Howie nervously closed the seal on the envelope. Enclosed were two tickets and backstage passes to the concert for the following night. He wasn't even sure if she would show up, but still, he had to try.

He sent down one of his security guards with the instructions of how to get the envelope to its rightful owner.

He sat back. Part one of his plan was in motion. Now for the next step. He picked up his cell phone to make a very important call.

~!@#$%^&*

Aimee McCool was reading when the doorbell rang. She got up and answered the door.

"Aimee McCool?"

"That's me." She said not recognizing the person.

"Special delevery." He said handing her a envelope then turned and left.

Aimee shut the door wondering what on earth it could be.

She opened it and a not fell out. She read it.

Aimee, I am so sorry for the way things have ended. I cannot believe what a fool I was and I hope you can forgive me. Here and two tickets and backstage passes for tomorrow's concert. I hope to see you there, Howie

Aimee called her best friend Carly and told her the story.

"Girl you so have to go!"

"Why should I? He is the one who broke up with me!"

"Yeah, and obviously he is sorry!"

Aimee sighed and became thoughtful.

"Fine but you have to go with me."

Carly agreed and Aimee hung up.

************

The next day, Aimee picked up Carly.

"Girl you look hot!" Carly said with a smirk as she got into the car.

Aimee looked down at her outfit. She wore flared black jeans and a green sweater.

"You don't look bad yourself." She smiled at Carly

Carly wore white low rise jeans and a white jean halter that showed off her tummy and tan.

They drove the the concert ready for some fun but Aimee was beyond nervous.

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Howie paced his dressing room nevously. He already had told the guys that there might be a slight change to the shows schedule and they had been understanding.

The door to his dressing room opened.

"Thank you so much for coming on such short notice." Howie told the person as he shook his hand.

"No worries, I was honored to be included in this."

Howie smiled.

"I just hope she comes and that this works."

He took a deep breath as the show began.

**************

Aimee happily danced with Carly to the music. They were bothing having a wonderful time.

Howie spotted Aimee and waved to her. She offered a shy wave back.

After the song finished, Howie went backstage.

"Ok guys, she is here, we are gonna go with the plan."

He walked out on stage.

"This next song is a slight change in the program, this is for a very special person here tonight."

Aimee was scared out of her mind. She held her breath. Her jaw dropped when Lionel Richie walked on stage with Howie.

"Aimee McCool, this is for you."

Music began.

Howie picked up a microphone and with a voice filled with emotion, began to sing with Lionel.

As the song came to an end, Howie nearly chocked on the emotion he was putting into it. He just hoped that this was working and he and Aimee would be ok again.

He met her eyes gaze, and held it.

Their voices blended beautifully with the last notes. When the last notes of the music faded, Lionel and Howie left the stage.

Aimee sat dazed for the rest of the concert. She had so many emotions going through her at that moment she had no idea what to do.

When the concert was finished, Carly dragged Aimee backstage.

"Hey." Howie said softly.

"Hi." She greeted shyly.

They both stood silent for a moment.

"So, do you forgive me?" Howie asked finally looking up.

She hesitated.

"Yeah, I do. Thank you so much for the song, it was beautiful."

Howie smiled.

Lionel walked over to them.

"So this must be the famous Aimee." He smiled and shook her hand.

"Yes, thank you so much for letting Howie sing your song with you, it was beautiful."

"It was no problem at all, I am honored that he wanted my song."

When Lionel walked away, Howie led Aimee to meet the rest of the band. She smiled and greeted them. Then she introduced Carly to the guys. She noticed Kevin and Carly eyeing each other. She smiled and poked Howie.

"Hhmmm, interesting."

They laughed.

"You wanna give it another try?"

"You mean it?!"

"Sure, I mean if you want to..."

Howie smiled widely and hugged her tight.

"I love you Aimee McCool."

"I love you too Howie."

Their love was reborn.