It was kind of amazing. One hundred thousand people had tried out for the competition and I was one of the last four. Being in the top 4 usually guaranteed success but it didn't always. In fact I hadn't really heard anything from anyone in Season 3. I had to win. I wanted to win. I didn't just want to be another face from the show, but I knew that the only thing that I could do would be to do my best.
The important thing about this week was what was at stake. It was a week where everybody was going home, but only three of us would take the camera crews with. I would never be the most famous resident of West Palm Beach, which laid claims to celebrities like Michael Jordan, Hank Aaron, Bob Barker, and Howard Stern, but for one day, it would be all about me. I couldn't help but wonder if any of them would be there.
I went to see Sam. I wanted to spend time with him, even though I needed to put a lot of work towards this week. We were going to be meeting with Stevie Nicks, who was going to be advising us not only for Fleetwood Mac songs, but also for pop songs. It was a bit of an open category, but I actually knew a song that I wanted to sing. It was a bit of an unconventional choice because not only was it not released as a singer, the artist wasn't even that famous to anyone older than 25.
"So we're almost there." He commented. "I feel like I can see the finish line from here."
"Yeah, we're almost there." I agreed. Before anyone performed, I felt like Quinn had the highest chance of being eliminated. She just didn't seem to be in the same league as Rachel and I and Sam was the only guy left. "So we're meeting Stevie Nicks. It sounds like that's going to be amazing. She's kind of a legend."
"Well she's definitely important even though she wasn't even an original member of the band." He remarked. "So do you wanna go out and do something tonight? Maybe we could go to a movie or something. Were you interested in Iron Man 2?"
"Yeah, but I don't really know anything about the comics." I admitted. "I liked the first one though since Robert Downey Jr. is such a good actor."
"Well I know all about comics and I can teach you." He explained before he went into a spiel about Iron Man. "You should be taking notes because there will be a quiz."
I laughed as he continued. It was kind of impressive how he knew so much about it. I admired his work into learning something that most people didn't even consider important.
I went to get lunch and that was where I found Rachel.
"You're a fraud." She stated. "Your father wasn't killed in Iraq like you said he was."
"What are you talking about?" I replied.
"Christopher Hudson died of a drug overdose in Cincinnati." She told me. "I had a private eye look into that."
"No, my dad was a war hero." I remarked in surprise. "My mom told me that he was a war hero. It has to be someone else."
"I can assure you that it's not." She replied. I began to cry.
"You're a bitch!" I shouted. "I'm pretty sure that what you did is against the rules and I could have you disqualified for it, but I'm not going to because I want to beat you fair and square even if you don't feel the same mentality."
I later met up with Stevie in the studio. I had called my mom and she had confirmed the story, so I was still upset.
"Are you okay?" Stevie asked me.
"I'm a little upset." I admitted. "I just found out that my dad was not who I thought he was. It's why I chose the song that I was going to sing."
"Which song is that?" She questioned.
"'Little Lies'" I answered. Most people would have chosen something from Rumours, but I didn't want to be like everyone else.
"You know that was our last song to reach the top 10." She explained. I then went to perform it for her. "I really liked how you connected to that song. I don't think I can give you any advice for that other than to keep that emotion. What was your second song?"
"It's called 'I Won't Apologize' by Selena Gomez." I explained.
"I know who she is, but I don't think that I've ever heard the song before." She admitted.
"Well I chose this song because it has a special place in my heart." I explained.
On Tuesday night, I was ready to perform. I knew that I would make it because I was just feeling that level of confidence, but I still wanted to perform my best.
"Welcome back to American Idol." Jesse declared. "Tonight we are down to four and our contestants will be competing for a chance to go home. They met with Stevie Nicks and will be singing Fleetwood Mac and pop songs. Let's meet our finalists: Rachel Berry, Sam Evans, Faith Hudson, and Quinn Fabray."
Rachel was up first and sang "Go Your Own Way." It was pretty good, but I didn't like her explanation of why she chose the song. It must have been a bit awkward singing that in front of the person whom it was written for.
Sam followed her and sang "Don't Stop." It was good for his voice since it had such an amazing melody. It probably wasn't the best performance, but I still loved it like I loved him.
I then headed to the stage and they showed the part where I admitted about my dad because I didn't want to keep it a secret in case it would have come out later. I then headed to the stage.
If I could turn the page of time then I'd rearrange
Just a day or two close my, close my, close my eyes
But I couldn't find the way, so I'll settle for one day
To believe in you tell me, tell me, tell me lies
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies
Oh no you can't disguise you can't disguise no you can't disguise
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Although I'm not making plans I hope that you understand
There's a reason why close your, close your, close your eyes
No more broken hearts we're better off apart
Let's give it a try tell me, tell me, tell me lies
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies
Oh no you can't disguise you can't disguise no you can't disguise
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
Tell me lies, tell me, tell me lies
Oh no you can't disguise you can't disguise no you can't disguise
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
"I thought that for someone going through what you're going through, that was pretty good." Will declared.
"I'm not gonna lie. You were great." Emma told me.
