Chapter 37 gift day
11 am the next day
"tor we are gonna be late the boat is running off schedule today, why did we decide to sleep in today" says Cat
"why did we agree to go again, I know it's something big but do you really think it's a plane" says Tori as she gets dressed in a pretty purple dress with her standard shoes
"I don't know what to expect if it is a plane why would they give it to us we can't yet afford to do much of anything when it comes to filling up a plane let alone find a way to pay someone to fly it" says Cat
"well we better rush down there, also what did you think of Annie yesterday, I wasn't expecting her to be here in Hawaii let alone be the person that had set up our wedding" Says Tori as they rush down to the boat
"I think you have an awesome friend in her but I could tell she doesn't like working in the wedding business, we should have her meet with our producer" says Cat as they just miss the boat
"wait are they heading back for us, I could see that too but she hasn't asked us so we can't offer" says Tori not noticing Annie walk up behind them
"hey Annie how are you doing today" says Cat as tori spins around to see Annie within feet of her face
"not bad, I may have told my parents I'm done working with them, I was hoping you knew someone who could maybe help me get a job in the music industry" says Annie hopefully
"I mean how far does your parents influence reach, we know a few but I mean I'm sure your parents have a connection to them" says Tori
"pretty far but one they refused to work with was the record company who signed you just because they had a ranging genre of artists" says Annie as they get on the boat
"I can ask her but I can't guarantee a meeting will happen" says Tori as she pulls out her phone
11:15 – hey I have a favor to ask, my friend is the daughter of the owners of the serenade wedding planners but she reconnected with me yesterday after 10 years and she said she was done, she is an amazing singer and wants a shot – Victoria
11:18 – of course, any friend of yours is welcome here, I hear you are headed to the airport, I actually have a Rep there right now that I can tell them to talk to her about a deal if I can have a recording of her voice, if I remember the story correctly she didn't sing much after the move to NYC – Jess
11:20 – how did you know that, I will see what I can do – Victoria
11:22 – I'll tell you later Hun it's not a nice story – Jess
"apparently Jess has a rep at the airport and wants a recording of your voice, no formal meeting needed, because you know me apparently, also apparently she knows you didn't sing much" says Tori
"I recorded her singing yesterday, I can send the file to her later" says Cat as Annie looks at her terrified and shocked
"wait my aunt Jess signed you that's a huge deal to have her personally sign you, yea she was around when you were there when we'd have singing parties, her and my mom had issues and didn't get along well, she kept in touch with me after we moved to new York, where I bluntly said I missed my best friend and that I'd stopped singing, she was very sad to hear that I'd stopped" says Annie
"wait are you two tori and cat, you guys are amazing, may I have your autographs" says a random passenger on the boat
"I guess, why do you want them" says Cat as they almost arrive at the big island
"your work in the mental disorder community not just with Sara's charity but also helping therapists realize their mistakes, I heard that they have already gotten a ton of information from their patients that they never told them before, you are doing amazing work I just think that you guys are awesome" says that passenger
"fine, thanks for the compliments" says Tori as she signs Victoria Vega as cutely as possible
"well we have to go, now come on Annie let's get going" says Cat as they arrive at the dock on the big island
"ok let's get going" says Annie
30 minutes later at the airport security area
"hi we are here to meet Steven shay he said he had a surprise for us" says Cat
"names please" says the security guard behind the desk
"v… tori Vega and Cat valentine" says Cat as she sees the guards mouth drop open
"he is waiting for you on the air field along with others I'll lead you there" says a second guard that just walked up
10 minutes later on the airfield
So it was a plane then" says Cat
"yes it was, it was Carly's idea by the way" says Steven taking no responsibility for creating the idea
"why Carly, we can't afford this how are we supposed to use it" says Tori as the Rep and Annie walk up
"Victoria Vega-Valentine come on did you really think I wouldn't have solved that issue, Jess really wanted Ke$ha to ride with you for the concerts, also after what you have done here for ashes and Jade as well as Sam and I you deserve a Reward, Pear has the gas handled for the next 3 fill ups, let's go in and take a look, Annie you too" says Carly as she sees Tori's eyes just brighten at the mention of her full name
"why, also Victoria can I talk to you for a sec" says Annie
"sure, we'll be right in cat you go ahead" says tori
"Jason, your cousin is coming to visit you today, he should be here shortly, he only said that Jamie sent him" says Annie as they head to the awesome custom painted private jet
"I haven't heard from him in years, I heard he wanted to be a therapist but I mean why" says Tori As they walk up the stairs of the jet
