Hey Darlings. Ok, I'm not in the greatest mood. My Steven and I broke up this week and I am still going through heart break. I promise though I did not take it out on this story! And even through tears and sadness, I managed to get the chapter up when I promised.

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Chapter 7: You Haven't Seen the Last of Me

Jackie was standing at her makeup area, gathering her purse together and getting ready to leave. She was putting the final touches to her makeup, since she was about to go to another party with Marcus. She was enjoying her time with Marcus. He seemed to be a gentleman. Sure, she enjoyed spending with the gang and everyone at Burlesque a lot more, but Marcus seemed to want to get Jackie more and more.

Tess entered the dressing room area and smiled gently at Jackie. She couldn't believe how much her Baby Doll had grown. She remembered when Jackie was just four years old, sitting at Tess' makeup stand and playing in her eye shadows and lip sticks. She still had a picture of Jackie's first "fabulous" makeup job. When Tess had wiped off the makeup mess on Jackie's face, Jackie smiled an adorable smile at Tess and said, "I wanna be just like you when I grow up." Tess couldn't believe how fast time went by.

"That really is a great shot." Tess said to Jackie, looking at the cover picture Jackie had pinned onto her makeup mirror. Jackie smiled at her.

"It's so weird seeing myself in the paper like that." Jackie said staring at the picture, like she kept thinking this was a dream.

"Well, you might have to get used to it." Tess said.

"I don't think I'll ever be able to." Jackie couldn't image ever losing her love and the thrill that came from performing.

"You know, I don't wanna come off like the wise old fairy godmother, but maybe you could learn from my mistakes." Tess needed to have this talk with Jackie. And it looked like sooner was better than later, right now.

"What do you mean?"

"You gotta learn who are the people you can trust, who are the people who like you for you, and who are the people who just want something from you." Tess didn't want to see Jackie put in some of the same situations she was stuck in.

"You don't like Marcus, do you?" Jackie asked looking up at her in the mirror.

"No, I don't." Tess said. "I don't like him. I don't trust him. I don't think you should trust him."

Jackie turned toward Tess and said to her, "Well is that really what's best for me or what's best for you?"

Tess gave a weak laugh before saying, "I don't know, I hope it's best for both of us." Jackie nodded, and grabbed her stuff.

"See you at home." She said, kissing Tess' cheek and giving her a hug. Jackie gave her one last smile and then brushed past her and left. Tess stared after Jackie for a minute. She tried her best not to cry and hold in all her pain. She took several deep breaths trying to remain calm. Just like he always was, Sean was by her side in a second.

"You know the show was great tonight." Sean said to her. "Standing room only."

"I know didn't it look great, but I just got another notice from the bank." Tess said, sad. "We'd have to fill Dodger Stadium for a month to come up with the cash we need." Tess looked back in the direction that Jackie just went. Sean noticed this and squeezed Tess' arm.

"Don't worry about her. She's not going anywhere." Sean kissed Tess' cheek and left.

. . .

Tess went into the front area and just wanted to go home and get some rest. "Hey Tess," Tess looked up to see Mark in his D.J. station. "I got that song you wanted."

"Oh shit," Tess looked down in frustration. "I'm sorry, Mark, I completely forgot. I've got a million things on my mind."

"Oh ok," Mark paused for a minute, trying to think. "I could come in early tomorrow if you want?"

"No, no, let's just get it over with." She took off her jacket and grabbed a chair. She started walking toward center stage.

"You want a spot?" Mark called to her.

"Yeah," Tess grunted. She said in her chair and waited for the music.

Feeling broken

Barely holding on

But there's just something so strong

Somewhere inside me

And I am down but I'll get up again

Don't count me out just yet

I've been brought down to my knees

And I've been pushed way past the point of breaking

But I can take it

I'll be back

Back on my feet

This is far from over

You haven't seen the last of me

You haven't seen the last of me

They can say that

I won't stay around

But I'm gonna stand my ground

You're not gonna stop me

You don't know me

You don't know who I am

Don't count me out so fast

I've been brought down to my knees

And I've been pushed way past the point of breaking

But I can take it

I'll be back

Back on my feet

This is far from over

You haven't seen the last of me

There will be no fade out

This is not the end

I'm down now

But I'll be standing tall again

Times are hard but

I was built tough

I'm gonna show you all what I'm made of

I've been brought down to my knees

And I've been pushed way past the point of breaking

But I can take it

I'll be back

Back on my feet

This is far from over

I am far from over

You haven't seen the last of me

No no

I'm not going nowhere

I'm staying right here

Oh no

You won't see me begging

I'm not taking my bow

Can't stop me

It's not the end

You haven't seen the last of me

Oh no

You haven't seen the last of me

You haven't seen the last of me

. . .

Nikki was smoking a cigarette outside the club. She needed to have a talk with Tess, right now. Tess exited the club, and she slowly started walking down the stairs. Tess felt like the entire world was gaining up on her. When Nikki saw Tess, she flicked away her cigarette.

"Tess, we need to talk." Nikki said, very angry. This was the last thing Tess needed.

