Hi everyone, I hope you enjoyed the last chapter. A big thank you to my loyal readers, and reviewers. I can't believe I have over 400 veiws. Thank you to everyone who has read and stuck with this fic. I never got any answers on weather anyone wanted a "next time on A New Perspectice" type thing so I am not going to do that, but if anyone does want that just leave a review to say so or PM me. Now, on with the story.

The new year came and went and Christine's life continued on its course. She was still working at the hospital, and she had adjusted her hours to make time for the new things in her life. The idea that she was saving up to go back to school and start singing professionally was staring to seam less abstract and more like a possiblity. But, for the most part it still seemed like a faraway dream.

Christine was getting ready for work, not looking forward to the long day ahead of her. After putting her scrubs on she pulled her hair into a ponytail before heading off to the hospital. It was raining and after Christine parked she ran through the weather to get inside.

The workday passed quickly, despite the many hours that Christine was working that day. She didn't love the long days, but she did love what she did.

Christine awoke late the next morning and stretched out in bed. She had chorus practice later today, and since she didn't have work today she could get ready at a leisurely pace.

She made herself a cup of coffee and fried and egg for breakfast. She slid the egg onto some toast. By the time she was finished eating, Chritine was mostly awake. She started to get ready for the day. She dressed black pants and a dark green sweater. She left her hair down, she didn't have to wear it up since she wasn't going to work.

Five minutes before chorus practice was supposed to start the chorus director called the group to attention.

"We have been working for our music for the spring concert for a few weeks now, and now that we all have a better handle on the chorus of the song we need to start working on the solos soon. We will have auditions for the solo parts next Saturday. Those who have the talent nessicary will have sufficient time to prepare. If you do become one of the soloists you will have an extra hour of practice after each of our two regular practices. If you would like to audition for a solo grab an audition piece on the way out." he announced. "Now, without further ado let's start practice.

After chorus practice Christine grabbed an audition piece and went back to her apartment. She wasn't sure if she was going to audition or not, but she grabbed if anyway. Just in case. Christine did not have work or lessons that day. She always tried to have at least one day a week where she didn't have any work, even if it wasn't on a weekend. She didn't have any lessons with Erik because she had chorus practice, he insisted they be careful not to hurt her voice. She did have a date with Raoul that evening. But she had time to go home and have some me-time.

Later that night Christine started getting ready for her date. Raoul was taking her to a fancier place tonight. She got dressed in a nice red dress and put a black sweater on. She fastened the necklace Raoul got her for Christmas around her neck. She only wore it on special occasions. She brushed her hair and clipped it back.

Christine didn't have to wait long for Raoul to arrive and pick her up.

"You look beautiful" he smiled and took her in his arms and kissed her.

She smiled back at him "Thank you" she said and she grabbed her coat before walking with him to his car.

The restuarant Raoul took her to was very upscale, and Christine felt a little out of place. She knew she was dressed appropriately, but fancy places had never been her scene. She would much prefer to eat pizza in her sweats on the couch. But Raoul had seemed excited about it, so she agreed.

She and Raoul talked about several trivial topics over dinner. The food was amazing, Christine's work, Christine's singing, Raoul's business.

After dinner Raoul and Christine were walking back to Raoul's car.

"So, shall I take you home?" Raoul asked. "Unless you'd rather come to my place" he offered suggestively.

"Its late, and I have work tommorow" Christine said "I should go home"

Christine brought the solo audition piece to her next lesson. She told herself that it would be a good peice to practice with, even if she didn't audition. But as nervous as she was at the thought of auditioning, and possibly failing, she realized that she really did want to audition. Before she meet Erik, and staring singing again she would have never even thought to audition, for fear that she would fail. But now she wanted to try, and believed she had a chance.

"How was chorus practice?" Erik asked at the start of their lesson.

"It was good, they gave us pieces to audition for a solo. The audition is next Saturday. I'm thinking about trying for it"

"You will audition" Erik insisted "You did wonderfully at your concert and you are more than ready."

Christine smiled, Erik was the first one she wanted to tell about auditioning for a solo "Well... I guess we did have a deal" she conceded "And I trust you"

"I will not steer you wrong, Christine, now let's get started. We can start sight reading through the peice today and breaking it apart."

The hour following was tough but benifital. It was always harder to start on new music, but it was well worth the effort. By the end of the lesson Christine felt like she was a step closer to her first solo.

End of chapter. So what did everyone think. Do you think Christine will get a solo? Please review, and feel free to PM me. I'd love to chat about this story, or anything else.