The New Manager (Pentatonix)

18.

A/N- HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY, SHELBY!!

The band members arrived at the studio at noon on saturday.

"Okay. The two that everyone liked the most were Claudia and Tara. We need to figure out who we want- they're all going to be here in an hour."

Although Claudia had a better musical ear, Tara had a better attitude and voice.

Plus, Avi REALLY wanted it to be Tara.

Esther laughed at her brother,  in a light smiling way.

They had made their decision.

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The stars arrived around the same time, right when they were wanted.

Tara and Claudia were the first people who arrived. They were excited, scared, and just happy to have had this opportunity.

Deanna, Sidnie, and Angel all arrived a few minutes later. As they walked in, they talked about everything that had happened to them, and seemed to collectively agree that they wouldn't have been chosen.

The five of them met at Scott's house.  Michelle showed up as well, having been released from the hospital.  She still couldn't remember who she really was, but at least she was a functional manager.

"Just take a seat, get comfortable. " Scott said, gesturing to the couches in the living room.

The stars sat down, and the band members filed in, standing in front of them.

"Can I just say that, even though I can guarantee that you didn't pick me,  I'm so thankful for this opportunity." Angel blurted out, the nervous silence in the room scaring her.

The people beside her nodded in agreement.

"Funny you should say that Angel... as we haven't.  You have a talent, but you need to work on your time management skills." Kevin said.

Angel nodded her head respectfully.

Kirsten turned to Sidnie. "We didn't choose you, either."

"I hadn't expected it. Thank you, though." She said.

Scott turned to Deanne. "You're not it, either." He said.

She bit her lip, upset, but just nodded. "It was an honour to be able to  sing for you."

Michelle stood up from her gentle perch on the corner of the couch, facing the three stars that had been given the boot.

"You three were beautiful singers,  but issues made it so that you wouldn't fit in well with our group. We just want everyone to be happy."

She walked over to Tara and Claudia,  smiling.

"You two... you fit really well. Claudia,  your musical ear is impeccable.  Tara, your attitude is perfect for this business. We only have one spot available, however."

Esther stepped forward. "One of you will be a backup, if anything was to happen to have the contract of the other terminated. Avi, would you like to do the honours?"

"The person who will be joining us is... Tara." He said, happy to be able to have chosen her.

She brought her hands up to her face, and started crying in joy.

"Thank you so much for your faith in me." She said, softly.

She gave each of the Stars a hug, before turning to the group.