Todd was overwhelmed by the crowds. He didn't think his bar would be so busy. Even back in the day, when college bars were big, it was never this busy. Not only was he managing the bar, he was a also playing the host to a reality television show. Right now, he has to do triple duty; playing manager, being a good host, and MCing the band that was about to appear.

He saw Andrea wearing a headset barking orders at the crew, filming was already underway, she wanted to get shots of the crowds outdoors, plus get everyone hyped for the upcoming season. She said this will be a American Idol killer. Todd hoped so, this show was her baby. He waved at his friends who were waiting by the back door, they were his special guests. When he saw Winston, he tried not to flinch at his shirt, he was sure that shirt would blind the cameras, god knows he had a headache already.

"Todd!" Winston walks up to him grinning. "Congrats!" He wasn't alone, he followed by Ken Matthews who was wearing a SVH shirt that said 'SVH School Athletics'.

"Wilkins, you did it man." Ken's once longish blond hair was now a crew cut, he liked keeping it short since he was a teacher at Sweet Valley High. He graduated with a scholarship, not in football, but with a education grant he applied for after Olivia died in high school. He never played football in college, instead he coached younger kids instead to help pay for school expenses since his father refused to pay for Ken for quitting football back in high school during senior year. Ken nowadays was doing fine, not only was SVH's gym teacher, he was also teaching English Lit, since he knew Olivia liked reading old classics whenever she wasn't doing art. He wasn't alone, he brought his long term girlfriend Jade Wu who was talking to Brooke about her wedding. "Place looks great."

"Thanks man." Todd was getting nervous, his television debut was in a few minutes. National television. Todd played basketball in college, but local television was nothing compared to the big leagues. He waved to Bruce and everyone else that walked in. Jessica said after the first day, everything was easy, after awhile you don't notice the cameras. Easy for her to say, she was a actress. Todd had everything to gamble on the table. If this show bombs, he wouldn't just lose the bar, he would lose his reputation as well. When Winston tapped him he jumped.

"Todd! You alright?" Winston was slapping him on the back.

"I'm fine." Todd squeaked. He saw Andrea waving him over. It was time.

"Think of this as another job. Can't be any worse than the time we snuck in that cheerleading summit back in high school."

"Oh god. Don't remind me." Ken shuddered. He reluctantly sneaked in with Todd and Winston to spy on their girlfriends. Since men weren't allowed back then, all three had to cross-dress as Canadian cheerleaders from Saskatchewan, Canada. It was hugely embarrassing, especially when their girlfriends tricked them into cheerleading in front of the crowds. It was hugely humiliating, but their actions made the Cheerleading Association change their outdated sexiest policy and allowed males to perform with the female cheerleaders. It was one of their favorite memories, all three made it in the high school yearbook as SVH's honorary cheerleaders.

Todd laughed. Unlike the others, he loved that memory. It was a nice change from his "jock image." After he and Elizabeth broke up, he took more risks, and started changing. Now he was a (hopefully) successful bar owner.

"Well, we survived that. Plus that mess in college." Todd hated how rough it was. Especially that mess with Jessica, like how he almost ruined the twin's relationship. "Gotta go. My work awaits." He walks over to the stage.

"Todd! This is it! You read the script?" Todd couldn't believe reality television used a script. He just hoped the contest wasn't rigged.

"Yep. What do you want me to do?"

"Just introduce yourself. We have the shots of the bar, plus already interviewed your friends and family, plus have clips of the girls waiting on the back. Once we finish your information, we need you to stand on the X we have for you. Just keep following directions, and you will have a large following."

Todd nodded. This will be his biggest gig. Not only was he hosting, he was also managing the bands on social media.

When he walked to the stage, he was blushing as his friends whooped and whistled. This was it, his big debut. He saw Andrea talking in the mic. As soon as he saw the cameras, his nervousness vanished. He was a professional.

"And quiet on the set! Three, two, one..." Andrea clicked her fingers.

"Welcome to Wilkin's Brewery! On tonight's episode, we will be debuting a up and coming girl band, but first let's introduce the owner, Todd Wilkins." The MC walks over to Todd.

Todd smiles. Especially when he saw Suzanne. When she blew him a kiss, Todd knew it was all going to be okay.