Beyond the Lights Page #5

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a statement, and it says,

"Noni loves life and music.

She simply had too many

celebratory drinks

- after winning her Billboard Award. "

Get you anything else?

- Says, "Noni apologizes to her fans... "

- Excuse me.

"... and will continue to be

a positive role model. "

"Positive role model,"

ladies and gentlemen. That's a quote.

What the hell are you doing here, man?

You know I love you

like a step-nephew, right?

Good, 'cause I need a favor.

Oh, man. Come on.

She is out of your league.

You got dressed up for nothing.

- I just need to see her for a second.

- You know I can't do that.

Jesse, I'm asking.

- You really wanna see her?

- Yes, I do.

Then go wait at the curb

with the rest of the groupies.

Hey!

Go on.

Eight.

Heard you were

looking for me.

You look beautiful, baby!

Right here!

Yeah. Um...

Just wanted to apologize for the way

I acted after the press conference.

You didn't deserve that.

And, um...

I'll be right there.

- We're already late.

- Just a minute. Please.

I'm sorry you had to lie.

Noni!

- I don't like doing that.

Boy Scout, huh?

"Truth is the only safe ground

to stand upon. "

- You just eat a fortune cookie?

- No, it's a quote.

I'm kind of big on quotes.

Anyway, that's what I came to say.

And to see if you're OK.

What's your name... Officer Nicol?

I'm Kaz.

Short for Kazaam.

- No.

- Yeah.

My parents thought

it sounded African, so...

Well, uh, it's nice to

officially meet you, Kazaam.

Doesn't sound so bad

when you say it.

This is me.

You busy?

Why?

Noni, over here. You look

beautiful, baby. Right here!

Noni!

Noni!

Noni!

Have you been to rehab yet?

Are you suicidal, Noni?

Are you planning on

another suicide attempt?

Jesus!

You really gotta tint

these front windows.

So, where am I going?

How about we roll by my favorite spot,

get some food to go?

Wow!

Yeah.

So what's this spot?

Your mom and dad used to

bring you here when you were little'?

And you'd dream of all the places

you were gonna fly to?

I just like watching planes.

I still don't get why they don't drop.

You must be real fun

to sit next to on a flight.

- Never been.

- You've never been on a plane?

I'm not trying to put my life

in someone else's hands.

That's funny.

My whole life's

in someone else's hands.

You look cold.

Here.

You good?

- Thanks.

- Mmm-hmm.

So what's it like'?

Being on a stage and...

all those people feeling you.

It's a crazy high.

Better than any drug.

So what's it like for you?

What?

Saving someone's life.

Crazy high.

Better than any drug.

I think you should get some help.

I'm OK.

For real.

It was just a stupid,

drunk mistake.

Don't I look OK?

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