A Friend in Need
"Aw, yeah! The talent show's coming up! I'm gonna do it!" Alvin cheered exitedly as he wrote his name on the sign-up sheet. "Oh, what the heck, I'm in. But this year, I'm going solo. I want people to hear my voice and remember me as the singer I am, not just as Alvin's back-up." Noah said as he wrote his name under Alvin's. One by one, each Chipmunk and Chipette wrote their name. Simon and Jeanette were doing a duet since everyone said they sounded absolutly beautiful together. Theodore and Eleanor planned to show the school their amazing acrobatic abilities. Brittany and Annabeth were going solo, but they both were gonna show the same talent: dancing.
Once the Chipmunks and Chipettes were all signed up, they turned to their good friend Gigi. "Hey, Gigi, why don't you sign up? Your singing and acting abilities are worthy of the talent show." Simon said. Gigi blushed and looked down at the floor. "I dunno. I mean, I'm kind of..." she stopped, afraid to continue. "Kind of what, Gi? C'mon, you can tell us. We're your friends." Alvin said. "It's just, I'm kinda...afraid to act or sing in front of large crowds." Gigi whispered. Theodore grasped Gigi's hand. "And you think we aren't? Most of the time, especially if we tour a new, strange place. We get jitters like nobody's buisness. But, we go out there anyway and perform because we know that, no matter what, our family and friends, wherever they may be, are proud of us and they are cheering us on." he said. Brittany put her hand on Gigi's shoulder. "Just think about it, ok, Gigi? It'd make us very happy." she said. "I dunno, Brit. What if I mess up and people laugh?" Gigi worried. "Gigi, look at me." Noah said. Gigi looked into Noah's kind emerald green eyes. "So what if people laugh? You do know that it doesn't matter what other people think? You are an amazing singer and a fantastic actress. Just think about it, please?" he asked. Gigi smiled. "Alright, I'll think it over." she said.
Later that day, as Noah and Gigi jogged around the track in P.E, Gigi looked over at Noah. "Hey, Noah, can I ask you for a favor?" she asked. "Sure, Gigi." Noah said. "So, I've been thinking it over and I decided to do the talent show, but I don't want to do it alone. Could you, maybe, turn your solo into a duet with me?" she asked. Noah looked over and smiled. "I'd be delighted, Gigi. Just tell me the song and we'll be good to go." he said.
After school, Gigi and Noah met in Noah's room to discuss what they were gonna sing. "Well, I know I don't want to sing a song that is sad, morbid, or insulting to anyone in any way." Gigi said. "Agreed. I would like to sing something with a positive vibe, a song about friendship, The Lord, or love maybe." Noah said. "How about something with a good beat, maybe something a bit retro?" Gigi pondered. Then, like a light in a basement, the two friends had a bright idea. "Who's Johnny by El Debarge!" they said at the same time.
A few days later, the talent show was underway. Noah and Gigi were last, but that was okay. It left them time to prepare and to gaather their nerves. Gigi was going over the routine over and over again, making sure she had it right. Noah was meditating and chanting in Gaelic, asking God to grant him and Gigi a good and fun performance. Then, Alvin took the stage. "I'm Alvin and I'm gonna be singing a personal favorite of mine." he said. Then, he began.
Mmmmmmmm
Let me talk to 'em
Let me talk to 'em
Mmmmmmm
Let me talk to 'em
C'mon!
