Chapter 31

“They told me that they wanted to do a benefit concert for our group tomorrow night. They made some calls and received permission to use the university’s football stadium! The concert will be free to everyone, but we’ll have volunteers accepting money donations, as well as drop-off bins at the entrances for donations of food and items we can sell at our future fund raisers!”

By this time, the crowd was again cheering loudly and frantically waving small American flags. Larry waited for the volume to drop before he spoke again. That also allowed him time to collect himself.

“On top of that, these incredible people, and proud citizens, have pledged, through ‘The Lady in Red Productions,’ one million dollars to the fund!” shouted Larry as the crowd went wild. As the cheers continued, Larry hugged Jordan and then Gwen. When he came to Steve, he put his hand out, but Steve grabbed him in a manly embrace. Charlie did much the same while the rest of the band was satisfied to sim