Meet the Klimt's

by HPDrummerman

While the rest of the gang is in Australia, Lucy joins Schroeder on a trip to his uncle's farm where she meets his cousins, including "Stretch", the tallest teenage girl in the entire town. Schroeder also uses his musical talents to arrange a bluegrass concert to save the town auditorium.

5. Chapter 4

CHAPTER 4: FIRST BLOW

"The theater has been a part of this town forever!" said one local man at the town meeting about the theater and its future. "We just can't tear it down for some dang strip mall!"

"It's a town institution," added a woman. "We don't need some out-of-town unknown tearing what belongs to us down to the ground."

"YEAH!" shouted the townspeople. The mayor of the town, along with Slick Riddle, the town's chairman, and a few other officials, were seated at the front. Sadie, Schroeder, Lucy, and Tate were also in attendance. They wanted to see what would happen during the town hall meeting. They also wanted their two cents to be heard, if possible.

"Y'all think y' know what's good fer us," said Judd, Schroeder's uncle and Sadie's father. "All th' theater needs is some fixin' up! Th' only issue is gettin' th' cash."

"You will need at least $50,000 to save the place," said the mayor.

"How about a fund raiser performance on the 4th of July?" Lucy chimed in. All eyes were on the raven-haired newcomer. "I know I'm not a resident of your town, but my boyfriend's family is, and I know they would like the theater to be saved for future generations."

"What's your name, girl?" said Slick.

"Lucy Van Pelt. And I'm acquainted with your brother Tiki Ted."

"How do you know my brother?"

"We met him last year in Hawaii when he tried to buy our friend's uncle's resort to find a supposed deed to Hawaii."

"You were at Paleka?!"

"So, you know about your brother and his dirty deeds with Burton Reeves," said Schroeder. "Listen, everyone. My family the Klimt's have lived here all their lives, and this theater provided the majority of the entertainment in their lives. My cousin, Sadie here, most of you know her as 'Stretch', has sang here quite a bit. And if we have this fundraiser to raise the 50 grand for repairs, it will stay here for her kids, ad your children's children. What do you say, your honor?"

The mayor thought long and hard. The townsfolk wondered what his final decision would be. Finally, he said, "I will let you have the fundraiser to save the theater. And if you can raise the 50 grand needed for repairs, we will find a new spot for the strip mall and work to make the theater a protected landmark, otherwise, we go with the original plan and demolition will begin after the 4th of July. Deal?"

The teens looked at the townsfolk. They all nodded. Sadie then said, "Deal!" She went over to shake the mayor's hand. The mayor then stood up.

He began, "All construction on the strip mall at the site of the theater will be temporarily halted until either the $50,000 is raised, or after the 4th of July. My decision is final."

The townspeople applauded. Judd walked up to his daughter and said, "I'm proud of ya, baby girl." He hugged her.

"Thank you, daddy," said a happy Sadie. And the teens got ready for the performance on the 4th of July. The theater would remain untouched for the time being.

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