Freida's Big Score Chapter 11, a peanuts fanfic

CHAPTER 11: DECISION

Freida awoke the next morning with a very vivid memory of the dream she had the previous night,she had remembered the potential depression and loneliness problem she could have if she decided to take the job and become a music star,and to her that was all she needed to know in order for her to make her decision,she was gonna stay in Sparkyville and live the rest of her life the way she wanted,not to mention that Alice was likely gonna clean house at the test show and be a perfectly fine replacement for her. As Freida got out of her bed and started rearranging her messy hair to be it's naturally curly self,she noticed that Alice was completely absent and that all of her belongings were missing such as her toy piano,as well as her bed being perfectly made like no one had slept in it for a millennium,however Freida merely brushed it off as Alice already having her things packed since it was the day they were all leaving after all.

Meanwhile back at the Brown residence,everything had been properly set up for Freida's birthday party such as the decorations, snack table, wedding quality cake, large pile of presents, disco ball, party games and a receipt showing proof of a set up dinner reservation for the birthday girl and her boyfriend that night after the party. It was looking like it was gonna be a wonderful party and Charlie Brown was largely confident in that as he sat down on his beanbag and watched some TV for a few minutes before he could hear the house phone ringing from down the hall along with the voice of Sally announcing while she ran to answer it "I'll get it!" and once she answered the phone and heard who it was on the other end,she grew a playful grin on her face and teasingly stated as she pointed over at her older brother "It's your girlfriend on the phone big brother."

"Alright,thanks for telling me." thanked Charlie Brown in response as he promptly got up and relieved his sister of the phone before he politely answered with a smile "Hey Freida,I was beginning to wonder if you would ever call me." to which the curly haired girl chuckled and cooed while she started packing up some of her clothes "Aww do you miss me that much sweetie? Well you won't have to wait too much longer to see me again because I've finally made my decision,I'm staying in town." which resulted in her boyfriend gasping and exclaiming in shock "R-really?! That's great to hear,but what about the job? Have you told Randy yet?" only for Freida to shake her head and confirm that she hasn't "Not just yet,I'm about to go tell him,but I think he'll be alright with my choice. I met this girl at the studio named Alice and she's decided to go in my place,and I'll say she's a real good singer."

"Well as long as you're happy in the end,I am too." sighed Charlie Brown with a bit of a relieved tone of voice before he timidly asked with a slightly shaky demeanor "Hey babe,would you mind coming over to my place once you get back this evening? There's something I want to show you." to which a frankly unsuspicious Freida happily obliged on the spot while she made her way down the elevator "Sure thing sweetie,I gotta go know,time to tell Randy what I'm doing. Love you." which prompted Charlie Brown to smile and retort just before he hung up the phone "I love you more."

Once Freida made it to the bottom floor and entered the lounge area,she would immediately be greeted by the sight of Randy once again being slouched on the couch and sipping a cup of coffee as the curly haired girl took a deep breath and politely called out while she approached the teenager "Good morning Randy." to which the boy lifted his head up and respectfully returned the phrase "And a good morning to you Mrs Rich,I see you're in a pretty good mood." only for Freida to playfully roll her eyes and brush the remark aside "It's nothing too special,I'm just glad to be finally heading out of here later on."

"Ah that reminds me,have you finally come to a decision?" wondered Randy out of curiosity as he perked up at the reminder and sat up straight to which Freida nodded her head and calmly answered "Uh-huh,I did a lot of thinking about it and had a bit of hard time choosing,but in the here and now I choose to stay in Sparkyville. The offer sounds very nice and pleasing to the ears,but I simply cannot bring myself to move away from all my friends and family,and besides I think Alice already gives y'all the worthy female superstar that the world can look up to. I'm sorry if you're disappointed,but this is my final answer." and after the girl had spoken out and gave her answer,Randy could only smile and unconditionally oblige much to Freida's surprise "That's perfectly fine with me Mrs Rich,the choice is yours after all."

"Really? Well thank you for understanding." thanked a rather surprised and caught off guard Freida in response before bittersweetly continuing while she looked at the many pictures of musicians that hung up on the walls "Like I said the offer sounded great,I love singing and having the chance to show it off to such a large part of the world for a living would be a dream come true,but the thing is I already have a dream here in town that I'm living,and it's having my family and friends."

Freida:

I don't need a spotlight.

I don't need a crowd.

I don't need the great,wide world to shout my name out loud.

Don't need fame or fortune.

Nice as those things are,I've got all I need to feel like I'm a star.

I've got my friends by my side.

I've got my family's love and pride.

And in my soulmate's eyes,I recognize the star I want to be.

And with my friends standing strong.

I'm on the stage where I belong.

And nothing's ever gonna change that fact.

I'm part of one terrific friendship act.

And yes I'd love that spotlight.

Yes I'd crave acclaim.

I'll admit I'd love the sound when strangers scream my name.

All that glitz and glamor,they're alright no doubt.

But what are you left with when the lights go out?

*Montage starts of iconic moments from Peanuts: The Next Chapter as well as fan-episodes.*

I'll have my friends with me still.

I'll have my friends always will.

And with my family's love,no star above will shine as bright as me.

And as a soulmate and a friend,I'll be a soulmate till the end.

And no one on this Earth can change this fact.

I'm part of one terrific friendship act.

NEXT CHAPTER: ROAD TO NEW HORIZONS

"Sister Act." Written By Alan Menken And Glenn Slater. Alterations Done By Me.