When the guys had finally finished, the sun had already set and it was getting dark. They came into the house all shouting and running for the kitchen. After eating, they hit the showers. Feeling extremely exhausted, the guys decided to call it a night and hit the sack.

The letter that was left earlier was pushed to the side by the dresser, hidden by the door. They never knew what was waiting for them.

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The next week they were extremely busy with photo shoots, video shoots and conferences. On one of the nights, Brian happened to ask:

“Hey guys, have you seen Brie lately?”

Uh...no, why?" AJ said

“Well, I was asking because she and I were supposed to go over some things for album.”

“You know, I have not seen her for a couple of days. I guess we have been so busy that we haven't noticed her.” Howie replied.

“It’s just, it’s not like her. But, I guess you are right about us being so busy. Maybe, that’s why she didn’t. “

“You know, we should ask her if she wants to go and get some lunch or something tomorrow after interview, since it’s going to be a short day. I hope she doesn’t think that we forgot about her" Kevin chimed in and they all agreed.

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The next day, they all came in after their interview with a local radio station. They were all shouting my name. They were laughing and Nick and Brian were playing around. They couldn’t find me anywhere. They were a little disappointed but went downstairs again to check my office. They found it locked.

“Maybe she had work to do. But that’s weird, she should be here.” Kevin said

“Well, let’s ask around then.” Nick replies.

They asked several of the crew people and they didn’t know. They were getting hungry and frustrated. On the way back, they ran into one of the associates that worked with me.

“Hey Shelly, have you seen Brie?” Brian asked

“Uh, she’s gone.”

“Do you know when she’ll be back?” Kevin replied

“She’s not.”

“What? What do you mean she’s not?” Nick asked, a little disappointed

“You guys don’t know?”

“Know what?” AJ said.

“Really...They didn’t tell you?” she said laughing.

“Told us what, Shelly?” Kevin asked.

“Brie was fired last week. She’s not coming back” said with a smirk on her face.

She started to walk off, going on with her business. They stood there shocked and baffled. They couldn’t believe what she just said. Howie turned around and followed her.

“Are you sure that’s what happened?”

“Yeah, I heard him fire her. He was furious. Man, she must have really screwed up this time.” with a smile on her face.

They all looked at each other, still shocked and confused by the news. Never in the world would they have ever thought that this would happen. Something must be really wrong.

“Why would Johnny fire her?” Brian asked

“And what on earth could she have possibly done anyways? The girl’s a doll” AJ remarked.

“I don’t know, but I intend to find out…” Kevin said in most determined voice.