Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Newsies. I do own Kate and Moody. I don't own the song either.
Chapter 8
Kate had noticed that Spot had been kind of avoiding her all week. She had seen him twice but only to say hi then leave. She missed him so much. She missed his sweet kisses. She had asked Jack if knew anything about why Spot hadn't been around but he didn't know anything. All he knew was that he had seen Spot go into Medda's a couple of times. Kate couldn't figure out why Spot would be going to Medda's during the day in the middle of the week. Maybe Race would know something. She thought. Race had been going to Medda's everyday that week. He had been going to see one of the girls who he had a crush on. Or at least he might be able to find out. She thought. She would ask later at Tibby's.
Kate waited and waited and waited. Where are you Race? You're usually early. She thought. Newsies stared to arrive saying their hello's to Kate before they went to order their food and talk to their friends. Finally Race arrived.
"Race! Come over here."
"Hey. What's up Kate?"
"I need to talk to you."
"Sure. What about?"
"Do you know why Spot hasn't been around lately? Jack told me he saw him a couple of times going into Medda's. I was just trying to figure out why he would be going to Medda's during the day."
"I don't know a thing."
"Would Moody know?"
"I don't know. I can ask her."
"Would you? Oh thank you so much!" exclaimed Kate giving Race a huge hug. Race just laughed. Kate enjoyed the rest of her lunch with the boys. She couldn't remember the last time she had laughed that much. She would be really sad at the end of the week when she went back to singing.
That evening Kate waited for Race to get back from seeing Moody. She hoped he remembered to ask her. Finally Race walked in with a huge grin on his face and Kate rushed over to him.
"Race, did you ask her?"
"Ask her what?"
"If she knew why Spot was going to Medda's during the day."
"Oh yeah. I asked her."
"Well what did she say?"
"She told why but made me promise not to tell anyone. Sorry Kate."
"That's ok. Thanks anyway. I'll see you later." Race watched Kate walk out of Tibby's with a sad expression on her face and a smile came to his lips.
Friday night came and all the Manhattan newsies were going to Medda's show. All except one; Kate. Race and Jack were trying to convince her to come.
"Come on Kate. Ya gotta go." Race pleaded.
"I don't want to."
"Why not?" asked Jack.
"I don't need to see Spot with his other girlfriend."
"How many time do I have ta tell ya. Spot ain't cheatin' on ya. Trust me." Race said looking Kate in the eyes. Something in Race's eyes told her to trust him.
"Alright. I'll go."
"Yeah! Well, let's go then. We're gonna be late." So Kate, Jack, and Race walked to Medda's.
The show had great. All the performers had done awesome. Race cheered the loudest after Moody's performance. Kate had a lot of fun. She liked to watch the guys having a great time with their friends. Everyone was about to leave when Medda rushed on to the stage.
"If everyone could please take their seats. We have a special performance for you."
Medda walked off the stage and Spot walked on. The audience fell dead silent. They couldn't believe their eyes. Kate stared at the stage wide eyed.
Spot stood in the middle of the stage. He couldn't believe he was doing this but if it let Kate know just how much he loved her then he would risk his reputation. He looked over the audience until he saw her. Spot and Kate locked eyes and he began to sing. (A/N: think of a voice that you love and that's the voice Spot has.)
Find me here
Speak to me
I want to feel you
I need to hear you
You are the light
That is leading me
To the place where
I find peace again
You are the strength
That keeps me walking
You are the hope
That keeps me trusting
You are the life to my soul
You are my purpose
You are everything
And how can I
Stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me
How could it be any better than this
You calm the storms
You give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You won't let me fall
You still my heart
And you take my breath away
And you take me in
Would you take me deeper now
And how can I
Stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me
How could it be any better than this
And how can I
Stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me
How could it be any better than this
'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You are everything
Everything
'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You are everything
Everything
'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You are everything
Everything
And how can I
Stand here with you
And not be moved by you
Would you tell me
How could it be any better than this
When Spot had finished, the audience was dead silent. During his performance Spot had walked off the stage and over to Kate. Kate stood up and threw her arms around Spot's neck. The audience erupted into cheers and catcalls. A smile came to Spot's lips.
