Tabi walked into her house and went to grab a soda form the kitchen. Nancy was still at work which was god because she wouldn't be there to hear the coming fallout. As she walked up the stairs she could hear Chloe's radio playing. Tossing her backpack in her room she decided on her plan of action. Rationality was important. She Ihad /Ito keep her temper in check. She stood for a second staring at Chloe's door before knocking. No one answered. "Chloe?" She called, knocking again. Once again she received no response. She opened the door to find Chloe laying on her bed with Brady engaged in an all-out make out session. "Um? Chloe?" At the sound of a voice the two quickly disengaged. Chloe shot Tabi a murderous look. "We need to talk."

"I have nothing to say to a traitor like you."

Tabi sent Brady a "help me" look with her eyes. He understood. "Chloe, I'm going to go. Talk to Tabi."

"No, don't leave. She can."

"Chloe, talk to me. I am not mad at you, I just want to know what's going on." Tabi pleaded.

"Well I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT!" Chloe yelled.

"THEN I'M NOT LEAVING TILL YOU DO!!!!!!" Tabi yelled back. The two stood there, glaring, as the silence settled over the room. For two minutes no one spoke.

"What do you want me to say?" Chloe asked finally.

"Why are you so mad at me?"

"Because you betrayed me!"

"How?!"

"By forgiving Nancy!"

"I haven't forgiven her. I just understand a little better. But how is that betraying you?" Tabi concentrated on keeping her voice calm.

"Because!"

"Because why?" Once again the two stared but this time things were calmer.

"Chloe," Brady said. "Tell her the truth."

Chloe bit her lower lip but nodded and walked over to her desk. "Here." She said handing Tabi the envelope. "It came yesterday."

Tabi looked at it. The envelope had been addressed to her old address and forwarded to Salem. In the top right corner it said JULLIARD. "I sent in an application and audition tape over the summer, before I came here." She stood looking at it. "Why did you hide this?"

"Because Julliard is my dream. Before you came I was the best. I was the one who awed everyone with my voice but now you are here and...gosh even Brady thinks you're better."

"I never said that." Brady said, trying not to get involved.

"Yes you did. At the picnic you told me how I need to be like her and sing from my heart."

Brady recalled that he had. "Look, I love you Chloe and, no offense Tabi, I think you are still the best singer here in Salem but you can be SO much better."

"Then why is she the one holding the letter from Julliard?"

"Maybe because she sent in at application." Brady said.

"Chloe...I applied for the theatre program."

Chloe looked up. "The theatre program?"

"Yeah, I told you before that theatre is my passion."

"Theatre?"

"Yes."

"I feel kind of stupid now."

"Don't worry about it."

"Aren't you going to open the letter?"

Tabi looked at the envelope and then took a deep breath. She opened it and pulled out the letter, reading it aloud. "Dear Ms Cole, Thank you for your interest in our conservatory. We will be holding interviews as well as open auditions in Chicago. We do realize that this is a long trip for you but we have reserved a time for an interview with you. Please have material prepared if the need should arise. Attached is more specific information. Thank you. William R. Peabody. Head Master." Tabi looked at Chloe. "They want to interview me." Se was in awe and the shock of it rendered her nearly speechless.

"Oh Tabi, that's so great!" All of Chloe's anger towards her sister faded.

"It says here they are holding open auditions as well. Chloe call and get an audition time!"

"I-I-"

"It'd be great! We could all go to Chicago! It's much closer to Salem than my old home."

"Come on Chloe." Brady urged.

"Okay."

"I'm gonna call Shawn and probably go over there. Mind if I take the car?"

"Go ahead."

"Bye sis!" She pulled out her cell phone and dialed Shawn's number.

"Hello?"

"Hey Shawn, it's Tabi."

"Oh hey, how'd it go?"

"Surprisingly well actually. And I've got some interesting news. Could I come over now?"

"Yeah, Belle's here though. Is that okay?"

