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[olvivarodrigo]

You know I would have sent you that invite if it wasn't a theme going on, dude! In a heartbeat. Maybe just a little, but also that would be kind of funny? Thank you, and I am really excited to do it. Well, I also announced that I am going to be doing a worldwide tour for this new record that I released. I am pumped for that. What have you been up to? Working on anything right now?

[hemmngs]

no hard feelings here, you did what you had to do. oh man a worldwide tour? that's awesome. this might be selfish of me, but will you give any thought of putting favourite crime on the setlist? it's still one your best work, in my opinion, to this day. the boys and i are currently on tour, so that's been fun. the older i get though, the more i realize how homesick i'm starting to feel. do you ever feel that way?

[irwinfame]

You really know how to boost a man's ego, dude. You know, you're starting to really convince me. Would probably work out better than that drum lesson idea I had years ago. Still would probably charge $800 for ten minutes, though. We should definitely get Cal in on this. I bet he would just join us for fun, but it shouldn't take much to convince him. Private: Speaking of girl dad stuff, how are you doing with that? I know we're on tour and it's kind of hard to do anything, but I just thought I do a little check in with you, mate.

[hemmngs]

is it really boosting your ego if it's the simple truth, mate? it's not too late to go to school and get whatever it is couple's counselors need to be licensed. matter of fact, i'll support you all the way. $800 for 10 minutes with the ashton irwin? i see it as a steal. this is a real test of friendship because if cal isn't in, he's not our friend. unless him and mikey are conspiring together. private: it's going alright, i guess. spent some quality time with the little bug on my birthday, which was nice. i made spaghetti for us and sierra even stayed for a bit too. things were cordial. ...am i a good dad, ash? was the touring thing a bad idea? but anyway, thanks for checking in, how are things with you?

[joshfame]

that's a very kind thing of you to say but i'm going to be completely honest with you here. i bluffed my way through my audition for the show. i said i could sing and play guitar but in reality, i couldn't. had an intense training for a couple of months and luckily it worked out in the end. has to learn everything from scratch. i'll definitely take it as a compliment that you saw a splitting image of yourself. i'm nowhere near the range that you got though. not sure i'm actually cut out for the music business but thanks mate, appreciate it and i will keep it in mind.

[hemmngs]

don't go humble on me now, you still fuckin' killed it mate. what do you mean you bluffed your way through it? i refuse to believe it with a voice of an angel like that. are you sure you had no musical experience at all? you weren't in choir in secondary school or something? ah thanks, you flatter me. you should come see us on tour though, not sure whereabouts you're stationed now, but it'd be cool to see you there. matter of fact, bring your band on the show too and we might have you do a song or two for shits and giggles.

[trecoolfms]

I have never heard of this. Unc? Like uncle? Is it not cool to be an uncle these days? Uncles are the coolest people out there. Just ask my kids. I'm sure Mike and Billie's kids would agree that their Uncle Tre is their best Uncle. I mean I'll try, but the first rule of being cool is to stop giving a fuck about being cool. Embrace your weird and inject more whimsy into your day-to-day. Thanks for the praise for the song though, guy! I'm in the same boat honestly, I think it's pretty awesome. Nobody is a bigger Green Day fan than me.

[hemmngs]

see, this is where the gen z-ers get you. you'd think it means unc, but did you know that it actually means uncool? the boys and i joke that we're unc, but now it's a bit embarrassing. i agree, they are the coolest people out there. funny you should say that... i have come news. billie has officially adopted me as his son, so that would make you my uncle tre as well. i reckon we go out for drinks to catch up for all the years that were lost. ugh, even you saying that makes you the coolest. you guys wouldn't happen to be looking for an opening act for your next show would you?

[billieeilishfame]

So you won me over with party in the USA haha do you base your songs on who you’re singing with? Like I can’t imagine pulling out a Biggie song if my parents are with me haha but I also just genuinely hang out with my parents so I may be in the minority here haha see, there’s so many variables and this is exactly why I don’t have a song or karaoke. The pressure of all this is insane haha

[hemmngs]

isn't it such a banger? okay slightly off topic, but do you have a favourite throwback song? and not really, i usually go for the basic stuff that everyone knows unless i'm with the band. if i'm with them, then i'm going all out. like, screamo shit that sounds like i'm growling for three minutes straight. ...maybe biggie is a bit too much if you're hanging out with your parents, why don't you go for a safe option like abba? i fear that's a hit for the older generation.

