"And there is no way you can take a later flight and be home tonight?" He asked again, his tone conveying slight annoyance. He sighed audibly. "You do realize we were planning a late night in the studio?" He paused to listen to the person on the other end of the line. "Fine. I'm sorry." Another pause. He firmed his jaw and tried not to grit his teeth. "No. Don't worry about it. I'll work things out." He hung up his cell phone. 'Just like I've been doing for months now.' He added silently as he returned to his friends in the engineering booth. He took a deep breath and cleared his face of any trace of tension. His private life was hell on Earth but that didn't mean he wanted any of the guys to know about it.

"So Rok, what time are you cutting out to pick up Leighanne?" Nick asked as the door to the booth closed.

"I'm not Nick." Brian replied. He glanced around the booth. "Leighanne is tied up in New York and won't be able to make it home today." He turned to Howie. "My regular sitter is out of town. I dropped Bailey off with Sam this morning and she is picking up Tyler and Hannah after school. Do you think it would alright for them to spend the night at your house since we will be working so late?"

Howie scrunched up his face. "Normally, I would say no problem Rok but Sam's parents will be here this evening so I'm not sure what to say. I will call her and ask her though."

Brian shook his head. "No. I remember her mentioning that this morning when I dropped Bailey off. In fact, she said your sister would probably be at the house with the kids and she would be at the airport, when Leighanne came to pick them up tonight." He puffed out his cheeks and exhaled.

"I'd volunteer Kristin but Kaitlyn has dance rehearsal tonight and I don't know what time they'll get home." Kevin interjected.

"Thanks anyway Kev."

"I will call Sam if you want me to Rok."

"No, that's OK Howie. I will think of something."