A/N: this chapter is also short...but, it's because the next chapter is the last. -sniff-
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STAGE FIVE: PRODUCTION
The night of the play drew near. The director grew more tense and demanding. The costumes were sent to the cleaners. The strange noises coming from Pinako's room increased in frequency and volume. Microphones were placed. Lighting technicians checked to make sure all the light bulbs were operative and in the proper position. And all the while Edward and Winry dreaded that moment on stage where they would share a very awkward moment.
Supposedly, there was supposed to be one last rehearsal the night before the play's opening, complete with lighting and sound effects. But the director was not in charge of the weather. And it rained that evening. So the last practice was canceled as everyone hoped that the downpour wouldn't ruin all of their preparations.
Parents and children alike were anxiously waiting for the following morning. Or more accurately for the director and cast (and Pinako), the evening to come. Perhaps the only exception was Alphonse, who it seemed, had not only overcome his stage fright, but had also come to enjoy all the attention.
The sun rose to reveal clearing skies. The entire cast breathed a sigh of relief. Except Edward, who was praying that he would catch a cold and avoid pending embarrassment altogether.
No such luck. Evening approached startlingly quickly. Before Edward could plan a decent excuse, his mother was rushing he and Al into their respective costumes then pushing them out the door, saying she'd be in the third row next to the Rockbells. Edward could barely conceal his sense of doom.
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