They fell back from me, as I yanked my second pistol out.Several of the pirates lifted muskets to fire at me and I took them down before they could mo...e. Ducking behind one of the forward cannons, I pulled my rifle off my shoulder and started firing at anyone who poked their head out. I ejected the clip and reloaded when Mike opened up from the stern.Loading my pistols I stuck them in their holsters as I started advancing on the cluster men firing at Mike. I reached the mizzenmast, and turned. We'd all given up our dreams of being rock stars years ago as real life intruded on our dreams.Back in the day, we did have a record company or two sniffing after us. But college and kids and jobs and girlfriends who in most cases became wives took away the single minded focus that you need to have in order to climb to the top of the music business.I put on my turn signal, checked my rearview mirror and moved into the passing lane. Then I put my heavy right foot down and the car surged forward.. I'd had a couple of beers and was feeling quite chilled, but the daylight was fading so I'd have to go straight away if I was to have any chance. I grabbed my screwdriver and put some shoes on as my wife called Paula to tell her I was on my way.Paula was still talking to my wife when I arrived, the phone call ended and Paula led me upstairs to her daughter's bedroom. She was about forty-three, not slim but benefitted from the curves associated and whilst no beauty, wasn't unattractive in her. ‘Hello’ said the man. ‘Hi’ replied Tina. Tina then sat down feeling embarrassed that she had strong feelings for a man she had just met, what would her boyfriend think if he knew she had feelings for another man?. As Tina was finishing her main course she had become aware that the man had been looking at her quite a lot whilst she was eating. ‘Excuse me, are you Tina from s club?” said the man. ‘Yes I am, well I used to be we broke up a few days ago’ said Tina. ‘Oh sorry are you upset or are.