Estella came back about an hour later. Elizabeth had been busy with customers and Darlene kept wanting to talk to her, so she didn't have the chance to examine any more albums. The old witch seemed to be in a pleasant mood as she questioned her employees.
"Anything happen while I was away?" The old witch asked.
"No, Miss Duke." Darlene replied, "Just a few customers."
"How was your meeting, Miss Duke?" Elizabeth asked.
"Oh it went quite well." Estella said with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes, "Sales have gone up and the company might be signing a new act soon?"
"Really, what group?" Darlene asked.
"I don't want to say until they have officially signed." Estella said, "But they have a lot of potential."
So with Estella back at the store, Elizabeth wasn't able to use her powers to look at any other album covers. At least she had switched one cover, so it wouldn't influence anybody, but the angel had a feeling there was more to this than just altered album covers.
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Late the next morning, Elizabeth decided to visit her friends. She was working the afternoon shift so she had a free morning. This time she had decided to walk over to their pad.
Before she could knock, however, the door was thrown open and she was almost knocked over by Micky.
"Oh Elizabeth!" Micky exclaimed, "I'm so glad to see you!" He gave her a kiss and pulled her inside.
Elizabeth noticed the guys were wearing suits, and seemed to be in a hurry.
"Where are you four going?" She asked.
"We going to an audition!!" Mike said, running out the door with his guitar.
"And an interview!" Davy added, following Mike, "We can't be late!"
"So we really can't talk." Peter told Elizabeth as he followed Davy, clutching his guitar too.
"An audition and interview?" Elizabeth said, grabbing Micky's arm. "With who?"
"Ritzy Records!" Micky said, giving Elizabeth another kiss. "We're gonna meet Ms. Ritz herself!"
"Ritzy Records?" Elizabeth replied, shocked. "No, Micky...don't go. Something's wrong."
"Don't go?" Micky asked, looking at Elizabeth like she'd lost her mind. "We missed out on that last audition, we're not gonna blow this one!"
"There's something you should know about that company." The angel said.
"Tell us later, sweetheart." Micky said, not really listening, "We gotta leave now, bye." He gave her a kiss on the cheek and ran out to the Monkeemobile, leaving the angel standing in the doorway.
Mike started the car up and pulled it out of the driveway. Without even looking back, the Monkees tore down the road.
Elizabeth walked inside the pad and shut the door. She noticed the time and realized she had to leave for work. Putting her hands together, she prayed to the Lord.
"Protect them, oh Lord, from every evil." She said sadly. Then, the angel disappeared.