So the Final Jam was just days away. I hadn't talked to Mitchie since the incident. Truth be told, I had been avoiding her. I didn't hate her or anything but I still couldn't speak to her. I spent most of my time working on a new song for the Final Jam. I almost had all of the words and Caitlyn was going to help me produce it. I wanted the song to say what I was truly feeling. I wanted it to be kind of sad but not self-depreciating or pathetic. I wanted to acknowledge the end of a relationship. And I think I had succeeded in capturing all of that. I think that when I put all of the raw emotions together, I might have one of the best songs that I've ever written.

There were no classes because everyone needed to prepare for the Final Jam. Originally there was gonna be a big closing number but some people had too much trouble learning it and it took time away from rehearsing. I mean the actual performances were greater than a silly closing number because of what was at stake. I honestly didn't care about recording a song with Shane Grey but a recording contract was something that I definitely coveted. And I was also really happy that my mom would be there to see me win it.

So when the jam finally came, I was backstage waiting for everything to begin. I looked into the audience and saw that my mom was indeed there. I wasn't going to talk to her because I was busy prepping for my performance. I looked at the list and saw that I was going last. Mitchie hadn't entered for some reason. We actually ended up with only three acts. First there was a group consisting of Barron, Sander, Peggy, and Ella, then there was Marissa and of course me.

"Good evening everyone." Brown welcomed. "Welcome to the annual Camp Rock Final Jam. As you know the prize still contains a record for the winner but in addition there is also the chance to record a duet with my nephew Shane Grey. And our judging panel this year will consist of Connect 3. So please welcome out first act. This is a little group that likes to call themselves Awesome Sauce."

The music began to play and the curtains opened up to the four of them. Sander was the first one to take the mike.

This is the story on how we lived
The glory of what we did
It started when we were kids
With music up in our heads
She said

Next Ella took the mike.

I've been out on the edge
Breathin' a little bit of fresh air
Big dreams, I took a chance
Held out for everything I've got here

I've been feeling this life's a circus
Hanging on without a fear

At that point it was Peggy who took over on the vocals. This was definitely interesting. The rest started to dance in the background.

Livin' on a high wire
Runnin' through a wildfire
You can't shake me, I'm not going nowhere
Walking on a tight rope
No net, high hopes
Step back, I'm gonna make it over

Na na na-na-na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Na na na-na-na na na
Livin' on a high wire

This is the story on how we lived
The glory of what we did
It started when we were kids
With music up in our heads
She said

Big top, turning around, no clowns
I'm running as I hit the ground
Front row, big show is sold out
So I'm ready for the crowd roar, let's go

I've been feeling this life's a circus
Hanging on without a fear

Livin' on a high wire
Runnin' through a wildfire
You can't shake me, I'm not going nowhere
Walking on a tight rope
No net, high hopes
Step back, I'm gonna make it over

Na na na-na-na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Na na na-na-na na na
Livin' on a high wire

When it comes to the beat
Seeing that the heads are moving
Move off your seat
Achievement is what we're really doing
Freedom of speech
I'm in it just to win it
I'm springin' and I can see it
In the end that you can be it
'Cause it's patience, it's statements
Famous greatness
Movin' 'til you make it through
And maybe you can make it too

Livin' on a high wire
You can't shake me, I'm not going nowhere
Walking on a tight road
No net, high hopes
Step back, I'm gonna make it over

Na na na-na-na na na
Livin' on a high wire
Na na na-na-na na na
Livin' on a high wire

The audience clapped at the end of their performance. They were pretty good. There was a lot of high energy in that performance. I guess it's good to open up the show. I didn't know that Peggy could sing like that. I looked out into the audience again and noticed that Mitchie wasn't there. I couldn't help but wonder where she was and what she was doing.

I watched as Marissa took the stage. The music started to play. It was a much simpler melody than the first one. After an opening acoustic guitar riff she began to sing her song.

Wouldn't wanna be anybody else

You made insecure
Told me I wasn't good enough
But who are you to judge
When you're a diamond in the rough
I'm sure you got some things
You'd like to change about yourself
But when it comes to me
I wouldn't wanna be anybody else

Na-na-na-na-na-na
I'm no beauty queen I'm just beautiful me
Na-na-na-na-na-na
You've got every right to a beautiful life

Come on

Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

It's such a funny thing
How nothing's funny when it's you
You tell them what you mean
But they keep whiting out the truth
It's like a work of art
That never gets to see the light
If you're beneath the stars
You'll never touch the sky

Na-na-na-na-na-na
I'm no beauty queen I'm just beautiful me
Na-na-na-na-na-na
You've got every right to a beautiful life

Come on

Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

Who says you're not star potential
Who says you're not presidential
Who says you can't be in movies
Listen to me listen to me
Who says you don't pass the test
Who says you can't be the best
Who said who said
Won't you tell me who said that

Who says
Who says you're not perfect
Who says you're not worth it
Who says you're the only one that's hurting
Trust me
That's the price of beauty
Who says you're not pretty
Who says you're not beautiful
Who says

This performance got a standing ovation. Marissa was a pretty good singer. The crew began to set up my stage. I took off my robe and got ready. I was wearing a sparkly blue tunic and jeans. I can say that I was a little nervous because my mom had never seen me sing before.

The song started with me behind a piano. I played for a bit before beginning to sing.