[Chorus (T-Pain):]
Shawty had them apple bottom jeans (jeans)
Boots with the fur (with the fur)
The whole club was looking at her
She hit the floor (she hit the floor)
Next thing you know
Shawty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
Them baggy sweat pants
And the Reebok's with the straps (with the straps)
She turned around and gave that big booty a smack (hey)
She hit the floor (she hit the floor)
Next thing you know
Shawty got low, low, low, low, low, low, low, low
[Flo-Rida]
I ain't never seen something that'll make me go
This crazy all night spending my doe
Had the million dollar vibe and a body to go
Them birthday cakes they stole the show
So sexual
She was flexible professional
Drinking X&O
Hold up, wait a minute, do I see what I think? Whoa
Did her thing seen shawty get low
Ain't the same when it's up that close
Make it rain I'm making it snow
Work the pole I gotta bank roll
I'm gonna say that I prefer the no clothes
I'm in to that I love women exposed
She threw it back at me I gave her mo
Cash ain't a problem I know where it go
[Chorus (T-Pain)]
[Flo-Rida]
Hey shawty what I gotta do to get you home
My jeans filled with guap and they're ready for showing
Cadillacs laid back for the sexy grown
Patron on the rocks that'll make you moan
One stack (come on), two stacks (come on), three stacks (come on)
Now that's three grand
What you think I'm playing baby girl I'm the man
I'm dealing rubber bands
That's when I threw her legs on my shoulders
I knew it was over
That heny and Cola got me like a soldier
She ready for Rover, I couldn't control her
So lucky on me I was just like clover
Shawty was hot like a toaster
Sorry but I had to fold her
Like a pornography poster
She showed her
[Chorus (T-Pain)]
[Flo-Rida]
Whoa shawty yeah she was worth the money
Little mama took my cash
And I ain't want it back
The way she bent that back
Got all them paper stacks
Tattoo above her crack
I had to handle that
I was zoned in sexy woman
Let me show it make me want it
Two in the morning I'm zoned in
Them rosee bottles foaming
She wouldn't stop
Made it drop
Shawty dipped that pop and lock
Had to break her off that guap
Gal was fine just like my glock
Noah chuckled to himself. "Always gotta put on a big show." he said. Next, Simon and Jeanette sang "A Whole New World." Noah, Gigi, and the others clapped and cheered. Then Theo and Ellie did thier acrobatics routine. It went perfectly. Then Annabeth did a classic Irish River Dance, which brought a tear to Noah's eye, rememering the homeland he missed so much. Then Brittany did a very graceful ballet routine. Half the guys in the audiance whistled and would've probably whooped and told Brittany how fine she looked in her tight pink leotard, but they caught Alvin's face. His pissed off look shut them up quick. After Brittany's routine, it was time for Noah and Gigi's song. "Ready, Gi?" Noah asked, holding out his hand. "Yeah, I am, Noah." Gigi said, taking Noah's hand. They walked up to the stage and began. Noah sang the first bit.
There she goes and knows I'm dying
When she says, "Who is Johnny? "
Games with names that girl is playing
All she says is "Who is Johnny? "
I try to understand because I'm people too
And playing games is part of human nature
My heart's in overdrive
It's great to be alive
Gigi joined in, her voice and Noah's blending together better than peanut butter and chocolate.
"Who's Johnny? " she said
And smiled in her special way
"Johnny" she said
"You know I love you"
"Who's Johnny? " she said
And tried to look the other way
Her eyes gave her away
(N)She makes sure I see her teasing
Hear her say "Who is Johnny? "
There's no way to take this easy
Hear her say "Who is Johnny? "
I really couldn't help but fall in love with her
Her being there
Has made my life worth living
I knew it from the start
That I would lose my heart
(N/G)"Who's Johnny? " she said
And smiled in her special way
"Johnny" she said
"You know I love you"
"Who's Johnny? " she said
And tried to look the other way
Her eyes gave her away
Still pretending
Who's Johnny Who's Johnny
Who's Johnny Who's Johnny
"Who's Johnny? " she said
And tried to look the other way
Her eyes gave her away
Girls like her are very special
Girls like her don't rest
'Till you too are a believer
'Till you too have caught their fever
There she goes and knows I'm dying
When she says "Who is Johnny? "
After the talent show, the Chipmunks, Chipettes, and Gigi went out for pizza to celebrate. "Well, Gigi, you did an amazing job. Who knew your voice matched Noah's so well?" Alvin said. "Well, that's part of my singing talent. I can match my voice with any singer I sing along with." Gigi said. "You were amazing up there Gigi. I told you you were worthy of the talent show." Simon said. "I only did so well because I had great friends who supported me. Thanks, guys." Gigi said. The Chipmunks and Chipettes gathered around Gigi in a group hug. "No prob, Gi. That's what we're here for." Eleanor said.