Chapter two
Richie was shocked the next day at ballet class.
He was expecting everyone to be dressed for goldilocks and the three bears. As he got dressed, his Aunt Jennifer motioned for everyone to gather around.
"Although you expect to be doing the classic tale of the three bears," she said. " We won't. Instead we will be doing the Nutcracker."
Richie knew to do the Nutcracker they would have to have lots of boys. And several dance schools combine.
Richie's Aunt Jennifer cornered Renee to find out what was going on. She told her that she might have to quit the band.
"Well I'm worried," Aunt Jennifer said "Even if he does quit Kids Incorporated I hope he doesn't quit dancing. He has a drive for it and I don't want to see him quit."
As the list was posted on the bulletin board, they checked it out.
"Wow, Renee you got to be mother ginger?" Richie asked as he saw her name on the list.
To his surprise, Kevin, Don and Mike got to be mice.
Richie was shocked when Renee put her hand on his shoulder and said, " I 'm hoping you got the role of Fritz. I always wanted a bratty brother."
"You mean Nick's Fritz's?" He asked
It was right on the list.
"But you can't believe who got to be the Nutcracker prince," Renee said
Right on the list for the Nutcracker prince was Richie's name.
"This thing's is going to be bigger then I thought," He admitted
"Uh, I want you to close your eyes," she said
Richie was perplexed, but he did as she asked. He felt her put a necklace on him
"You can open them."
He look down and saw a gold necklace with a cross. It was the same as the one Renee was wearing.
Renee said, "My mom gave me mine after I came home from dance camp. To me, god is always protecting."
"Its nice, but you don't have to."
"Yes I do. Because I will always protect you.