So it turned out that Livvy did have appendicitis and had her appendix removed. It meant that she would be unable to perform in Sectionals, due to needing to stay in the hospital for the remainder of the week.
Rebekah met the girls in the auditorium to prepare them for the competition.
"So as much as I'd like to talk about Livvy and wishing her well, we need to focus on the matter at hand." She stated. "Sectionals is this week and we are facing off against Father Gregory's School for Boys and Flushing High. We don't need any jokes about the latter. So I've decided on the set for the week. Cassie will by singing 'The Hanging Tree' by Jennifer Lawrence, Elle will be singing 'Eyes Open' by Taylor Swift and Bella and Yoana will be singing 'We Remain' by Christina Aguilera."
"So our theme is The Hunger Games then?" Claire asked.
"Yes." Rebekah confirmed. "And once again, I need you to focus. Livvy will be out of the hospital after the competition."
Once rehearsal was over, Rebekah kept replaying having to take Livvy to the hospital and having to call her parents. It was something that she had never thought she would do as a teacher. She was just glad that the girl was okay.
After school, Claire decided to take a trip to the hospital, even if it meant missing her tutoring session with Colin. She had decided what was more important. Once she got to the hospital, she noticed that Livvy was asleep. She decided to sing her a lullaby while she looked over her.
There is freedom within there is freedom without
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road while you're traveling with me
Hey now hey now don't dream it's over
Hey now hey now when the world comes in
They come they come to build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Now I'm towing my car there's a hole in the roof
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
In the paper today, tales of war and of waste
But you turn right over to the TV page
Hey now hey now don't dream it's over
Hey now hey now when the world comes in
They come they come to build a wall between us
We know they won't win
Hey now hey now don't dream it's over
Hey now hey now when the world comes in
They come they come to build a wall between us
We know they won't win
"We're gonna do this, Livvy." Claire promised. "We're going to win this and you'll be with us next time."
Elsewhere, Yoana went to Bella's room because she knew that they would need to practice their song. She couldn't believe that the two of them were going to be singing in front of a crowd of people. She was a bit nervous to be honest. She knew that her dad and sister would probably there.
The two of them began to rehearse when there was a suddenly a knock at the door.
"Did Cassie lock herself out?" Yoana asked.
"No, she took her keys with her." Bella stated as she went to the door. There was a young brunette woman there.
"Hi, I'm looking for my sister." She said. "Her roommate said that she would be here."
"Nina, what are you doing here?" Yoana asked as she gave her a hug. "Is everything okay? Is Papa okay?"
"Yes, I just wanted to see you." Nina replied. "With you here and me at NYADA, it's like we never get to talk anymore."
"You go to NYADA?" Bella interrupted.
"Nina is an amazing actress." Yoana stated. "She could be on Broadway right now if she wanted to."
"If I wanted to, yes, but I want real fame." Nina declared before looking over the two teens. "So are you going to introduce me to your girlfriend, Yoana?"
"How did you know that?" Bella asked.
"That black dress that you're wearing, that's something that I got my sister for her birthday." Nina explained. "I'm happy for you, though Papa may be a bit disappointed that both of his girls are gay, even though it doesn't mean that he won't love you any less."
"I can't help who I am." Yoana stated. "So did you want to go somewhere or something?"
"Well I wanted to take you to dinner, but it looks like it's going to have to be a party of three." Nina declared before looking at Bella. "That is if you want to go."
"I'd love to." Bella replied. "I'm Bella, by the way since Yoana didn't tell you my name."
On Saturday morning was Sectionals, which were being held in the St. Jessica's auditorium. The first group that was performing was Flushing High, who were not very good.
They were followed up by Father Gregory's, who were also known The Dudes. Their lead singer was a guy named Drake Simpson.
