the occasion. While she was out she bought Saar a Hanukah card and she got Terrance a blank card since he doesn’t do religion. She got back home around 11am and started to write a note for the boys. She poured her soul into this note. She told Terrance how Repo! had practically saved her when she was dealing with the death of her grandfather, who had raised her. She told Saar how his solo album got her through depression and self harming behaviors and how she was alive simply because she had to meet these men. She cried while writing each note, not worried about tears staining the cards. As she finished writing, Sean came in the ballroom. He sneaked up behind her and embraced her for a hug. She leaned into him, feeling safe and comfortable like always when he was near. He came around and sat down next to her on the chaise and noticed her tear stained face.

“Honey, what’s wrong?” He asked with concern. She couldn’t speak yet and just motioned to the notes. He picked one up and started to read. It was the one for Terrance. Evelyn had told him some things about her past but not everything. He always had the impression that she was too afraid to let him in, for fear that when he passed it might break her completely. He read the note and almost started to cry himself. He hugged her closely, not needing to say anything. Safe in his arms, Evelyn started to cry again, silent tears fell down her face. Sean reached in his pocket and pulled out a clean handkerchief and wiped her eyes dry. He held her tight while the last of her sobbing subsided.

“Go wash your face love, they will be here in about an hour,” Sean said gently. Evelyn smiled and kissed him, full on the lips. Sean kisses her back embracing her and squeezing her firm ass. “Later lover,” she said smiling.

“There’s my pretty smile,” Sean said looking deep in her pretty green eyes. She gave him on last peck on the cheek and retreated to the bathroom to clean up and get dressed. Sean sat back and watched her leave, enjoying the view.

3:30 Afternoon

The doorbell rang. Evelyn screamed in excitement and ran down the stairs. Sean was at the front door before Evelyn and opened the door. There they stood, looking dapper as two gentlemen should. Terrance had on a three piece pinstripe suit with a red collar shirt, a black tie and black shoes. He was wearing his cockroach socks. Saar had on a similar suit with a light purple collar shirt, a polka dot bow tie, and he was wearing a pair of orange and blue socks. “Hello, gentlemen! Welcome! Come on in,” Sean said happily. Saar and Terrance smiled. They were a little hesitant themselves, Sean was a big star whom they both loved and appreciated.

“It’s so amazing to meet you!” Terrance said, a little more excited than he expected to. Sean laughed and said,

“You too. I’ve heard so much about you from Evelyn.” They walked into the house and Sean lead them to the stairs. Evelyn was waiting at the bottom of the stairs, trying not to hyperventilate. ”Terrance and Saar are in MY HOUSE!” She was dying on the inside, but on the outside she smiled and looked cool as a cucumber. “Welcome gentlemen!” Evelyn said with open arms and made a bee line straight to Saar.

“Goes for the hug first, I love it!” He said laughing. She blushed a bit and hugged him again.

“I’m so glad you’re here,” she whispered in his ear. She turned to Terrance and smiled wide and he pulled her close and embraced her tight. “Where can we set up?” Saar asked.

“Oh yeah, here let me show you,” she said and bounced down the hall. She wasn’t even sure if her feet ever touched the ground. She led them to the ballroom and showed Saar where they could set up. She even had gotten some music stands for them.

“This is great, thank you,” Saar said.

“I’ll be back I’m going to get my keyboard,”

“I’ll help you!” Evelyn said breathlessly.

“That would be great,” Saar said and led her out while Terrance got some chairs and started to set up.

The pair walked in silence before Evelyn had the courage to speak up.

“Saar...” she began.

“Mmm?”

“I’m so glad you could come. I’ve been dreaming about seeing you ever since September and I first heard you sing and I just love your voice and the way you play is so fantastic and I...” she trailed off realizing she was being a crazy fan girl. Saar stopped walking and looked at her, really looked, and realized she was the most beautiful woman he had seen. He smiled at her and reached out his hand,

“May I kiss you?” He asked sincerely. Evelyn couldn’t speak she only nodded and grabbed his hand. He pulled her close and bent down and kissed her gently on the lips. He gingerly touched his tongue to her lips and she responded immediately opening her mouth to properly make out with him. Soon, they were locked in a passionate French kiss, their tongues exploring each other’s mouths. A car drove up suddenly and Kaminski honked the horn a few times. Saar and Evelyn untangled themselves from each other and giggled. Evelyn waved enthusiastically at Kaminski and motioned for him to park next to Saar.

“You’re right on time! Thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to do this!” Evelyn gushed at Kaminski. He smiled,

“Your welcome. Always ready to help out a friend” he said as he gathered his equipment. He had a decent camera and dolly setup for this, and Evelyn was very excited. She helped Saar get out a few things, sheet music, and some extra water. Saar took care of the keyboard. The three of them went inside with Evelyn in the lead.

