Since everyone loved the last time James serenaded Vivian and the princesses during the singing contest's intermission (see chapter 43 of Do You Want to Sing Together 7), I thought James might do it again, but this time, he only sings to Vivian during the actual talent show. He's feeling more confident about singing to her since his mother came to him and said that it was all right for him to sing in public. He also came up with a perfect song to tell her how he felt before he unmasked himself. Aaron Neville and Linda Rondstat's music is not mine.
As James gave his song to Miss Fauna, he agreed that the fairies' forgetting spell had worked perfectly. Nobody remembered seeing Ezekiel and Deidre unmasking him at the singing contest. James was grateful for a second chance to sing to Vivian, and he found an amazing song to do during intermission.
"Well, it looks like our mystery performer has come back to entertain us during intermission," Miss Flora smiled as James came onstage, to the delight of several people who had stayed, his family included. "What song are you going to do this time, Secret Singer?"
James just smiled as he went down the stairs to the audience over the applause. "You'll see, Miss Flora."
Vivian gasped when she saw the masked singer come up to her. She'd loved his last song so much (even though they were both in tears as he sang it!), and she was hoping she'd get to hear him again. She didn't expect him to sing to her again so soon, but she loved it when he sang.
At the same time, James smiled. He knew he was going to do the right thing and tell her the truth soon, but he thought he'd build up the suspense as he heard his song start and he took her in his arms.
James: Look at this face
I know the years are showing
Look at this life
I still don't know where it's going
I don't know much
But I know I love you
And that may be all I need to know
He kissed her hand as he whispered, "Sing with me, Vivian…"
As she also knew this song, thanks to her parents singing it sometimes, Vivian smiled as she joined in, Look at these eyes
They've never seen what mattered
Look at these dreams
So beaten and so battered
James sang to her, I don't know much
Vivian joined in, But I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
James smiled as he started the bridge, So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through
Vivian smiled back as she joined in, And when I feel you near me
Sometimes I see so clearly
They sang together, The only truth I've ever known is me and you
James started the last verse, Look at this man
So blessed with inspiration
Vivian joined in, Look at this soul
James took a quick solo, Still searching for salvation
James and Vivian sang together, I don't know much
But I know I love you
And that may be all I need to know
"Who are you?" Vivian asked over the instrumental break.
"I'll show you when the time's right," James promised.
Vivian nodded in acceptance and smiled as they finished the song together, I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all I need to know
I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all there is to know
James kissed her hand, and disappeared backstage, knowing that he was ready to tell her the truth at last.