Disclaimer: I do not own the song. Natalie Cole owns it. The song is a duet with her and her father Nat King Cole and it's called When I Fall In Love. I don't own any of the Newsies either. I do own Kate though.

AN: When you see this (word), that means that it's Spot singing. Just thought I'd let you know so it wasn't confusing.

Chapter 7

The following Friday, Spot arrived at Medda's early. He needed to talk to Jack. Spot looked everywhere for him, but he couldn't seem to find him. 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 he usually watched the show. A smirk came to his lips when he saw Jack sitting there. He was going to enjoy this. Spot quietly walked up behind Jack.

"I thought 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 to do?" Jack asked trying to explain. Spot patted him on the shoulder with a smile on his face and sat down next to him. Suddenly the smile disappeared and a serious look replaced it.

"Jack, I gotta talk to ya about somethin' that's really…"

"Shut up. The show's startin'." Jack interrupted as 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 (singing quietly to himself))

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 will 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 back over at Spot with a shocked look on his face. Spot looked 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."

"I didn't realize I was."

"Why don't ya sing here sometime?"

"Because, I got a reputation to up hold. How would it make me look? I would be considered weak and plus, I'd get teased to no end. I would never live it down."

"Ok Spot, whatever you say. Anyways, you were gonna talk to me about somethin' before the show started."

"Yeah. We got problems with Harlem and the Bronx. It seems they wanna take over Brooklyn. I don't know any details, but it doesn't look good."

"What a ya mean? I thought we talked to them about this a month ago? They said they wouldn't try nothin'. They said they were too weak and that they'd never be able to win. Why did they change their minds?"

"I know what they said Kelly and I don't know why. All I know is that one of me boids overheard a newsie from Harlem and a newsie from the Bronx talkin' about it."

"What are ya gonna do?"

"I don't know yet. I need more information before I make a decision."

"Well, you know that if you ever need back up, you can count on us."

"I know Jack. Look, I don't want Kate to know about this. She doesn't need to concern herself with this."

"All right, I won't tell her. How are you planning on keepin' it from her though?"

"I don't know. I'll just have to act like everything's normal."

"All right. Well, Kate's probably waitin' for us."

"Could ya tell Kate to meet me by the front doors? I have to talk to Medda about something real quick."

"Yeah sure. I'll see ya around."

"Bye." Spot watched Jack walk away until he had disappeared behind the backstage door then went to find Medda.

Jack knocked quietly on the door then waited for Kate to answer. As he waited, he started to think about what Spot had said. He knew Spot and his newsies could take Harlem and the 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?" Kate said when she had opened the door.

"He had to talk to Medda about somethin'. He'll meet you by the front doors when he's done though."

"All right."

Meanwhile, Spot was trying to find Medda. He thought she might be talking with some of her fans near the stage, but then realized that she'd probably be in her dressing room. Once Spot was at there, he knocked lightly on the door then waited.

"Come in." called Medda. Spot slowly opened the door and walked in, closing it behind him.

"Oh hi Spot. What can I do for you?"

"I need a favor from ya."

"Sure. What is it?"

"Do you know if Kate is singin' next Friday?"

"As a matter a fact, she asked for this week off. Why?"

"Do you need another act?"

"I would like one, but it's not necessary. Spot, why are you asking all these questions?"

"I'll be your other act." said Spot as he stared at the floor. Medda just stared at him. Had Spot just said he wanted to perform? The tough and almighty leader of the Brooklyn newsies wanted to perform? There was an awkward silence between them.

"Great. Did you have a song in mind?" Medda said after the shock wore off.

"Yeah, I do. I wanna be at the end of the show though. I want it to be a surprise so don't tell anyone outside the theater."

"Ok. Can you be here around three tomorrow?"

"Yeah."

"Great. I'll see you then."

"See ya then." Spot left the room very quickly. After he had closed the door, he leaned his back against it and let out a huge sigh of relief. He hoped Kate would like it. Thinking of Kate, she was waiting for him. Spot quickly made his way to the front doors. When he was almost to them, he saw Kate talking to Race. Race happened to look up and see Spot coming. Spot put a finger to his lips telling him to be quiet. Race nodded slightly to let Spot know he understood, then turned his attention back to Kate. As soon as Spot was close enough, he covered Kate's eyes with his hands.

"Guess who." Spot whispered in her ear.

"Jack. Wait, no…. Spot." answered Kate, turning and looking into Spot's royal blue eyes.

"Are ya ready to go?"

"Yeah. See you back at the lodging house Race." Kate called and waving to him as he walked backstage.

"Where's he goin'?"

"He likes one of the girls so I told him to go talk to her. So what did you need to talk to Medda about?"

"I needed a favor."

"Oh? What was this favor you needed?"

"You'll see." Spot said with a smirk on his face and leaned in to give Kate a kiss.

AN: I hope you enjoyed the chapter. I thought the song kind of fit. Tell me what you thought of it. I know Spot is kind of hypocritical in this chapter but he doesn't want anyone to know yet, so he had to tell Jack that. Anyways, don't forget to review and tell me what you think of the chapter.