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Chapter 11: This Song's for You

A few days have passed by and the talent show is taking place in Whoville Park. Jojo was eagerly anxious about going, but after his wish about what happen, he thought that it would be a good idea to do this for his father to really appreciate him more.

He went to the Whoville Park and saw Misty, Caitlyn, Cody, Marcus and Mike coming in. He went to them and said, "Hey, guys."

"J-man! What's up, buddy?" asked Cody.

They all gave Jojo some high-fives and such and laughing with each other. He asked, "What are you doing here?"

"We came to see you perform, duh!" Caitlyn exclaimed.

"Figures."

"I am so looking forward to hear your song."

"Thanks."

"Anyways, about the other day in the rain, it's like you were happy to see us for a strange reason like you wished that you didn't exist anymore."

Jojo knew that the question came to his mind and tried not to make excuses for it, but he chuckled nervously and held his neck and asked, "Who gave you that idea?"

Caitlyn didn't want to answer that, because she kinda knew about it and she only gave a chuckle and said, "Hey, your secret's safe with us."

"You sure?"

"Positive."

"So, who did you have in mind writing the song to?" asked Misty.

Jojo didn't want to give it all away, knowing that he wrote to his dad and he's planning to keep it a surprise to his friends and only smiled at them and said, "You'll have to wait and see."

All of their eyes were widened and wondered who's the song written for. They looked at each other and Mike said, "Maybe it's for Misty."

"Think so?" she asked.

"I don't know. I'm guessing."

"Maybe it's dedicated to someone he knows."

"Who knows?"

"How the heck should I know? I guess we'll just have to find out then." Cody said.

"I think the show's starting." Marcus said.

"How do you know that?"

"I can tell that some of them are in their seats."

"Well, we might want to get a front seat then."

Mike, Cody, Marcus, Caitlyn and Misty got to their seats anxiously waiting for Jojo's performance. They were in heavy anticipation on which song he's written and singing it to.

Several hours later, the audience heard Ned talk about how this whole show is turning out and how he's honored to be the speaker for the entire thing. Meanwhile, Jojo is waiting backstage to sing the song he wrote to. He was both anxious and excited to let out his inner feelings in front of everyone. He let out a few heavy sighs to add his nervousness about singing it to his dad. After that wish occured, he's thinking that he loves his father more than anything.

"Hey, you're gonna do great. Trust me."

Jojo turns around and sees Kevin there. He chuckled and asked, "Think so?"

"Dude, I know so."

"Well, I hope you're right."

"I'm always right."

"How'd you get backstage anyway?"

"Thought I'd drop in on ya, just in case."

Then, Jojo hears his father calling his name to the stage, which made him more excited to show his talent and even better, his father's love. He brought in his Who-Guitar and stool to sit in and perform in. The audience started cheering and applauding for him and Mike, Cody, Caitlyn, Misty and Marcus were rooting for him.

"Yeah, Jojo!"

"Rock the show tonight!"

"This is your night, dude!"

The curtain rolls up and in comes Jojo, with his guitar and sitting on his stool to perform in. The spotlight shined on his head and he brought in his microphone and said, "This song is dedicated to the mayor of Whoville. The reason why I wrote this song for him is because, even though we have differences, it's like he's a part of my life. He's more than just a mayor to me. He's my dad. So, I wrote this song for him just to show him how much I love him and that he's the best dad in the world."

Ned's heart felt touched after hearing Jojo's words come out and that he wrote a song for him. He started strumming his guitar, began playing it and started singing it to him.

Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

All of a sudden, Jojo turns around to see his dad with a microphone on his hand and started singing the next verse with him.

Ned: Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you don't let show

Both: So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Jojo: So just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on

Ned: I just might have a problem that you'd understand
We all need somebody to lean on

Both: Lean on me

If there is a load you have to bear
That you can't carry
I'm right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

Jojo: Call me..

Both: For it won't be long
Till I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Lean on me...

A massive crowd roared with cheers and applause and even a standing ovation for that performance. Misty, Caitlyn, Mike, Cody and Marcus were cheering and clapping louder than ever to root for Jojo and Ned, as well. Both Ned and Jojo looked at each other and just smiled at each other and Ned hugged him tightly and so did Jojo. Ned whispered, "Thank you, son."

"I wrote that song for you, dad. I just felt that it was a good feeling to sort of feel that you're here for me." Jojo whispered.

Ned's eyes became glassy-eyed and looked at him in the eye and told him, "You know I'm always there for you, Jojo. I am extremely proud of you for doing that. I love you so much."

"I love you too."

The song is called 'Lean on Me'. Hopefully, this is one of my best chapters ever written. The last chapter is coming up!