"I think you did a good way of expressing your heartbreak." Sue declared.
Quinn then sang "Rhiannon" and I really liked the mellow performance that she delivered. It was great and she seemed like maybe she did have a chance. I just hoped it wasn't at Sam's expense.
Rachel then sang "Battlefield" by Jordin Sparks and I couldn't help but notice how wrong it was for her. Her voice didn't sound good singing repetitive pop, maybe she wasn't as clear cut as I thought.
Sam then headed to the stage.
Hey girl, is he everything you wanted in a man
You know I gave the world, you had me in the palm of your hand
So why your love went away I just can't seem to understand
Thought it was me and you baby me and you until the end but I guess I was wrong
Don't wanna think about it, don't wanna talk about I'm just so sick about it
I can't believe it's ending this way
Just so confused about it, feeling the blues about it, I just can't do without it
Tell me is this fair
Is this the way it's really going down, is this how we say goodbye
Should've known better when you came around that you were gonna make me cry
It's breaking my heart to watch you run around cause I know you're living a lie
But that's okay baby cause in time you will find
What goes around, goes around, goes around comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around comes all the way back around
What goes around, goes around, goes around comes all the way back around
Let me paint this picture for you baby
You spend your nights alone and he never comes home
And every time you call him all you get's a busy tone
I heard you found out what that he's doing to you what you did me
Aint that the way it goes
You cheated girl, my heart bleeded girl so it goes without saying
Just a classic case, just a scenario tale as old as time girl you got what you deserve
What goes around comes back around I thought I told ya yeah
What goes around comes back around I thought I told ya yeah
What goes around comes back around I thought I told ya yeah
I thought it was amazing. He really put his all into that Justin Timberlake song and I was impressed and I was also turned on. It kind of wanted to have sex with him right there even though I was about to perform. If I was still in the mood when the night was over, I would probably do it with him.
I then headed to perform my second song. I hoped that people wouldn't be turned off by the fact that I had chosen a pop song that wasn't actually popular.
You had me to get her and here I thought it was me
I was changing, arranging my life to fit your lies
It's all said and all done, I gave all for the long run
Can she say the same thing I guess this is goodbye and good luck
I can't be what you want me to be
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it had to be this way
Believe me it's easier to just pretend
But I won't apologize for who I am
I thank you for this hopeless war
Cause through the pain, I am stronger than before
Now I'm more I don't need you anymore
I'm sorry
Listen close I won't say this again
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it had to be this way
Believe me it's easier to just pretend
But I won't apologize for who I am
I'm sorry for changing
I'm sorry it isn't like it was
Believe me it's easier to just pretend
But I won't apologize why should I apologize
No I won't apologize for who I am
"I think that you took a big risk performing that song." Will stated. "But I think you are in it to win it."
"I think that song is perfect indication of why you should win this." Sue declared. "You could performed some Brittney Spears song, but you chose a song close to your heart and you shouldn't have to apologize for it."
"If you wanna vote for Faith, dial 1-866-IDOLS03 or 07." Jesse stated.
After that Quinn closed the show. I didn't really think of what she was singing as a pop song even though it topped the Hot 100.
Baby I just don't get it, do you enjoy being hurt
I know you smell the perfume, the makeup on his shirt
You don't believe his stories, you know that they're all lies
Bad as you are, you stick around and I just don't know why
If I was your man, baby you'd never worry what I do
I'd be coming home back to you every night doing you right
You're the type of women deserves good things
Fistful of diamonds, handful of rings Baby you're a star I just wanna show you you are
You should let me love you, let me be the one to
Give you everything you want and need
Baby good love and protection, make me your selection
Show you the way love's supposed to be
Baby you should let me love you, love you, love you, love you
You deserve better, you know deserve better
We should be together, baby
With you and me it's whatever girl hey
So can we make this thing ours
You should let me love you, let me be the one to
Give you everything you want and need
Baby good love and protection, make me your selection
Show you the way love's supposed to be
Baby you should let me love you, love you, love you, love you
Let me love you
That's all you need baby
I thought it was a great performance. The judges were a bit confused, but it made more sense when she admitted she liked girls.
On Wednesday, we were performing a Fleetwood Mac song before the results.
You took my love, you took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow-covered hills
Till the landslide brought me down
Oh mirror in the sky what is love
Can the child in my heart rise above
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides
Can I handle the seasons of my life
Well I've been afraid of changing
Cause I built my life around you
But times makes you bolder, even children get older
And I'm getting older too
Take my love, take it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And if you see if my reflection the snow-covered hills
Will the landslide bring you down
And if you see if my reflection the snow-covered hills
Will the landslide bring you down
Oh, the landslide will bring you down
There were three chairs, Sam and I were sent to them first and I was pretty sure that Rachel would be in the third.
"And the last member of the Top 3 is…Quinn." Jesse declared. My mouth hung open.
So the shocking elimination happened and Rachel was sent home, but you may have seen that coming. The songs are "What Goes Around Comes Around" by Justin Timberlake, "Let Me Love You" by Mario, and "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac. Please don't forget to review.