Chapter 6

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The next morning…

Paisley wakes up, showers, and gets changed for the interview portion of the pageant.

When she changed into her interview t-shirt and skinny jeans, she woke up Teddy and Henry. Henry woke up first. He shook Teddy lightly, "Teddy wake up. The pageant is today and Paisley has her interview soon. You need to make sure her interview attire is correct." Teddy grumbled, "Okaaaaay."

Teddy got up. Paisley walked over to her and asked her to inspect her outfit. "T-shirt…check, jeans…check, black shoes…check. Everything's all here. Take out the ponytail though, and brush your hair", said Teddy. "Ok, thanks", said Paisley. She skipped away to brush her hair.

Henry drank some coffee. Teddy looked at him with envy, "I wish I could drink coffee."

"I'm ready", said Paisley, walking out of the bathroom. "Let's go. We should get there early", suggested Teddy. The three began walking to the interview room.

When they got there, Paisley walked to the registration tables. She got her number. "I'm number nine", she stated. Teddy helped her pin the number to her shirt.

"Number nine! Paisley Altman", called an announcer. Paisley got up and walked into the conference room.

"Hello", Paisley greeted with a smile. "Hi! Please sit down", said a judge. Paisley sat in front of the three judges. Sandi Karson, the first judge asked the questions. The other two observed and took notes.

"So, Paisley. What do you like to do?"

"Well, I like to draw. I also like to read and play with my puppy, Chance."

"What do you want to be when you get older?"

"I want to be a doctor. Probably a cardio-thoracic surgeon like, my mother."

"That's great! You are an interesting girl."

"Thanks"

"Well that seems to be all. Thank you and good luck."

Paisley waved good bye and walked out of the room.

"I like her", said Sandi.

Teddy and Henry greeted Paisley as she walked out. "How did it go Sweetie?", asked Teddy. Paisley answered, "Good."

Later that day…

"Owww! You're hurting me!", exclaimed Paisley. Teddy was curling and styling Paisley's hair. "Sorry", Teddy apologized. Teddy sprayed some hairspray onto Paisley's hair. Paisley coughed. Henry gagged. "Ewww. I hate hairspray", complained Henry. "Almost done. Paisley stop moving", said Teddy. Paisley sat still. Teddy sprayed some more hairspray and stepped back, "I'm finished." Paisley looked in the mirror, "Good job."

Teddy smiled and sat on Henry's lap. "Wow Teddy! You are getting heavy", grunted Henry as he moved her to a chair. "I'm carrying twins Henry! Give me break", said Teddy. She sat back on his lap.

Paisley went to the bathroom to change into to her beauty wear dress. Teddy got up to help Paisley tie the bow on the back of her dress.

Twenty minutes later, Paisley, Teddy, and Henry walked to the hotel's ballroom, where the competition was being held.

Teddy went backstage to help Paisley and Henry sat next to Mark. Callie and Arizona were fixing Sophia's bow.

"Up first in our 0-3 ages group, we have contest number one! Sophia Robbins Torres Sloan", the announcer said into his microphone. Callie walked Sophia out. When they got off, everyone clapped. "That's my daughter!", exclaimed Mark.

When the other age groups were finished, Paisley and Teddy nervously awaited Paisley's turn. "Honey, are you ready? You're next", asked Teddy. "Yeah. I'm a little nervous though", replied Paisley.

"Number Nine! Miss Paisley Altman", called the announcer.

Paisley walked out. She strutted down the stage and stopped in front of the judges. She struck a pose and strutted offstage. Not once did she stop smiling. "Great job Paisley", complimented Teddy. She and Teddy went back to the room to change for the outfit of choice.

Teddy was helping Paisley put on her scrub cap. Paisley put on her scrub pants and buttoned her lab coat. The two raced back down.

Callie was carrying Sophia offstage when they got down. "How did her outfit of choice routine go?", asked Teddy. "Not to brag or anything but she rocked the stage", replied Callie.

Paisley adjusted her scrub cap. Teddy paced. "It's almost your turn. Are you sure you're ok?", asked a nervous Teddy. "I'm fine. I think you're more nervous than I am", answered Paisley.

