Okay seriously, this chapter could have been a story of its own! So if anybody wants to, they are more than welcome to try it! It was a lot harder than I thought trying to find appropriate songs for everyone. Whew! I've also noticed a lot of new readers have added this story to their story alert-Welcome! Hope everyone enjoys this chapter-it's a little bittersweet, but I still really like it! Thanks to all my faithful reviewers! This chapter is dedicated to WildDaisies whose review made my day!

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Chapter 1

Suggested Event: Karaoke Night

Location & Date: Friday night at The Pointe

Objective:

This activity will encourage team members to face personal fears with the help of each other. By spending time together in a positive setting, the team will also learn more about each other as individuals.

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"Ummm, boss?" Rigsby stared at the memo taped to the refrigerator in shock. He glanced around the room. The same memo was taped to Grace's computer, Cho's book, and Jane's couch. This better be a joke. After all the memos were taped in the places each agent was most likely to frequent. Wait. Maybe that was the point.

Cho glanced from the memo to Rigsby and back to the memo. This had to be what had Rigsby's undies in a bunch. The poor man looked like he was going to be sick. Maybe it would surprise the others, but Cho had actually been to a karaoke bar several times. Besides, it was a bar. They could get drunk on company dime under the guise of team building. It was better than an outdoors ropes course.

Grace gave the memo only a slight glance. Well, at least she could carry a tune unlike someone she knew. She smiled to herself. It could be fun! They could dress up a little and spend some quality team time together. After getting used to her intimidating boss, she was relieved to be on Lisbon's team. They were her best friends. Oh no. What song should she sing?

Crunch. Confused, Jane pulled the rumpled piece of paper out from under his body. Smoothing it out, he contemplatively read the latest memo. Hmmm, this could prove to be very enlightening. He wasn't a horrible singer, and it would be interesting to discover the songs the others selected. With a mischievous twinkle, his eyes slid to Lisbon's office. Now this could get interesting.

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Friday night came and the team found themselves lounging around a large table. Quite a few beers had already been consumed by all resulting in slightly off the wall behavior. They weren't drunk by any means, but everyone was definitely feeling a lot braver. Well, except for Rigsby who seemed to have a horrible case of stage fright. Jane, of course, seemed to find this fact hilarious when he could remove his eyes from Lisbon's figure.

The women enjoyed dressing up a little more than normal. After all, there jobs provided no opportunities for heels and a low-cut shirt. Lisbon looked especially different in a black satin halter top with jeans, her hair pulled up in a curly pony tail. Jane couldn't get over her shoes. He had never seen the woman in heels, and was starting to doubt that she had any overtly feminine shoes in her closet. Boy was he wrong!

"So as you know, Minelli has ordered all the teams to plan monthly team building exercises. We'll rotate each month. Supposedly, we will all magically work smoother and more efficiently." Lisbon rolled her eyes, as she took a swig of her beer. "Just have fun and relax," she stated as she headed off to the stage.

Nervously, she told the DJ which song she'd like. Sure, she had oozed confidence while talking to her team, but inside she was scared to death. She'd sing in the shower and she'd been in chorus in school, but she'd never done something like this. She flashed a nervous smile as the opening chords of her song played.

Baby I've got plans tonight
You don't know nothin' about
I've been sitting around way too long
Trying to figure you out
But you say that you'll call and you don't
And I'm spinning my wheels
So I'm going out tonight
In my red high heels

Damn, the woman could sing. Jane never would have guessed that. If someone had told him when he first started working for the CBI that Special Agent Theresa Lisbon would be swaying to the beat on stage in red high heels, he would have laughed in her face. It was getting hot in here. He gulped; she seemed to be singing directly to him.

After her song finished, she headed back to her team. They were staring at her in shock. She shrugged and threw a smirk in Jane's direction. "Who's next?" she asked. No one moved. Finally, Cho stood up and went to select his song. This ought to be interesting, Rigsby thought. His eyes widened when the song started. No way!

Everybody was kung-fu fighting

Those cats were fast as lightning

In fact it was a little bit frightening

For they fought with expert timing

The team burst out laughing as the normally stoic Cho came alive on stage. He was even acting some of the karate moves! The team cheered loudly as Cho finished and Grace wiped her eyes. She was laughing so hard, she was crying. Lisbon raised an eyebrow as her friend walked over, serious as usual.

"I know kung-fu," was all he said.

Laughing again, Grace headed to the stage and confidently picked up the microphone. She knew she wasn't as good as Lisbon, but she wanted to have a good time. She grinned as the music started.

This one's for the girls
Who've ever had a broken heart
Who've wished upon a shooting star
You're beautiful the way you are
This one's for the girls
Who love without holding back
Who dream with everything they have
All around the world
This one's for the girls

Rigsby smiled as he watched Van Pelt sing. She looked so pretty under the spotlight. He felt Cho kick his shin underneath the table and he wiped the goofy grin off his face. He tapped his foot to the beat, and downed another drink. Lisbon eyed Rigsby out of the corner of her eye. Poor boy had consumed enough tequila to kill a cow. His song was definitely going to be interesting. Swaying slightly, he headed to the stage.

Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on

Jane grinned, and wished he had a video recorder. Rigsby definitely was not going to remember tonight, and he was doing such a wonderful job impersonating Celine Dion. He glanced over at Grace whose hand was covering her face while she shook with laughter. Even Lisbon was starting to tear up watching Rigsby make a fool out of himself. Rigsby almost fell off the stage as he tried to run back to their table, eager to be finished. Looking Lisbon in the eye, Jane headed up to the stage. Lisbon groaned when the music started.

I'm too sexy for my shirt too sexy for my shirt
So sexy it hurts
And I'm too sexy for Milan too sexy for Milan
New York and Japan

He strutted around on stage looking directly at Lisbon. Cho threw an interested look in their boss' direction, noticing her blush. Hmmm, maybe there was something there. He knew the consultant loved to single her out and rile her up. Most of the time, she didn't seem to mind. He definitely got away with more than anyone else.

Sitting around the table after everyone finished, Grace stretched and stood up. It was well after midnight. "I'm going to head home. Come on, Rigsby. I'll drive you." She shot Cho a look.

"Can I catch a ride too?" He asked as he watched his boss and Jane stare at each other. They didn't seem to notice as the others quickly departed. Lisbon was too busy peeling the label off her bottle while Jane was still staring at her shoes.

"Red high heels, Lisbon?" he asked with a smirk.

"What's wrong? Are you too sexy for them?" she said with a laugh. They both stood while Lisbon paid the tab and followed him to her car. He stopped suddenly and turned to face her. She raised a questioning eyebrow.

"I've got one more song for you," he said softly. She lowered her eyes as they stood in the parking lot. He began to sing quietly.

I've got my memories
Always
Inside of me
But I can't go back
Back to how it was
I believe you now
I've come too far
No I can't go back
Back to how it was

She looked into his eyes as he finished, searching for the truth. He gave her a small, sad smile as he reached up to caress her cheek. She leaned into his touch, before slowly stepping out of his reach. She could see the promise in his eyes and knew they'd be okay. For now, she was content knowing he reciprocated her feelings. They drove home in silence, his hand on top of hers.

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Lisbon's Song: Red High Heels by Kellie Pickler

Cho's Song: Kung-Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas

Grace's Song: This One's for the Girls by Martina McBride

Rigsby's Song: My Heart will go on by Celine Dion

Jane's Song: I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred

This is Home by Switchfoot