Chapter 2: Performence
Jax and Skye raced downstairs when Catalina's voice reached their ears. They expected to see her on the floor but instead she was screaming and jumping up and down.
"Sweetie what happened?" Skye asked when Catalina calmed down.
"That was Mark on the phone. Christina twisted her ankle yesterday on the ski trip."
"How awful," said Jax.
"I kinda feel bad too. But do you know what this means?" Catalina said grinning. "I get to dance Odette tonight."
"That's wonderful darling."
"Isn't it though? I better go and warm up."
"Princess before you go, there's something I should tell you. Your Grandfather and Lady Jane and flying in to see you tonight."
"Cool. I better go over the show. I'll be in the studio if you need me."
"Okay go ahead."
Skye and Jax laughed as she danced out of the room. Jax pulled Skye into his arms and kissed her neck.
"Jax, Cat's in the next room."
"That never stopped us before."
"I don't want her to walk in on us."
"Fine, care to take it upstairs Mrs. Jacks?"
"You know I would."
Jax smiled before sweeping Skye into his arms and carrying her upstairs. Once they reached their bedroom, Jax lowered Skye carefully on to the bed before lowering himself onto Skye.
"I love you Mrs. Jacks."
"And I you Mr. Jacks."
Later that night
The American Ballet
New York City
The lights dimmed and Skye squeezed Jax's hand. Then a voice came on over the PA.
"Welcome to the Young American Ballet Company's production of Swan Lake. Tonight the role of Odette will be danced by Catalina Jacks. We would like to remind you that food, drink, flash photography, or recording of any kind is strictly forbidden. Thank you."
The theatre then became totally dark and the curtain rose. The lights came up on stage and out came Catalina dressed all in white. Jax smiled as she glided on stage because he knew she was living her dream.
Later
A restaraunt
New York City
Skye watched her daughter closely all though dinner. She had been late coming out of her dressing room because her teacher wanted to talk to her. Catalina hadn't said a word about it and Skye hoped it wasn't bad.
"Everyone I have an announcement to make," said Catalina standing up. "Tonight after the show I met with Madame Lepic. She is the head of the Paris Ballet and there is a very elite program that she is hosting for young students with a promising career in dance. She is picking 2 Americans to study under her in Paris for one year and one of them is me!"
Skye nearing choked on her ice tea when she heard that. At that moment she looked at Jax, he had the same expression on his face. Skye leaned over and whispered to Jax."What do we do?"