Dia and James stood at the Arrivals lobby of LAX, with Dia bouncing on her toes with excitement.

"They're gonna be here soon!" she sang quietly, a grin on her face – it had been nearly six months.

James checked his watch, and sure enough, the plane should have landed. A few more minutes and their visitor would be there.

It took a good ten minutes before the two could see a familiar face in the crowd, making Dia dart forward and through the mass of people before colliding with her sister.

Ria laughed. "It's good to see you too, sis," she said, returning the hug. James was making his way through the crowd slowly. The sisters broke apart. "Here," said Ria, rummaging in her hand luggage briefly before bringing out a tub. "I brought some gingerbread men for you, I know you've been craving them."

Dia smiled in thanks. "How's Dad?" she asked, concern flashing over her features.

Ria sighed. "Better. Mum's able to look after him on her own now, so that's good. It felt weird being in England again."

"It was weird not having our connection," added Dia, and Ria nodded. The two of them had been so close to each other geographically that they hadn't realised that large distances would weaken their psychic connection.

"It was weird you guys having it in the first place," said James, having finally made his way through the crowd. "Hey, Ria."

"Hey yourself," smiled Ria, giving James a hug. "How's Kendall?" Dia and James glanced at each other, and Ria's face fell. "I see," she said.

"Come on," said James after a short but awkward pause. "Let's get you to the hotel."

Ria nodded, and the three of them exited LAX and hailed a taxi to take them there.

-x-

Once Ria was checked into her room at the Matrador Hotel, James and Dia left her to return to the PalmWoods. Ria ran through the plan in her head.

Tomorrow was Kendall's 21st birthday, tomorrow was also the day of their last gig at the PalmWoods, since the guys would have to leave and get their own place now that they were adults. Ria would arrive during the first act of the band's performance, and Dia would help her get ready.

Then, during the interval, Ria would have to hide. Mr Bitters had offered to let her use his office, as he knew the guys wouldn't dare go in there.

After the interval, the band would perform Worldwide, allowing Ria to emerge from her hiding place and get ready for her entrance. James, Carlos and Logan – who were all in on the plan – would leave Kendall on the stage. The first few bars of his and Ria's songs would start playing, and he'd hopefully recognise it and start singing. At her point in the song, Ria would join in, then take her place on the stage near the end.

All of it rested on him remembering the song and singing to it.

Merlin, she was nervous.

-x-

Kendall lay on his bed in the room he and James shared. Tomorrow. Tomorrow he would be officially an adult. Tomorrow would be the day that the band would have to think about moving out of the PalmWoods.

Tomorrow, he would still be without Ria.

He sighed, sitting up. He wasn't this bad when Jo had left the year previous. Then again, Kendall didn't love Jo – he loved Ria.

Needing food, Kendall made his way to the kitchen, where James and Dia looked at him and smiled. They were probably glad he was eating properly again.

"Hey Kendall," Dia said cheerfully.

"Hey," he replied dully.

"Are you excited for tomorrow?" she asked.

Kendall shrugged. "I guess. What about you?"

"Me?"

"It's your first gig, isn't it?"

Dia's smile stretched into a grin. "It is," she replied. "It's so exciting!" She bounced on the balls of her feet happily before delving into a tub of gingerbread men.

"Where'd you get those?" he asked.

If Dia froze for a moment, Kendall didn't notice. "I made them," she said, swallowing her mouthful. "I got bored earlier."

"I thought you hated them," said James, confused.

Dia shrugged. "I've been wanting them for a couple of weeks now. They suddenly started tasting good."

"Fair enough. Can I have one?" James reached out to take one.

"NO!" yelled Dia, snatching the tub away from his hand. "MINE!" She then proceeded to run out of the crib and, presumably, back to her flat.

-x-

It took a while for Ria to sleep that night – the renewed connection with her sister provided troublesome, as her ability to keep Dia's thoughts away had waned while being back in England.

The teen tossed and turned in her bed, finding barely any comfort in the five star hotel.

Oh my dead God, Ria! Dia's voiced echoed through her mind. Could you be any more distracting?

Ria winced. Sorry, sis. It's weird having our connection back.

Tell me about it, replied the younger. You seriously need to relax!

How can I? Tomorrow, I'm seeing the guy I love again – the same guy I walked away from when he said he loved me. I don't think I can ever forgive myself for that. She could feel Dia about to reply, but she didn't want to hear it. And I'm singing in front of a massive crowd! Nobody can properly prepare themselves for that.

Well, I'm afraid you are just going to have to deal with it. Now go to bed, and shut up.

Ria sighed, but didn't reply. She sorted out her duvet before curling up beneath it. Despite her worries, she slipped into a dream-filled sleep.

-x-

The next morning, Dia was unusually agitated. She paced her room that morning, waiting for some form of communication from her sister saying that she was awake. Dia wouldn't let anything go wrong.

Once Ria had confirmed her wakefulness, Dia made her way to the band's apartment. James opened the door at the first knock.

"You look stressed," he said, looking his girlfriend up and down.

Dia rolled her eyes. "Thanks, you've made me feel so much better," she replied, pushing past him.

James sighed. "Sorry." He gave her a kiss on the cheek. "Love you."

"Love you too," Dia replied, a smile appearing on her cheek.

Blarg, commented Ria jokingly.

"How's Kendall?" she asked, ignoring her sister.

"Same as yesterday," replied James. "Though we're going to change that." The two shared a grin, which they had to hastily wipe away as Kendall entered the room.

-x-

Evening drew closer, and Dia grew ever more nervous.

You're going to be fine, said Ria as she readied herself for the show. You're an amazing singer, the crowd is going to love you.

It's not the crowd I'm worried about, replied Dia, who was already ready and eating gingerbread men. It's you.

Ria sighed. It'll be alright.

It better be.

-x-

Dia thanked the crowd and skipped off stage, a grin on her face. "That. Was. AMAZING!" she yelled at her friends.

"You were amazing," replied James, giving her a quick kiss. "See you in the interval!" He dashed past her to run on stage, the other three congratulating her over the cheering crowd as they went past.

Ria, she broadcast. They're on stage. Get your bum here.

On it.

-x-

Ria was soon huddled in Mr Bitters' office with the grumpy manager. "Thanks again for doing this," she said quietly with a smile. Mr Bitters shrugged.

Fifteen minutes later, Ria heard the beginning of Worldwide. She smiled nervously. "Wish me luck."

"Break a leg," replied Mr Bitters, giving her a rare smile.

Ria left the office and went to go stand by the closed doors that led to the ballroom. She could hear the guys singing. Taking a few deep breaths, she waited for the song to finish.

Worldwide faded to silence.

The opening instrumental of We'll Be A Dream began.

Kendall began to sing – she could hear the confusion in his voice.

The chorus started.

Ria's heart sped up.

Kendall finished the chorus.

Ria opened the doors, and began to sing.