Chapter 5

The stage has finally been set. Its show time for 78 Violet. The bar is packed, people lined up outside waiting to get in. But already its almost maxing the capacity of the room.

Backstage
The band doing their pray circle, excited and nervous for the big night. Even though its a small bar, its still their first actual performance in front of people as "78 Violet".

Drinks are heavy, people placing orders left to right. Stella's even helping out around the bar.

Joe: That'll be 5 even. (Joe handing a 23 year old male a beer and getting 5 dollars in return)

Stella: Hun we have a problem. (She says as Joe puts the money in the cash register)

Joe: What is it? (turning to Stella)

Stella: Where out of lime. (says with a serious face)

Joe: What? Thats impossible we just stocked up a whole bunch earlier.

Stella: Yeah well were completely out.

Joe: Great. Just great. (not believing it)

Stella: Listen everythings fine. Its still early out the nearest grocery store doesn't close for another 15-20 mins.

Joe: But the nearest grocery store is 30 mins away. And the show starts in about 10. (looking at his watch)

Stella: Well call Raviv. He's not here yet and his apartment is just right there. In fact I'll give him a call right now.

She walks over to the bar phone and starts dialing his number.

Ricky and Zack both at Ricky's loft. Ricky on his laptop and Zack playing xbox. Both lost track of time. Ricky in the zone typing away and Zack just too into his game.

Zack: Oh hell yeah! Dude your ass is mine! (playing Call of duty black ops)

Ricky typing on his computer pauses to see what time it is.

Ricky: Hey dude we should probably go now. Show starts in like 10 minutes. (saving his document and shutting off his mac book pro)

Zack turns off the the game and stands up, ready to head out.

Ricky's phone rings..

Ricky: Hello? (Says answering the call)

Stella: Rav it's Stella.

Ricky: Oh hey. Don't worry me and Zack are on our way.

Stella: Actually we need a favor. We seem to run out of lemons. (turning to Joe)

Ricky: What? That's crazy we just stocked up.

Stella: Yeah that's what Joe said. But its a madhouse in here. You think you can stop by the grocery store on 5th street and pick us up a patch?

Ricky: Yeah. Yeah, of course no problem. I'll leave now.

Stella: Okay thank you Rav.

Ricky: Alright bye.

Both hangs up and Ricky looks at Zack.

Ricky: We better go.

Ricky and Zack leave the loft.

***********Area**************

Stella: He's leaving now. (Joe is relieved)

Joe: Okay well I gotta go check on the band and introduce them.

Stella: Okay go. Everything will be fine. (she leans and kisses him on the chick. Joe walks off and heads backstage)

******backstage*****

Aj: Is everyone ready? Aly?

Aly: Ready. (smiling at her sister)

Aj: Guys?

David: We're good.

Pete: Lets rock this shit guys! (having his bass already strapped up and acting crazy as ever sticking his tongue out)

Aj: ...ok I'll take that as a yes.

Joe walks in.

Joe: You guys ready?

Aly: Yup!

Aj: Lets do it.

Before following Joe towards the stage Aly stops her sister.

Aly: Hey Aj...

Aj: Yeah?

Aly: Can you feel it? (asking her seriously)

Aj staring at her confused.

Aly: Can you feel it?

Aj: Aly, what are you-

Suddenly Alyson starts singing...

Dont let no body tell you your life is over.
Be every color that you are..

Aj smiles at her sister nodding her head then joins in to

Aly and Aj:
Into the Rush now you dont have to know how.
Know it all before you try...

Both sisters start making their way to the side of the stage dancing and singing to their first single 'Rush'. Just to wipe away the nerves.

Aly and Aj: Dont let nobody tell you..yeah..yeah..yeah..

Pete, David, Brad, and Steve all stand there confused as ever. But without questioning they follow the girls.

Steve: Is that part of the set list?

David nodding his head and pulling Steve to just walk.

Aly and Aj stand on the side and see Joe making his way to the stage, ready to announce the band. Butterflies in their stomach. Aj looks over to her sister with a smile and makes a half heart symbol to her. Aly smiles back then completes the heart by making the exact same symbol. The two girls waited so long for this moment.

Joe: Alright, can I get everyones attention please. Now I know how antsy you all get so I promise to make this short. Now theses are a fine group of people. With amazing talent and I know they'll go far. You all waited for them so I would like to present to you, the very first time... "78 Violet"!

As Joe walks off the crowd cheers as the band walks up on stage taking their place. Everyone is pumped.

Aj: Are you ready to rock New York?

Everyone cheers back as a response.

Aly: Well good. Cause were '78 Violet'.

With that David on drums clicks to start off.