No smut just sweet love and taking care of Nikki after a long and stressful day at the studio
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The front door clicked open just after sunset
I looked up from the kitchen counter as Nikki walked in the hallway he looked exhausted, His hair was a mess from a long day at the studio, he rubbed at the back of his neck with a tired groan before kicking off his boots
"Hi" i greet him
He looked up and gave me a small weary smile
"Hey"
"You okay?"
He shrugged "I will be"
I tilted my head "That bad?"
He laughed softly though it sounded more exhausted than amused.
"Every time we thought we'd nailed a take someone wanted to change something"
"Ugh that sucks babe I'm sorry"
"My back hurts, my neck hurts" He rolled one shoulder with a wince "and I think I've listened to the same song about a hundred times today"
I stepped closer "Come here"
He wrapped one arm around my waist for a quick hug before resting his forehead against mine.
"I'm sorry if I'm grumpy"
"You don't have to apologize"
"I kind of snapped at everyone today"
"You've had a long day"
He sighed "I hate bringing that mood home"
"It happens to the best of us babe when we ar stressed but you didn't bring it home this time"
"I almost did"
"But you didn't"
He smiled a little
I reached up and smoothed a few loose strands of hair away from his face
"Go get comfortable I've got you"
He blinked at me for a second before giving a grateful nod.
I finished making his favorite dinner by the time he came back downstairs in sweats and t shirt loosely hanging on him, his shoulders had already relaxed a little.
"You made my favorite meal?" he asked
I smiled "Figured you could use some comfort food"
We ate together in comfortable silence occasionally sharing a smile. By the time we finished the tired frown he'd walked in with had nearly disappeared.
"I've got one more surprise" I said standing
"Oh?"
"I'm going to run you a hot bath"
He looked at me with that soft expression that always melted my heart
"You're spoiling me"
"You deserve it"
He chuckled and we headed up stairs i ran his bath he got in i kissed him softly before heading back downstairs
About half an hour later I was curled up on the couch reading when I heard his footsteps
Without saying a word Nikki walked over and wrapped both arms around me in a tight hug.
I hugged him back, holding him close
"You feeling better?" I asked quietly
He rested his chin on my shoulder and sighed.
"Yeah" he murmured "A lot better"
I smiled into the hug "I'm glad"
After a moment he pulled back just enough to look at me
"Can we cuddle?"
"Always"
We settled onto the couch together beneath a soft blanket. Nikki stretched out with his head resting comfortably in my lap.I gently combed my fingers through his hair brushing the strands away from his face
His eyes drifted closed almost immediately
A long, contented sigh escaped him
"Mmm that feels nice"
I smiled continuing the slow, gentle strokes through his hair before letting my hand trail lightly over his shoulder and down the length of his arm in soothing motions
"You work so hard" I whispered
"I know but days like today I'm really glad I get to come home to you"
My heart warmed
I leaned down to kiss the top of his head
"And I'll keep taking care of you whenever you need it"
He reached up without opening his eyes and laced his fingers with mine.
"I love you" he whispered
"I love you too baby" I whispered back
I continued running my fingers through his hair while gently rubbing his arms with my free hand. His breathing grew slower and steadier until he was nearly asleep completely relaxed against me.
I stood in front of the mirror adjusting my tie to my suit.
“This is not going to work.” I muttered to myself, removing the tie completely and unbuttoning the first two buttons of my shirt.
“Aye Mick, the brides asking for you!” I turned to see Tommy with his head poked in through the door. I nodded, glancing one more time before heading towards the door and down to the bride’s suite.
Upon arrival, I let out a small sigh before knocking on the door.
“Come in!” The sound of her angelic voice sounded through as I took ahold of the handle and made my way in.
“Uh, (Y/N)? You asked for me?” I questioned stepping into the room and shutting the door behind me.
“Mick!” She exclaimed, “I need you to do me a huge favour!” I furrowed my brows as I responded.
“Yeah, what is it?”
“Well, you know how my dad isn’t around anymore and I don’t really have anyone to walk me down the aisle or give me away, I was kind of hoping you would.” I stood in shock for a moment as I pondered in my head. The girl of my dreams was asking me to give her away. My heart sank as the thought set into my head. “If you don’t want too I completely understand, I just didn’t know who else to ask is all.” She spoke again as she walked out from the bathroom.
