Time flew by quickly and sooner than later, the hour was up and the cast all gathered into the main studio filled with cameras to start filming. Everyone had different expressions on their faces. Some were nervous, others were excited, and almost everyone looked worried- wondering if Chris would be filming with them today and in what condition he was in.
"Ok guys gather up! We are going to practice the group dance number at least one more time. If you guys do well, I won't make you do it again. Get into your starting positions!" Ryan ordered.
"Wait, wait. Isn't Chris gonna be practicing with us?" asked Lea.
"Well I'm not sure. I'll go check on him right now and see how he's doing. Hopefully he will feel and look much better than 3 hours ago." Ryan said.
"While I'm gone though, start rehearsing. I'll be back soon with or without Chris. Hopefully with him."
With that, Ryan started pacing to his room to go check on Chris.
Ryan arrived in his room and glanced at the clock. It was almost 10. If he wanted to get things done today, he and his team had to pick up the pace. He tip toed to where Chris was sleeping. He still looked pale but not as pale. This was a good sign. Again he grabbed the thermometer to take his temperature. This time it read 99.5˚F. Ryan was very relieved and couldn't help but smile to himself. He was glad that Chris was making some improvement. Wasting no more time, Ryan started to wake him up.
"Chris, wake up," he said in a soft voice.
Chris didn't move so Ryan decided to try again and this time a little bit louder.
"Chris, wake up. Your cast members are dancing."
He still didn't budge.
"Man he's a heavy sleeper," Ryan said to himself.
This time Ryan started nudging Chris at the elbow. He did this for about 2 minutes until finally Chris's eyes started opening slowly.
"Hey, you're up! Good to see you're awake buddy. How ya feeling?"
Slowly Chris arose from the couch into sitting position. "Honestly I can say a little bit better. I'm still feeling kind of dizzy though. Hopefully it will pass."
"Ok, as long as you're feeling better than before. That's all that matters for now. And that just says that the Tylenol did its job huh?" Ryan said with a laugh.
"Yeah, I guess so," Chris said faintly.
"So are you up for some dancing? Do you think you can handle that right now"?
"Sure, I'll give it a try. Is that what everyone is doing now?"
"Yes they are, and they are eagerly waiting for your arrival. They were worried about you all morning. You have very good friends Chris." Ryan said with a smile.
"Yes I do. I'm very thankful for all of them." Chris smiled back.
Ryan folded up the blankets Chris was using and put them back in his closet. He put the thermometer and Tylenol that were lying on his desk back in his drawers and headed out the door with Chris.
"So are you sure you can do this?" Ryan asked for the final time.
"I can try. I'd rather do it today than tomorrow. I don't want to keep you guys from not doing the number. I've already cause too much trouble." Chris said.
"Oh Chris don't worry about it. Your health always comes first."
"But I do agree with you about doing it today. Believe it or not we are running out of time and if we don't give in a finished episode by the end of this week to FOX then-"
"I understand completely Ryan. I'll try my best to stay conscious," Chris said with a chuckle.
"Ha, ok. But if you feel start to feel sick and think that you're not going to make it, tell me right away. I need to know these things so keep me updated."
"Ok will do Ryan."