"Now listen up! Tomorrow we're going to have a full preview of the show. And our audience will be none other than Miss Nana Noodleman." Buster says as everyone is backstage.
"Nana Noodleman? She's still alive?" Mike asks in surprise.
"Oh yes and believe me she's got some pretty high standards alright. So today we're gonna have a full dress rehearsal. And I want to see you light up the stage folks!" Buster says as everyone heads off to practice.
*Timeskip*
Later as Ash is doing a rehearsal she soon begins crying during the song.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa. Okay enough of that. Cut it, cut it, cut it. Okay Ash um... Hey come on Ash. What is it? Do you.. do you not like the dress?" Buster asks as Ash runs off the stage.
"Ash what's wrong?" Rosita asks as she and Alexis go over to Ash.
"My boyfriend cheated on me. All because I've been doing this show which I did for us to begin with." Ash says sadly.
"Well he's a jerk. You're better off without someone like that." Alexis says.
"That total super jerk dinkle-shplat!" Gunter says.
"Exactly! Total super jerk dinkle...shplat." Rosita says.
"Rosita, Gunter you're on!" Buster shouts.
"I'll stay with her." Alexis says as she sits down with Ash.
"Okay here. There should be some gum or some candy in there somewhere. Just help yourself." Rosita says as she hands Ash her purse and leaves with Gunter.
"Look I can't even keep count of the steps!" Rosita shouts as she walks over with Gunter.
"Ugh. Counting, shmounting. She sings too much with her head. Right? Yeah yeah see? Forget the steps and just like let the music take control of your body parts." Gunter says.
"My body parts are not responding okay? It's never gonna happen. I should just be getting groceries." Rosita says as she leaves.
"Rosita no!" Ash shouts as she and the others shout for Rosita to stay.
"Don't leave!" Alexis shouts.
*Timeskip*
"Ooh! Why can't I get these cords down?" Alexis asks frustrated as she is sitting with a guitar outside her house.
"Hey Alexis." A voice says revealing to be Ash.
"Oh! Ash. I didn't see you." Alexis says.
"Still having trouble playing the guitar?" Ash asks.
"Yeah. I just can't get these notes down." Alexis says annoyedly.
"Maybe I can help. I'm sorry I wasn't much help earlier. I just had my mind elsewhere." Ash says sadly.
"It's alright. I get it. The guy I was with didn't exactly treat me much better." Alexis says as Ash sits beside her.
"Really?" Ash asks curiously.
"Yeah. I've honestly not been very interested in romance since. I want someone I can vibe with. Someone who accepts me for everything I am. Not just some pretty girl." Alexis says.
"Well I honestly think you're pretty rad. I may not have the same taste in music as you but you're still pretty cool." Ash says as she smiles causing Alexis to blush slightly and smile.
"Thanks Ash. Just wish I could figure out how to place this instrument. It's gonna drive me crazy until I get it down." Alexis says frustrated causing Ash to chuckle.
"You'd have to be pretty patient but I'm game if you are. Besides I get it. I'm still having issues with my song." Ash says sheepishly.
"Hmm. I'll make a deal with you. You help me with the guitar and I'll help you with the song. Deal?" Alexis asks.
"You got a deal." Ash says happily as Alexis smiles at her.
*Timeskip*
"You're doing a lot better now." Ash says as she is practicing with Alexis.
"You too." Alexis says as she smiles looking over what Ash wrote so far.
"So what time do you parents get home? I don't want to intrude." Ash says.
"Oh I live alone." Alexis says bluntly.
"You do?" Ash asks curiously.
"Yeah... My parents passed away when I was a child. I have elemental abilities. It's why they passed." Alexis says sadly.
"Elemental abilities? Okay you got me. Good one." Ash says as she laughs slightly.
"I'm not kidding." Alexis says as she taps a nearby glass and freezes it.
"Holy cow." Ash says in amazement.
"Yeah... I understand if you think I'm a freak." Alexis says as she looks down.
"Not at all. I think that's pretty cool. I'm sorry about your parents though." Ash says as she gives a sympathetic look.
"It's alright. But it's one of the reasons I sing so much. Singing is all my mom ever wanted. She loved it. It's something that connected us. I'm doing this so I can be close to her." Alexis says.
"That's really noble. I did this because of Lance. But I guess now it's for myself." Ash says.
"Hey. We deserve a break. How about some pizza? On me." Alexis says as she stands up from her seat.
"No, no. It's on me. You were kind enough to help and listen to me. I'll pay for it. I don't mind." Ash says as she stands up.
"Then I'm at least buying the drinks." Alexis says as she smiles.
"Deal." Ash says as she chuckles.