I stood in shock as I looked her up and down, she came out wearing an off the shoulder white laced wedding dress, the dress had come in at her waist and flowed down at the bottom.
“(Y/N)... You look...” I began and she looked down at herself and then back at me.
“I look what? Bad? Horrendous?” She said with a slight giggle.
“You look breathtakingly beautiful.” I said as a smile came across her face.
“Mick, you’re going to make me cry and ruin my makeup!” Fanning her eyes in the motion as if she was gonna cry. I laughed at her just when a knock arose to the door.
“(Y/N)! We’re getting ready to start! Are you ready?”
“Yes! Just a second!” She spoke before turning back to me “So, will you give me away?” I smiled at her and nodded.
“Of course I will.” I said as I walked towards her, reaching behind I lifted her veil and began to place it over her face. With a sweet smile, she picked up her bouquet and nodded.
“Ready?” I questioned.
“Ready.” With that I opened the door and proceeded to walk her down the hallway to the beginning of the isle.
Once we reached the doors, she took a deep breath and tightened her grip on my arm.
“Mick, I’m scared.” She said letting go of my arm and turning to face me.
“What are you scared of?” I questioned in concern.
“What if Nikki and I aren’t right for each other? What if he can’t handle the stress of a family and the life of a rockstar?... What if he doesn’t really love me?” She questioned turning her glance from the floor to my eyes. “Should I marry him?” With every fibre of my being I wanted to scream out
“No, you shouldn’t marry him. You should be with me instead because I have loved you since the day I signed up for the audition to be apart of the band and waled in to you flipping through a magazine on the couch!”
But I just couldn’t. Nikki wasn’t just my band mate, he was my best friend. I knew he loved her from the start and he would love her until he took his last breath... again, ironically. (Y/N) had just been experiencing cold feet and I knew I couldn’t live with myself if I tore them apart.
“(Y/N), you’re just experiencing cold feet. You and I and everyone else is this god damn church know you and Nikki are meant to be and we sure as hell know Nikki loves you with his heart and soul. I promise you, you two are meant to be.” She smiled at me with that sweet smile I loved so much.
“You’re right. I love you Mick.”
“I love you to sweetheart. Now let’s get this show on the road!” I said as everything went quiet and the doors opened. The sound of the sweet rock ballad ‘November Rain’ by Gun’s N’ Roses began as everyone stood and turned to look at us. The brides maids began to walk ahead of us beginning the ceremony. I noticed Nikki standing at the alter with the biggest smile on his face, ready to take her to be his beautiful wife.
With her arm intertwined with mine, I looked over at her to see her smiling at Nikki, my. heart sank a little knowing that she would never look at me the same way. I shook off the feeling and prepared to walk her down the aisle.
Later that night:
“Can I get one beer please?” I yelled to the bar tender over the loud music, he nodded and proceeded to hand me a cold one from the cooler. I thanked him and turned too over look the reception.
“Hey, man.” I looked over to see Tommy coming to stand next to me. “Can I get a beer too?” He questioned to the bar tender before turning back to me. “How’s it going?” He asked taking a sip from his beer.
“Fine.” I said not taking my eyes off of her.
“I’ll take that as you didn’t tell her, huh?” I looked over at Tommy as he stared back with a raised brow.
“No, I didn’t.” I said with a sigh. “I couldn’t. I mean look at her, look how happy he makes her. I can’t take that away from her.” I watched as Nikki spun her around on the dance floor, laughing and giggling the entire time.
“I get that, so what are you going to do?” He questioned but before he could answer the song changed and ‘Patience” by Gun’s N’ Roses blared through the speaker. I watch her face light up as she took ahold of Nikki’s hand and pulled him into her. Heather walked over and pulled Tommy onto the dance floor.
Tommy nudged to the floor as I laughed and nodded. The song continued as I watched the couples dance, happily. I watched Nikki pull her in close as a warm smile came across her face.
“If I can’t have you right now, I’ll wait dear.” The song sang as I thought to myself.
He makes her so happy, I can’t take that away. I love her but I have to let her go, because if I can’t have her right now, I’ll wait.
This is gonna be a mix of different fics ( smut, soft/fluffy and angst) I have labeled each one at the beginning so make sure u read that before reading the actual fic cause I know some of yall don't like smut so I tried to mix it up.
