Look up I've Heard that Song Before by Harry James and Helen Forrest.

November 30, 1942.

The ladies were able convince Cid to use Lea's club, and thankfully his entire band agreed to play for them the entire month. It was great that everyone was supportive of the troops overseas. Opening night was tomorrow night. Yuffie was able to pass out fliers to nearly everyone on the island, and she was able to pass them to many people in the city as well. Businesses in Manhattan were willing to place fliers in their windows for additional advertisement. It seemed that everyone was excited about the Christmas spectacular.

Everyone was busy inside the club late that night, but everyone was in good spirits. Aqua was practicing her tap dancing on the stage as Kairi was singing a song that would go with her dance. Krissa had taken a break to help Namine decorate the Christmas tree on the left side of the stage. Tifa was busy trying to mix together different cocktail recipe ideas. So far she had come up with cranberry martinis, peppermint juleps, and white hot chocolate with Bailey's. Aerith had decorated each of the tables. Each one had a Christmas poinsettia placed in the middle. Xion and Yuffie were studying the menu as the pair (along with Aerith and Namine) were planning on being waitresses.

As Kairi wrapped up singing a Christmas song, she moved to sing one of the more popular songs that had recently come out that the band knew.

It seems to me I've heard that song before.
It's from an old familiar score/
I know it well, that melody,
It's funny how a theme recalls a favorite dream,
A dream that brought you so close to me.

I know each word because I've heard that song before.
The lyrics said "Forever more."
Forever more's a memory,
Please have them play it again.
And I'll remember just when
I heard that lovely song before.

During this song, several of the ladies couldn't help but to get up and dance. The song was just so swingy and catchy, and Kairi had a powerful enough voice to carry the song. Once the song ended, the ladies and the band could not help but clap.

"Wow guys, thanks. That really wasn't anything special."

"Are you kidding?!" Yuffie exclaimed, "That was the bee's knees!"

"Kairi, you'll have to find a place for that song in the show at some point this month," Krissa answered. The way the ladies planned to do their shows was different each night. Every night in December, the show would include a variety of songs, mostly consisting of Christmas songs that they performed in the past with some new ones thrown in. It was unusual for a grand opening to occur on a Tuesday night, but this was a special exception.

The atmosphere really helped put Krissa into the Christmas spirit. She had always loved Christmas, which is why she was eager to help Namine decorate the tree. She was still sad that Riku wasn't going to be around with her and Paisley Sophia this year, but she knew she wasn't going to be lonely. Plus they had a big show on Christmas day as well. Once everyone had finished decorating, rehearsing, and testing recipes, it was almost midnight. The group decided that they needed to get home for some rest. Tomorrow was a big day.

"Okay everyone, I have to first say thank you so much for sacrificing your time and energy to help pull this off in such a short amount of time!" Kairi started. "We may not be overseas fighting with our men, but we're helping them the best way we can." Kairi's heart was with her husband, Sora, as she said this. The young couple were planning on starting a family before Sora had gotten his letter. She wished, as did everyone, that they would be able to spend that Christmas together.

"I honestly never thought that I would sing again now that I have a family, and especially since Riku won't be here watching me on the front table," Krissa began, "but I know that he will be there in spirit, as well as the rest of our men. So I say that we should keep that front table empty in memory of our husbands that are fighting for our freedom." Everybody toasted to that before they began to head towards home.

Look up Our Love Affair by Judy Garland

Paisley Sophia had already been asleep for the while by the time that Krissa was able to pick her up from Ms. Gainsborough's house. Krissa carried her home as her daughter continued to sleep in her arms. As she let herself in the house, she noticed that an envelope was lying on the floor. Krissa figured that the mailman probably stuck it through the mail slot while she was out rehearsing all day. Given the fact that her hands were full, Krissa carried her child up the stairs to change her diaper and put her pajamas on her before putting her to bed. After kissing Paisley Sophia goodnight, Krissa headed downstairs to read what was in the envelope. What was inside was a surprise that she always looked forward to. Krissa slowly read the letter, wanting to take in every word.

My Dearest Wife,

Life without you has made life like a gray dull photograph. Not seeing your smile each and every day drains the world of its colors. Life is tough on the front, but I keep pursuing because I know that each day I survive is a day closer before I return home to you. Each day, I carry that photo of you and our beloved daughter close to my heart to keep you both near. I know that you're always with me.

Today was a beautiful day in that it reminded me of you. I heard a bird nearby, and it had the most beautiful singing voice I had ever head come from a bird. It made me think about you as it reminded me of the days where I would go and watch you sing. Nothing brings me greater joy (other than our daughter) than sitting on that front table and listening to you sing. Your voice is of the equivalence of one hundred singing birds harmonizing together. I hope that God allows me to return home soon so I will be allowed to hear your voice again.

I am counting down the days until I get to see my little family again. Please give Paisley Sophia a kiss for me.

All my love,

-Riku

Krissa had tears in her eyes after reading the letter. She was like a rock when it came to her emotions, but she missed her husband greatly. At that moment, she knew that she was doing the right thing. She would sing proud, knowing that Riku was in her heart.

"Heh, opening night is tomorrow. I just wish that you could be there."

How's that for sappy?! The shows begin the next chapter, so stay tuned. Follow, favorite, and review if you want to see this story going! OPENING NIGHT IS NEXT CHAPTER! YAY! :) I know it's July, but I would like this story to be completed by Christmas as something to look back to at that time each year. I hope you're liking it so far.

The newest Destiny and Dawn chapter has just been posted today as well, be sure to check it out as well (for cookies?)