Short chapter, just a small idea I had after finishing Jessi's Big Break and thought that it would have been nice for Jessi to achieve her dream of being a pro ballet dancer by the end of it. So this is what if Jessi said yes to that offer and set right after it was offered to her.
"I want to take it," I said, my heart thudding in my chest. "I don't know when I'd be able to dance professionally again but this is an amazing opportunity and I don't want to regret it."
It was quiet as mom and daddy shared this long look with each other. My palms felt like they were sweating and my head felt dizzy.
"Jessi," said Aunt Cecelia, breaking the silence. "Are you positive?"
I nodded my head thinking about it more intensely. I'd miss the BSC of course but they'd support me no matter what. I'd miss Mallory but she'd understand. I love babysitting but dancing is my passion. Dancing is something I felt like I was born to do. This class - why I was here - made me realize that all along.
Dance NY was where I needed to be.
"That's fantastic Jessi, you know you're always welcome to stay with us," said Michael enthusiastically.
"I don't know how the living situation is going to go," said daddy slowly, "but we can assess and sleep on it."
I nodded knowing I didn't need to sleep on it. I had made up my mind. I wanted to live in New York and nobody was going to change my mind.
"If it helps at all Jessica I believe that you are making a good choice, one that is fit for you," said Aunt Cecelia, looking me straight in the eye. I could only smile that Aunt Cecelia got to see me live my dream just like she wanted for Michael. "When you have that drive and talent you can go anywhere."
Mama and daddy shared a long look. The details were fuzzy but something told me that everything would be sorted out.