"….. This is crazy, pear sponsored all this that's insane, Jess what are you doing here, why is cat and Tori's group here" says Annie as she scans the room
"come on serenity do you really think I'd miss the chance to sign you, I've Been waiting since you were in tenth grade to sign you and thought you quit singing entirely, they are here to hear you sing, a recording of your voice just doesn't do you justice Hun" says Jess as she notices Annie putting the puzzle together
"wait is that why you called the company serenity records because of me, I'll only sing if Victoria sings with me" says Annie flattered but embarrassed
"of course I will Serenity, I'll gladly sing with ya, what genre do you want to do" says Tori as she takes Jess's cue
"wait one sec, who is that in the pilots seat, Nonna is that you" says Cat as she heads to the front of the jet
"of course cat, I was wondering how long it would take you to notice me, sorry I couldn't make the wedding, I couldn't get a way here that would let me bring my awesome meatballs" says Nonna as cat embraces her in a big hug
"do u have them here now!" asks cat really excited
"yes of course, could you hand them out please cat" says Nonna
"right away, you guys have to try Nona's meatballs" says cat
"um I don't know sweetie I don't really like meatballs" says Annie
"but these are different, please just try one" says Cat as tori takes one and her eyes widen in enjoyment
"they are really good A, trust me you know I don't normally go for meatballs either but these are to die for" says Tori as she grabs one for Annie as well
"I guess it's worth a try" says Annie as she takes it from Tori's hand and immediately realized what meatballs should taste like
"what is in the meatballs cutie, is it cream cheese or something, they are awesome" asks tori
"I'm not allowed to tell, it's Nona's secret recipe, I don't even know what's in it, she used to say I'd get the recipe when I get married, wait so do I get it now then Nonna" says Cat
"yes you do, I'll give it to you when we get back to the hotel, someone is waiting to see you guys, now please sing tor and Annie the anticipation is killing me" says Nonna
"R&B or old school country V, which do you want to do" says Annie
"R&B please, maybe you can do your Johnny cash impression later when we get back to the hotel" says Tori R&B will show off her skills more
"well let's get going then, and it's not an impression Victoria" says Annie as she starts singing and everyone but Ashley mouth drop
"ok ok fine" says Tori as she waits for her turn then immediately starts belting it out
"why don't I recognize this song" asks Jess
"Annie mentioned their singing parties to me last night and how her and tori created songs from R&B and Pop, this appears to be one they created by themselves" says Carly
"so that's what you guys were talking about when I walked by your office" says Cat
"yes among other things like explaining how awesome a singer you are as well as what I was told about how you got together" says Carly as she finds herself starting to dance to the music that tori and Annie are singing
"come on guys let's dance our way out of the jet so we have more room, we can sing another song when we get down there" says Annie as she waits for her turn to sing her part
"ok guys let's boogie outta here" says Ashley as they start to file out of the jet
"well what do you think tori, I heard you voice plus what I can assume is Serenity's impressive voice, so is she signed Jess" says Steven
"it's impressive but we aren't done yet, now it's cat's turn to sing with Annie" says Tori
"wait are you serious tor, you really want me to sing with Annie….." asks Cat
"yes sweetie, I wanted you to sing with me too, as payback for recording me in secret" says Annie jokingly as she sees tori suddenly look at cat with a worried expression
"oh ok I guess, that last part was a joke right?" says Cat
"how could you tell she was joking cutie, you usually have a hard time with jokes like that" says Tori surprised
"well I mean I had figured I made it quite obvious when I was recording, remember when I said ding doing that is when I pressed record though I'm guessing Annie didn't see ashes and Jade standing in the doorway when she started singing" says Cat
"I had heard someone walk up-to the door and stop but I was enjoying singing too much to really care, something I haven't done in years which is when I decided to leave the wedding planning business" says Annie
"yes, Steven I will write the contract when I get back to my office, you were amazing serenity, Kesha would love to have you appear on her tour as an extra special guest" says Jess
"really wow I'd be honored" says Annie as they head out of the airport and back to the boat
"ok I'll let her know" says Jess
2:00 pm – hey kesha, she said she'd be honoured to be your special guest – J Sanders
2:05 pm – oh ok awesome, I thought you said she didn't sing any more, I'm on my way, should be there for 10 am tomorrow – Kesha
2:08 pm – she did when she was young thanks to tori, then she was forced by my sister to move to NYC and she lost her confidence but she is gaining it back now again thanks to tori – J Sanders
2:10 pm – she seems to rely on Victoria for her strength doesn't she, it's not bad I guess being ripped from your friends has that effect, well I have to get ready so I'll see you tomorrow so we can talk more – Kesha