Also these are all Nikki Sixx so if u don't like him then don't read them or do I don't care just don't come at me with any hate.
day 1 all tied up
day 2 candy cane
day 3 christmas dance
12-days of christmas day 4 under the Mistletoe
12 days of christmas day 5 engagement
12 days of christmas day 6 wedding
12 days of christmas day 7 honeymoon
12 days of christmas day 8 second chance
12 days of christmas day 9 thigh riding
12 days of christmas day 10 beach day
12 days of christmas day 11 BIRTHDAY boy
12 days of christmas day 12 bon fire
Can't believe it's the end of this series I really enjoyed this one thank u for all love xoxo
A/N: I adore all of your requests, keep sending them in!
(Y/H/T) - Your hometown
Requested by: @versaceismehoe
Request: “Hii can I get an imagine with Nikki Sixx where you’re another rockstars girlfriend and when you meet Nikki Sixx he’s immediately in love with you and tries to steal you away”
(Y/N)’s POV:
The party was in full rage when David and I walked in, some of the most famous bands were invited. Like Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Poison and even a band called Motley Crue? I had heard of some of their popular songs such as; “Girls, girls, girls” and “Smokin’ in the boys room” but that was it, I didn’t know much else about the band.
David, went and gotten me a drink as I leaned against the wall, this type of thing wasn’t really my scene, I was never the type of girl to go partying and get drunk. Eventually David came back with my drink.
“Hey babe, let’s go so I can introduce you to some people.” He said taking a hold of my hand.
“Babe, I’d just rather-” Before I could finish my sentence David had already taken ahold of my hand and started dragging me towards different people and strange faces.
Two hours later:
After so long, I began to grow tired and weary, I needed a break from the stench of cigarette smoke and the loud music. David was in the middle of a conversation with the band Guns N’ Roses. I decided that I was going to head outside for some fresh air.
I attempted to get David’s attention but it was useless, I just shrugged my shoulders and headed towards the back deck.
Nikki’s POV:
I broke away from the party to have a smoke out and escape the cascades of people. I head towards the back deck and that’s when I saw her. I had seen her walking around the party but every time I went to go talk to her, she was gone.
I walked further onto the deck as the cool breeze hit my face. I quickly lit up my cigarette before heading further onto the deck next to her, she jumped a little when she noticed me.
“I didn’t know I was that scary.” I said, taking another haul on my cigarette.
“Oh not, you’re not. I just didn’t realize anyone else was out here,” She said as she chuckled.
“So, what is someone like you doing here?” Looking at me in offence, she responded.
“And what do you mean by 'someone like me”?” She said with a smirk.
“Well, someone who’s more posh and polite, someone who isn't into the whole drugs, drinking, rockstar lifestyle, you know?” I questioned as she smiled.
“I’m not as posh and polite as you may think, I mean I’m not into the whole drugs and drinking but I can roll with the rockstar lifestyle.” I immediately started laughing.
“You can roll with the rockstar lifestyle?” She pushed at my chest with a smile and a laugh.
“Shut up, you can’t say much, you look like you’re trying too hard to be apart of the rockstar lifestyle, with the long black hair and tight leather pants.”
“I’ll have you know, I am part of one of the biggest rock bands in the world.” She looked at me with a raised eyebrow.
“Oh really? And what is the name of this band?” I smirked to her as I spoke.
“Motley fucking crue.”
“Oh, I’ve heard of you guys, you must be... Umm... Something Sixx” I rolled my eyes at here in a playful way.
“Nikki Sixx, and you are?” She smiled at me.
“[Y/N) (Y/L/N),” She outstretched her hand towards me, I smiled back at her before reaching out and shaking it. “So, tell me about yourself Nikki,”
“My name is Nikki Sixx, I am the lead bassist for the band Motley Crue, I was also the one who got them started, I was born and raised in San Jose, California and when I was eleven years old, I got my mother arrested. What about yourself?” She stared at me in complete shock.
“I’m so sorry to hear that about your mom. Well, I don’t think my life has been half as thrilling as yours. I grew up in (Y/H/T), when I turned 18, I moved to California to pursue my dream of becoming an actress but when I got hit by reality, I couldn’t get an auditions, I was running low on money and I was practically living on the streets. I got a job as a bartender at the Rainbow Bar and girl on Sunset Strip and made my living there.” I nodded my head.
