Joey ([info]joey_fatone) wrote,
@ 2003-06-06 21:20:00
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So it's been a crazy few days. Between JC and Lance and seeing Justin off on his tour---Justin, dude, the reviews are kicking ass. I knew you could, man. I knew you could...

So, yeah, Justin and the goings on in Los Angeles, I've been remiss about posting here. I suppose if I really had anything major to say that wouldn't be an issue, but things seem to be settling nicely. Me and the guys, well, all of them but Chris, have seemed to find some even ground and it feels good to be around them. I've got work between these bit parts and reality host extraordinaire. And aside from missing my kid, I feel good.

And the shirt for the movie awards? Call it what you will, but I did hook up with Manley briefly last weekend. Nothing major, as he was coming and I was going, but it was nice to see him, if not short-lived. We're meeting up for drinks at this pub he seems to like out here. Small Irish joint that keeps the Guiness flowing...

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 06:28 pm UTC (link)
*comes up behind Joey and sits next to him at the bar, offering a grin*

I'll pass on the Guiness, but some of that good Irish whiskey, well, I wouldn't turn that down.

How are ya, man?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 06:33 pm UTC (link)
I am as I always am.

*smiles and motions for the bartender*

How about yourself?

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 06:38 pm UTC (link)
How very zen. *laughs*

I'm good. Not much happening, but I can't say that I mind it too much. *shrugs* For now, at least.

From the looks of things the other night, you and your guys are good, huh?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 06:40 pm UTC (link)
It's a constant work in progress. But it's better than it's been in a long time.

*orders a bottle of whiskey and two shot glasses*

You sounded good the other night? Where's the band?

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 06:49 pm UTC (link)
Ah, let's take it to a table now that we're set.

*sits down, waiting for Joey*

Thanks. A little rusty, it's been a little while. The other guys headed back, it was just a short term thing, so they all headed home once we finished out the gig. Nothing much else lined up, so everybody took off.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 06:53 pm UTC (link)
*sits across from Manley and pours out two shots*

So there's no immediate plans? I mean, you gonna head back at all or is this the place for a while?

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 06:55 pm UTC (link)
*raises his eyebrows, smirking a little*

No, nothing immediate. A few auditions, waiting to see if a couple movies ever come out of post.

*takes a shot glass, nodding his thanks *

This is starting to feel like an interview, Joey. What about you, what've you been up to?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 06:57 pm UTC (link)
Spent a lot of time with my kid, getting used to the dad gig. Got my mug on TV a few times. Not much else.

*drinks the shot, wincing a little as it goes down*

Don't you ask questions when you're playing catch-up?

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 07:01 pm UTC (link)
Oh no, not me.

* rubs his temples and fixes Joey with a mock-piercing glare *

I rely on telepathy--save more time that way, I tell ya.

Seriously. What's up? *takes a quick sip of whiskey* You, uh, you and Chris work stuff out?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 07:07 pm UTC (link)
Work stuff...

Well, if actual civility is working it out, then yeah. We've hit that patueau once or twice in the last few months. The rest...

*pours out more whiskey, but sips instead at the beer*

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 07:14 pm UTC (link)
Oh. Well, I guess--should I say sorry? I don't know. If it's what you want, then that's good.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 07:17 pm UTC (link)
No. Sorry. No. It's for the best, I think. And it's a long time separating from it. Just being by myself.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 07:21 pm UTC (link)
*frowns, finishing his shot *

Well that doesn't sound like something--doesn't sound like you, at all, really. Alone's not really a word I associate with you.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 07:25 pm UTC (link)
Well, I wasn't. I mean, I had my family. My daughter. The rest of it... there wasn't much choice but to just trust myself and deal with it.

*offers the bottle*

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 07:35 pm UTC (link)
*shakes his head no, picking up his beer instead*

You think it'll ever happen? You and Chris, I mean. Or is he still... with the other two?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 07:37 pm UTC (link)
He's not. One day JC and Lance are gonna get it through their heads that all's they need is each other.

*smiles wryly*

And me and Chris...

*looks at Manley*

No. That chance passed.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 07:47 pm UTC (link)
Hey, I'm--I'm sorry? Seems like it still hurts, so, yeah. Sorry for that.

Man, we're gonna be cryin' in our beers next. *shakes head, smiling* Come on, tell me something good that's going on. How are you liking the Fame gig?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 07:49 pm UTC (link)
It's fun. A totally different kind of performing. It's...

*grins*

definitely not something I want to make a career out of. It's passing the time until I get my ass back into the studio.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 07:57 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, I get that. Keeps your face on tv, too. When you're not hittin' the award shows, right? *grins*

So how long are you out here for?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 07:58 pm UTC (link)
Through the end of the month, I think. Or at least till Justin hit town with his tour. I'm actually considering bringing my kid out and all. This fame gig's another couple weeks and I'm writing and stuff. So. I'm here for a bit.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 08:08 pm UTC (link)
That's cool. I'm here at least til then, so you know, any time you wanna hang out.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 08:10 pm UTC (link)
That'd be cool.

*looks serious*

It's been too long.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 08:16 pm UTC (link)
Well, we kinda just left it hangin' there at the end, so if nothing else, it's good to get us on a better foot. You know?

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 08:17 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, yeah. I'm uh...

*fiddles with the empty pilsner*

I'm sorry about that.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 08:21 pm UTC (link)
Not called for man. I'm a big boy, I knew... you were pretty messed up, I wasn't expecting... *forces a short laugh* Just glad to have the chance to get back the friendship we had goin' there, before we-- just, before.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 08:23 pm UTC (link)
*nods, figuring to leave it at that*

It's good. That we can do this. It's far from New York and a lot of that... so, new footing and all.

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 08:31 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, it's good.

So hey. I'm gonna have to take off, I got a meeting in the morning, but I have this thing. Not a big deal, but I'm doinf a few songs at this coffeehouse this weekend, if you were lookin' for a way to pass some time.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 08:34 pm UTC (link)
Sounds good. I'd like to check it out.

*smiles and stands with Manley*

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[info]m_pope
2003-06-06 08:38 pm UTC (link)
* a little awkward, digs in his wallet and tosses a few bills on the table for a tip, then turns to Joey and extends his hand, smiling*

All right then. I'll give you a call with the details for the show, then.

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[info]joey_fatone
2003-06-06 08:40 pm UTC (link)
*pulls Manley in for a quick embrace, then backs off nodding*

You have my number. I'll talk to you soon.

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