As Eliza looks around for someone to sit with, she instantly spots Alexander. It was 1781 and she had just finished writing to him as they all ended up here. I wonder if anyone notices that we are gone? She wonders but pushes it to the back of her mind as she sees Alexander smile at her and gesture to sit next to him. Her heart gives a flutter and she sits down next to him as Angelica looks on jealously. What if this musical tells them all my true feelings of Alexander? Will I get what I want? Will Eliza give him up for me like I did for her? Or must I pretend that it's so the musical stays interesting? Will I ever be satisfied?
James Madison and Thomas Jefferson where, the least to say, confused. Thomas was lounging in France within a fancy ball room with only the elite invited and know what? Stuck in a room with a bunch of 20ish year olds and no way out. The only good thing that would come from this is that maybe he would be able to butter up the president and that could stand him in good stead if he ever wants to run against him one day. Fat lot that will do if he is stuck in here.
James Madison on the other hand, was just struggling to comprehend how that moving picture box (as the where now calling it even though it didn't really look like a box anyway) worked and just how to open this bag of goodies that where called watsits? He had never been so confused.
And Alexander. Well it was a shock for him. A musical about him, all of his friends or family in one place and no one can leave without watching it. Would he find out why his dad left. His mother always said it was her fault and that he left because she wasn't good enough for him but how could that be true. Sure, she wasn't that best mother in the world but she was there. And he wasn't. Would Eliza look at him differently? Would Washington lose his respect for him? Would Mr Schuyler go back to not trusting him? He had no time to ponder over this as that musical had started.
How does a bastard, orphan, son of a whore
Burr: is that me singing!
Eliza: I don't understand. I thought this musical was about Alex not you Aaron?
Washington: Alexander? Are you alright.
Alexander had gone deathly pale as the musical stopped. He couldn't do this and how could he survive his entire life story being played out infront of everyone he cares about. And those two weirdos in the corner who have been examining things on the table. Guess it's time to face the music! Alexander laughs out loud causing everyone to look at him strange. No change there then.
And a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence impoverished,
In squalor, grow up to be a hero and a scholar?
The ten-dollar founding father without a father
Washington: Wait! They put your face on a coin!
Got a lot farther by working a lot harder
By being a lot smarter By being a self-starter
By fourteen, they placed him in charge of a trading charter
Philip: Only fourteen! Wow son that's amazing.
And every day while slaves were being slaughtered and carted away
Across the waves, he struggled and kept his guard up
Inside, he was longing for something to be a part of
The brother was ready to beg, steal, borrow, or barter
Jefferson: and here I was thinking that stealing was illegal. He was then hit in the face with a pillow thrown by Eliza
Then a hurricane came, and devastation reigned
Our man saw his future drip, dripping down the drain
Put a pencil to his temple, connected it to his brain
And he wrote his first refrain, a testament to his pain
Well, the word got around, they said, this kid is insane, man
Took up a collection just to send him to the mainland
Get your education, don't forget from whence you came
And the world is gonna know your name
What's your name, man?
Alexander Hamilton
My name is Alexander Hamilton
And there's a million things I haven't done
But just you wait, just you wait
Alex: I would like to think that I could do anything that I put my mind to
When he was ten his father split, full of it, debt-ridden
Two years later, see Alex and his mother bed-ridden
Half-dead sittin' in their own sick, the scent thick
Eliza: Is that true Alex? Did that really happen?
Alexander: Yes but I don't like to talk about it.
Everyone took that as a sign to change the subject.
John: you are really good at singing Eliza!
Eliza: Thank you john
Everyone pretended not to notice Alexander glaring at john
And Alex got better but his mother went quick
Moved in with a cousin, the cousin committed suicide
Left him with nothin' but ruined pride, something new inside voice saying
Alex, you gotta fend for yourself
He started retreatin' and readin' every treatise on the shelf
There would have been nothin' left to do for someone less astute
He woulda been dead or destitute without a cent of restitution
Started workin', clerkin' for his late mother's landlord
Tradin' sugar cane and rum and all the things he can't afford
Scammin' for every book he can get his hands on
Plannin' for the future see him now as he stands on the bow of a ship headed for a new land
In New York you can be a new man
James: Very true
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man
In New York you can be a new man
Just you wait
Alexander Hamilton
We are waiting in the wings for you
You could never back down
You never learned to take your time
Oh, Alexander Hamilton
When America sings for you
Will they know what you overcame?
Will they know you rewrote your game?
The world will never be the same, oh
The ship is in the harbor now
See if you can spot him
Jefferson: how could you not, I mean look at his clothes.
(Only said to madison)
Another immigrant comin' up from the bottom
His enemies destroyed his rep America forgot him
We fought with him
Mulligan/Lafayette: of course we did!
James/Thomas: what?
Me, I died for him
John: what!
There was a cry of outrage from nearly everyone and Peggy moved to console a weeping john. He didn't want to die, not yet, not so soon.
Me, I trusted him
Washington: and I always will!
Alexander smiles at this statement but can't help the feeling of dread fill his stomach. John. His best friend. His first friend. Dead? It was shocking to say the least.
Me, I loved him
Eliza/Angelica/Peggy: What!
Eliza: I know I love him! Heck we are getting married in two weeks but you tow better explain.
Angelica: I…I…um… I may have had a small crush on him when we first met but don't worry I'm over it.
Peggy: maybe I play two characters? I can't remember liking him.
Alexander: nervous laughter Eliza. I love you ok. Don't worry, you can't get rid of me that easily. Alexander kisses her cheek softly.
And me, I'm the damn fool that shot him
Burr shot up with a strangled cry
Burr: what! Alex! No! I would never! He is my best friend and I would never shoot him. Alex, I swear to…
But Alexander cut him off and sends him a reassuring smile.
Alexander: just don't let it happen this time ok?
This calmed everyone slightly but now much. Washington kept glaring at burr. Eliza had buried her head in the crook of alexanders neck.
There's a million things I haven't done
But just you wait
What's your name, man?
Alexander Hamilton
It took a few moments of silence and then a small beam of light appears. A small note came down and Philip was nominated to read it again. It read:
Dear readers
I hope that you enjoyed the first part. I'm sorry if this came as a shock to you so I am hear to clear some things up. Peggy, you where right, your actor also played a woman called Marie Reynolds. Everything will be cleared up as the musical goes on. Lafayette also plays Thomas Jefferson and john plays Alexander and Eliza's first child. Mulligan plays James Madison too Hope that you are enjoying the musical. Feel free to help yourself to snacks and drinks.
Have a nice day
Everyone looks at each other as the musical starts again.
Hope that you enjoyed this part of the story. Will update again tomorrow hopefully. I would also like to clear up seating arrangements
Sofa 1 : Alexander and Eliza m (it's technically a love seat)
Sofa two: Peggy, Angelica, John and burr.
Sofa three: mulligan and Lafayette
Sofa four: Martha and George Washington, James Madison and Thomas Jefferson
Arm chair: Philip Schuyler
Thanks for reading and please review