Hey everyone! Miss me? LOL! I know I know! But remember when I said I finally knew where I'm going with this story? Well I kinda got lost along the way. Lol, but now I think I'm back on track. I promise I'll be updating more often. I already started writing the 4th chapter in fact. Anywayz, I hope you enjoy this!!

Disclaimer: Newsies belongs to Disney. The song "I Need You." Belongs to LeighAnn Rimes.

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Things over at Irving Hall were going exactly as Ally had thought. Jack and Spot looked around the room.admiring the work their leadership had accomplished. Everything was ready for the party. All the newsies sat around, waiting for the guest of honor and her family. However, there was someone missing. Spot scanned the faces of the newsies before turning to Jack, "Heya Jacky-boy?" "Yeah Spot?" "Where's Race?"



Also as Ally suspected, Race was at his secret place. He has stumbled upon it not long after Ally and her father moved in. He was walking to Brooklyn for his weekly poker game with Spot and before stepping onto the bridge he noticed a small hill, hidden by a pile of bricks right at the base of the bridge. He climbed down to discover a small patch of land, like a peninsula, leading out into the water. On the far side of the peninsula was a huge rock up against the side of the bridge that was smooth enough to sit on. And that was exactly what Racetrack was doing. With his cigar sticking out the side of his mouth, he looked out over the glistening water. He didn't know why he came there so often. But after a hard day of selling papes and winning or losing at the races, he was drawn there. It was peaceful, and gave him much needed time to think. Sighing, Race stood up and through his cigar on the ground. He pulled out his pocket watch and checked the time. "I betta be headin' ova ta Medda's for da welcomin' party." He said to himself, walking up the small hill and towards Irving Hall.

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After getting Britt settled in her new home, everyone headed over to Irving Hall for her surprise "Please Ally?" Britt begged, putting on her best puppy dogged face. Ally laughed, "Oh no! Wipe that off your face! That hasn't worked since you were 10!" Britt sighed in defeat as Michael and David laughed at the sisterly banter. Britt couldn't help but smile as the four continued on their way; she was really excited to see what the surprise was. Soon enough, they reached Irving Hall and Ally and David went in first, telling them to wait a moment. After a minute, Ally came back out alone. "Ready?" she asked. Britt nodded her head eagerly, still smiling. Michael stepped in front of them and swung open the door, allowing Britt to walk in first. "SURPRISE!!!" The voices of all the newsies cheered welcome to Britt. "Oh my gosh!" Britt exclaimed hugging Ally and her father, "Thank you so much!" Ally smiled, "Anything for you sis. Now come on, it's time to meet the rest of your 'big brothers'" she said rolling her eyes. Britt giggled as she let Ally lead her towards a very nice looking group of people.

"It's so great to finally meet all of you!" Britt exclaimed after all the introductions and numerous hugs. "It's great ta meet ya too, Britt." Jack said. "Yeah," Spot added, "Ally 'ere tawks 'bout nuttin else." Everyone laughed. "So I've heard." Britt said smiling. "But wait." she stopped, "Is someone missing?" Everyone looked around before Ally realized who in fact was missing. "Where's Race?" she asked. "He was here earlier." Summer said, "He musta disappeared again." David shook his head, "He's been doing that more and more lately." Britt sat down, quietly listening to the conversation. She remembered Racetrack from Ally's letters. 'The always wise-cracking, but still good- hearted gambler.' Ally had written. Britt had always wondered about him, and looked forward to meeting him. Her thoughts were interrupted, when Medda came over. "Well now everyone! What better way to get this party started then a song from our guest of honor?" The whole congregation cheered in agreement. Medda turned to Britt, "Now my dear, Ally has talked of non-stop of you beautiful voice, would you please do us the honor of a song?" she asked. Britt hesitated a moment and Medda continued, "I understand you must be exhausted from your trip.not a whole song, just a few verses? I'm so very anxious to hear you sing!" Ally sat down next to Britt and squeezed her hand, silently urging her to sing. Britt smiled, "Sure.why not?" she said, which provoked another cheer to ring out across the room. "What song?" Britt asked. Ally thought for a moment before jumping up, "I know! Sing the song that Mama always sang for Papa.remember the one I taught you?" Britt looked at her father who nodded his approval. "Okay." Britt agreed.