(Y/N) was someone I hadn’t met before, she didn't seem like the typical groupie and she definitely wasn't a hooker or stripper, by any means necessary. (Y/N) was different, a good kind of different but different. I guess you could say I kind of liked her a little bit which to me, seemed impossible, given that I could have any girl I wanted, why settle for her? A girl I just met at a party but something about her made my heart beat a little faster and made my palms a little sweatier.
Could I possibly be falling for this girl? No! That’s impossible, I’m probably just drunk or high, maybe both. Yet, just looking into her big (Y/E/C) eyes, made me feel like we were the only two people in the world.
What the fuck?
“So, how’d you come to party with rockstars?” I questioned her, taking a sip of my beer.
“Well, m-” Before she could finish, David Lee Roth came outside.
“(Y/N), babyyy, there you are,” He said slurring his words as he came towards her. I looked shocked and confused when he wrapped his arms around her waist and pressing his lips to her.
“David, you’re drunk, stop.” (Y/N) said with annoyance lacing her voice.
“Nikki, man! How have you been?” David slurred coming towards me and giving me a hug, I didn’t return the hug as (Y/N) shot me a sympathetic look.
“I’ve been good, yourself?” I questioned with no enthusiasm in my voice.
“I’ve been great man, I see you met my girl (Y/N). Isn’t she something?”
His girl?
David questioned, slapping her ass, (Y/N) looked uncomfortable as she pushed his hand away.
“I have, she didn’t tell me she had a boyfriend.” I said casually, looking at her.
“Awh, she didn’t? That’s alright, she’s just a little bit shy but she’s way different in the bedroom, tru-”
“Alright, David, I think it’s time I take you home and put you to bed,” She said pushing him towards the house. Once David was back in (Y/N) made her way back towards me. “I’m so sorry about him.” I smiled down at her.
“It’s okay, so you two... Are a thing?”
“Yeah, I was about to tell you right before he came out.” I nodded.
I can’t believe she was taken and by that idiot. She could do way better, heck! She could do me!
“Well, I guess I should let you go tend to him,” I said turning back to face the railing, leaning against it.
“Before I go, give me your arm,” I looked at her confused before outstretching my arm to her. Hauling out a sharpie, she wrote out her number onto my arm.
“I enjoyed our little chat and I’d love to do it again and maybe grab a coffee or a beer sometime?” I glanced at her with a smile.
“You got it.” (Y/N) walked over and wrapped her arms around me.
“Take care of yourself Sixx.”
“You too.” And with that, she was gone.
I lite up another cigarette before taking a puff. I looked down at my arm, I ran my fingers across her number.
“I guess right person, wrong time is really a thing.” I said to myself blowing the smoke out.
A/N: This imagine is based off the scene in the movie “The Dirt” where Doc brings Nikki’s mom to the hotel which then leads to his close to death encounter. I hope you enjoy it.
Ps: This also ended up being super long, so I’m sorry for that!
Requested by: @countrygirlswonderland
Request: “Fluff 😍😍”
Warnings: Drug use, swearing, mentions of abuse, overdoses and death.
You were staying at a hotel with your best friend Nikki while the boys were getting ready for the next concert when Doc had called Nikki to come down to the lobby with the only explanation being that he had a “surprise” for him. Nikki wasn’t too thrilled with the thought of something or someone downstairs waiting for him.
“I fucking hate surprises.” Nikki huffed as we headed into the elevator.
“I know baby but it could be something good, like a year supply of Jack Daniels!” I exclaimed, in a failed attempt of lightening the mood. We soon arrive to the lobby to see Doc with a big smile awaiting us.
“Well, Nikki, you finally arrived.”
“Better late than never, aye Doc?” Nikki questioned with a smirk.
“I suppose. Anyway, seeing it’s around the holidays , your mother called and asked to come to a show, I thought it would be a nice surprise.” My jaw almost dropped to the floor when Doc stepped away and Nikki’s mom was standing behind him, she immediately stood up with her arms wide-opened and made her way to Nikki.
Pulling Nikki into a tight embrace, he jerked away at first, still in shock that she was in front of him or maybe he was just in confused trance due to hungover phase.
