A/N: Thank you for the reviews and votes in the poll. There was a tie so I will be utilizing both ideas; one now and one a little bit later.

Kadence

And now the much anticipated release of Mitchie's first single...

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Chapter 6

"So are you excited about tomorrow night?" Caitlyn asked as she and Mitchie had breakfast.

It was the day before Mitchie's first single was to be released. Mr. Davison had loved Caitlyn's idea, as well as Shane's, and the group had worked overtime to record the other two versions of This Is Me. Tomorrow, Mitchie's song would be available for the world to hear.

In stores and on iTunes, Mitchie's single would contain the original version, as well as the new acoustic version. Connect Three's single would have Gotta Find You and Shane and Mitchie's This Is Me duet. A deluxe version was available with all four songs, and Lava Records was predicting a huge success.

Mitchie would be appearing on Wake Up LA in the morning, Ellen in the afternoon, and was taping an appearance for The Tonight Show to air that evening. After the Tonight Show taping, the label was throwing a party at Planet Hollywood.

When Caitlyn didn't get a response, she figure Mitchie was distracted by the mess Sky was making with her baby cereal and bananas.

"Mitch?" Caitlyn said again.

"Huh?" Mitchie replied, looking up from wiping Sky's face.

"I asked if you were excited about tomorrow," Caitlyn said.

"Sure," Mitchie replied, though not very enthusiastically.

"What's wrong?" Caitlyn asked.

"Nothing," Mitchie insisted.

"Michaela Torres, don't lie to me," Caitlyn said.

"I'm sorry. I guess I'm just distracted," Mitchie said. "My parents called this morning."

"How did that go?" Caitlyn asked, though she was pretty sure she already knew.

"They're not coming to the release party tomorrow," Mitchie replied.

"What?" Caitlyn exclaimed. "What did they say?"

Flashback...

"Hello?" Mitchie said, answering her ringing cell phone as she threw a load of laundry into the washing machine.

"Hi Mitchie, sweetheart," Connie said.

"Hi Mom," Mitchie replied.

"And Dad," her father added.

"How's your trip?" Mitchie asked.

"It's going well. It's felt really good to get away," Connie said.

"It's definitely helped," Steve added.

"I'm glad," Mitchie said. "So did you get my invitation. My single comes out tomorrow."

"Yes honey, that's why we're calling," Connie said. "Unfortunately, we won't be coming home for your party."

"Oh," was all Mitchie said.

She could feel her eyes filling with tears, but fought back the urge to cry.

"We're very sorry Mitchie, but it's just been so much better for us to be away," Steve said.

"We're just not ready to come home," Connie said.

"I...I understand," Mitchie said. "I'm sorry. I should go. I've got a lot to do before tomorrow."

"Of course dear," Connie said. "Bye."

"Bye," her father added.

Before Mitchie could even reply, she heard a dial tone in her ear. No 'good luck' or 'congratulations'. Not even an 'I love you'. And no mention of Sky.

That probably hurt the most. They had promised to be there, to help. But instead, they'd run away. And left Mitchie alone to manager he new career and raise her five-month-old niece.

Mitchie's hurt turned to anger as she thought about how selfish her parents were being. Didn't they think Mitchie was suffering too? Wasn't she grieving the loss of her sister while being thrown into motherhood with no clue what to do?

Throwing her cell phone onto her bed, Mitchie finally let her tears fall as she sunk to the floor.

End flashback

"That's awful," Caitlyn said when Mitchie finished recounting the phone call. "Well you don't need them. You've got me. And the boys."

"Thanks Cait," Mitchie said, wiping Sky's hands clean as Caitlyn washed their breakfast dishes.

"So are you ready for all your interviews and performances tomorrow?" Caitlyn asked.

"I guess. I'm actually more nervous about the interviews because I have no idea what to expect," Mitchie replied. "And did you know I've got a different outfit for each one, plus a dress for the party?"

"it's overwhelming at first, but you'll get used to it," Caitlyn said. "And you're going to do great tomorrow."

"Thanks," Mitchie replied, unbuckling Sky from her high chair and kissing the giggling baby as she lifted her up.

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The next morning...

By 6:45 AM, Mitchie was on her way to the Wake Up LA studio with Caitlyn, Nate, Jason, Shane and Sky. Mitchie hadn't wanted to be separated from Sky all day so Caitlyn and the boys had agreed to watch her during Mitchie's various interviews, though Sky would be with a babysitter during the party that night.

"It is way too early," Shane whined for the third time in five minutes.

"Dude, shut up," Nate said.

"But I'm tired," Shane said.

"Oh my God, you are worse than Sky," Caitlyn said.

"Yeah, but she's still sleeping," Shane complained, motioning to the baby fast asleep in her car seat.

"If we put you in a car seat and give you a bottle, will you please shut up?" Caitlyn asked.

"Nice one Caity," Nate said, high-fiving his girlfriend.

"Thank you," Caitlyn replied.

"Miss. Torres," the driver said, opening the door.

"Wow, we're here already," Mitchie said, surprised.

A studio employee led Mitchie and the group to the green room. Mitchie left Sky and the diaper bag with Caitlyn and was brought to the makeup chair.

Thirty minutes later, Mitchie was standing on one side of the Wake Up LA stage, the lights down, waiting for her cue. She would be singing first and interviewed after a commercial break.

"Singing the first single off her debut album No Boundaries, here's Mitchie Torres," the female host of Wake Up LA said.

Mitchie sang the original version of This Is Me. When she finished, the hosts went to a commercial break and Mitchie sat down, ready to be interviewed. She had relaxed during the break when she saw Mitchie standing just offstage, holding Sky. He offered her a smile and waved Sky's hand at her.

"So Mitchie, you're new to Lava Records and your first single was released this morning," the male host said. "How does it all feel?"

" 'Wow' is a good way to describe it. It can be overwhelming at times, but it's been an amazing ride already. I'm just so grateful for the opportunity."

"Now I'm sure you're the envy of all the girls," the female host said. "You've been working a lot with Connect Three and I know there's a duet with Shane Grey on Connect Three's new single."

"Yes, I have been writing and recording with Shane, Nate and Jason," Mitchie replied. "Collaborating with them has produced some amazing songs and I can't wait for everyone to hear them."

"And I heard you're all living together," the host added.

"Oh, no, no," Mitchie said, laughing. "We're neighbors, but we don't live together."

"That still must be a lot of fun," the other host said.

"Yes. Nate, Shane and Jason are incredible musicians and great guys," Mitchie replied. "I'm glad to call them my friends, and I'm blessed to be able to work with them. The results have been amazing."

"Well congratulations on your single. We look forward to the full album," the male host said.

"Thank you," Mitchie said.

**********

After Wake Up LA, the driver took the group to a diner so they could have breakfast before moving on to The Ellen Show.

"How did I do?" Mitchie asked after they ordered.

"Great job," Nate said.

"Yeah, you're a natural," Jason added.

"How was the song?" Mitchie asked.

"Excellent," Caitlyn said.

"Yeah, you sounded great," Shane added.

"Thanks," Mitchie said.

The group had a leisurely breakfast and Mitchie gave Sky a bottle before they headed back to the limo to move on to the NBC Studios for the Ellen taping.

Thanks for reading and reviewing!

Kadence