The Insider

"She never wanted him to be a police officer," his mother stated. She tried to keep her voice down, but that was impossible.

Tammy looked over to John and smiled playfully. In all honesty the attention was nice for a change. He just hated to have Tammy hear about his past relationship from his mother.

"I don't even think she enjoyed his music that much," she said. "You think she did, John?"

He shrugged his shoulders.

"I went to see his band play the other night," Tammy said proudly.

"Really? I want to do that. I don't even know where he's playing these days. I should be ashamed of myself."

"At the Sundowner," Tammy told her.

"You remember Brad?"

His mother nodded. "Oh, yes, Brad."

"He owns it now."

"Really?"

"Don't you tell your mom anything?" Tammy asked John, trying to look serious but failing. A smile curled up in the corners of her mouth.

"You know how men are," his mother broke in.

"Sure do."

"Mom, don't even worry about where I play. Tammy has a record deal in Nashville. You have a big star here in your kitchen."

She covered her mouth and drew in a breath. "Is that true? I declare. Such a young beautiful woman."