As the night deepens, Celine is still unable to sleep. She decided to get up, walk out from her room and decided to warm up some milk so that she can relax and feel sleepy.
And coincidentally, Celine caught Nick as well, drinking one mug of milk.
They are now enjoying their own mugs of milk , while chatting to each other 
"What would you feel after the Finale night, Celine?" Nick suddenly asks Celine, out of the blue.
"Of course, I'll feel sad." commented Celine.
"Me too. I mean, I know the boys have been fooling around and we sometimes get irritated with each other but we're still a family." Nick suddenly became serious.
"I agree with you. But even if the play is over, we're still friends, right?" said Celine.
"Absolutely! Nothing will change..." Nick reassures Celine.
Celine suddenly changes her mind about Nick. He can be a clown especially when he is with Nate, Gale and Justin, but deep inside, he can be a warm, kind and gentle person...
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The next morning, Nick was getting his stuff ready as he is going to catch the first bus trip back to the big city, so that he can be with his parents and grandparents during the holiday celebrations.
Few moments have passed, and Nick is finally saying goodbye to Mr. and Mrs. Montecarlo, and to Celine as well.
"Here, take this with you, Nick." Mr. Montecarlo handed him a medium-sized paper bag.
"I can't thank you enough for your hospitality, Mr. and Mrs. Montecarlo. But isn't this too much already?" Nick shyly said, while looking at the paper bag which is full of delicacies from the Montecarlo farm.
"This is our way if saying thank you for being our daughter's friend. And I hope you can visit us again sometime." Mrs. Montecarlo stated. 
"I'll be more than happy to come again!" Nick cheerfully answered.
After so many goodbyes, Nick finally gets into the small truck owned by the Montecarlo family.
Nick gave the Montecarlo family one last wave, then afterwards, he's already on his way to the bus station that will bring him back to the Metropolitan City... 
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After the winter vacation and celebrations...
Celine and the rest of the cast are back at Waldorf auditorium, doing the same routine and rehearsals. The Gala Night is getting nearer, so everyone is getting anxious and excited at the same time.
"Everyone, thank you for consistently working hard since from the start. I can see improvements, but I've got to be very honest with you... It's not yet enough." the director seriously stated.
"What do you mean, Director Alford?" Nate asked in return, while frowning in confusion. 
"To tell you honestly,I am not satisfied with your performance.To make it sound simple, you can still be considered as an amateur." Director Alford went straight to the point.
"Sir Alford, you said it yourself that we improve... But can you specifically tell us on what aspect are we still lacking?" Gale asked again, in a diplomatic manner. 
"You have to see it for yourself, Gale." the old man spoke again.
"Then what do you think we should do, Sir?" Nick curiously asked his question. 
"Well, I had to do Plan B and make changes in the current situation." the old director mysteriously explains. 
"And what is that?" Justin joins in as well.
"You leave me with no choice. You can come out now." Director Alford suddenly spoke out, as if he's calling for someone.
"I thought you would never call us, Director Alford."  they heard one amused voice coming out from the backstage.
Celine held her breath in suspense when she saw a pretty girl who looks like she walks out 
straight  from a glossy fashion magazine.She was amazingly tall and overwhelmingly pretty!
She is making her way towards the old director. 
"Thank you for coming,Erika." the director welcomes her. 
The girl who was called Erika gave him a small smile.
"I just couldn't miss this." the girl, called Erika, smiled at him.
"You've got to be kidding me! Is that really you, Erika?" Justin unbelievably exclaimed. 
"Nothing than the lovely Erika you used to joke with years ago, Justin... Did you miss me?" Erika asked, with a smile.
"Of course!" nodded Justin.
Celine curiously frowned when she notice that Nate, Gale and Nick looks awkward.
"Anyway, Erika is here to join us with the musical production. I hope you all get along well, just like the old times." the director enunciated.
"Director Alford, why don't you call the next guest? I'm sure everyone here will be really happy if they find out who it is..." Erika cajoled, in a mysterious manner.
"Oh, right. You may come out now!" the director calls for someone once again.
Celine saw one guy who emerged from the backstage. He greeted all if us formally.
He wasn't smiling, but he is handsome in his own, dark way.
"But wouldn't he be more handsome if he smiles?" Celine asked to herself. 
"It's been a long time, everyone." he greeted everyone, in a flat tone. 
"So, this is what you were planning all along?" Gale dared to ask the Director.
"Yes...Isn't it wonderful?It's like having a reunion after all these years!" the director answered.
"This is really weird." Celine heard Justin whisper.
"Let's get this party started. How about doing a simple competition between the two pairs? Nate and Celine versus Drew and Erika?" the director suddenly suggested.
"What stint are you trying to pull out, Sir Alford?" Nate asked, while frowning.
"Well, let's see who would be much better for the role of the leading characters. In short, there's s possibility that I might kick out someone from the official list of cast." the old director finally revealed his true plans.
"What?!Are you out of your mind?!" Gale exclaimed. 
"That must be the case. Drew and Erika, I assume that you already memorized the script, right?" Sir Alford asked the two of them.
"It was a piece of cake." Erika said, while shrugging her shoulders.
"How about you, Celine? Are you ready,?" Director Alford turned his attention to Celine.
"I-I'll do my best."  Celine started to stammer because of nervousness.
"Okay, then. Why don't we start with Drew and Erika? Each pairs could all pick a certain scene from any parts of the script. And it's up to you to execute them properly." the director made last-minute announcements. 
Celine's heart did a sommersault as her eyes followed Drew's every move...
"Okay, take your positions!" announced the director.
The lights inside the auditorium suddenly went off. The only spotlight was on Drew and Erika, who are standing at the centerstage.
I waited in nervous anticipation while the rest of the cast waited in silence...