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Sorry guys... It's been a while. Life's just been crazy. I'm working on updating I Dreamed a Dream.

High School Play

The Trouble with Interviews

Tommy picked Kim up in front of her apartment building the next morning. She didn't look fully awake yet. Tommy, on the other hand, had become a morning person. When he had commented on it, she glared at him and took another sip of her coffee.

They split for the day, each heading for separate parts of the building, knowing they would see each other after school. Today, after all, was the first real practice.

Kim walked into the choir room. Mr. Lechner as well as Mrs. Emmel were already there. There was supposed to be a meeting for all the choir department this morning. Mrs. Emmel was supposed to be leaving next week to have her baby, so Kim would be taking her position. It was actually going to be a promotion, because Mrs. Emmel wanted to stay home after the baby came.

Mrs. Emmel, or rather Elise, smile at Kim when she came in. "Are you coming to my class today? I wanted you to meet all the kids," Elise asked.

"Yes, I am. Second period right?" Kim asked. She really was sorry to see Elise go. They were pretty good friends. They would go out to lunch together from time to time.

"Yes. They are such a great bunch of kids. And they have the most beautiful voices!" Elise started to ramble. She did that a lot.

Kim suppressed a giggle when Mr. Lechner rolled his eyes and commented under his breath something like, 'of course they have good voices, it's an invitation only group!' Elise seemed to witness none of this.

Mr. Lechner decided to change the subject. He was very joking with all those under him, and decided it was time Kim got picked on. "So Kimberly, it seems you've found yourself a boyfriend in Dr. Oliver, no?" Kim turned beet red.

"Um... well, we uh... kind of knew each other in high school." Mr. Lechner gave her an 'and?' look. "And we kind of dated for a few years." Kim said really fast hoping the chorus teachers in the hallway wouldn't hear coming in.

Luck wasn't with her...

"Who's Kimmie dating?" Asked Sara. She was another voice teacher.

"That Tommy Oliver character." Mr Lechner responded.

"Dr. Oliver? Wow! I see him in the hall sometimes. He is so gorgeous!" Patricia, the head of Freshman Choir breathed.

"We aren't dating right now. It was years ago. We aren't that close anymore." Kim responded. Everyone in the room tried to come up with something to keep the conversation going.

"Mr. Lechner? May I respond to that?" It was Kira. She had been invited to the meeting because she was writing an article about Mrs. Emmel leaving for the Music Program's district newsletter.

"Of course, go ahead." He responded. She was usually one of the ones that always had a witty come back.

"Ms. Hart, you too looked pretty close when you passed out at the Cyber Café yesterday and Dr. O caught you."

"You're evil." Kim responded while trying to hide a smile. Everyone else let out an 'Ohhhh...'

"Ok, we need to start this meeting or it won't be over before school starts." Shouted Mr. Lechner.

Second period.

The bell rung. All of the singers sat down in their respective seats. Mrs. Emmel walked to the front of the class room to address her students. When she stepped up on the podium, all noise ceased. "As you all know," she started, "I'm leaving next week and you are getting a new teacher. This is Ms. Hart." She motioned to Kim with her right hand.

How about we sing for her so she can hear you, then Kira, Alison, and Jason can do there interview." Kim had been warned. They all helped out with the already mentioned newsletter.

Mrs. Emmel told them she wanted to hear them sing the Alma Matter without there music. It sounded great, but they were the best singers in the school. She had them sing a song from Phantom of the Opera, and a song by Queen. Then they all sat down.

Kira Ford, Alison Sarraga, and Jason Morgan all proceeded to go to the front of the class room. They, as well as Kim all sat in chairs in the front of the room. Mrs. Emmel sat in the back.

Alison started. "Hi Ms. Hart. I'm Alison. I'm a Junior. My singing part is Soprano 1."

Kira's turn. "I'm Kira Ford. I'm a Senior and an Mezzo Soprano."

Jason was the last to speak. "I'm Jason Morgan. I'm a senior, and a tenor."

"Well, I'm Kimberly Hart. Ms. Hart to all of you while we are in school. I usually sing Soprano 2."

"Where did you go to high school and what is your fondest memory from it?" Alison asked.

"I went to Angel Grove High. Hmm... fondest memory. Umm... probably my friends. We had this huge group."

"What were your friends like?" Asked Jason.

Kim pulled out a handful of pictures. "Well, my Jason was like my big brother. He still is. He loves martial arts. He owns a dojo with another guy from our group Rocky. He loves to eat. Rocky's married to Aisha, who is one of my best friends. She is a teacher at a tech-school in Angel Grove. Tanya lives in Angel Grove too. She works at a bakery. Her best friend Kat is in New York on Broadway. She's dating Zack Who owns a Hip-hop dance school. Adam is a doctor in Queens New York. Billy lives about an hour away. He is a forensic investigator. His wife, my best friend Trini, was killed in a car accident a few years ago. My former boyfriend, Tommy, works a few halls down from here. You all know him as Dr. O." She finished. As she announced each person, she produced a school picture from when they were in high school. She let them be passed around the room. After a minute or two, only the picture of Tommy was still out. A bass raised his hand. Kim nodded at him to speak.

"What's up with Dr. O's hair?"

"Oh, I used to love his hair. I was surprised he cut it!"

"So are you and Dr. O dating now?" It was Kira that asked the question of course.

"I'm not sure. I think we are, but please on with the interview."

The class was surprised to find out their new teacher had two gold metals from the Olympics, and that she had made a CD that was in stores. Even if it was an unknown. Of course, there were more questions about Tommy, but that was a given.

The bell rung signaling the end of second period. The class filed out chattering about Ms. Hart and Dr. O.

Fourth Period

Tommy looked at the clock: thirty more minutes. A mess of choir kids were in this class. Apparently Kim had blabbed about some of his finer moments during second period. He shook his head. He'd bother her about it at play practice this afternoon. There were stories he could tell them about her. After all, she wasn't perfect either. Tommy went back to grading papers and let his class out five minutes early. He ran out to his car to retrieve the extra clothes he brought with him. He wasn't going to teach kids how to 'fight' while wearing dress pants and a button up shirt after all.

Auditorium

It was just dance and fight practice today. Tommy and Kim were sitting on the stage. Tommy had a white t-shirt and sweatpants. Kim wore black cotton capris and a pink tank top.

They looked out at their 'charges.' There were about one-hundred and fifty kids. Kim used the stage for half an hour trying to help the girls learn the steps for "I feel Pretty." They all picked up on it pretty quickly. Kim was pleased at that. During that time, Tommy had taken most of the boys to the cafeteria which had been cleared of tables to practice the opening fight scene between the sharks and jets. Mr. Lechner and the other adults went back and forth making notes about costumes and props needed for both groups, and suggesting stage positions for people to both Tommy and Kim. After a while, all the kids were back in the auditorium.

They set up a schedule. The Jets would be staying after school tomorrow to start learning the steps to cool. All the boys would have fight practice around 5pm...

Tommy was able to find Kim in one of the choir rooms picking up all her stuff ten minutes later. "You ratted me out to all of my students."

She giggled without looking up. "Sorry. Couldn't help it."

He shook his head as they headed to their cars together. "I'll see you tomorrow?" She asked when they got to her car. Tommy nodded. He kissed her softly.

"Oh, by the way, we are dating. Kira and Alison told me you said you weren't sure."

Kim turned a light shade of red as Tommy walked off.

'He has a nice butt.' Kim thought to herself as she got in her car and pulled away.

Well... that's all for now...

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