I stood next to him as she whispered sweet nothings into his ear, slowly pulling away, she made a grave mistake by calling him Frankie. With that Nikki snapped out of his trance and raised his finger towards the woman, screaming at her.
“That is not my name!” And with that he threw the bottle of Jack Daniels down on the ground, smashing it into pieces as liquor poured everywhere. I jumped back in fear, never seeing Nikki so furious.
“Nikki!” His mom and Doc yelled out. Doc followed after him, his mom looked back at me with a small sympathetic smile, I just stared at her before taking off after Nikki. I was coming upon the two, catching the tail end of their conversation.
“You’re just another leech with your hands in my pockets and you wouldn’t be standing there if you weren't getting something out of it. So, just fuck off.” Nikki snapped pushing past Doc.
“Nikki, wait!” I yelled as he continued walking away.
“You’re fucking fired, Doc.” He snapped one more time before slamming the door shut behind him. I stopped next to Doc with a sigh.
“You’re not fired Doc, it’s just he and his mom don’t have a good past. You only tried, I’m going to go talk to him.” Doc nodded, laying a hand on my shoulder.
“Thank you (Y/N), I think you’re what he needs most right now.” I nodded heading out the door and into the street in attempt to find him.
A few hours later:
After hours of looking for Nikki, I find him sitting in an alleyway, a bottle of Jack Daniels in hand.
“Nikki, Jesus! There you are, I’ve been looking all over for you. Where the hell did you go?” He glanced up at me and in that moment I knew he was either drunk or high, maybe even both.
“None of your business,” He slurred. Yep, he was drunk.
“Nikki, come on, I’ll take back to the hotel so you can sleep it off.” I said reaching down and pulling him up by the arm. Nikki stood up to only push me away from him.
“Fuck off and get off me,” I stared at him in shock.
“Nikki? ... It’s me... (Y/N)” He just stared at me like he didn’t know me who I was.
“I don’t need you or anybody fucking else. So just go!”
“Nikki...”
“GO!” And with that Nikki walked in the other direction while I just stood there and watch his silhouette fade away.
A few weeks later:
I stop by the studio in an attempt to see if Nikki was there, I hadn’t heard from him in a few weeks. Walking in, I heard a line of curse words followed by the sounds of crashing.
I rushed down the hall and directly into the studio. As soon as I walked in I seen Tommy kicking his drum set while Vince leaned against the wall with his head in his hands and Mick sat in the couch strumming his guitar with a bottle of vodka by his side.
“What the fuck is going on in here?” I questioned, Tommy looked up at me with a huff before plopping on the couch besides Mick.
“Your fucking best friend is what’s going on here?” I looked at him confused.
“What?” I questioned as Vince spoke up.
“It’s Nikki. He hasn’t shown up to the rehearsals in the past few days and no one’s heard from him.” I tried to process what Vince had just told me. It had been a few weeks since I had heard from Nikki, the last thing that he had told me was that he didn't need anybody else and to go, I should’ve never listened to him.
“I tried calling him at home but he never picks up. Does anybody know where he’s been?” I questioned looking between the boys. Vince shrugged his shoulders and Mick shook his head.
“He’s been going to this hotel with bunch of other rockstars to party and shoot up.” I sighed at his answered.
“Do you know the name of the hotel?”
“Uh... I think he said the Franklin Plaza hotel, third floor, room twenty.” I nodded.
“Thank’s Tommy, I’ll give you boys a call when I find him or if I find him.” The boys called out their string of alright’s and thank you’s as I walked out of the studio. I immediately called a cab and headed straight over to the hotel.
The cab pulled up in front of the hotel, I paid the man and thanked him for the ride before heading into the hotel. I walked in and over to the elevator, I got on and headed up to the third floor. I got off and began heading down the hall.
“Eighteen... Nineteen... Twenty, here I am.” I reached up and knocked on the door. A man with high-teased black hair opened the door with a smirk.
“Hey, what can I do for you sweet heart?” I rolled my eyes in disgust.
“I’m looking for Nikki Sixx.” I stated simply.
“You a cop? He questioned.
“No,”
“Groupie?”
“No, I’m his fucking best friend, now is he here?” The junkie nodded and pointed behind him. I looked behind him to see Nikki sitting on the floor with another junkie.