[margqualleys]

as of the tenth this month, i'm officially a twin boy mom of one year olds. i swear nothing beats how i've felt lately. a bit sad my boys are growing so fast, but so happy to see it. instead of go on about this, you can share a moment with me that just — so bittersweet for you. how'd you handle it all and how are you with it now ? sorta like a feeling better together moment. ( @hfrpstarters )

[hemmngs]

wow, that's awesome. my little girl's a bit over one, and i still get teary-eyed thinking about her first day in kindy. why did we sign up for this? all jokes aside though, i've had my fair share of those moments, but the one that stood out to me was leaving home to go pursue music. i was a bit sad about it as a teenager, but now i know it needed to be done. did you have to go through anything like that?

[violent-mox]

I hope you had a great birthday, man. Do anything special for it?@hemmngs

[hemmngs]

aw mate thank you, it means a lot. you'd think i'd have some big party turning the thirty and all, but i really just did something small with my family. would that make me the odd one out?

[hemmngs]

happy birthday!! enjoy your day! 🥳

luke: this is so embarrassingly late, but thank you so much i appreciate it! 🥳

[hemmngs]

Text from @armstrongbillie : happy birthday, my son!!

luke: papa 🥹 thank you for giving me the greatest birthday gift (your recognition)

[hemmngs]

Text from @billieeilishfame: happy birthday, cutie! Hope you’re having the best day!

luke: thanks billie!! i woke up with my lower back hurting so it’s definitely been a good day 🤩 karaoke sesh soon?

[irwinfame]

@/ashtonirwin: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LUKE HEMMINGS! welcome to the 30s club bro!! love ya 4ever mate. 🖤 @hemmngs

[kaleidoscopeminds]

☆ diva detected ☆

HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY LUKE HEMMINGS

[irwinfame]

@/ashtonirwin: It’s Boyband stuff you wouldn’t understand !! 🖤 w/ @hemmngs

[armstrongbillie]

Haha this is actually one of the best stories I’ve heard. Did those people believe you? Because if they don’t, I’ll play the part now, don’t even doubt that. Revisit it, I’ll adopt you at least as one of my music kids if not officially haha

[hemmngs]

i was actually a great liar as a kid, but now? not so much. be honest— do you see the resemblance between us at all? you know what, i'll take it. but hypothetically speaking, would you actually consider adopting an almost thirty year old australian man? you can tell the truth, it won't hurt my feelings. ... okay maybe only a little bit.

[hemmngs]

now that the band's on tour again, i reckon we need to revisit the idea of you and your brothers coming on stage with us. would you be open to that? think about it— the boyband of the year award winner is about to be announced, and we're shaking our boots. we think it's going to be us, until they say... jonas brothers. cue your song while me and the boys cry in a corner. thoughts? @cupofjoes

[itsawsten]

thank you, it's one of our like.. two love songs so it's a timeless classic at this point. always playing it during tours still to this day. oh, haha ! yeah, blue haired awsten was during then and he was — something else. i look back when i had this like scene hair so even before stupid for you, before waterparks was as big and our best hit then was silver. the whole natural brown with some blonde and kept it that long like emo guy all guys had. i admit, i cringe thinking back on him. style wise ? similar but upgraded, haha.

[hemmngs]

i'm actually shocked that we haven't had a collab. you and michael are practically joined at the hip; what's the hold up? a waterparks/5sos song would, as the kids say, eat down. ... wow. as someone who's only ever either bleached their hair or dyed it black, i admire your adventurous nature. did you have a favourite hair color, or something so memorable that you're thinking about bringing it back? i do like it when you put it like that though. wish i could say the same, but i wear is the same leather jacket and neckties now.

[irwinfame]

That ex-boyfriend question had me flabbergasted. Like, what do you mean he got another girl pregnant while he was with you? Wild stuff. I am definitely not the one to be giving out relationship advice, but I'm flattered that they trust us. Probably more so you than me. I think I saw Michael whispering to his torso the other night before the show, so I'm on to him now.

[hemmngs]

men these days, am i right? i dunno ash, i think you'd make a pretty great couples therapist. have you ever thought about it as a side hustle? i mean, you were the one who helped me through the stuff last year and i came out alright. i've only got the girl dad thing going for me, so maybe that's why the fans trust me a bit more. ... michael whispering to his torso is definitely something. i reckon we bombard him in his sleep and find the truth once and for all.