Going out tonight changes into something red
Her mother doesn't like that kind of dress
Everything she never had, she's showing off
Driving too fast, moon is breaking through her hair
She's heading for something that she won't forget
Having no regrets is all that she really wants
We're only getting older baby and I've been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy just how fast the night changes
Everything that you've ever dreamed up disappearing when you wake up
But there's nothing to be afraid of even when the night changes
It will never change me and you
Going out tonight changes into something red
Her mother doesn't like that kind of dress
Reminds her of the missing piece of innocence she lost
We're only getting older baby and I've been thinking about it lately
Does it ever drive you crazy just how fast the night changes
Everything that you've ever dreamed up disappearing when you wake up
But there's nothing to be afraid of even when the night changes
It will never change baby, it will never change baby
It will never change me and you
As they walked off the stage, Lisa's eyes met with one of the other Dudes. She smiled at him before they headed to the floor. Cassie sat down on a chair as Nova played the guitar. All of the girls were wearing blue dresses. They couldn't get the wings on them because Lionsgate wouldn't allow it.
Are you, are you coming to the tree, they strung up a man they say who murdered three
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Are you are you coming to the tree where dead man called out for his love to flee
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Are you are you coming to the tree where I told you to run so we'd both be free
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Are you are you coming to the tree wear a necklace of hope side by side with me
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Are you are you coming to the tree where I told you to run so we'd both be free
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Are you, are you coming to the tree, they strung up a man they say who murdered three
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
Are you are you coming to the tree where dead man called out for his love to flee
Strange things did happen here, no stranger would it be if we met at midnight in the hanging tree
After the song was over, Elle walked onto the stage to sing her own song.
Everybody's watching
Everybody's waiting
Even when you're sleeping
Keep your eyes open
The tricky thing is yesterday we were just children
Playing soldiers just pretending
Dreaming dreams with happy endings
In backyards winning battles with wooden swords
But now we've stepped into a cruel wood
Where everyone stands and keeps score
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to break down
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your eyes open
Keep your eyes open
Keep your feet ready
Heartbeat steady
Keep your eyes open
Keep your aim locked
The night grows dark
Keep your eyes open
Everybody's waiting for you to break down
Everybody's watching to see the fallout
Even when you're sleeping, sleeping
Keep your eyes open
Keep your eyes open
She smiled as she finished, noticing her father in the audience. He didn't look too well, but she was glad that he had been able to make it there. Bella and Yoana then headed out each with a microphone in hand. Bella was starting off.
All the ways that you think you know me
All the limits that you figured out, limits that you figured out
Had to learn to keep it all below me
Just to keep from being thrown around, just to keep from being thrown around
Every single time the wind blows
Every single time the wind blows
I see it in your face
In a cold nightthere will be no fair fight
There will be no good nightturn and walk away
So burn me with fire, drown me with rain
I'm gonna wake up screaming your name
Yes I'm a sinner,yes I'm a saint
Whatever happens here,whatever happens herewe remain
Now we talk about our wasted future
But we take a good look around
Yeah, we take a good look around
And we know it hasn't been for nothing
Cause we'll never let it slow us down
Yeah we'll never let it slow us down
Every single time the wind blows
Every single time the wind blows
I see it in your face
In a cold nightthere will be no fair fight
There will be no good nightturn and walk away
So burn me with fire, drown me with rain
I'm gonna wake up screaming your name
Yes I'm a sinner, yes I'm a saint
Whatever happens here,whatever happens herewe remain
They then began to wait for the judges to deliberate. They couldn't help but notice that it was taking a long time. Finally, the fireman came out with an envelope in his hands.
"So in a split decision, we've decided that the winner of this year's competition is…The Sirens." He stated.
Lisa decided that she needed to make a move since she didn't know if she would get another chance. She knew what she had to do and headed over to the Dude.
"Congratulations on the victory." He told her.
"Thanks but that's not why I wanted to talk to you." She declared.
"Why did you want to talk to me, then?" He asked. She smiled at him. "What is your name anyway?"
"My name is Lisa, what's yours?" She responded.
"Pablo." He answered.
"I say you looking at me and I think that we could let this moment go and possibly never see each other again, or we could act on it. What do you say?"
"What exactly is it that you're asking?" He replied.
"I want to take you back to my room." She stated. The two of them headed to the dorms and she pushed him onto the bed. "So I think that I'm going to need your help getting this dress off. I can't reach the zipper from this position."
"I can do that." He declared as he unzipped it and she began to undress him as well.
So we got to see a few different things coming together. Lisa went all of the way with someone and we met Yoana's sister. Nina is played by Nina Dobrev, Pablo is played by Jake T. Austin, and Drake is played by Wesley Stromberg. The songs are "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House and "Night Changes" by One Direction. Please don't forget to review.
