*embedded pictures of Shannon primping for her date*
Her posts also featured pictures of her and the Tin Gods drummer posing in front of a limo and later at a restaurant.Everything looked picture-perfect as the couple even met up with the rest of the Tin Gods to attend a show at a bar off-Strip.
*embedded picture of the band sitting in a booth with Tierney*
And apparently, that’s where the date took a left turn.Tierney reports the drummer refused to talk to her while the band was on stage and that he even left her to go talk to the performers for an extended amount of time.
*embedded video of Tierney tearfully recapping the end of her date*
Tierney claimed she was ignored the rest of the night and finally went home alone in their limo.
The Tin Gods haven’t commented on the controversy, and as of publication time, haven’t responded to our messages for comment.But the Win-A-Date Contest is still live on their website, so I think it’s safe to say there won’t be a second date for Hawker and Tierney.
For any woman hopeful to be picked for round two, take note.Hawker really doesn’t appreciate any interruptions during showtime.
Stay tuned…
Chapter 12
Still Alice
“Hey Alice, do you have a minute?”
I stopped and closed my eyes.It’d been so long since Noah had cornered me, I’d kinda thought—hoped—he’d been sincere and we were actually done with the petty bullshit.
Sighing, I turned back and faced him as he sat behind the drums I’d spent so long setting up.“Yeah?”
He twirled a stick through his fingers.“Harper told me you volunteer at an animal shelter.”
“Okay.”I tilted my head when he didn’t go on.“Do you need somewhere to perform community service?”
“Ha.No.”He laughed softly and looked down for a second.“Is that really how you think of me?”
I squinted.“I don’t think you really want me to answer that.”
“Fair enough.I, uh, I’m thinking about adopting a dog and was…shit, I don’t know.Needing some advice, I guess.”
“Well, I don’t know what to tell you.”I shrugged.“There’s a reason I volunteer and don’t have a pet myself; I’m hardly ever home.What’s your schedule like?”
“I’m home alone way too often.”He shook his head and looked down like he was embarrassed by the confession.
“Okay, well depending on the breed and your support system, it’d probably be doable for you to adopt.You might want to hire a dog sitter for when you’re at work, especially given the hours you work.Or I know a few doggie daycares that are reputable you could check out.”
“Sounds good.Maybe I could swing by the next time you’re volunteering?I’d rather talk to someone who knows me about this.Given all the hype right now, it could be awkward to just walk in…”
I laughed.I could already picture the mob.The band already had to up their security coverage on everyone, but especially Noah with the whole craziness about the Win-A-Date Contest.The past few days had been insane with media and hopefuls turning up at shows and at church and even hanging out in the resort’s parking lot.I could only imagine what would happen if he just randomly showed up at the shelter.“So much for being the incognito rock star, huh?Toss me a text when you’re thinking of swinging by, and I’ll make sure we have the place to ourselves.”
“What’s your number?”Noah pulled his phone out and tapped on the screen.
I recited my number, and we exchanged awkward smiles before I retreated from the stage.
As I stood in the shadows with Grady, the bizarreness of the moment hit me.
“Did that just happen?”Grady asked as he stared at me, genuinely baffled.
I shook my head, just as incredulous.“I know, right?”
“You’re going out with him?Seriously?Even though he’s signed up to be the band’s gigolo?”
