Josie had many talents but her biggest one was missing her chances so Lizzie would be happy. She was doing it even this time. Her dad made talent show at school for students to relax a bit after all the chaos with the monsters. Many students loved the idea. They believed that a little song and dance could help with how they felt and what was going on. Lizzie had entire speech ready for Josie what she would do and how she will definitely win this competition. In order to motivate students to work and prepare something, prize was something very interesting and big, two weeks in Barcelona for two with all expenses covered. Lizzie already made her acceptance speech in her head and Josie just sat and listened. She said Josie that she will invite new vampire boy Tim to join her WHEN she wins this. Tim was Lizzie's new boy obsession and she talked all the time about him. Josie was a bit disappointed that Lizzie didn't even think about taking her on the trip IF she wins. She knew how much she dreamed of Europe and especially about Spain and Barcelona.

Entire school knew about Lizzie's intention to win the talent show and many of them made fun of her behind her back. They all knew Lizzie had no talents to present on the show, but still she insisted she would win. MG asked Josie what she would do for the show, and Lizzie answered for her.

''Josie is not competing. I AM….''

She just lowered her gaze to her food and said nothing. Penelope heard that exchange and felt anger boil inside of her. She knew Josie wanted to compete. She had beautiful voice, she could play guitar and she really could have had her moment on this competition. Penelope felt even angrier when she heard that Lizzie was not even thinking about taking Josie on the trip to Spain. She must have known how much Josie loved the idea of Spain….everyone knew…ENTIRE school knew that Josie Saltzman's dream was Barcelona during the winter or spring. She was even angry at Raphael who was with Josie and did nothing to encourage her to compete or at least say something to Lizzie.

That was the moment when Penelope made a very unusual choice, she entered the talent show. She was someone with huge stage fright, so almost no one ever knew that she played the piano, cello, violin and she could really sing. She was bundle of secrets to many people around her so she always had some trick up her sleeve.

On the day of the talent show the list of the contestants was put on the board and Lizzie was pissed that Penelope's name was there. She barged into the room and Josie jumped from Raphael's lap. They were kissing on her bed before Lizzie got into the room.

"What is it Lizzie?''

''Why is Satan's name on the list?''

''What list?''

''For the show?''

''Penelope is competing?''

''Yes…. What is her talent?''

Josie had no idea… Penelope had so many talents that she had no idea what was the one she picked.

''I have no idea…Maybe dancing? She is good dancer.''

''How good?''

''Very… She is dancing since she is four and pretty much she covered all the dances…''

''Shit! Why is Satan trying to get this from me?''

''I have no idea… I haven't spoken to her in weeks Lizzie.''

''She has some hidden agenda… Her name just showed up…''

''We will see tonight…''

''You have to sabotage her… Ruin her shoes or something.''

''Lizzie…''

''I don't care… Just do it Josie… You are MY sister…you should be on MY side.''

''I am on your side.''

''I don't see that.''

Lizzie got out of the room and Josie took a seat on her bed.

''Tonight is going to be crazy with Lizzie.

''Why does she care that much?''

''Because she hates Penelope…''

''Why?''

''I have no idea anymore…''

''Is it related to you? They really don't like one another.''

''I am not sure anymore… Penelope and Lizzie…That's complicated.''

''Why?''

''Penelope hates her because she takes too much space. We had to end our time together million times because Lizzie called or needed me.''

Raphael was in a weird situation now. He knew Penelope was sore subject for the twins and he was not sure if Josie was really over her.''

''I know this will not be popular opinion, but I sort of agree with Penelope. She is right… You give too much to Lizzie. And if you knew how to find balance, you would have been together and very happy.''

She looked at him puzzled.

''What are you saying?''

He took her hand and took her to the mirror.

''This is the person who screwed up your relationship with Penelope.''

He kissed her and smiled.

''See you tonight…''

Lizzie was back in the room and had million demands.

'' I am leaving now…''

''Ok… See you…''

Penelope was sitting in her room and reading a book when Hope came to her room.

''I see you are in the competition.''

''Yeh…''

''Why?''

''Because this world deserves to admire the Perfection of Penelope Park.''

''Ok… And what is the real reason?''

The smile and smirk were gone from Penelope's face.

''I can't let Lizzie win.''

''Why?''

''Because she is the reason that Josie is not in the competition.''

''You could have put her name in.''

''And she wouldn't go on the stage or she would do something to sabotage her own performance.''

Hope sat silent for few seconds and nodded. You are probably right.''

''I am always right.''

''So, you are some sort of vigilante there to put Lizzie in her spot.''

''Yes.''

''Are you even good at whatever you are doing?''

''Do you really doubt me Michaelson?''

''I doubt everyone…''

''I guess that is ok too.''

''I wish you to succeed and I will be there to watch you crash and burn Park.''

''Only crush there would be you crushing on me Michaelson!''

''You wish Park…''

''Actually, no…''

Hope laughed at that.

''See you later…And now all jokes aside… I hope you know what you are doing and all goes well for you.''

''I hope too.''

She left the room and Penelope went to her closet. She had to pick what to wear tonight. She picked out few dresses and now it was time to make her final choice. She picked the red dress she wore first time she and Josie ever went somewhere as a couple. It was some school dance and they looked good. The dress fit her like glove. She put on red sandals that go with the dress and she used the magic to make her a bit longer...just as it was that night. That night was not just their debut as a couple but also first time they had sex. It was huge night for them and it made Penelope really happy and wishing that night never ends and that they could be cuddled up and that happy forever…far from the real world and Lizzie. Her makeup was on point and she really looked amazing. She put on her long black coat to hide the dress from everyone and went down. It was time for show to start.