"I loved it!" exclaimed Kate.
"I hoped ya would."
"So this is why you were coming here during the day."
"How did you know that?"
"I was trying to figure out why you weren't around, so I asked Jack if he knew anything and he told me he had seen you go into Medda's a couple of times. I almost didn't come tonight, but I'm glad Race and Jack talked me into it."
"Why weren't ya gonna ta come?"
"I thought you were seeing one of the girls here."
"I would never cheat on ya. I love you."
"I love you too."
"I hate ta break up this heart warming reunion, but I think we should get back ta the lodgin' house." Jack said breaking the two from their trance.
"I agree." said Spot.
As they were walking back to the lodging house, Kate pulled Spot to the back of the group so they could talk.
"Spot, I was wondering if you would come with me to visit my family tomorrow, then I could go back to Brooklyn with you."
"Of course I will. I'd love ta meet your family and you know you're always welcome in Brooklyn."
"Thanks Spot."
The next morning, Kate woke up bright and early. She could wait to see her family again. She said her good morning to Kloppman on her way to the washroom. When she was done getting ready , she walked out of the washroom to find that most of the newsies awake. She said her good mornings to everyone as she made her way to Spot's bunk. Just as she thought he was still sleeping. She planted a light kiss on his lips and his eyes fluttered open.
"Good morning sweety."
"Good mornin' hun."
"Hurry up. I want to get to my house as soon as possible. I can't wait to see my family again."
Kate waited for Spot to get ready. She just couldn't wait to see her brothers and sisters and her mom. She hoped they were all well health wise. Finally Spot was ready and they were on their way.
They finally stopped in front of a large white house with black shudders and columns by the door. Spot felt a little awkward walking to the door. Kate knocked on the door and a maid answered it.
"Can I help you?" the maid asked.
"My name is Kate and I was wondering if Mrs…"
Spot had stopped listening. He was lost in his thoughts. I recognize this house. It was in the papes a couple a months ago. The family was murdered and the guy was never found. The police had thought the guy had been looking for someone. He thought. Spot wondered if he should tell Kate. He was suddenly brought back to reality.
"Thank you. Come on Spot. Let's go back to Brooklyn."
Spot and Kate walked back to the Brooklyn lodging house in silence. When they got back Spot led Kate away from the rest of the newsies.
"Kate, are you ok?"
"They moved and didn't even try to find me before they did." She sobbed. Spot wrapped her in his arms.
"They didn't move Kate."
"What do you mean?" she asked looking at Spot.
"They were killed and the guy was never found. I remember readin' about it in the papes. I'm sorry Kate."
"No! They can't be dead. They can't. They just can't."
"I'm so sorry Kate."
"If the guy was never found, that means he's still out there and probably looking for me."
"I'll tell the guys and I'm always gonna be with ya. I ain't gonna leave ya alone. You're safe here. I ain't gonna let anything happen to ya."
"Thank you so much Spot."
"Hey guys listen up!"
"What is it Spot?" asked one of the newsies.
"If everyone would shut up, I could tell ya Tracker." Answered Spot. Everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at Spot.
"Alright. Nightmare here has a little problem. I don't know if you remember readin' about the family that was murdered and the guy who did it was never found." There were a few nods so Spot continued. "Well, that family was Nightmare's. We think the guy might be lookin' for her. Let me know if anyone out of the ordinary asks for her by the name of Kate."
"Yeah, we'll let ya know about anything that's suspicious." Tracker replied and all the newsies nodded their agreement.
"Alright, lights out. Kate the owner is lettin' ya have your own room. I'll show ya where it is."
"Thanks Spot."
As the lights of the lodging house went out one by one, a person walked out of the shadows and started walking towards Manhattan.
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A/N: hey sorry it took me so long to update. The song Spot sings is by Lifehouse. It's called Everything. The song in the other chapter is called When I Fall In Love by Natalie Cole. It's duet with her father Nat King Cole. I need girls for Mush, Kid Blink, Racetrack, and Jack. Let me know if you want to be in it. Sorry if there are spelling mistakes but I'm in a hurry.