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boss.  I have known the entire time that you have worked for me.  I also know that he was the one to inspire you to become what you are today.” 
     
    Billie then asked, “How come you have never told me this?” 
     
    He replied, “It just never occurred to me to bring it up in conversation.  I found out when I talked to one of your ex-supervisors.  He told me how you were always talking about him and going to Nashville.  If you only knew how much I would love to tell Ricky what he has created.” 
     
    Billie bargained, “Then, why don’t you?”
     
    He insisted, “He can’t know who you really are or this plan will not work.” 
     
    Billie inquired, “What is this plan you speak of?” 
     
    Mr. Reid said, “You are about to become a big replacement, as his new Manager.”
     
    Before Billie had the chance to say anything to him, Ricky showed up again. They went in to discuss things.  Billie was not sure what she was supposed to be saying. All she could hope for was that it would be as close to the truth as possible.  Mr. Reid did most of the talking, at first.  He was pretending to be like her assistant.  This was almost unbelievable.  Why was she taking part in this charade?  Couldn’t Ricky see right through it?  Billie played her part very well.  She wondered if she could get away with it after all.  She could almost not stand it, the thought of being around him all of the time.  She was getting excited about it. The good side was, she could get to know the real Ricky Todd.  Once the interview was over, she talked to her boss about it some more.  She wanted to know what he had to gain from all of this. He wouldn’t tell her straight, but she would probably find out sooner or later.
     
    Billie was hanging out at her hotel, when she received a call from Mr. Reid.  He told her that Ricky had set up another meeting with them.  He announced, “I think he is going to give you the job!” 
     
    She worried, “Yeah, if I don’t blow it.  What if he ran a back ground check on me?” 
     
    Mr. Reid estimated, “You worry too much." Billie thought, with good reason, if you look at her life as of late.
     
    When they arrived, Ricky was there to greet them.  He made small talk and then got down to business.  He commented on how he didn’t quite feel right about having to hire someone to do Lydia’s old job.  Billie could understand that, and maybe that’s why she was so shocked that he was looking for a new manager so soon.  He brought up the fact that he had interviewed a lot of potential prospects, but one seemed to stand out in particular.  Billie wondered how he would even consider her, but she knew her college courses paid off, so her experience and knowledge could play a huge part in this job. Not to mention all that she had learned previously, being around Chris and Bobby so much. She didn’t have to wait for him to continue, to know what he was going to say. 
     
    Ricky told Billie, “Congratulations.  You are officially my new manager.  One word of advice for you:  stay off of the beach late at night. I had to rescue a young lady the other night.  It saddens me to think of all of the people that are in danger today.” 
     
    The shock had not worn off yet.  Billie was still trying to let this news sink in, then it hit her.  He was the one who saved her the night on the beach from Chris.  She couldn’t say anything to Ricky because then he would know it was all a game.  She knew someday she would have to tell him the truth.  She had to live out a few fantasies first before spoiling it all. 
     
    Her boss wanted to take her out to celebrate.  Even though she would rather hang out with Ricky, she had to accept the invitation since he was responsible for her getting the job. Mr. Reid showed her some pointers on how to be the perfect entertainment manager.  He used to manage some bands in the 70's and 80's.  Billie told him that she wasn’t sure she could go