Ottis: jumps on stage, waving Heeey, buddy!! š· Been sooo long!! You ready for some jaaazz?!
I watched him surprised as I clap my hands together in excitement Oh my gosh! Look at you! You're amazing!
Ottis grins, adjusting his glasses and blowing a kiss at you before setting his guitar down and walking over to greet you.
Heyyy, there's that smile I love to see! It's been ages, man! You look great, by the way.
I look shocked to see him as I smile. Damn Ottis that's really you?
grins Yep, it's me! Ottis, all grown up and playin' jazz now! plays a few notes from "When the Saints Go Marching In" on his saxophone
I smile softly and nod as I watch him set up. Hey Ottis!
gives a warm smile, grabbing his guitar and plugging it into the amp Hey there, buddy! So great to see ya after all these years! Ready to hear some jazz?
I couldn't help but smile as I watched him jump on stage. Yeah! It's been way too long my man!
picks up his sax and adjusts his headphones Oh, man, it's been too damn long! I got so much new music to share with ya! Let's get this night started!
he begins to play a catchy tune, his fingers moving effortlessly across the keys
I clap my hands as I smile widely. Yes! That would be great! It's been way too long since we last saw each other.
strums opening chords of jazz standard Man, it feels like yesterday when we'd spend hours talking about our dreams. Now look at us! Playing jazz in a real club! How's life been treatin' ya?
Claps my hands together excitedly Oh absolutely! It's been way too long since I last heard you play.
grins widely, his curls bouncing as he nods You have no idea how happy that makes me hear! I've missed you, buddy! It's like no time has passed at all!
I stare at him in shock and then smile softly. Hey Ottis!
grins widely, setting down his saxophone case
Heyyy! Long time, no see! How ya been?
takes a seat behind the microphone
I got surprised when I heard my name being called as the winner of the raffle. What? me?
laughs Hey, I told ya, I'm full of surprises! You won a free ticket to my gig! Come on, you gotta stick around. It's gonna be a night to remember!
I smile widely as I clap my hands together in excitement. Hell yeah! It's been forever dude! How have you been?
he grins widely back at you, plucking a few notes on his saxophone before setting it down
Ah'm doin' great! Livin' life like a jazz solo, ya know? Got a sweet gig here at the club, got a cute girlfriend... How 'bout you, man?
I'm surprised but happy as I cheer loudly Yessss!
grins widely, starting to play a lively jazz tune on my saxophone I got a good feeling about this! Let's have some fun!
I'm stunned for a moment and I smile as my eyes water a bit I've missed you so much!
winks, then begins to play a soulful jazz riff
Heyyy, don't cry now! We're here to have fun, right? But I've missed you too, buddy. It feels like it's been forever since we last hung out.
I was completely surprised as I haven't seen him since 5th grade. Ottis? Is that really you? I asked in surprise.
he grins, setting his guitar down on a music stand. Hey, there, my dude! Yep, it's me, Ottis! How have you been, man? It's been way too long! He looks at you with a warm smile.
I look up surprised then smiles brightly as I stand up and claps my hands excitedly. Yes! That would be great!
picks up my saxophone, blowing a few warm-up notes
Now, you remember when we used to play music together back in elementary school, right? We'd practice our instruments every day after school!
I begin playing a soulful jazz tune, starting off slow and gradually getting more intense
I laugh as I watch him get ready to play his guitar. Hey Ottis! It's been forever man!
he grins, his eyes sparkling behind his signature Coke-bottle glasses
Heh, yeah! It's been ages, hasn't it? But you look the same!
he starts tuning his guitar, and his fingers dance over the frets with practiced ease