"That's fine. She can hear this too." Tabi hung up and drove over to Shawn's, pushing down the slight jealousy she was feeling. Shawn and Belle had broken up. He was her boyfriend. She rang the doorbell and Shawn's mother answered. "Hello Mrs. Brady."

"Now Tabi, how many times have I told you? Call me Hope."

"I can't. It's not you I just --I was taught to always treat adults with respect by addressing them as Mr. or Mrs. So and So, not by their first name. But I'll try."

Hope smiled. Tabi was a nice girl. "Well, that's all I can ask. Shawn and Belle are upstairs."

Tabi walked the now familiar path to Shawn's room. The door was open as per the rules the Brady's had set forth regarding female visitors. Tabi walked up to it and was greeted by the sight of Shawn and Belle sitting on his bed, holding each other. Her stomach clinched at the site and the jealousy returned yet again. "Um, hey guys." she said hesitantly.

Shawn looked up but kept one arm around Belle. "Hey, come in."

A sick feeling rose into Tabi's throat until she caught sight of Belle's face. "Oh my God! Belle, are you okay?"

"I'm feeling a little better now." Belle said, pulling slightly away from Shawn. "Philip is just being such an asshole."

"I'm so sorry." Tabi said, hugging the other girl.

Belle smiled a little. "Thanks."

"Hey!" Shawn said "I'm feeling ignored here." Tabi hugged him too and her kissed her. "I missed you." He said sweetly.

Suddenly Tabi felt stupid for getting so jealous. "Good." she said, scooting next to him on the bed.

"Wow." Shawn said, wrapping an arm around Tabi. "I am one lucky guy to be sitting here on my bed with a beautiful woman on each arm."

"Pig." Belle said. "I'm gonna go now."

"No, stay." Tabi insisted. "I want you to hear this to."

Belle sat back down. 'Are you sure? I don't want to intrude."

"Stay, if Shawn minds, oh well."

"Hey!" Shawn whined.

"Not so excited now to be sitting here with two girls are you?" Belle laughed. Shawn just sat there pouting. "So what happened?"

Tabi began her story. "Well, first I had the joy of walking in on a heavy-duty make out session between Chloe and Brady."

"Ew, skip that part." Belle interrupted. "I don't want to hear about your sister and my brother." Tabi laughed and continued the story stopping before the part where she opened the envelope. "You can't leave off there!!!" Belle squealed. "What was it?"

Tabi stood up and walked a short distance away. "The envelope contained a letter form Julliard saying I have an interview in Chicago."

Shawn rushed over and hugged her. "Tabi, baby, that's great! Congratulations!" He pulled her close kissing her deeply.

Belle turned her head as a pang of jealousy hit her. She thought back to her and Shawn's first kiss in the lagoon. She pushed the thought away and coughed, startling the couple out of their kiss. "Hi guys."

"Sorry." Tabi said, slightly embarrassed. Tabi then concluded the story and turned to Belle. "OK, your turn. What happened?"

"Well, you hear the comments he was making at .com. It didn't stop there. We left and he started saying stuff about how he can't wait to see how hot you, Chloe, and Mimi will look for the dance."

"Are you serious? What an asshole." Tabi said. "Wow, Belle, that sucks."

"Yeah, it does. But I'm glad I talked about it a little with Shawn. I am going to go now though. Bye guys." Belle got up and grabbed her stuff.

"Bye Belle." Tabi said.

"Call if you need anything, ok?" Shawn offered. Belle nodded and left. "Poor Belle."

"I know, I feel so bad."

"Hey, don't let it spoil your good news. Julliard. Wow. My girlfriend is really talented."

"I haven't gotten in yet. This is only an interview."

"I'm still happy for you.' He picked her up, twirling around in a circle before tossing her on the bed and lying down beside her. He turned onto his side and started into her eyes for a second before kissing her. Tabi closed her eyes and responded warmly. Both became caught up in the moment as Shawn moved to poise himself above her. Their make out session was suddenly interrupted by the sound of a clearing throat. Shawn quickly jumped off Tabi, who sat up and covered her face in embarrassment. "Um, hi mom." Shawn said, trying unsuccessfully to sound nonchalant.