CHAPTER 5:Jade's Plan
Jade returned to the cafe where the gang were still seated. She was sure to come up with a plan to get to the bottom of this. It had just occurred to Jade that Cat's mood swings were getting worse and that she was becoming more withdrawn. Jade was going to help her friend. Talking directly about the issue with Cat did not work well, so Jade thought a more subtle tactic would be in favour.
"We need to find out what's going on with Cat", Jade demanded, storming over to the gang
"Why? What happened?", Andre asked, confused
"I was talking to Cat about the contest and she stated that her reason for not doing it is because she doesn't want to become famous", Jade stated
The gang had thought hard about what Jade said.
"Hmm. Maybe she's scared that she might not get what she hopes for if she tries.", Beck suggested
"Beck does have a point. And maybe Cat would rather not to try at all than to not know what's coming her way", Andre added
"Actually, that's a good point. Cat's becoming more moody lately", Tori stated
"That's what I was just thinking. But why?", Beck asked
"Well, I've never been invited to Cat's house, so I often wonder what her family is really like. Is her brother that weird?", Robbie asked
There was an awkward silence among the gang.
"I'm starting to doubt that Cat even has siblings. Whenever I go to her house for a sleepover, she tells me some crazy story about why her brother isn't at home, but surely he'd have to be around sometimes. Or is it just a coincidence that he's never around when I am?", Jade stated
"You're probably right Jade", Beck stated
"Then what's up with Cat?", Andre asked
"She has to have some kind of mental illness", Tori stated
"I think Cat's definitely bipolar", Robbie stated
"Robbie!" Jade growled monstrously, causing him to hunch
"There has to be a reason for all this. I mean is Cat doubting herself? Are her parents doubting her?" Beck asked
"I think Cat is very talented. How could anyone think otherwise?" Robbie asked
"Well, maybe we need to actually tell her she's talented. You know, give her more praise", Beck replied
"Can we just decide how we're going to help Cat?!" Jade asked, patience running low
"Let's have a get together and we can all shower her with compliments. That may as well bring her confidence up. Maybe she'll even decide to do the Singing Contest", Andre stated
The gang nodded in agreement, excluding Jade.
"Oh, come on! You know it's going to take a lot more than that", Jade stated, annoyed
THE BELL RINGS *
The gang left to go to their next class, leaving Robbie sitting at the table by himself. They hadn't figured out how they'd help Cat, but Robbie sure did have a plan. And he was going to put it into action right after school.