Background: It's the oldest kids last year as campers at Camp Rock and it's Final Jam time. Jamie and Sarah have been together for four years. The older kids are all 18, except Joseph who's 19.
Our next performance of the night is going to be done by Connect 5. Give it up for Joseph, Justin, Brandon, and Zachary Black and Jamie Brown!" Kelsey announced, walking off the stage.
"The song we were going to sing is one that we can very closely relate to. We aren't making a dedication because the song says it all. This is 'The Perfect Fan' originally performed by the Backstreet Boys." Joseph introduced.
It takes a lot to know what is love You showed me God has been so good You showed me You showed me how to love You showed me 'Cause Mom you always were, Mom you always were
It's not the big thing but the little things
That can mean enough
A lot of players to get me through
There is never a day that passes by
I don't think of you
You were always there for me
Pushing me and guiding me
Always to succeed
When i was young just how to grow
You showed me everything that i should know
You showed me just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were the perfect fan
With blessing me with the family
Who did all they could
And I've had many years of Grace
And it flatters me when i see a smile on your face
I wanna thank you for what you've done
In hopes I can give back to you
And be the perfect son
When i was young just how to grow
You showed me everything that i should know
You showed me just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were the perfect fan
You showed me how to care
And showed me that you would always be there
I wanna thank you for the time
And i'm proud to say you're mine
When i was young just how to grow
You showed me everything that i should know
You showed me just how to walk without your hands
'Cause mom you always were the perfect fan
Mom you always were...the perfect fan
"I love you, Mom." Justin said, putting his head down with the others as the lights lowered.
"She does cry," Nate said jokingly as Caitlyn wiped away her tears.
"Shut up, Nathaniel." Caitlyn responded, shoving him into Shane and laughing as he rubbed his now sore arm.
"Next up, we have Sarah Black. This is going to be the best of the night." Kelsey said before walking off stage again. Her family and friends cheered as she walked out with Nate's old guitar. She sat on the stool in front of the mic.
"I was going to do a song that I wrote this week. But then, a couple hours ago, I heard this song on the radio and I knew that this was the song that I had to do. I hope that it will help the people who hear it to see who I am and not as the daughter of one third of the hottest music of the 21st century. This is 'Who I Am' by Jessica Andrews
If I live to be a hundred I am Rosemary's granddaughter So when I make big mistake I am Rosemary's granddaughter I'm a saint and I'm a sinner I am Rosemary's granddaughter I am Rosemary's granddaughter
And never see the seven wonders
That'll be alright
If I don't make it to the big leagues
If I never win a Grammy
I'm gonna be just fine
'Cause I know exactly who I am
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
When I fall flat on my face
I know I'll be alright
Should my tender heart be broken
I will cry those teardrops knowin'
I will be just fine
'Cause nothin' changes who I am
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
I'm a loser, I'm a winner
I'm am steady and unstable
I am young but I'm able
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am
The spitting image of my father
And when the day is done
My momma's still my biggest fan
Sometimes I'm clueless and I'm clumsy
But I've got friends who love me
And they know just where I stand
It's all a part of me
And that's who I am"
"Look who's crying now," Caitlyn said, seeing tears falling down her husband's face.
"I just have something in my eyes" Nate said, quickly wiping them away.
"She really is your daughter, Black. She learned that song in a couple hours, by ear. Very impressive." Shane said, causing the rest of the group to laugh.
"Our next performer is my older brother, Jamie Brown." Kelsey walked off stage once more.
"I don't usually do the solo thing. I prefer to just stick with the guys when performing. But this I had to do by myself. Sarah, will you please come back out here for a minute?" Jamie said, walking on stage. Once Sarah was onstage, he sat her on the stool and the opening chords of the song began.
"Yeah, yeah I know I promised you forever Can you see me, here I am You see colors no one else can see When this whole world gets too crazy Can you see me, here I am I know I promised you forever Oh! Can you see me, here I am
It seems like yesterday when I said 'I do'
And after all this time my heart still burns for you
If you don't know by now that you're my only one
Take a look inside me and watch my heartstrings come undone
Is there no stronger word I can use
To reassure you when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
I need you like I needed you then
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart I still find
You're my safest place to hide
In every breath you hear a symphony
You understand me like nobody can
I feel like my soul unfolding like a flower blooming
And there's nowhere left to go
I know you give me sanctuary
You're the only truth I know
You're the road back home
Standing here where I've always been
And when words are not enough
I climb inside your heart I'd still find
You're my safest place to hide
My safest place to hide
There's no stronger word I can use
To reassure when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide
Standing here where I've always been
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart I'd still find
Yeah, yeah
You're my safest place to hide, oh yeah
You're my safest place to hide
Sarah, I know that we're only 18 and a lot of people would think that it's too young. But I love you, and I have all of my life. You deserve the best and I know that you deserve more than I can ever give you, but would you do me the great honor of becoming my wife? Sarah Marie Black, will you marry me?" Jamie asked taking her hand and going down on one knee and opening the ring box.
"Yes," Sarah managed to breathe out, tears flowing down her face, "Yes!"
He stood up and placed the ring on her finger and spun her around. The crowd cheered and the show was over. Nate and Jason smiled as they watched their children. Jamie had picked Sarah up and spun her around. She giggled and kissed him again. Nate sighed sadly, and Caitlyn put a hand on his shoulder.
"She's still your baby girl."
"I know, but now I'm not the most important man in her life anymore."
"It'll be okay Nate, I promise."
Before he could respond, their kids all came running up to them. With the exception of Jamie and Sarah. Looking around, they saw that the two were still in their own world on the stage. Nate let one tear fall. Sarah was always the first to find him after a performance. They two always discussed the strengths and weaknesses of it and if it should be added to the demo list. But she was too busy with Jamie to participate in the post-performance ritual. The thought made another tear come to Nate's eye. He quickly shook away all those thoughts as he saw the two approaching. Sarah ran into his arms and hugged him tight. He whispered his congratulations to her. She quickly hugged her mom. Then Tess, Jason, and Shane before looping her arm through Nate's and taking him to the dock for their post-performance ritual. Nate pushed all the thoughts from earlier out of his head and focused on what mattered most to him, Sarah happiness.