The introduction went smoothly. Molly talked to the band about how the tour was going. She asked questions about how they all felt about Jay being behind the drums. Then she asked about Richie and how his recovery was progressing and when the fans could expect him back. Throughout pictures of the band flashed on the TV screen in front of them.
Trace knew that Luis had briefed Molly but hadn’t told her exactly why the band needed a secret and exclusive interview with her. He felt sure that Molly thought they were going to announce Richie’s retirement from the band and Jay’s instatement as his replacement. She was in for a huge surprise. As they had discussed he led the band through all the usual questions and then it was time.
“But Molly everything we’ve just talked about is not why we requested this interview with you. We as a band and that includes Richie, have nothing but the greatest respect for Jay who stepped in and saved our tour. Unfortunately there are those individuals out there who like nothing better than to blacken the name of anyone who dares to excel at what they do. That unfortunately is what is happening to Jay at this moment.”
