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Chapter 20

After having the vacation of their Idol lives and the surprise visit of Stefano for a week; the Idols are all back to hard work.

It only means a week of picking the right song, a week of rehearsing and finding your tune, a week of visiting the studio back and forth. To sum up everything; it was a very stressful week.

"Back to work!" James exclaimed as he loaded inside the van.

"And tomorrow, we'll lose another of our Idol family," Haley added.

"Yeah," they all answered sadly,

After a long silence inside the van, they finally arrived at the studio.

They were greeted by Ryan Seacrest.

"Welcome back, Idols!" Ryan exclaimed as he stretched his arms open wide.

Some hugged him and some don't.

"Ready for tonight's show?" he asked.

"Yes!" they all answered in unison.

"Then let's head backstage to get glammed up," Ryan said.

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It was finally Showtime and the voice over introduced the judges and Ryan Seacrest.

Ryan made a small chat with the judges and he finally called out the contestants.

They waved to the audience and Ryan said that Scotty will sing first.

He sang Country Comfort.

"You have seasoned so fast on the show, I feel like I was at your concert," Randy said.

"You have amazing instincts about performing. Never doubt yourself," Jennifer commented.

"I love your old fashioned voice. You did it again for me," Steven said.

Ryan announced his number and Naima went in next.

She sang I'm Still Standing.

"I love reggae but it kinda came off kinda corny. And you're not corny," Randy said.

"I love your reggae swag, but I'm not sure this song was meant for that," Jennifer commented.

"Boomshakalakalaka baby. Good for you for picking a song that fits you," Steven said.

And Ryan announced her number.

"After the break, Pia and Paul will take the stage. Live! On American Idol," Ryan said as the screen showed Pia and Paul waving at the camera.

After a short while, American Idol aired again.

Paul went in first.

He sang Rocket Man.

"A couple of pitchy spots but when you get into the quiet voice it's very infectious," Randy said.

"Push in those upper registers; I think there's a little bit more," Jennifer commented.

"I like the character where you sometimes hit the notes and sometimes you don't," Steven said.

He announced his number and Ryan asked him.

"Tell them who's next," Ryan said as he placed his mic in front of Paul's face.

Paul gave him a look and Ryan winked at him.

"Pia Toscano, everybody!" Paul exclaimed as he strum the strings of his guitar.

And they played Pia's introduction.