And go on, the tours did do, with one problem with Leighanne being layered on another. It was not her fault, but the fans had strong opinions about her relationship with Brian and they showed those opinions very openly. By the time that they were into the second week of the tour, their abuse had become physical.

They reached Frankfurt and the Boys were hyped up for the show. Every year they loved going to Germany because that is where their first fans are, so naturally, like other years, they were excited. Leighanne did not really mind either way. On other tours she had met fans that had been friendly and welcoming, especially in Germany, but so far none of them remained once the news of the engagement went public. People in the U.S. were more accepting.

The large bus pulled up in front of the hotel and Leighanne looked out the window to see hundreds of people outside. As the bus stopped, screams were heard from every one of their mouths. She winced as she thought ahead to the events that would follow their arrival.

"Walk quickly," one security guard named Mark said to her. She nodded slowly in response. Then she took a deep breath and started gathering the few things she would need.

"I'm ready," Leighanne called to no one in particular. Only Brian, Nick, and two security guards remained on the bus.

"Okay, come on," Mark said and dragged her out by her elbow. They walked hastily through the crowd, until Leighanne stopped abruptly. She couldn't believe what she saw!

"Annie! Annie!!" she cried at the top of her lungs. A girl in her late teens turned her head and pushed her way nearer to Leighanne. This was a girl she had known ever since she had started touring with Brian. She was such a sweet girl and was always in the crowd, waiting.

"Hi!" Leighanne exclaimed once they were near enough to each other.

Annie glared at her, then responded, "Hi." She said it in a rude way as if she were trying to be somewhat polite to an annoying child of one of her parent's best friends.

Leighanne gave her a questioning look, but Annie responded with a cold stare. Leighanne turned to leave, but Annie reached out and grabbed her arm. She faced her again. For all her kindness, Leighanne was returned with a hard slap across her face. She cried out in alarm and gingerly touched her cheek. It was stinging, and most likely, swelling, too. She looked at Mark, and he returned to his position at her side, dragging her through the people. They entered the hotel and she immediately went up to her and Brian's shared room. She lay back on the bed and just let out her long awaited tears.