thanks for the reviews.. and littlemissbad thanks for enjoying my story...i enjoy writting it too..

this chapter is just to lighten up the mood of the story...i really like brenda being big sister to erica and hannah...i hope you like it..


"hey Hannah why don't you sing for us, but not the songs you'll sing at my wedding…I want it to be surprise…" Brenda said , trying to avoid kelly and dylan's staring

"ok no problem..do you have anything on mind auntie?" Hannah asked

"none in particular..any song will do Hannah.." Brenda answered

"what about the one you sang at your school program?" Andrea asked

"ok…" Hannah stood up and went to the end of the table facing everybody. The begun singing 'whenever you call' by Mariah carey

Love wondered inside
Stronger than you
Stronger than I
And now that it has begun
We cannot turn back
We can only turn into one

I won't ever be too
Far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remember
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call

And I'm truly inspired
Finding my soul there in your eyes
And you have opened my heart
And lifted me inside
By showing me yourself, undisguised

I won't ever be too
Far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
And I'll always remember
The part of you so tender
I'll be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call

And I will breathe for you each day
Comfort you through all the pain
Gently kiss your fears away
You can turn to me and cry
Always understand that I
Give you all I have inside

I won't ever be too
Far away to feel you
And I won't hesitate at all
Whenever you call
I won't ever
Be too far to feel you
And I'll always remember
The part of you so tender
And be the one to catch your fall
Whenever you call
Whenever you call
Whenever you call

After Hannah sung the gang was in awe, they know that Hannah can sing but they didn't know that she's that good. They were lost in their amazement when Hannah spoke "you didn't like it did you?"

Andrea laughs at her friends "guys what's wrong?"

Brenda was the first one to got out of her trance and clapped "you very good Hannah… well done.."

The others started clapping too.."thank you…" Hannah said shyly

"hey hannah I knew that you can sing but I didn't know that you are that great…we should do something bout it Steve.." David said

Hannah knowing what their talking about "I'm sorry David and Steve but I kinda wanted to focus on my studies first now and I'm contented on performing at school and for my family…but thank you…"

"well its your call Hannah… but if you changed your mind just give me or Steve a call and we'll have your contract signing.. right Steve?" David asked Steve

"yeah..right Hannah…and while I'm really interesting in getting you as our artist I'm glad to know that you have priorities in your life.." Steve said

"thank you Steve and David… well you have my mom to thank for that…"Hannah answered

"well done Andrea…" Steve complimented Andrea, who in return smiled at them, obviously proud of her daughter

"maybe we can sing together sometimes Hannah… when Bane fix the music room we could hang out together, I know how to play drums, guitars and organ too…" Brenda said

"that'll be great aunt Brenda…I know you're a great singer too… uncle Brandon told me so.." hannah said

"don't believe everything Brandon's telling you…you know he loves to teas me.." Brenda said humbly

"no she's really great…she's always like that when people appreciates her singing talent…" Erica said

Brenda glared at her "well its true bren..youre great…" Erica said not minding the glares she receives from Brenda

"yay!! Bren sing for us too!!" Val said

"Brenda!! Brenda!! Brenda!!" the gang chanted

"ok..ok… I'll sing…but only if Erica and Hannah will sing with me.." Erica looked surprised "nice try missy…we all know you could sing too…" Brenda said looking at Erica

Erica reluctantly moved towards Brenda and joined them "I can't believe you guys..its a good thing that Bane wasn't here.." Brenda said

"why is that so…?" Steve asked

"well you see Bane is my only die hard fan.. I'm pretty sure that he'll even play his guitar just to make me sing and I'll probably sing the whole night…" Brenda said laughing

"what are we gonna sing?" Erica asked

"Remember the card I sent to last year on your emails?" Brenda asked them

"count on me.." Erica and Hannah said at the same time

"right on three..1…2…3.." Brenda said

B/E/H: Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak
I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on...

Erica: I can see it's hurting you
I can feel your pain
It's hard to see the sunshine through the rain

Hannah: I know sometimes it seems as if
It's never gonna end
But you'll get through it
Just don't give in cuz you can

B/E/H: Count on me through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak
I will be strong
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on...
You can count on me
Oh yes you can

Brenda: Oo, I know sometimes it seems as if
We're standing all alone
But we'll get through it
Cuz love won't let us fall

E/H/(B): Count on me (count on me, i'll be there) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end
When you are weak
I will be strong (I'll be strong)
Helping you to carry on (yes, you know)
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid
Please believe me when I say
Count on...
Count on...

E/H/(B): There's a place inside all of us
Where our faith in love begins
You should reach to find the truth in love
The answers' there within, oh
I know that life can make you feel
It's much harder than it really is
But we'll get through it (we'll get through it)
(Just) Just (don't) don't give in (oh)

Count on me (count on me) through thick and thin
A friendship that will never end (it'll never end)
When you are weak (you)
I will be strong (I will be strong)
Helping you to carry on
Call on me, I will be there
Don't be afraid (don't be afraid now)
Please believe me when I sayE: Count on
H: Count on
B: Count on
E: Count on
H: Count on
B: Count on me
Oh yes you can
H: I know I can
B: Yes you can
E: So glad I can,

B/E/H: count on me

The three finished their song almost crying, Brenda sent the two girls a card last Christmas with this song, she knew that the girls look up to her and she adores them so much they were like her baby sisters. She pulled them in a three way hug and say "yes you can sweeties.."

The gang applauded them and gave them a standing ovation "my god bren you're really good…" Val said

"well you have Bane to thank for that..he enrolled me in a music school back in London and he made sure I practice every freaking morning with him…I told you he's my die hard fan so I guess that makes my voice better.." Brenda said

"hey bren..if hannah's excused was her school, I think you don't have any excuse when I offer you a contract?" Steve asked

"aww that's sweet Steve but you all know I wanted acting more than anything else.." Brenda said as they went back to their seats