Wow, you guys are so lucky. Not only do you get a giant chapter for Pulling Together, you also get a drabble. Lucky, lucky, lucky…
Take My Hand
Ryan was standing center stage, his hand held out, beckoning her to join him for her well-deserved applause. The crowd was roaring for the composer, but she stood perfectly still backstage. But when her eyes locked with his, he spoke to her only with his smile. And as she took his hand and he spun to center stage, he started clapping with everyone else. She was smiling brightly, waving and bowing to the audience happily.
Finally, he thought, everyone else gets to see what I see.