Rock Radio - By Lisa Wainland Page 0,56

find out what her name was...and how he could reach her at home.

How?

Then it hit him.

Larry turned on his computer and logged on. He went to his favorite search engine and typed in Dana Drew. It came up with one hundred forty-five entries. Larry went through each link.

Dana Drew, rock deejay with WORR...

Dana Drew kicks it in the evenings...

Listing after listing of Dana Drew on the air. Dana Drew disc jockey. Then Larry stumbled on a listing for Dana Drew on the web page of the University of South Florida. He was directed to their alumni notes page.

Journalism grad Dana Hill has accepted a position as the evening disc jockey on Miami’s rock station - WORR. Listen for Dana as radio personality ‘Dana Drew’ if you’re in South Florida.

Dana Drew was Dana Hill.

Bingo.

Chapter 38

Dana and Sam’s reunion wasn’t what she thought it would be. They’d slipped back into their familiar routine, but it wasn’t the same. She wasn’t sure she’d made the right decision.

Dana sensed Sam felt the distance too. That morning he suggested a weekend away at a hotel by the beach to reconnect. A change of scenery would do them good, he said. She didn’t jump at the chance and that bothered her.

“Think about it Dana...a few days in the sun. No distractions, no work.” He rubbed her shoulders.

“I just have so much going on now...” she said, though she could make the time if she wanted to.

“Vacation is always good,” Sam said. “You need a break. I found a great deal in Key Largo.” He leaned into her ear. “It’ll be romantic.”

She sighed. Maybe time away would do some good.

“I’ll tell you what,” she said, “I’ll check in with Ted and see what he says.”

“Tell him I could take legal action if he says no,” Sam joked.

Dana forced a smile. “Will do.”

She got up from the couch and moved into the kitchen. The new Radio & Records was on the table. She mindlessly started flipping through the popular trade magazine. Top of the charts, which jock was in and which one was out... then something caught her eye.

Florida Band Explodes on the Scene – The Cody Blue Experience is burning up the charts. Straight out of the sunshine state, this charismatic group led by the eponymous Cody Blue is expanding their tour to the Northeast this summer. For now, they’re still on the road in Florida, next stop Tampa.

Above the article was a picture of the group at some club. She picked Cody out right away, his arm was casually slung around the shoulders of some pretty brunette. The caption read: Cody Blue and friend enjoy new success.

So her gut instinct was right. A girl in every port...a girl in every club. She needed to shake out of this daze. Sam wanted her and only her. He was talking about their future. Everything she’s wanted to hear. He knew her better than anyone else. And loved her. What kind of fool was she to keep phoning in their relationship?

Dana found Sam at his desk. He was working on some papers.

“Hey baby,” she said forcing a smile.

He swiveled in his chair, “Hey yourself.”

She sat down on his lap. “So tell me, how soon can we go?”

*

“Jonny Rock in the studio with you on WORR – Miami’s Only Rock and Roll. That’s new music for you from Dave Matthews Band...and I got more where that came from. In fact I got a trip for you and a guest to go to the Bahamas. Did you register? Two lucky listeners could be heading to the Paradise Island Resort and Casino in Nassau! You’ll party with our very own Dana Drew for two nights and three days. Air travel courtesy of Island Air. Sun, fun and rock and roll – who could ask for anything more? Get to Scully’s and look for the Bahamas Box or mail in your name and phone number to register while you can...time is running out. Keep it locked...I got new music from The Cody Blue Experience after the break.”

Jonny took off his headphones. Tuesday afternoon and no sign of Heather. Jonny was relieved and confused. He loved Jill...he wanted Heather. Years in his marriage had increased their intimacy, but diminished their passion. Jill knew him better than anyone else. That kind of familiarity seemed to extinguish their desire for each other. That, and the loss of Jill’s youthful shape. He wished he didn’t care so much about her body, but he did. He couldn’t help