20 minutes later back at the hotel
"hey Jason I was told you were coming, let's bring Jade and Ashley to my suite and you can show us what you have learned" says Tori as she walks Jason to their suite
"you know you have definitely changed in 10 years, I remember Annie coming over to sing with you, you were always so nervous but now look at you, getting ready to tour around the world and married to an adorable girl, you are living the good life" says Jason
"hey what about you Mr. therapist, don't you have a boyfriend" says Tori as she playfully punches his arm
"I mean technically yes but up until recently he was in the closet, your concert helped him see everything isn't all bad and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel" says Jason
"wow I had no idea" says Tori as they reach her room and Jade is there waiting
"where is ashes" says Tori
"she has a headache, I think the power of Annie's voice was too much in that private jet, so you've got me" says Jade as Cassidy comes running down the hall
"I'm taking ashes place" says Cassidy
"well then let's get this party started" says Tori
20 minutes later
"ok Jade please bring your rage out, can you feel that energy" says Jason
"what is it with you and your cousin tori both of your calming energy is very similar" says Jade as she can feel her anger rising
"oh I feel it too, his energy was never once this strong like ever" says Tori as she starts to see Jade tense up
"ok now can you please lunge at tori but only pin her down don't hurt her" says Jason as he sees her hesitant for a second then complies
"ok Jason you have mastered that aspect now for the information retrieval part of it" says Tori barely able to say anything with Jade pinning her down
"ok Jade release Victoria now please, lock up your anger, I have some questions to ask" says Jason
" Jade please let me go" says Tori as Jade finally gets up to walk over to Jason as her anger disappears
"well you still have some work to do there but overall your command was great, with more training maybe by me you will be great" says Tori
"tori I'm sorry I didn't release you when Jason asked, I just wasn't able to until you asked me to for some reason" says Jade
"it's ok Jade tori has more experience than I do, it's not your fault" says Jason as cat enters to evaluate his command of information
"ok Jade time for you to reveal some things, don't stay on just one topic Jason" says Cat
"got it, Jade do you love Ashley on a scale of one to ten" says Jason Ashley asked me to ask that one I wonder why
"definitely a fifteen" says Jade as tori and cat look at her in amazement
"are you currently taking any pills to keep your anger in check" says Jason
"no not for my anger but I'm taking one that Jamie prescribed for my self harm to keep it in check" says Jade
"and how long do you need to be on them" asks jason
"only for one more week" says jade
"how do you feel towards tori, I know you had a bad start, just because she accidentally spilled coffee on Beck's shirt but it was only her first day" says Jason I have a feeling I know why tori asked me to ask this question
"I see her and cat the same because they are the same, they are special, I didn't see that back then not until she saved me from cat, at this point I wouldn't be here without them" says Jade
"ok Jason you did really good, I'll let Jamie know what needs to be worked on but otherwise you did better than I expected" says Tori
"thanks, maybe I'll come visit after the tour and try again" says jason
"that would be interesting but I'd like that" says tori
15 minutes later after Jason leaves
"tor I have something awesome to tell you, you remember the song that you and Andre made for Trina's birthday" says Cat
"yea I heard Beyoncé bought it why" says Tori annoyed that this is being brought up again
"well Jade and I explained how it was yours and Andres song and that Trina sold it without your permission, she agreed that it was not nice of Trina to do that and she offered 250,000 to you for royalties as it was one of her most profitable songs" says Cat as tori looks dumbfounded
"what about Andre" says Tori
"he will be getting 250,000 as well, her lawyers just have to verify everything, they will be contacting you and Andre during our tour with Kesha" says Cat
"wow and here I was thinking you had bad news for me, how did you pull it off and when" says Tori
"I told Jess the story and she gave me Beyoncé's number and it was after the wedding" says Cat
"why hide this from me" says Tori
"I still had to deal with confronting you, I didn't want to put more worry on you, also what I said about me holding up the world for you, I was hinting I had something to tell you, but I really would hold up the world for you" says Cat
"I'd take bullets for you, I'm strong enough now because of Annie being back and finally choosing something she can do for herself instead of what her parents want" says Tori
"you know she wouldn't have done that without you right, you give her confidence and strength just like you do for me" says Cat
A/N for those wondering how Annie knew about faster than boys, one of her connections to Hollywood arts is the music teacher from The Bad Roommate, she thought someone should hear it, the next chapter will be the first concert but will focus on Annie, Annie really wanted to go to Hollywood Arts so when she was forced to move she connected with lane and it grew from there