Chapter 12: Hidden Talents.

"Dad, where are we going" Nico had told Sal and the others that they were going to take them somewhere, But they didn't know where. It was supposed to be a surprise but sometimes their Uncle Blu was almost always ruining the surprises. Nico covered up his daughters eyes. Pedro and Tito did the same. "#Gasp# Dad you said that no-one under the age of 18 could come here" They had arrived at the Branch, the place where Nico and Rita went on their first date. "Well, this is a special occasion" He flew up onto stage. "A'right everyone listen up, there are some very special guests her tonight" Nico winked at them and gave the spotlight the signal to find them in the crowd. It stopped perfectly on Sal, Rae and Chestnut. Suddenly Nico asked a surprising question. "Kids how would you like to come up here and sing for us." Surprisingly, Sal, Rae and Chestnut didn't hesitate one bit. "Sure" they said. As they walked up no-one shoved them. It was as if they'd done it a million times.

"Hi guys, I'm Sal, this is Rae and Chestnut, tonight we will be singing Raise your glass by Pink for you."

The music started and almost immediately Sal started to sing:

Right right, turn off the lights,
we're gonna lose our minds tonight,
what's the dealio?

I love when it's all too much,
5am turn the radio up
where's the rock and roll?

Party Crasher,
Penny Snatcher,
Call me up if you want gangsta
Don't be fancy, just get dancey
Why so serious?

And then they all broke into the chorus

As soon as the chorus finished Rae broke into song:

Slam slam, oh hot damn
what part of party don't you understand,
wish you'd just freak out (freak out already)
can't stop, coming in hot,
I should be locked up right on the spot
it's so on right now (so on right now)

Party Crasher,
Penny Snatcher,
Call me up if you want gangsta
Don't be fancy, just get dancey
Why so serious?

Then after the chorus Chestnut sang the bridge of the song:

So if you're too school for cool,
and you're treated like a fool,
you can choose to let it go
we can always, we can always,
party on our own

Here comes the big Finale:

(So raise your) So raise your glass if you are wrong,
in all the right ways,
all my underdogs,
we will never be never be anything but loud
and nitty gritty, dirty little freaks
So raise your glass if you are wrong,
in all the right ways,
all my underdogs,
we will never be never be anything but loud
and nitty gritty, dirty little freaks
won't you come on and come on and raise your glass,
just come on and come on and raise your glass
won't you come on and come on and raise your glass,(for me)
just come on and come on and raise your glass (for me.)

Everyone's jaws literally hit the ground. The young performers froze in a pose on the last note. The crowd up roared in to applause and cheers for the chicks. Even Nico was amazed at how well his own daughter, niece and nephew sounded. Sal lifted Chestnut off of her shoulder and let go of her grip around Rae's waist. They all locked hands and bowed.

As they walked off the stage they couldn't help but hug Nico for actually taking them there and letting them perform there.

Stay tuned for the sequel