"Welcome back to Enterprise Idol!" -Hess says enthusiastically over the applause of the crowd- "Before the break we saw Sub-Commander T'Pol perform admirably. Coming up is our final act before we open the lines for the voting to begin. Before that thought, let's go back stage and see how the acts are doing!"

-the screen at the back of the stage flickers to life with the image of the senior staff sitting around on sofa's smiling at the camera-

"Hiya guys! How are you all feeling?" -Hess asks-

"I think we're all a little nervous, but having loads of fun as well." -Archer answers, and the others nod in agreement-

"I don't know what you've got ta' be nervous about, you've all already been out there." -Trip says-

"Nervous sir?" -Hess asks, Trip glares at the camera-

"Not at all." -he says airily-

"Of course sir." -she smiles- "We'll be seeing you in a few minutes." -the image disappears and Hess turns back to the audience- "They all seem to be handling it well, not too much rivalry. But the audience and viewers at home seem to have their favourites." -she smiles and glances at the cards she's holding-

"It's a tie so far for firebidgirl's vote between Hoshi and T'Pol. Whereas Malcolm had Lieuten Keen's vote. Keep your comments coming in to the studio!" -Hess smiles-

"And now, it's time for the last performance of the night! Here he is, the Chief Engineer of Enterprise, it's . . . COMMANDER CHARLES TUCKER!" -crowd cheers loudly as Trip walks onto the stage, grinning and waving at the audience-

"How are you feeling sir?" -Hess asks-

"Brilliant." -he grins- "Can I get started now?"

"By all means," -she laughs- "Here he is, singing for your vote . . . Trip Tucker!" -the crowd cheers as Trip takes up his place by the mic and the music starts up-

-he grins at the crowd as Malcolm and Travis run on the stage, Malcolm with his guitar goes to Trip's right, and Travis sits down at the drum kit on his left, they start playing and Trip starts singing, enthusiastically-

"I'm in the phone booth, it's the one across the hall
If you don't answer, I'll just ring it off the wall
I know she's there but I just had to call
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone

Don't leave me hanging on the telephone

I heard your mother now she's going out the door
Did she go to work or just go to the store?
All those things she said I told you to ignore
Oh why can't we talk again?

Oh why can't we talk again?
Oh why can't we talk again?
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone

It's good to hear your voice, you know it's been so long
If I don't get your calls then everything goes wrong
I want to tell you something you've known all along
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone

-Malcolm and Travis instrumental-

I had to interrupt and stop this conversation
Your voice across the line gives me a strange sensation
I'd like to talk when I can show you my affection
Oh I can't control myself!

Oh I can't control myself!
Oh I can't control myself!
Don't leave me hanging on the telephone
Oh hang up there unrelieved!

Oh hang up there unrelieved!

Oh hang up there unrelieved!

Oh hang up there unrelieved!
Ooooh oh oh oh oh oh hang up there unrelieved!"

-crowd screams loudly as Trip pulls the other two forward and the three of them take a bow before Malcolm and Travis exit the stage and Hess snags Trip's hand and pulls him over to the judges table-

"Well that was a surprise sir!" -she exclaims-

"A good one?" -he asks, grinning-

"Most definitely, but will our judges think so? Commander Shran?"

"He performed well and enthusiastically. He appears to be as spontaneous on stage as he is in space." -Shran comments, Trip nods and smiles-

"Ambassador?"

"He performed skilfully, if a little exuberantly." -Soval says with a sharp nod of his head-

"And finally, Admiral Forest, your comments?" -Hess asks-

"He was very good, an excellent way to finish the performances." -Forrest smile encouragingly-

"Thank you, sir." -Trip says-

"Well done Commander, anything you'd like to say?" -Hess asks-

"Not really, apart from vote for me!" -he grins at the camera-

"Give it up for Commander Tucker everyone!" -Hess says and the crowd cheers loudly as Trip exits the stage-

"Okay, now you've heard all of the contestants perform it's time for you to vote! Yes it doesn't matter what the judges say, who wins is up to you!" -she points at the camera- "So hit the lilac button now and cast your vote, every vote counts so make sure yours does!"

Thanks to firebirdgirl wolfling and Master Solo for reviewing the last chapter!

Now do as Hess says and cast your vote, because the winner is really going to be decided on them, so please even if the only thing you do in your review is write a name, do it! Thanks! x