"Next up we have contestant number nine! Paisley Altman", introduced the announcer.

Paisley walked onto the stage. Weird Al Yankovic's song 'Like a Surgeon' started playing. Paisley took off her lab coat, revealing her sparkly scrubs ensemble. She did her dance moves as well as a few gymnastics moves. When her routine was over, she finished with a big pose. Paisley walked off stage waving and blowing kisses. The audience stood up, clapped, and cheered. A series of 'Good jobs' and 'Awesomes' were said to Paisley backstage.

Teddy, Henry, and Paisley went to their hotel room to rest a few hours before the talent competition started.

A few hours later…

Paisley was warming up her voice, while Teddy did her hair. When Teddy finished Paisley put on her black dress and black heels. They walked to the ballroom. Henry met them there.

"Thank you contestant number eight", said the announcer. "We now have contestant number nine. Paisley Altman. She will be singing Rolling in the Deep by Adele", the announcer said.

Paisley walked up to the microphone and adjusted it. She waited for the music to start and began singing. Her sweet voice echoed through the ballroom. When she finished singing, she got a standing ovation and everyone clapped and cheered for her.

She walked off stage and went to look for Teddy. "Paisley, you did amazing", said Arizona. "Thanks", said Paisley. Teddy gave her a hug. Henry patted her on the back.

Paisley quickly changed into her crowning dress that Teddy brought down for her. She was wearing a sparkly white dress.

A few minutes later…

"It's now time to announce the winners!", said the announcer.

"For the 0-3 age group, the third runner up is Kylie Scott. Our second runner up is Maria Gonzales. Our first place winner is Miss Sophia Robbins Torres Sloan!", announced the announcer. The parents carried their children to the stage to accept their trophies and prize money. Everyone clapped.

The announcer called out the next age groups' winners.

"The third runner up for the 13-16 age group is Jenna Anderson. The second runner up is Myra Kenley. Our first place winner is Lilly Andrews.", said the announcer. The winners stepped forward and accepted their prizes. When everyone got off the stage, the announcer remained for one last crowning.

"If you name is called, please come back to the stage. Andrea Calister, Renee Prescott, Kayla Munroe, Paisley Altman, Terry Beck, and Melissa Finch you are all in the running to win a supreme title", called the announcer.

The six girls walked onto the stage. Paisley nervously waited for the winners to be called.

"Our Ultimate Supreme winner is Miss Renee Prescott. Congratulations", said the announcer. A dirty blonde, green eyed, freckled little girl walked up to accept her 4ft trophy and tiara. The second judge, Kasey Tatiano placed a sash on her. Paisley guessed she was about 5 or 6 years old.

"Now the moment you have all been waiting for. The Grand Supreme winner of a $300,000 scholarship to a college of their choice, $10,000 cash prize, and a $10,000 donation to any charity of their choice is Miss Paisley Altman!", the announcer said. Paisley was shocked. She smiled and walked forward. The first judge, Sandi Karson placed a sash on her and put an enormous tiara on her head. Kasey brought over Paisley's 7ft trophy. Everyone clapped and cheered for Paisley as she accepted a bouquet of red roses. Paisley smiled and waved.

When Paisley walked off stage, a huge crowd of reporters rushed over to her.

"Paisley what are you gonna do with you prize money?"

"How long have you been competing?"

"Is it true you're adopted?"

"What charity are you donating to?"

Paisley was caught off guard for a second. She then answered the reporter's questions.

"I don't know what I'll do with the money. I'll probably put it in the bank. This is my first pageant actually. Yes, I'm also adopted. I'm splitting the money between the ASPCA and the Susan G. Komen society", answered Paisley.

After a few short interviews and more questions, Paisley and her parents went to their hotel room.

"Ya know? Pageants aren't so bad. I wanna keep competing if that's alright with you", said Paisley.

"That's fine Paisley", answered Teddy. Everyone fell fast asleep.

So…? What do y'all think? YAY Paisley! Please review.