"I don't need a lot of things,

I can get by with nothing.

Of all the blessings life can bring,

I've always needed something."

It was then when Racetrack arrived and he moved to the front of the crowd, nodding hello. Britt scanned the crowed of amazed faces before her hazel eyes locked with a pair of chocolate brown ones and stayed there.

"But I've got all I want, When it comes to loving you.

You're my only reason;

You're my only truth.

I need you like water,

Like breath, like rain.

I need you like mercy

From Heaven's gate."

"Dear me." Race whispered in shock. This girl was.amazing. But who was she? Then she smiled at him and brought her hand up to touch her necklace, and he knew. It was the same smile.and almost the same necklace. Her's had an angel charm. (--Angel.it suits her. --) Race thought. She was definitely Ally's sister, Brittany Lenox. The same girl he had heard so much about over the past year. And no doubt he always thought Britt sounded like someone he would like to get to know. But he never expected this feeling to come over him.

"There's a freedom in your arms

That carries me through."

(--Who is he? --) Britt wondered, even though inside.she already knew. She smiled at him and brought her hand up to her angel charm as she sang the last line, her eyes still locked with his. "I need you." Ally and David were the only two to notice their little interlude, which was interrupted by shouts and applause from the newsies. But it didn't stop them from smirking at one another.

"Wonderful Britt!" exclaimed Medda, hugging the younger girl, causing her to look away from Racetrack's stare. "Ally was right, you have an amazing talent!" Britt blushed, "Thank you." She said looking back, searching for the boy. She saw him sitting at one of the tables, talking with Ally and David. "Excuse me." She said politely, making her way over to them. "Sorry I was late doll." Race apologized to Ally, crossing his arms and leaning back on his chair. Ally smiled as she saw Britt approaching them. "Don't apologize to me," she said, "Apologize to Britt." She gestured toward her. Race jumped up from his chair and spun around, almost knocking Britt over. "Whoa der." he said, taken aback.she was so close to him. Britt giggled, "Sorry about that." She stepped back a little, smiling at him and Race couldn't help but smile back. Thus beginning another staring interlude, which again was interrupted. "Ahem," Ally coughed, holding back laughter. Britt and Racetrack broke their gazes and looked at her. Ally turned to Racetrack, "Race, I want you to meet my sister and Britt I want you to meet my dear friend Racetrack." Britt smiled and offered her hand, "It's great to meet you, Racetrack." "Great ta meet ya too." Race replied, taking her hand in his. Both them feeling an electric shock go up their arms. Race shook it off and smirked, "Sorry I was late fer yer welcomin' party." "It's alright." Britt replied, her hazel eyes twinkling. All Race could do was smile back. Neither one of them noticing that they were still holding hands. But Ally and David did. "Did your hands fuse together or something?" David asked chuckling and Ally punched him in the arm. Britt and Race let go of each other's hands quickly and blushed. Thankfully, Blink came over and suggested a poker game and all awkwardness ceased. Race smirked as he sat down, "Heya Britt.I member Ally tellin' me ya liked card games.ya think yer up fer a game a poker?" Britt sat done across from him and smiled, "Sure.why not?" Jack came up and sat down to join the game, Spot following close behind. "Ya sure 'bout that Britt?" Blink asked. "Race here is known to rob a poison blind durin' poker.especially begginnas." Britt laughed, "Thanks for the warning Blink.but I'll take my chances." She glanced at Race and winked. Race raised his eyebrow.intrigued by her confidence. (--This could be an interestin' night.- -) he thought as he dealt the cards. ~*~

That's it for now!!! Please R&R!! :) Luv Alwayz & 4ever, ~Britt aka AngelicOne~