"No, Nikki, I don't want to talk." Tess walked past Nikki, hoping this didn't have to happen right now.

"Then you can just listen." Nikki said walking behind her. "We built this club together. And now, Jackie, suddenly comes out nowhere! And she gets center stage for every freaking song."

"Listen, Jackie doesn't sing that way because she's had it easy." Tess said, defending Jackie.

"'They don't come to hear us sing, Nikki' or is that- is that just bullshit now?" Nikki was swaying back and forth. She was obviously drunk.

"You know what, you're drunk. Go inside and call a cab."

"I will not be upstaged by some slut!"

"Then leave." Tess said looking at her with dead serious eyes. Nikki gasped, shocked at what she had just heard Tess say. Tess didn't budge.

"So, you would betray everything we have, so much for loyalty!" Nikki screamed at Tess. That was the last straw for Tess.

"What do you know anything about loyalty? How many times have I peeled you off the sidewalk? How many blackouts? How many times have I held your head over the toilet, while you threw up everything but memories?"

"Tess you need to fix this-"

"You think you're my only problem? I'm about to lose my club! I'm about to lose the one thing that's important to me! I have more to worry about than you pouring tequila on you cheerios."

"Fine, I quit!" Nikki screamed.

"I'm glad!" Tess screamed back. Nikki climbed into her car, but it was obvious she was barely able to function with how drunk she must have been. "No, Nikki, don't drive." Tess was still Nikki's friend, even though Nikki wasn't acting like one.

"By the way, I slept with Vincent after your honey moon." Nikki said. Tess couldn't move at what Nikki had just said. Nikki pulled out of her spot, getting ready to drive away. But Tess wasn't gonna let her get away that easy. Tess reached into her trunk and grasped her crowbar. As Nikki drove past, Tess swung the crowbar and destroyed one of Nikki's windows. Nikki stopped in her tracks and stared at the cracked window. "You crazy bitch!" Nikki shouted at the top of her lungs and then zoomed away.

Tess threw the crowbar into her trunk and sat on the bumper. It seemed like her entire world was crashing down and no one was helping.

. . .

Marcus dropped Jackie off at her apartment around 1:00. The first thing Jackie noticed was that no one was home. At first she thought about calling Marcus, but then she remembered how Steven had been there for her last time when she was alone. No matter how much time she spent with Marcus, Jackie still saw Steven as the most amazing guy on the planet. She left for the basement.

The door to the basement wasn't locked this time and Jackie was easily able to get in. Jackie walked into Hyde's room for a moment, just to let him know she was there. But he was fast asleep. Jackie pushed gently on Hyde's shoulder for a moment and said his name. Hyde grunted and rolled toward the wall.

"What?" He said, sounding very annoyed. Jackie was taken back for a second at Steven's rudeness.

"Steven, it's Jackie." She said, hoping that would help, but it didn't seem to. "Tess isn't home, can I sleep on the couch?" She asked.

"Whatever." Hyde said, cold and Zen. Jackie felt like she wanted to cry. Why was he being so rude? Jackie walked back into the basement area and lied down on the couch, feeling crushed by Hyde's mean attitude. Hyde, back in his room, was mentally beating himself up. He decided there was no way he could ever get a girl like Jackie. Marcus was the better choice for Jackie they both knew it. He had no chance. Being this way to her, was all he could do. Jackie deserved better than him.

. . .

Jackie woke up early that morning and started getting ready. She was hoping Hyde's attitude was just from being tired or something. But when Hyde woke up, he was already wearing his shades. He walked past Jackie as if she was nothing. Jackie tried to brush it off, but it was hard.

"Morning," Jackie said, trying to be nice. Hyde just threw a 'whatever' her way. "Thanks for letting me crash here last night." Jackie was trying to be sweet, but with how Steven was acting that was hard. He wouldn't even make eye contact with her.

"Whatever," he said again. This was bugging the heck out of Jackie.

"Jesus! Hyde, what is your problem? You're acting like a total prick! Is there something you want to say?" She said screaming at him. Hyde finally looked Jackie in the eyes, something he had been avoiding. Jackie's eyes were so wonderful they almost made Hyde forget all his problems. He swallowed his feelings and returned to his coldness.

"No, it's fine, it's fine. Marcus can make things happen for you." Jackie was confused, when did Marcus get brought up. "So go ahead. Make a deal with the devil."

"First, Marcus is not the devil. He is a smart business man, who oddly enough happens to be a gentleman. Who knows what he wants and goes for it." Jackie was fed up with Hyde's attitude.

"I'm just saying. Life is about the choices you make." Hyde brushed past Jackie again and started walking towards his room.

Jackie turned around toward him. "The choices I make? You're a total burn out, who can't show one damn emotion!" Jackie suddenly wished she could take back her words back. That was below the belt and Jackie didn't want to push Steven further away. But Hyde didn't even seem to be phased by her words.

"Wow, brilliant." He said, softly. Feeling like his heart had been ripped in half. He went back into his little room and closed the door. Jackie felt tear start to form in her tear ducts. She grabbed her bag, and ran out of the basement. Slamming the door as she left.

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