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"I'm actually a little nervous for tomorrow." Katiana admitted as she and Graham were watching the sunset on the beach. They were still in LA for the dance show as the following night was their fourth episode.

"Did you tell your parents about the dance?" Graham asked while holding her hand. Katiana shook her head no.

Katiana and Graham were going to a beautiful lyrical and contemporary duet. It would be to the song Lover by Taylor Swift. That song had deeper meaning than people may have thought.

The song Lover by Taylor Swift was actually Mercedes and Joe's first dance song when they got married thirteen years ago. Katiana wanted to dance for her parents, honoring their love and marriage. However, Katiana did not tell her parents about the dance. Her aunts and uncles knew as well as Graham's parents. She wanted to surprise her parents with this beautiful dance.

"Well, you know they're already so proud of you and Mack. I see them crying every week." Graham expressed as that made Katiana blush and giggle a bit.

"Yes they do. I actually remember their wedding a little bit." She smiled as they watched the sunset.

"Oh yeah?" He grinned, knowing she loved her parents and enjoyed talking about them.

"Mhm. Now looking back, I'm so happy for my mom and dad. The happiest day of their lives besides when we were all born as well as daddy adopting us. And for my mom to finally get her happy ending. The day was just filled with so much joy and love." She expressed with a beaming smile as Graham held her close, kissing her temple.

"Tomorrow we will bring back all that joy and love too. Don't worry, we got this baby." He assured her as they enjoyed their night on the beach.

The next day, the girls and Graham were up early. Mercedes dropped them off at the arena where they film the show. All of the family would be back later to watch the three perform. Mercedes and Joe were curious to see Katiana and Graham's duet as all they knew was the dance style. They would find out soon enough.

Mackenzie had another solo that night as well. She was feeling nervous herself but was doing her best not to show it. She knew her sister and her sister's boyfriend were going to deliver an incredible dance. She just wanted to do good that night and not be in the shadows as well.

Mackenzie's solo was a lyrical style. It was to the song TV by Billie Eilish. It was more of a dark lyrical solo. However, she was still excited to perform.

"Kati you look so pretty!" Mackenzie beamed, seeing her sister walk in their dressing room.

Katiana and Graham both walked in from getting ready for their dance. Graham was wearing a beautiful blush pink colored dress shirt paired with black dress paints and his lyrical turning shoes. Katiana was fully dressed, hair and makeup done as well. Her hair fell in loose curls, a soft pink makeup look to match her beautiful blush colored dress for the dance.

"Awe thanks Mack! You look great too sis!" Katiana smiled as Mackenzie was dressed as well.

Her hair was in a low bun, light makeup, as well as a watercolor designed dress. They all looked great for the show. Mackenzie thanked her as they hushed up about the dance since their families walked in to see them.

"My girls! So beautiful like always." Joe proudly smiled while hugging his two daughters. They thanked him before hugging their siblings and mother, then moving on to their extended family members.

"You guys are going to do so amazing tonight! You always make us proud, just go out and have fun." Mercedes beamed at her two older daughters and hugged them. They thanked her as they spent some much needed time together.

After spending some time together, everyone made their way towards their seats. The three's dances were later in the show. For now, they would relax and calm their nerves before their respective performances.

"I love you, angel! We're gonna do great." Graham smiled, lovingly kissing his girlfriend moments before they'd take center stage.

"I love you too baby! Let's do this!" Katiana beamed before they took the stage.

"Please welcome Katiana Anoa'i and Graham Devitt!" The host grinned as the two waved in the camera. They began playing the video package of their rehearsal for the dance the prior week.

*Cue Video Package*

"I honestly don't know how I'm going to get through this dance without crying." Katiana laughed a bit as she and Graham were doing the sit down part of their interview for the video package.

"Do you mind to tell us how much this dance means to you and the meaning behind it?" The interviewer asked the teen girl.

"I mean, we're dancing to my mom and dad's first dance song at their wedding. In my opinion, they are the greatest love story. I love my parents, they're my two favorite people. I cannot wait to honor them tonight." Katiana grinned at the camera.

"Oh my gosh, Kati." Mercedes smiled as she was emotional watching the video package of her and Joe's teen daughter and their daughter's boyfriend. Katiana smiled, giving a shy wave as they finished watching the video package.

"Dancing lyrical and contemporary to the song Lover by Taylor Swift, it's Katiana Anoa'i and Graham Devitt!" A pre recorded audio announced as the two took center stage. Katiana had to take a deep breath as she was extremely emotional to do this dance for her mom and dad.

The two danced gorgeously together. It was a very loving, raw, yet emotional dance. The choreography was great as well. It was a beautiful piece of art the two were able to create together. When the dance was done, Katiana found herself emotional especially as she saw her parents.

"I love you guys." She gave a soft smile through her tears, going over to hug her mother and father.

"We love you so much honey." Mercedes and Joe smiled once they let go of their embrace.

Katiana and Graham shared a sweet kiss and hug before going over to see what the judges thought. After talking with them, they headed to the back. They found Mackenzie, giving her a hug and words of encouragement before she'd go out to do her dance.

"Good job Mack!" Mercedes cheered as Mackenzie finished her dance. She was gorgeous to watch on stage as well.

After their dances, the three made their way back on stage. They would find out who would be eliminated this week off the show. Luckily, the three were the top five dancers to be saved to compete the following week.

"Mack, I'm so proud of you! And I'm so happy we're on this journey together." Kati smiled as she hugged her little sister while walking off stage.

"Thanks, Kati! I'm happy to be on this journey with you too! I can't wait to see what next week brings!" Mackenzie beamed as the two hugged tight and celebrated with their family. Even though the competition was getting even more tough, the three had one goal in mind. And that was to win.

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