These clouds are going nowhere baby
Rain keeps coming down
I just thought I'd try to call you baby
Before you got too far out of town

And I hope that you get this message I'm leaving for you
Cause I hate that you left without hearing the words that I needed you to

And I hope you find it
What you're looking for
And I hope it's everything dreamed your life would be and so much more
And I hope you're happy
Wherever you are
I wanted you to know that
And nothing's gonna change that
And I hope find it

"Am I supposed to hang around here and wait forever?"
The last words that I said.
But that was just a broken heart talking baby
It wasn't what I meant

Call me up let me know that you got this message I'm leaving for you
Cause I hate that you left without hearing the words that I needed you to

And I hope you find it
What you're looking for
And I hope it's everything dreamed your life would be and so much more
And I hope you're happy
Wherever you are
I wanted you to know that
And nothing's gonna change that
And I hope find it

At that point an electric guitar solo began play before it got to the bridge. I looked into the crowd and was shocked. My mom was standing and talking on the phone. She wasn't even paying attention. I took a few nervous steps and tripped over a chord and fell to the ground. There was a loud gasp and I looked up at my mom. The music had stopped at that point. I was so hurt and embarrassed. I ran off the stage and began to cry. I blew it. I blew my chance at everything. There was no way I was winning after that. I heard someone walk in and up to me.

"Tess what happened?" It was Mitchie. Oh crap. Not who I wanted to talk to right now.

Before I could say anything Brown began to speak on stage.

"Attention everyone we have a special performance. Keep in mind this contestant is not part of the Final Jam. But give it up for Mitchie Torres." Brown said.

"I gotta go." Mitchie said as she walked toward the stage.

I stood up and walked to the side of the stage. The music began to play and Mitchie stood with her back to the audience. I noticed Caitlyn walked over and stood next to me.

"So how'd the song go?" She asked.

"I fell." I stammered.

"Really that sucks." She replied.

We didn't continue our conversation because we were busy listening to the song. The melody sounded very familiar.

I've always been the kind of girl that hid my face
So afraid to tell the world what I've got to say
But I have this dream right inside of me
I'm gonna let it show it's to let you know
To let you know

This is real
This is me
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now
I'm gonna let the light shine on me
Now I found
Who I am
There's no way to hold it in
No more hiding who I wanna be
This is me

"That's the song!" I blurted out backstage.

"What song?" Caitlyn asked me.

"The song I heard when I came here." I told her.

Do you know what it's like to feel so in the dark
To dream about a life where you're the shining star
Even though it seems that it's too far away
I have to believe in myself it's the only way

This is real
This is me
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now
I'm gonna let the light shine on me
Now I found
Who I am
There's no way to hold it in
No more hiding who I wanna be
This is me

At this point I grabbed a mike. I had to go back on that stage. I began to sing.

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you.
I gotta find you

That really got Mitchie's attention

You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me

At that point Mitchie joined in.

I need to find
I gotta find you

This is real
This is me
I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be now
I'm gonna let the light shine on me
Now I found
Who I am
There's no way to hold it in
No more hiding who I wanna be
This is me

She held me close as the song ended. The lights went out and the audience cheered.

"Okay so as you may remember that last song was just a special performance and therefore not eligible for the prize. So the winner of the Final Jam is…Marissa Mariani!"

Marissa took the trophy and I took Mitchie outside of the barn. The first thing I did was pull her into a kiss.

"Okay now that's a bit unusual." Mitchie commented after the kiss.

"Mitchie I'm sorry for everything." I apologized. "I know it wasn't your fault."

"I'm sorry for lying." Mitchie responded. "I just didn't think that you would like me if you knew I was working in the kitchen."

"Considering that no one really liked me, I wasn't in a position to be judgmental." I said. "I don't know what I was doing. I love you Mitchie Torres."

"Tess!" My mom called.

"Mom?" I asked as she came running over. The first thing she did was wrap me in a hug. I can't remember the last time she did that to me. "Mom, you're embarrassing me."

"I'm sorry that I caused you to mess up your song." She told me. "I thought you sounded great. I'm gonna talk to the label. So you gonna introduce me to your friend?"

"Mom this is my girlfriend Mitchie Torres." I introduced. "Mitchie, this is my mom."

"Pleased to meet you, Ms. Tyler." Mitchie remarked.

"Oh please call me TJ" Mom replied. She then looked back at me. "So you're a lesbian? Hmm I guess I can't blame you considering some of the guys I've dated. Yeah that's fine with me."

"You know I've always wondered TJ stands for." Mitchie commented.

"It's Theresa Jane." She explained. "Just like my daughter but you probably knew that already."

Mitchie just stared.

"No, I guess knowing the full name of the person you're dating isn't as important as it was when I was your age." She commented. "Anyway how would you like to see my Grammy collection?"

"I'd have to ask my mom if I can." Mitchie said as she went to find her parents.

"So why don't you tell me about your summer?" Mom suggested before her phone started to ring. But she didn't answer it. She just let it ring.

"Aren't you gonna answer that?" I asked.

"I think it can wait." She replied with a laugh.

The End.

So the story is over. Mitchie and Tess are back together and Tess is talking to her mom. I also decided that since Tess's mom never spoke, that she is played by Cameron Diaz in this story. The fact that I saw Bad Teacher this weekend has nothing to do with that ^^. I also have considered doing a sequel for this. If you think I should, let me know in a review.