Either that, or the tabloids are just having a great time making crap up while he's away and not actually doing anything. Supposedly, in the last few days, he's arranged an apartment with Shane MacGowan, written a song for Amy Winehouse, and been given a day pass from rehab to go have a meal with Courtney Love.
First off, we reported yesterday that Pete was expected to move in with Pogues' singer Shane MacGowan, living above a North London pub. This news was supplied by "a friend."
Today, we learn from "an insider" that Pete wrote Amy Winehouse a song for her 24th birthday, called "Amy on the Mend." The insider told the UK newspaper The Daily Star, "Pete wanted Amy to have a lovely birthday as he knows she has been through a lot of late. So he wrote her a special song." The song was reportedly sent to Amy in a frame, signed "love, Pete." I suppose that's possible. No word on whether or not he apologized for reportedly disappearing into the night when she overdosed -- but then again, that story also came from an unsubstantiated source.
But here's the icing on the cake. "A source" has shared the sordid details of Pete's lunch date with Courtney Love, saying he was issued a pass out of rehab to meet up with her. If this is true, I have to wonder if Mickey Mouse is running that rehab. I don't know who else would say, "okay, recovering heroin and crack addict, here's a day pass... go spend some quality time with Courtney Love."
Although there is no photographic evidence of this alleged date, the source provided details, such as how the two went to a Wetherspoons pub "for a coffee and meal deal." But wait -- it gets better! The source also claims the two shared a "tender kiss."
The source said:
It was touching to see them share a tender kiss after the visit. It’s too early to say if it could be romance as the smacker was of the friendly sort. But these two are both musicians, both self-destructive and rather poetic.
I apologize for sharing this mental image with you all, when here I am, clear out of brain bleach. I also find this the most dubious story of all, as I find it hard to believe there were no photographers around when Courtney Love and Pete Doherty were gallivanting around town together. The source also calls Courtney one of "rock's great survivors," and a "great help and inspiration" to Pete, so I'm calling shenanigans.
So what's next for Pete? Who knows? I'd like to see the tabloids get really creative. Have him win a soap box derby for rehab patients. Have him take up building replica ships. Have him get involved in a relationship with a Thai transvestite who he mistook for a supermodel, after getting hooked on his replica ship glue. I mean, come on! These almost plausible, but kind of ridiculous stories are getting old. I want drama. I want intrigue. I want more!
Though to be honest, I'd be happiest if the new Babyshambles album turned out to be great and Pete got back on his feet, touring successfully, making beautiful music. I don't think that is too much to ask for.
