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Chapter 23: Let's Do This!

"Edward, that was so beautiful. Has anyone ever told you that you should be a singer"?

NOW! YOU HAVE TO TELL HER NOW!

"Well, I've been doing karaoke for a while. I even won a thousand dollars in a contest," he told her.

"Oh, that's great. You have such a natural talent. God gave you a gift, Edward. You should share it. Let's put your voice down on tape".

They both had their headsets on and became like kids in a candy store. She had never worked with anyone besides her father, but Edward was an eager participant. They played tapes and spliced tracks and sang solos. They did duets and nodded in agreement when something clicked and grimaced when they hit a bump in the road and need a do-over. The hours flew by.

"Sweetheart, let's try something special...Let's see how good we sound doing Where Is The Love by Donny and Roberta".

Her eyes widened. This was big; this was really, really big. His favorite artist and her favorite artist on a hit song attempted in a homemade studio in a basement in Georgia? Well, why not? No one but them would ever hear it.

"All right, but can you see how much I'm shaking"?

They both laughed together and agreed on a trial run or two before she rolled tape. She smiled and nodded when she felt they were ready and they leaned into their microphones. With a flick of the switch tthey began recording.

Authors Note: Believe it or not, the inspiration for this chapter was John Lennon and Yoko Ono recording Two Virgins together in his home recording studio in 1968, LOL.

Next up: a most unpleasant surprise.