Sean was in the ballroom signing an old headshot of himself for Terrance and Evelyn noticed he had two of the exclusive pens out for them. “Must be the trinkets he spoke of” she thought and smiled. Evelyn introduced everyone and everyone got to setting up. She pulled up her favorite chaise lounge and went and grabbed a blanket from the storage ottoman in the back of the room. Sean disappeared for a bit and when he returned he had a tray full of delicious appetizers and some red wine to go with it. Everyone ate and chatted for a bit. Everyone except Evelyn. She was so nervous about the whole thing and couldn’t believe that they were really here. Saar moved close to her and hugged her and said, “You’re awfully quiet. This is your special day and we are all blathering like idiots. What’s on your mind?” Evelyn smiled On my mind!? So many things. Will you sleep with me? Do you have an accent and you’re hiding it from us? What does Lucifer’s dick look like? Will you cuddle me forever? Will you marry me?! these thoughts and a thousand others raced through her head and she finally managed to say “I’m just enjoying listening to you all!” “Well, should we start the show then?!” Terrance said excitedly. “Yes! Please!” Evelyn said with more excitement than she meant. Sean smiled and went to settle himself on the lounge, leaving room for Evelyn. Evelyn sat down, pulled the blanket over the two of them, cuddled into Sean’s side and watched as they set up and got prepared. Kaminski was in the back getting the camera turned on and ready. The guys didn’t have a mic but the sound was just fine. “Where are the notes?!” Evelyn whispered frantically at Sean. He smiled at her and kissed her forehead. “Right here,” he said tapping his breast pocket. Evely sighed and settled back down. Terrance stood up and motioned for Saar to follow his lead. “I know it’s just us, but I’d feel like I let you down if we didn’t say the pledge,” Terrance said. Evelyn smiled and stood up and helped Sean stand as well. “Now repeat after me. I, state your name,” “I, state your name,” “I Sean” they responded in unison and Evelyn responded cheekily. Terrance laughed. He continued with the pledge which stated that no cellphones were to be used and the location and details will remain private. Afterward it was over Evelyn and Sean sat down and the guys launched into the set list.

2 hours later

They finished singing. Where had the time gone? They told stories, some of which Evelyn had heard some were new. She smiled so wide that when it was all over her mouth hurt. When They finished their last song, Evelyn sighed and a few tears rolled down her face. Sean hugged her but Saar saw the tears. He rushed over to her and held her tight. “There’s no need to tear,” he said in a comforting voice. “It’s just.....you were so good.....and I’m in shock,” she tried to explain but the words weren’t there. He smiled and kissed her forehead. She looked up at his bright eyes and kissed him on the lips. He leaned into the kiss and enjoyed every moment of it. Finally, Sean coughed and Saar was snapped back to reality. “Right, well. Who’s hungry?!” Saar said loudly. Louder than he meant to actually. Terrance chuckled at how embarrassed he bet friend was and spoke up, “I sure am. But I’d love to wear something more comfortable to dinner. Mind if we change?” Terrance asked Evelyn. “Oh good, I was just going to ask you the same! Sure, ummm....” she looked around the ballroom. “There’s a bathroom in the back and one of you can change in the hall bathroom,” she motioned to where they were. Kaminski had just finished putting everything away and went over to Evelyn. “Alright, all done. I’ll send you the disc in a few days.” “Thanks a million,” Evelyn said and hugged him tight. He smiled, waved and headed off to edit the footage. “Okay, umm.... when you umm...finish come to the kitchen,” Evelyn said awkwardly. Saar smiled and nodded at her. Terrance waved her out the door. “Well. She is smitten with you Mister Saar isn’t she,” Terrance said, chuckling. “I think I’m smitten with her too,” he said softly. “Really? Well.... I’m sure she’d let you “spend the night”” he said making air quotes for emphasis. Saar rolled his eyes. “How am I supposed to approach that?” “Well......” Terrance said pitching his voice low. “You nuzzle up close to her and whisper in her ear.... can I stay with you tonight?” Saar laughed loudly. “You’re crazy!” “No seriously, Sean told me. She really will, if you want to.” Saar got quiet and contemplated the options before him. “We really should start getting changed. Do you want the hall bathroom?” Terrance asked. “Yes, that’ll be fine,” Saar responded distractedly. They went their separate ways and changed.

Kitchen 30 min later

Sean was waiting patiently in the kitchen with the computer out and trying to figure out someplace to go eat. He was immensely proud of himself for looking it up and part of him hoped Evelyn would notice. Terrance sauntered in next followed by Saar. Terrance was wearing an America Murder Song shirt and Saar was wearing a blue button shirt, with the top three buttons undone. “What are you looking up?” Terrance asked. “Oh, trying to find something for dinner,” Sean replied. He started to read off some restaurant names and they decided on a pizza joint down the road. Evelyn came in the kitchen right when they had finished deciding. “So, where to?” She asked. “Nino’s Pizza,” Sean said. “Did you find it online?” “Yep!” Evelyn went over and hugged him. “Oh I’m proud of you! You remembered how to do it!” He smiled and nodded. “I’ve been teaching him how to use the Internet and how to email people. He has gotten so good in just a short week,” she beamed at him with pride. “Oh! Umm...before we leave may I give you each something?” She asked Saar and Terrance. “Of course!” Saar said with a smile. Sean handed her the cards and she gave them to the guys. She also gave them each a die cast pin. A cockroach for Terrance and Animal from the Muppets for Saar. They each opened the letters and began to read. Terrance was the first to shed a tear. When they finished reading each letter they exchanged them to each other, without speaking a word, as if that was how it was supposed to be. Evelyn watched and waited for them to break the silence. Saar finished reading first and went over to her and hugged her tight. “I am so sorry you went through all that,” he whispered to her and kissed her on the cheek. Terrance gave her a tired smile and hugged her as well. He knew pain and knew that this woman was hurting and he felt so proud that she felt comfortable enough to open up to them.