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Special AN #3: Now everyone knows why Shane was such a jerk. He got it from his parents. But something happens in this chapter, and his parents see the real Shane. What happens? Read below to find out...

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Chapter 29 – Meet The Parents (Part 2)

"Mitchie, come on out," Shane smiled at Mitchie as she came and stood by his side. He nodded to Caitlyn, and she started playing Mitchie's song on her laptop. Mitchie started singing, her voice sounding clear and strong.

I've always been the kind of girl
Who 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 time
To let you know
To let you know

Mitchie let Shane take the chorus, because it meant so much to him. Shane smiled at her, and poured everything he felt into the song.

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

Mitchie took the next verse, and squeezed Shane's hand during the last few lines. The Grays looked at their clasped hands, then started whispering to one another quietly. Shane frowned, but kept singing.

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
Like it's too far away
I have to believe in myself
It's the only way

Shane sang the chorus again, and followed it with parts of his own song, I Gotta Find You.

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

You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
I need to find you, I gotta find you
You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me
I need to find you, I gotta find you

Mitchie added her voice to Shane's, their voices blending in perfect harmony.

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

You're the missing piece I need
The song inside of me (this is me…yeah)
You're the voice I hear inside my head
The reason that I'm singing
Now I've found, who I am
There's no way to hold it in
No more hiding who I want to be
This is me

By the end of the song, Shane's and Mitchie's faces were wet with tears, Shane because he'd poured his heart and soul into the music, trying to show his parents exactly how he felt, about not being accepted for who he was, a famous popstar, and for doing what he loved most. Mitchie, for seeing how hurt Shane had been by his parents' indifference, and she hoped they'd see how important music was to him, and that they'd understand and accept him as he was, not just as a musician, but even more importantly, as their son.

Mrs. Gray was the first to speak. "Shane, I don't know what to say…"

Mitchie took that as her cue to leave. She knew the Grays needed some time alone to talk, and there was a lot for them to talk about.

"I think I know exactly what you're saying, Mom," Shane said, tears of disappointment welling up in his eyes. "That I'm wasting my time, doing something you disapprove of. Again. I'm just the world's biggest screw-up, aren't I? Like Dad said, I'm throwing my life away. So yeah, I'll just keep doing that, since it's the only thing I do right." Shane was about to stalk off, when his mom stopped him.

"No, that's not what I meant," Mrs. Gray clarified. "When you sang, I saw something in your eyes, your voice. You really do love it, and your passion for music shows."

"So what?" Shane said. "It doesn't matter to either of you. You don't care about it, so why should I?"

"Shane!" Mitchie gasped. Shane didn't really mean that, did he?

"Because you're good," Mr. Gray spoke. Everyone was stunned. Mr. Gray never complimented his son on his talent before.

"Excuse me? Did I just hear you say what I thought you said?" Shane muttered sarcastically.

"Yes, you heard right," Mr. Gray looked at his son. "Shane, you really love this, don't you? Be honest with me."

"Yeah, Dad, I love it," Shane admitted. He looked down. "But it doesn't matter, because it doesn't matter to you."

"Yeah, it does," Mr. Gray corrected. "You've told me lots of times before, but I never listened. Until now. I'm sorry, Shane."

"What?" Shane couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"I'm sorry for not listening to you before. Shane, you're really good. Much better at music than I've ever been at anything in my life. I guess I was just jealous that you found what you're good at, and it's not something I'm good at, so I don't have something I can share with you. I tried to get you to like the things I like, but you're not me, are you?" Mr. Gray commented.

"No, I'm not," Shane said. "Dad, you don't have to like the things I like. Just don't force me to like something I don't."

"The truth is, I don't know what you like, besides music," Mr. Gray admitted. "You were always off on tour, or recording an album. I never had time to bond with you. You never had the same interests as me, so we drifted further and further apart."

"So what now, Dad?" Shane wondered. "I have a tour coming up, and you have work. We still won't get to spend time together, because you never have enough time for me."

"Maybe I should," Mr. Gray mused. "Maybe I can take some time off, see what you do every day. If it's OK with you and your band."

"I guess," Shane tried to act as if everything were perfect, then a big smile grew on his face. "I'd love it, Dad. Thanks."

