Author: SkyTate20

Title: Reluctant Idol

Summary: After being raised by only his father since he was 4, Bridge now has a new obstacle ahead of him: gaining the respect of his high-school classmates! Can he gain their respect by his hidden singing talent and maybe even find some true love? Find out!

Disclaimer: nothing is mine, just the idea of mixing American Idol with Power Rangers!

Chapter 45

The plane landed at Newtech City Airport, making little Bridge wakes up. He sighed and looked around: he was back at home. He wasn't thrilled by the idea of being here, celebrate like a big icon. But he couldn't refuse it, since it was in the contract.

He made his was out of the plane and got into the limo. His first destination was his home: he had to pick up his father first. After half an hour of waiting, the car pulled into the driveway and the boy jumped out of it running toward his father "hey! Slow down cowboy! I'm happy to see you too…"

The boy looked up and saw Mike smiling down at him. He missed him so much. Maybe being back for a weekend would make the boy forget everything he went through "we have a lot to do today, and you have to tell me something…"

The boy looked confused at him "what?" "Well… Sidney called me again. I thought she was going to ask me again to be on the show to help you. But she instead told me about you and Sky…"

Bridge's eyes grew wide. Why in the world she would have done that? He started panicking. Mike saw it and shook his head quickly "hey! I didn't say I wasn't ok with it. I just said I would have preferred if you were the one who told me that that's all…"

Bridge started relaxing with that "you mean… you don't mind if I'm… well… gay?" he said embarrassed as mike laughed "are you kidding? No! As long as you're happy I am too… now tell me everything that happened"

The boy smiled as he started telling his father everything that happened since they saw each other on the top 11's night "I think this Ty want you out of the competition, that's why he did that. Just say me a word, and I beat him up well Bridge"

The boy smirked at his father "no thanks dad. I think the only way I have to pay him back now his win this competition…" "And you will! Not that Sid isn't a good singer, but you're my son and amazing things flow in our blood! By the way, what do you have to sing next week?"

The boy looked up at the man "three songs actually. I've already spoke with Clive Davis, who choose one of the song. Than the producers will choose the other one and finally the judges will take the last. I don't know who has been set to choose for me" I hope they will take one great song for you"

They finally pulled over and went out of the limo. Bridge hesitated for a moment before going into the radio station "Bridge are you ok?" he nodded "yeah… I just have to make a call…"

Mike understood and left the boy alone. Bridge set down on the bench near him and took out his phone. He searched for the number "please… pick up…"

After a while, he heard the voice he was hoping for "hello?"

He sighed "…Sky?"

The man waited before answering "hi Bridge… how you doing?" "I'm ok… I guess… I'm back home for the weekend. Listen… we have to talk. I want to know what happened"

He swore he hear the man smiling "I'm happy with that. But I prefer talking with you face to face. I will be back next week for the show and I'll be there till the finale. Even if I'm not at the mansion, I will be near there at a friend's house"

Bridge nodded "ok… listen I have to go. I've got a lot to do today"

"Ok… Bridge?"

"Yeah?"

"… I love you" sky said before hanging up. The boy smiled. He made a little step to have the man back. He stood up and run into the building. He found his father and the host of the show "sorry... I 've had a phone call to make"

They both nodded. He saw his father looking at him and mouthed –It's ok- to him. Mike smiled as Bridge and the host went into the room to get set "good morning Newteck! We have a great guest today. Our representative at the most famous show in America, one of the top 3 finalists Bridge Carson! So Bridge, first of all, how does it feel to be in your place right now?"

The boy smiled "it's… strange. I actually thought I was out on the first week. Madison was a great person; I still don't believe America preferred me against her" "well, you've got a great support. And you're an amazing singer. Some of the covers you've made were amazing. Anyway, I know now you've got to go down to the city plaza to met Major Kruger right?" the boy nodded "ok. Now fans in the city. Head there if you want to see your idol!"

Bridge and Mike get into the limo one again and headed for the plaza. Bridge almost fainted when he saw the entire city there to cheer for him. He made his way on the stage near Anubis Kruger, Major of the city "Bridge. Before you start your gig, I have a surprise for you. I've got an e-mail straight from American Idol, and it's from Paula Abdul!" the crowd went mad when Kruger said that "and it says:

Dear Major Kruger,

I hope your city is giving a warm welcome home to Bridge.

Please tell him that for his Judge's Choice I've selected –What hurt the most- by Rascal Flatts for him to sing this coming Thursday.

Thank you

Forever your girl

Paula Abdul"

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ok! Another chapter is done. Short, but it introduce the next part of the story. We're heading toward the end. This story need at least another 6 chapters before I can say it's finished. Anyway, what will happen next? There's only one way to know, stay tuned!!