New York, New York - Mike Faist

THIRTY

*jocelyn* return to Grease

"Jocelyn!" Portia engulfed me in a hug when I entered the dressing room. I laughed and set my stuff down on the counter.

I sat down my in chair and began to get ready for the show. Dani came back and handed everyone their costumes and mics. We thanked her and continued getting ready. I decided to do some vocal warmups before stretching instead of vice versa. Eventually, places were called and I walked to the wings. I seemed to fall right back into routine as I walked to Mike. My knee-length skirt swishing around as I approached him.

"Welcome back." He whispered

"Thank you."

"How's Selena?" He remembered.

"She's about 7 months in."

"Give her my best?"

"Of course."

The curtain went up and I squeezed Mikes hand three time to say I love you. I walked back to my girls and watched the opening scene.

. . .

After bows, I went back to the dressing room with so much adrenaline and serotonin. It felt amazing to get back on that stage! Sadly, during my time away a few cast members had left. Some included Sutton, Freddy, and a few ensemble members. Luckily, Mandy was fired from this show and I hadn't heard news about her in a new show since. I talked with the girls before heading out to stage door.

I walked out and was bombarded with people. I walked up to a woman with her daughter I presumed. She held out her playbill and I took it from her. As I signed the mother asked me a question.

"Ms. Darling?"

"Yes."

"The Tony nominations is in three days, how are you feeling?"

"Wow! I didn't even realize they were that soon. Now, I'm nervous!" I laughed and gave them back the playbills and walked on.

I took more pictures and signed more playbills as usual. After, I ran back to the dressing room and barged in.

"Why did nobody tell me about Tony nominations?" I yelled

"We thought you knew." Portia exited the room with all of our costumes and mics.

"Now I'm nervous! We should get together." I gasped

"Yes!" Ella replied

"Where? And who?" Dani got out her notes app

"We could do it at Mike and I's place? As for the guest list, obviously us pink ladies and the t-birds. Who else?"

"Some crew and stuff. And Illy and Cedar." Illy and Cedar are rhe new Sandy and Danny

"Perfect! I'll shoot out a group text."

"What if Mike doesn't want it at your place?"

"He'll have to suck it up."

They all laughed. I got my things and left the room only to find Mike waiting for me. I smiled and kissed him on the cheek.

"Sorry for making you wait!" I grabbed his hand and laced our fingers together

"No, you're okay. I heard you guys in there."

"Oh yeah?"

"Yeah. And it's fine. About the tonys."

"I knew you would say that."

"How!"

"I have you wrapped around my finger."

"Okay. Whatever you say, doll." He raised his arm and twirled me down the street

I laughed and hugged him closer to me. We walked back to the apartment that day with all smiles

. . .
Tony nominations

"Mikey!"

"Yes, angel?"

"What time is it?"

"6:40, angel."

"Shit." I mumbled

My hair wasn't done yet and people would be arriving in 20 minutes. I curled my hair faster and Mike appeared in the doorway.

"Hey, they're here." He whispered

I turned toward him quickly dropping my curling iron.

"What? Why?"

"I don't know. You might want to get out here soon, though."

"Alright, thanks baby."

I turned off my curling iron and threw my hair into two ponytails falling over my shoulders. At least the ends were curled. I left our room and grabbed Trix on my way out. She had gotten big, so it wasn't as easy as before. I set her down in the extra room with all her food, water, litter box, and anything else she might need.

"Bye Trixie." I scratched her head before greeting my friends

"Hey girlie!"

"Hey guys!"

"Sorry we're early! Someone," She pointed at Portia, "Decided to take the subway and it took less time than we thought."

"It's fine. Everyone else is getting here now anyways." I looked as Mike greeted everybody else at the door

. . .
7:00 pm

We were all gathered around the t.v. with the nominations on. I sat with Mike on one side with his arm slung over me and Eloise on the other.

We sat watching until one of our categories came up.

"Best Revival of a musical. The nominees are, Funny Girl, Phantom of the Opera, Grease," We all cheered and we didn't even hear the last nominee.

About 30 minutes later we got into single role nominations. My nerves skyrocketed.

"Best leading actress in a musical. The nominees are Sutton Foster, Violent. Idina Menzel, If/Then. Jessie Mueller, @Beautiful - The Carole King Musical. Lastly, Jocelyn Darling, Grease."

They all screamed and I laughed at their antics. First supporting and now leading? Dream come true? Dad would be so proud. I looked over and Mike and and hugged me closer into his chest. He looked proud.

.  .  .
After the nominations

Grease got a few more nominations including, Best Score, Best Costumes and a few others. But the biggest one, for me, was Best Actress in a Musical! I was up against some amazing women. Including Jessie Mueller! It didn't matter if I won, atleast I was considered! After everyone had left Mike tackled me in a hug and peppered my face with small kisses. I laughed at his antics.

"Mike!"

"I'm so proud of you, sweetheart!"

"Mike!"

"What?"

"Can you let Trixie out?"

He groaned but obliged to my request. Trixie came bounding out and over to my spot on the floor. She jumped onto me as I sat against the back of the couch. Mike sat beside me and laid his head on my shoulder.

"Hey Trixie. You ready to go to bed, girl?" I asked softly

She seemed to agree as she got off and meandered toward the bedroom. I got up next and took Mike with me. I quickly changed into some pjs and got into bed beside my two favorite people.

Mike pulled me closer to him and pressed a kiss to the top of my head. I bid him goodnight but didn't get an answer. It didn't bother me as I soon followed him into sleep.