Businesses are starting to open up again, and that's good news for the town of Horace. Residents are starting to feel like their hometown is making progress. Chief of Police estimates that about a quarter of the population has already moved back into their homes. "We're guessing they either had minor damage or no damage to their homes and now that the power is back on, they see no reason to stay away." When we asked the chief about safety, he had this to say, "Things have been great so far. There has been minimal issue with theft, but we aren't having any other problems with violence. The community has really stepped up.""I don't wanna adult today," Shelby whined as she stretched her arms above her head. "Please tell me there's a free pass.""Sorry sweetness," Austin said as he ran his big hand up her leg. "We could just play hooky, though.""Can't," she told him as she let him pull her leg over his hip. "You've got to meet with the builders, and I've got stuff with the libr
Amanda Marks was spotted out with baby Finnegan this weekend without husband Shawn McMann and without her wedding ring. Coincidence or is it something more?"And we're back with the man of the hour, Austin King, from Innominate. Austin, how's life treating you these days?"Austin had locked himself in his car several blocks away from anything so he wouldn't be disturbed. The day before everyone had decided that maybe it'd be best if he took a couple of the phone interviews so he could start getting his presence back out there. Show the world he was still around."Things are going really good. We've finished with the album, we're working on tour details, and life is pretty great.""Speaking of the album, I got a chance to listen to some of these songs. I have to tell you, there is definitely a different vibe here.""Yeah," he said, chuckling. "We've grown as a band, as men, since our pop days. We wanted something more. We wanted our music to grow with us, and we worked hard tr
Shawn McMann was spotted out this week with his buddies at Club Nitro. They were all having a great time, but Amanda was nowhere to be seen. A source says that when a group of women approached and sat on all the guy's laps, he didn't bother to move them. Maybe McMann and Marks are headed for Divorce Court."You can't be serious."Shelby looked over at Austin and then back at the car in front of them. Oh yeah, she was serious."Why not?""Shelby," he scolded."Austin," she said and glared at him. "This is a good car. And look at that price! You can't beat that.""You don't need to worry about price, sweetness.""We already talked about this. You aren't paying for my car.""You aren't driving around a hunk of junk just to prove a point.""Watch me," she challenged."Good afternoon folks, I see you're looking at that Honda.""Hi," Shelby said cheerfully to the dealer. "I was just wondering about this one.""No she wasn't," Austin butted in."Yes," she said with a pointed look to
Did you see what we saw? KT Parker and Austin King had some company at LAX! The question on everyone's mind is who is this? She doesn't look like the women either man usually goes for. Could this be Austin's new flame? Some have asked just where did he pick her up?"I've gotta go to L.A.," Austin finally told Shelby one night in bed. It'd been on his mind for a week, but he couldn't figure out a way to bring it up. He hated how separate his life had become. He was living two lives, a life in Nebraska with his family, with Shelby, and a life as Austin King, the guy in a band. "How long will you be gone?" she asked as she curled up next to him."I'm hoping you'll come with me.""I've got a lot going on here, Anna will be out of the hospital soon, so I need to make sure she has a place to move into.""It's on track, I checked with the foreman yesterday.""I'm not sure Agnes can survive without me either," she told him."Agnes told me she thought it'd be good for you to get away
@EllieChell: My sis and her BFF are having dinner with my future hubs. Don't spill the beans since he doesn't know it yet. #SoJelly@KatieBug: Please @EllieChell we all know you think you're going to land @TheWilHarris. Fat chance. #DreamOn@TheWilHarris: I didn't know my parents set me up with an arranged marriage, but I checked out your pic @EllieChell, and I'm down."Yo, Randy, How's it going?" Wil hollered as they came through the door of Suds and Spuds. Austin felt a wicked case of Déjà vu. All the events that had brought him to Shelby had started right in this place, and here he was back in the restaurant not only with Shelby, but they'd crossed a line last night. "Hey, boys, I haven't seen you in weeks. You cheating on me?" Randy asked as he came up to their table in the back of the room."We've been helping out Austin. We wouldn't cheat on you," Nate told him."How's the family?" Randy asked Austin."Good. Real good."Looking over at Shelby, Randy smiled and then sho
Frontman and leader of the group Innominate, Nate Larson, was seen outside a club last night arguing with none other than bad boy, Austin King. A source says King isn't happy about being back in L.A., and maybe the stress of everything is getting to him. Can the group survive another split? If cats have nine lives, how many do bands have? Innominate has to be getting near the end.Shelby got out of the cab and looked around. She couldn't shake the feeling that she was being watched. It hadn't been this bad before Willa had told her about the tabloids, but now she just knew someone was waiting to write about her. Thankfully no one knew her name yet or anything really about her so she could pretend that no one knew she was traveling."Here's your boarding pass, Ms. Peterson. Have a great flight.""Thanks."Pulling the bag behind her, Shelby made her way toward the security line, and wouldn't you know it, it was packed. Groaning she got in line and started what would for sure fe
Runaway Rockers! You've all heard of runaway brides before, but the rumbling on the street is that the guys of Innominate are on the run. After the big fight between Austin and Nate, both guys have been seen at the airport. After Austin's mystery girl took off, we have to wonder what's up. First went the mystery girl, then went Nate, and then went Austin. Why Nate went after her and not Austin is as big of a shock as the girl herself. Maybe there's more than meets the eye?Shelby jumped at the loud knocking on the door. She'd been awake, but only barely. When the loud thumping came again, she winced and grabbed her pajama pants before heading for the door. Not sure who'd be at the door, she glanced through the peephole and was shocked to see Colby on the other side."I know you're in there. I see your car out there," he said through the door before hitting it with his fist again. "Open up."She didn't want to open up, and she didn't want to say anything either. Maybe if sh
In case you were wondering what's going on around town, Horace is having a Welcome Home Celebration. While there are still some areas under construction, most of the residents have moved home, and businesses are opening back up. The celebration will take place on Saturday afternoon with a carnival for the kids, dinner that evening on the library's lawn. You don't want to miss the concert given that evening by Innominate featuring our own Austin King. Sunday there will be a community church service on the lawn of the courthouse. We hope you'll come out and join us and celebrate coming home!"Welcome home!" Shelby all but sang as Laura hobbled through the front door on her cane.Wide-eyed, Laura looked around. "Austin King, I tell you I don't want anything more than what I had, and you give me this! It's huge!" When she looked over at Austin who had a big smile on his face, she smiled back and said, "I love it. Thank you, darling."Pushing off the wall, he came over and wrapped