Lizzie was very nervous because she believed Penelope will try to sabotage and do something to her and ruin her performance. She was looking around, trying to find the other girl and figure out what would be her performance and if she would try to sabotage her. She saw Penelope's name was last and she was nervous that the other girl was nowhere to be seen. Josie was also nervous… She was nervous for Lizzie, for Penelope and potential chaos Lizzie might create. Performances before Lizzie were ok. Two girls were singing, three boys were dancing to some hip hop music and when it came to Lizzie's performance, it was not that disasters, but it was not something that could secure her a win. Josie watched from the backstage and cringed few times hearing her sister sing. Penelope stood beside her.

''It should have been you…''

''Why are you telling me this?''

''Because you should be on that stage doing what you love…. You have amazing voice and presence on the stage…''

''Penelope, we are not having this conversation.''

''Of course we are not.''

''What does that mean?''

''It means that you are running again from the real topic.''

''What topic?''

''You letting Lizzie run your life. You would have kicked ass…''

''Like you could take some competition Park…''

''If your name was on the list, mine wouldn't be there.''

''What?''

''I would have been there in the audience listening to you singing.''

''Why are you competing?''

''Because someone has to put Lizzie on her spot.''

Voting system was simple. There was panel of three judges and there was option for students to vote. It was clear that many of the students would vote for their friends and not for the ones who really deserve the win. Josie made sure to buy votes for Lizzie, so she was pretty relaxed. She knew she had at least one win in the bag. Penelope's turn was close. She was getting more and more nervous as she was getting closer to her performance time. When the act before her ended, all the students moved now to the audience to watch her perform. They had no idea what she was doing and Lizzie told them so many different stories. Before she got out to the stage, grand piano was pushed on the stage and microphone was installed. She took a breath and went on stage. Josei's breath was taken by the fact that Penelope was in that dress. She took a seat on the chair and started playing a variation of Beethoven's for Elise. At one moment she stopped her performance and looked at Josie. She smiled and started playing Tom Odell's Another love. Lizzie was pissed, Alaric was impressed and Josie was surprised…shocked… She had no idea Penelope could play the piano and that she sang. She couldn't take her eyes of the girl on the stage and her eyes were full of tears at one point when some random kids went to the stage to sing back vocals for her and turned her performance from acoustic to full blown performance. Even some kids were dancing to it. When all of them came to the stage and started playing drums, singing with her and playing all the other instruments, something happened inside of her. She gave even more to the song wanting it to be even more perfect and special. This was for Josie so it had to be amazing. It was spectacular performance that had everyone on their feet clapping and whistling when she was done. Even Hope's eyes were not dry. She leaned to Josie.

''That girl is pile of mush when it comes to you Saltzman.''

''What?''

''She is singing for you.''

''She is singing for herself….to spite Lizzie.''

''It's not about her….It's has never been about Lizzie… In the world of Penelope Park, even in the most twisted ways, everything is about Josie Saltzman.''

Penelope got up from the Piano and bowed to the audience. It was the longest applause of the night and she was even crying. She was touched by the people who came to play with her and she was touched how people liked it. She smiled and thanked them all. She got backstage and she could finally let go of the breath she was holding. It was over and it turned much better than she ever expected.

It didn't take long for votes to be casted and the decision was obvious. Penelope won. Lizzie got up and left the room very angry. Josie clapped and felt very proud. She got about 80 % of the votes and it was clear as a day during the performance that she has it in the bag. Rick gave her the envelope with the first prize and went down. Penelope listened to her school mates shout her name and whistle at her offering their support.

Josie and Raphael went to the room to see how Lizzie was. They were met with the tantrum and chaos… Things were flying all over the room and she was cursing Penelope.

''Lizzie, calm down!''

''I hate her! I hate her! I hate her more than Hope…and I never believed I could hate someone more than her.''

Josie took her hand and got her to calm down.

''Breathe Lizzie… Calm down.''

Her calm was short lived. Penelope was at the door and Josie had no idea what to do.

''Penelope, what are you doing here?''

She offered the envelope…

''This is for you…''

''What is that?''

''Two tickets for Spain…''

''What?''

''I know it's your dream to go there… I've been listening about Barcelona and all the things you want to visit there for months…You know every inch of that city from documentaries or videos of other people who traveled. I listened about how perfect the city is and about all the ideas you had to save the money and travel…So…when I heard what was the award…I entered…so I could help you make it come true. I am not going to travel with you, but I am glad I could be part of your dream come true experience.''

Josie opened the envelope and closed it.

''I can't take it from you. You earned it.''

''Keep it and have good time… Two of you could use some time away from here.''

Josie stood there and watched the envelope in her hands. She couldn't believe Penelope did it for her. She entered the competition for her. She didn't dare turning toward Raphael and her sister. She didn't want them to see her tears. She wanted to go…but part of her fantasy of going there was Penelope. She feared that the city wouldn't be the same without her. Yes, it was her dream come true trip, but part of the dream just gave her the tickets so she would go with someone else. And somehow…it wasn't worth it anymore.