Chapter 7
The following Friday, Spot arrived at Medda's early. He needed to talk to Jack. Spot looked everywhere for him. He couldn't find Jack anywhere. He's probably runnin' late. He thought. When there was about a minute until the show started, Spot decided to check Jack's second floor box where Jack usually watched the show. A smirk came to Spot's lips when he saw Jack sitting there. He was going to enjoy this. Spot quietly and slowly walked up behind Jack.
"I thought ya said ya didn't know where she was." Spot said right in Jack's ear making him jump a little.
"She made me promise not to tell ya. What was I suppose ta do?" Jack asked trying to explain. Spot patted Jack on the shoulder with a smile on his face and sat down next to him. Suddenly the smile on Spot's face disappeared. A serious look replace it.
"Jack, I gotta talk to ya about something that's really….."
"Shut up. The show's startin'." Jack interrupted. Kate walked out on stage and the song started.
(Kate)
And when I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you.
(Kate & Spot)
When I fall in love
It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world such as this is
Jack looked over at Spot when he realized that Spot was quietly singing along with the song.
Love has ended before it's begun
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun (sun)
When I give my heart
It'll be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
No, no, no
And the moment I can feel (feel that) that
You feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you
When I give my heart
It will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love
When I fall in love
Is when I fall in love with you
Again the audience erupted into cheers. Jack looked over at Spot with a shocked look on his face. Spot looked over at Jack.
"What?" he asked.
"I didn't know you could sing." replied Jack.
"What are ya talkin' about Kelly?" Spot asked confused.
"You were singin' along with the song." explained Jack.
"I didn't realize I was."
"Why don't ya sing here sometime?"
"Because I got a reputation to uphold. How would it make me look? I would be considered weak."
"Anyways, you were gonna talk to me about somethin' before the show started."
"Yeah. We got problems with Harlem and Bronx. It seems they wanna take over Brooklyn. I don't know any details, but it doesn't look good."
"What ya mean? I thought we talked to them about this a month ago? They said they wouldn't try nothing. They said they were too weak. Why did they change their minds?"
"I don't know why. I know we talk to them, but one of me boids overheard a newsie from Harlem and a newsies from Bronx talkin' about it." explained Spot.
"What are ya goin' do?" asked Jack.
"I don't know yet. I need more info. before I make a decision." replied Spot.
"Ya know if ya need me to back ya I will."
"I know Jack. Look, I don't want Kate to know about this. She doesn't need to worried about anymore."
"Alright, I won't tell her. How are ya gonna keep it from her?"
"I don't know. I'll do my best not to lead on that anything's wrong."
"Kate's probably waitin' for us."
"I gotta go talk to Medda." said Spot.
"Alright. I'll tell Kate that you'll meet her by the front door." Spot watched Jack until he disappeared behind the backstage door then went to find Medda.
Jack knocked on the door and waited for Kate patiently. Jack started to think about all that Spot had said. He knew that Spot and his newsies could take Harlem and Bronx, but he had offered his help just in case Spot needed reinforcements.
"Hi Jack. I was wondering when you were going to get here. Where's Spot?"
"He had to go talk to Medda. He'll meet ya by the front door."
"Alright."
Meanwhile, Spot was trying to find Medda. He thought she might be talking with some of her fans near the stage, but then realized she would probably be in her dressing room. Spot knocked lightly on the door when he got there.
"Come in." called Medda. Spot slowly opened the door and walked in closing the door behind him.
"Oh hi Spot. What can I do for you?"
"I need a favor from ya."
"Sure. What is it?" asked Medda.
"Do you know if Kate is singin' next Friday?"
"Yes. She came to me after the show and told me that she wanted to take a week off."
"Do you need another act?"
"I would like one, but if I can't find one I'll just have to deal with it."
"Well don't worry about finding another act. I'll perform." said Spot. Medda just stared at him. Had Spot just said he wanted to perform? The tough and almighty Spot Conlon wanted to perform? There was an awkward silence.
"Great. Did you have a song in mind?" said Medda after the shock wore off.
"Yeah, I do. I wanna be at the end though. I want it to be a surprise so don't tell anyone."
"Ok. Can you be here at 3 tomorrow?"
"Yeah, I'll be here."
"Great! I'll see you then"
"See ya then." Spot left the room quickly. After Spot had closed the door, he leaned against it and let out a sigh of relief. He hoped Kate would like it. Then he remembered that Kate was waiting for him. He quickly made his way to the front door. When he was almost to the front door, he saw Kate talking to Racetrack. Race happened to look up and see Spot coming. Spot put a finger to his lips telling Race to keep quiet. Race nodded slightly to let Spot know he understood, then turned his attention back to Kate. Spot put his hands over Kate's eyes as soon as he was close enough.
"Guess who."
"Jack. Wait no….Spot." answered Kate. Kate turned around and looked into Spot's royal blue eyes.
"Are ya ready ta go?" asked Spot.
"Yeah, I'm ready. See you back at the lodging house Race." Kate waved to Race as he walked backstage.
"Where's he goin'?" asked Spot.
"He likes one of the girls. I told him to go talk to her. Why did you need to talk to Medda?"
"I needed a favor from her."
"Oh. What was this favor?"
"You'll see."
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AN: hey! I know it took me really long to post this chapter. I'm so sorry. I've had writer's block and I've been swamped with homework because finals are coming up. I hope you like the chapter. Tell me what you think. I want to thank Lindi, Neola, Super Steve, Crunch, Fastdancer, Sapphire, Maniac Conlon, and Morning Dew for reviewing. I love reviews. Please review!!!! I have started chapter 8 and hope to finish it and get it posted as soon as possible. Finals are next Wed. and Thurs. so it might take me awhile to get it finished. I hope to write more and post chapters sooner during the summer when I have free time to write. Thanks again to all you who read my story.