"Music or no music, you're my son," Mr. Gray said, as Mrs. Gray came over and hugged them both.

"Mom, you too?" Shane was surprised.

"I just wanted you two to get along. And now, it seems like everything's working out perfectly," Mrs. Gray beamed at the two of them.

Shane's POV: I can't believe this is happening. I must be dreaming.

He saw Mitchie through the door, and Mitchie smiled at Shane, as well as the sight of his parents embracing him. Shane smiled back.

"Mom, Dad, would you excuse me?" Shane said.

Mrs. Gray saw Mitchie through the door, and said, "I'd like to meet this girl, the one you sang with just now. She must be really special to you."

"Yeah, she is," Shane said, not being able to stop smiling at the mention of Mitchie's name.

"What's her name?" Mrs. Gray wondered.

"Mitchie," Shane said dreamily.

Mr. and Mrs. Gray noticed their son's eyes had glazed over, and they were even more interested in meeting the girl who'd been able to do what they hadn't: see the real Shane and accept him as he was. In doing so, Mitchie had helped Shane to get back on track and change for the better.

"Why don't you bring her in?" Mrs. Gray said.

Shane gulped, then said, "OK." He went to the door, and called her in.

"Hi, Mr. and Mrs. Gray, I'm Mitchie," Mitchie flashed her biggest smile, and secretly wondered what they thought of her relationship with Shane.

"Hi Mitchie, it's nice to finally meet you," Mr. Gray said politely. "So, you met Shane at music camp?"

"Yeah," Mitchie said. "But he was a total jerk back then. Now, he's completely turned around."

"I heard you had something to do with that," Mrs. Gray said. "Or so my brother tells me."

Mitchie glanced at Shane, then back at his parents. "Not really, I just reminded him of the music that he used to like, and he showed me that it's better to be myself than to try and fit in, and be someone I'm not."

"Sounds like you have a good friend, Shane," Mr. Gray said.

"Actually, Mitchie's not just my friend," Shane said. "She's my girlfriend, and she's on tour with me."

"What?" Mr. Gray exploded. "Does Brown know about this?"

"Yeah, Dad, he does. Don't worry, he watches me like a hawk. He's everywhere."

"Right, just like he was when you got in that car crash," Mr. Gray muttered.

"Dad…" Shane replied, annoyed. But then, Mitchie interrupted.

"It wasn't Shane's fault, Mr. Gray," Mitchie said. "It was mine."

"Yours?" Mrs. Gray looked surprised. "What do you mean?"

"I mean, I was in the car with Shane, and he was looking at me, and this car came out of nowhere, and Shane couldn't stop in time," Mitchie said, starting to tear up at the memory. "It's all my fault."

"Mitchie, stop. It isn't your fault. It just happened," Shane said, tilting Mitchie's chin up so he could look into her eyes. The Grays watched Shane and Mitchie talk, and they'd never seen such emotion coming from their son before.

"No, it is. I'm the reason you're hurt, and I'm the reason you got in that accident. Me, not you," Mitchie said, not letting Shane take the blame.

"Mitchie…" Shane said, gazing at Mitchie with love in his eyes. "I don't blame you, because it's not your fault. And I'd do anything to protect you, make sure you're OK. That's because I love you so much."

"Shane…" Mitchie looked embarrassed, shocked that he'd say that in front of his parents.

"No, it's true. Mom, Dad, I love Mitchie. She's everything to me, and I can't live without her."

"We can see that," Mr. Gray said, glancing at his wife. "I think Mitchie's good for you, Shane."

"You do?" Shane said. It was the first time ever that his dad had approved of something in his life.

"Yeah, I do. Any girl who can make you say that must be pretty amazing," Mr. Gray admitted.

"She is," Shane said, grasping Mitchie's hand. "Mom?"

"I think so too," Mrs. Gray said, going over and hugging Mitchie. "Be good to Shane, OK? Keep him in line when we're not there?"

"I will," Mitchie promised. She laughed as Shane gave her a pained look.

AN: Aww, wasn't that a cute ending? A little too picture perfect, if you know what I mean, but it could happen (since we don't know what Shane's parents are really like). So, what'd you think? I know, 2 posts in 1 day? I couldn't leave without giving you that. I'll be back soon…

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