Chapter 1
Beth sat at the kitchen table writing something down on a piece of paper.
"This is nice," Beth said aloud to herself. "Chuck and the kids are in New York for a few days and I get to have some alone time."
As soon as she said that, the doorbell rang.
"Damn it," Beth said.
Beth got up and walked to the door. She then opened it to see an excited young girl standing there.
"Can I help you?" Beth asked.
"Are you Beth Lenn?" the girl asked.
"It's Scolnik now," Beth replied. "I'm married."
"This is so exciting!" the girl cheered. "Oh my gosh! I loved you so much in Zombie Lawyer! I cannot believe they cancelled it!"
"Thanks," Beth said. "Who are you?"
"I'm Tina Ferrera," the girl replied. "I'm playing you in Second Generation Ravens."
"Oh yeah," Beth said. "Well, it's so nice to meet you. Bye."
"Wait," Tina said. "I've never played a real-life person before. My only acting credit has been a community theatre production of Jo's Boys."
"They made a play out of that book?" Beth asked.
"Not a very good one," Tina said. "This is my first real acting role and I want to get the character exactly right. So I want to shadow you."
"Shadow me?" Beth asked.
"Yes," Tina replied. "I don't just want to play you in the show, I want to be you in the show."
"Okay," Beth said. "I guess you can shadow me."
"This is so exciting!" Tina cheered. "I have to call my mom!"
Later, Beth and Tina arrived at Red Bedroom.
"What are we doing here?" Tina asked.
"I wrote this song," Beth replied. "It's not very good, but I've reserved some time in the studio to record a demo."
"You want to be a singer?" Tina asked.
"I've always kind of wanted to," Beth replied. "I've just been a little scared."
"Oh," Tina said.
Tina sat in the booth as Beth sat at the piano and sang.
"This couldn't be true," Beth sang. "She was sure the doctor lied. That night she sat down in her room and cried."
Mia Catalano walked into the studio. Beth then stopped singing.
"I am so sorry," Mia said. "I didn't realize anyone was here."
"Oh my God," Beth said. "You're Mia Catalano."
"And you're Beth Lenn," Mia said. "I really loved you in Zombie Lawyer."
"Thanks," Beth said.
"I cannot believe it got cancelled," Mia said. "Such a good show."
"What brings you here?" Beth asked.
"I'm recording my new album," Mia replied. "I record exclusively here."
"Wow," Beth said.
"I have to say," Mia said. "You have an amazing voice."
"Thanks," Beth said.
"What it's called?" Mia asked.
"It's called Jacob," Beth replied. "It's about when I found out I was pregnant with my son and how he changed my life."
"That's adorable," Mia said.
Mia picked up the lyric sheet and read it.
"This is really good," Mia said. "I love the ending."
Mia began to sing.
"And her fear turned to joy," Mia sang aloud. "When the doctor said…. This is your baby boy."
"Thank you," Beth said.
"I want this song," Mia said.
"What?" Beth asked shocked.
"I have to have it," Mia said. "I want record it on my next album."
"Well," Beth said. "I'm glad you like it, but it's mine."
"Maybe we could record it as a duet," Mia said.
"I'll think about it," Beth said.
"Okay," Mia said. "Well, I'll let you have some privacy."
Mia walked out of the room and Beth looked over at Tina.
"I know you were listening," Beth said.
"You have to record that duet with Mia!" Tina shouted. "You have to!"