“Nikki?” I questioned as I began walking over to him, he looked up at me with a confused look on his face. Nikki looked paler then usual and his pupils were blown.
“(Y/N?)” And with that he fell backwards, his eyes still wide-open.
“Nikki!” I rushed to his side and began searching for a pulse but couldn’t find. “Somebody call a fucking ambulance!” I screamed out, still holding onto Nikki. “Come on Nikki, don’t you die on me! Don’t you fucking die on me!”
Soon enough the ambulance arrived and took Nikki on a stretcher. I followed the paramedics into the ambulance.
“Please no, don’t die on me.” I kept whispering to myself as I held on tightly to Nikki’s hand.
“I will not let Nikki Sixx die on my watch.” The paramedic said as he laid his hands on mine and Nikki’s. The paramedic hauled out a needle and immediately jammed it into Nikki’s chest. We waited for a moment until the sound that made my heart stop.
The heart monitor flatlined.
Tears streamed down my cheeks as I sat in shock.
“He’s dead.” One of the paramedics said looking at his partner.
“Not on my fucking watch,” He said reaching for another needle. “Nikki Sixx will not die in my ambulance.” The next thing I knew, he jammed the needle in his chest and Nikki shot up, wide-eyed.
“Ow.” Was all he said looking down at the needle and then to the paramedic. I quickly wrapped my arms around the paramedic.
“Oh my fucking god! You saved his life! Thank you so fucking much!” I screamed as the paramedic hugged me back.
“You’re welcome sweetheart, anything for Motley Crue.”
Few days later:
Nikki had a rough start after his near-death experience. He turned to heroin one more time before deciding to become completely sober. The boys and him
I was currently on my way to wish Nikki good luck on his sobriety and rehab. I pulled up to his house and parked my car before heading in. Nikki was sitting on the couch with his suitcase next to him, silence filled the room.
“Hey Hun, how are you feeling?” I questioned, coming into the room and sitting down next to him.
“A little nervous and a little too sober but I’m good, what about you?”
“I’m good.” We sat in silence for a few minutes before Nikki spoke up.
“Listen (Y/N), I’m sorry for everything I put you through, I just wasn’t expecting to see my mom there after all these years... I guess I just relapsed. I should’ve never dragged you through that, I guess what I’m trying to say is I’m sorry.” I smiled at him as I reached over and took a hold of his hand.
“Nikki, you’re my best friend, I would do anything for you and I will always stick by your side. Love makes you do crazy things.” I said shrugging my shoulders and Nikki looked taken back.
“Wait... Love? You love me?” My eyes nearly bulged out of my eyes when I realized what I had said. Fuck, fuck, FUCK!
“Umm... What I mean is I love you in a friend way and not in the bad way... NOT that, that way is the ba-” I was cut off by Nikki pressing his lips to mine. I was in heaven, I dreamed of this moment since the day Nikki moved next door to me all those years ago. I kissed back with the same amount of passion as I feel Nikki’s hand slide under my thigh before pulling me onto his lap.
Things were beginning to get heated as Nikki’s hand slid up my shirt, cupping my bra before sliding my t-shirt off.
“Hey Nikki, you ready to g- HOLY FUCK (Y/N) HAS NO SHIRT ON!” Tommy yelled walking in the room with Vince running behind him and Mick following closely behind. I screamed falling off of Nikki and onto the floor in an attempt to cover my partially naked body.
“Tommy, what the fuck man!” Nikki yelled throwing my t-shirt down to me so I could quickly put it on.
“What? How am I supposed to know you two are fucking? Plus, we have to go to rehab now, the cabs waiting outside.” Nikki nodded.
“Well, I’ll be out in a minute, go wait in the cab.” Nikki said as Tommy and Mick started to head for the door while Vince stayed back for a second.
“Nice set, (Y/N).” He said with a smirk before heading to the door along with the boys. Once they were gone, Nikki turned back to me.
“I’m sorry about them but I love you too and I have since we were kids. I don’t have a whole lot of time right now to talk about it but when I get out of rehab, I want you to be my girl. Think you could do that for me?” He said with a smirk. I walked over to him and put my hand on his cheek and pulled him in for a kiss.
“You’ve got yourself a deal, Sixx.” I said once we pulled away. Nikki smiled as I spoke again. “Now, go get sober for me.” And with that he walked out the door.
