⚠️Warning: Slight mentions of violence, mental health and drug use in this chapter. If affected, please read with caution. ⚠️

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《1987》

*Nikki*

I sat on the bench across from Doc as he glared at me.

Pfft...Whatever...

We're all in Japan on tour and had gotten on the train heading to Tokyo for a show there.

Tommy and I were high off our minds, messing around with everyone, throwing stuff at Mick who decided to start arguing, one thing led to another and a window was broken, someone took a bottle of Jack to the head, and some Japanese SWAT team arrested me and Doc.

So now here we are, in Japanese jail, waiting to get bailed out.

We were offered a deal to write some letter but I wasn't going to do that shit.

"You gonna keep staring at me or what?" I scoffed, leaning against the bars.

"If I could, I'd kill you right where you stand, you son of a bitch," He snapped.

"Ugh, get over yourself. Look, Doc, it's not like we're staying here long. I'm sure whoever they're sending to bail us out is not gonna be that mad at us and it'll be an easy Get Out of Jail Free card," I said with an eyeroll.

"There is barely much band funds left after you and Tommy went on a binge last night at that club in Kyoto, and you spent most of it on fucking smack!!!" he snapped.

"I'm sure Doug has a plan," I sighed with an eyeroll.

Doc then looked over behind me and then back at me "You sure about that?"

I frowned and turned, but froze at who stood there.

Mal glared at me with her arms crossed, Vince and Mick behind her, along with Doug and the promoter, Mr. Udo.

"M-Mal...." I said as a police officer came up to them. "What are you doing here?"

"Is this your husband, ma'am?" he asked.

I gulped nervously, but then Mal spoke.

"I'm sorry to say that he is," she spat. "I'm also a backup singer for the band and touring nurse."

You and Mr. Udo can come over here to discuss the charges," he said.

"Of course," she said, then turned to me. "You and I will talk later."

I looked at her confused but scared as she stormed off, Mr. Udo behind her as they left.

Great. Even God would fear her when she's seeing red.

"I say leave him here overnight," Mick smirked evilly as Vince crossed his arms.

"Lemme tell you, that little lady is scary when she's pissed," Doug snapped. "Tommy's back at the bus looking like a traumatized pup."

"Did you managed to find for bail?" Doc asked.

"Well, sort of," Doug sighed.

"What do you mean 'sort of'?" I asked. "And why the hell is Mal lying about--"

"Shhhhh!" Vince snarled at me in a low voice. "You want to get out of here, dumbass? Only family and spouses can pay bail here, and since MJ's ID and passport still had your last name on it, we're rolling with that."

I pursed my lips in silence.

"Also.... She's the one paying the whole bail," Doug said.

"What?" I asked.

"She's paying bail with her own damn money, asshole, unless she can cut some sort of deal to spring you two out," Mick snarled.

"We already were given a deal, which this idiot rejected!!" Doc snapped. "Write a letter or pay the damn bail AND other expenses."

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Mick snarled.

"The bail's already way over the limit, and its most of Mallory's saved up money," Vince groaned, his face in his hands.

"So what?" I asked.

"That money was for her to start medical school, you fucking bastard," Mick snarled.

My eyes widen in shock.

"What... No, she... She can't use that money......" I said.

"Its all she has, dude, we got nothing else right now....." Doug sighed.

"Oh god," Doc said in disbelief.

Soon the door opened again and Mal walked out with the sheriff and Mr. Udo.

"They need to process the bail and they'll send someone soon to release you guys," She said. 

"Mallory, I promise, I'll make sure every last cent and more is paid back to you as soon as possible, " Doc said.

She was quiet as I saw her trying to keep it together, her eyes getting glassy and watery.

"MJ..." Vince spoke.

"I... I'm stepping out, I need a smoke...." she said, walking out. Mick sighed and went to follow her.

Vince then glared up at me. "Hope your fucking proud of your damn self, asshole!!"

"Well who the fuck asked her to pay that bail!?" I snapped.

"We had no choice!! There wasn't enough for bail, she had enough, it was either that or cancel tonight and tomorrow's shows!!" he shouted.

I grunted and paced the cell block.

"We've got to get out of here, I need to make things right," I said.

"Uhh, hey, dumbass, how the hell are you going to do that?" Vince asked. "You practically lost her all her money almost a year AFTER you almost blew her brains out and chased her into a fucking storm!!"

I pursed my lips and looked down.

Shit....

Soon the sheriff guy walked out with Mr. Udo and apparently explained some stuff I couldn't understand, something about the medical expenses or whatever.

We were soon let go after everything was done.

We walked out and I see Mal was smoking a cigarette nearby with Mick near the parking lot.

I sighed and walked over, making her turn and glare at me, tears streaming down her face, as she threw her cigarette on the floor and stomped it out with her shoe.

"Mal... I'm so-"

"Don't!!" She snapped loudly, making us all jump as she pointed a finger right at me.

I gulped nervously as I looked down at her, her brown eyes bloodshot and flooded with tears.

They don't have that shine to them.... They were dull.... Did... Did I do that?

"Don't... You dare.... Just don't, Nikki.... You've done enough damage..." she sneered through gritted teeth before storming off down the street.

I sighed as Mick and Vince glared at me.

"Nice going, Sixx," Vince said, and went after her, Mick following

I sighed, Doug deciding to go before Doc walked over.

"Bus. Now," he snapped.

I sighed and started walking over with him and Doug.

Fucking hell....

*Vince*

MJ sniffled as I held her close, Mick sitting in front of us in the backroom of the bus.

Doc was practically telling both Nikki and Tommy off in the other room, spewing every curse word under the sun at them.

It wasn't long until the shouting fest was over and bus was finally moving that Doug soon came in.

"Doc's gonna try and pay you back, Mallory... He doesn't think you had to do that, but is grateful and will make it up to you and more," Doug said.

She sniffled, looking down. "Who cares anymore...." she mumbled blankly.

He frowned as Mick motioned him to leave us.

He took a deep breath and quietly exited the room.

"Talk to us, kid... Its Mick and Vinnie here... Don't shut us out here," Mick tried.

She sniffled and wiped at her tears.

"I'm just tired... I just want this all to end...." she said. "I don't know if... If I want to keep going..."

"MJ, please... D-Don't say that," I mumbled as I pulled her closer to me.

She sighed as she ran her fingers through her hair.

"We'll figure something out, kid... I'll make sure of it," Mick said.

She took a deep breath and nodded as a stray tear rolled down her cheek.

"I-I need to lie down..." she said.

"If you want, I can stay with you," I suggested, not wanting to leave her alone like this.

She sniffled and nodded. "Thanks, Vin..."

"You two get some rest. I'll come back and get you when we get to the hotel," Mick assured.

We nodded as he left and me and MJ just laid down in bed next to each other.

"I'm sorry, MJ," I mumbled as I held my best friend close.

She took a deep breath. "I-It's not your fault...." she said in a shakey voice.

I took a deep breath as I rubbed her back, kissing the top of her head.

"I miss the old Nikki..." She whimpered in tears.

I sighed softly. "Yeah... Me too...."

She continued softly crying as I comforted her before we both fell asleep.

MJ really doesn't deserve any of this.....

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So, once I finish all of these deleted scenes and end this book, I plan to put all the deleted scenes in chronological order. 💁🏻‍♀️

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