Dreams - (Completed)

Chapter 16

"Just" Mandy and Becky sang together. Then Mandy faded out leaving Becky finishing off on her own.

"Breathe..." she'd done it, Becky had not only truly faced her fears, but just performed live with her idol, a Broadway star.

Mandy took a step back as she whispered, "Take a bow." Becky looked at her and took ahold her hand pulling her forward again.

"Together." Mandy and Becky took a bow, hand in hand. Becky called her sisters over and they all stood side by side, holding hands and took a bow together. The audience went absolutely wild. They were louder than they had been all night. Which when Becky realized was louder and without the 16 of them was massive, given they had been the loudest all evening. The girls took a step backwards as if they planned it, leaving Becky alone at the front of the stage. Still with the microphone in her hand she brought it up and started to talk.

"Mandy, am I okay to say a few words?"

Mandy nodded "Go ahead Becky the stage is yours." she left the stage and walked down to sit with Lin, Karen and Chris, who was still recording, as they had all gone to sit on one of the 3 tables. 

"Where do I even begin. I feel like this is my one shot at getting my message out there in person. So, in Lin's words 'I'm not throwing away my shot'. I'm going to start with a few thank you's."

The girls all sat down on the stage to allow Becky to have everyone's attention on her.

"Firstly, to Lin, thank you for creating the two most incredible musicals ever. Both shows have now very evidently changed my life forever. Had you not cast these 3 in Heights then I most likely wouldn't be here right now, and then Hamilton, again having these 3 in that show whether OBC, replacement Broadway or Chicago, It truly feels like a family and I'm happy to be a tiny part of that group. I obviously loved Moana and is definitely my favorite Disney 'princess' film. I can't wait for Mary Poppins Returns and here's hoping you get that PEGOT you very much deserve. Thank you for flying out to London to give me that huge surprise.

Chris, when I first heard Hamilton I fell in love with your portrayal of George Washington. I watched every clip I could find, from interviews, to show clips, to the tony awards. From that I discovered In The Heights. It took a while to realize you were Benny, change of haircut and a big vocal difference, but that's to be expected with 10 years. Yours and Mandy's relationship, friendship, connection, onstage and offstage is truly something special and one of a kind. Hearing 'Life is Sweet' for the first time made me tear up and getting to perform the dance to that song yesterday, and making you cry, was a magical experience I will never forget. Thank You so much.

Karen, the sisterhood you and Mandy share is beyond me, the sisterhood you two have helped me make the sisterhood between us stronger on my opinion. Hearing you sing 'America' last night was unreal. You've always inspired me to keep doing what I'm doing even if I feel like giving up. You've also shown me that change can work for the better, so that's exactly what I'm going to do. I will continue with my studies at school, Maths, Physics and Chemistry. But I've decided to take the action and get myself a job to pay for vocal, dance and acting lessons. Thank you as well for coming out for these 2 day just to see us.

My Fandies sisters, each and every one of you, brings something different out of me. You have been the best friends a girl could ask for. Christy, my biggest sister, Thank You for telling Mandy we would all be here. None of this would have happened without you. All of your parents for letting you fly out for 3 days to join me on this adventure, we have to all meet up again at some point, but we will hit the US for that one. I tell you all 'I love you' each and every day and I truly do. Thank You all.

However, none of us would be here without one special person, she's changed my life forever and for good. Mandy, I know I've said this what must be a million times, but I'm going to say it again. Mandy, you inspire me, you've helped me through some really rough times, you've taught me to follow my dreams and be fearless. You've made my dreams come true and more and I know you will always be there for me. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sing your signature song from Heights, with you to a proper audience. Thank you for coming down to London a day early to hang out with my sisters and I and for arranging Karen and Lin to come out. I love you so much Mandy and I hope that one day I'll get the chance to meet you again. But for now, thank you for everything I know."

The room filled with applauds again, Becky took one final bow before stepping back. She looked over at the 4 of them at the tables just off center from where she was stood, each of them with tears in their eyes. She put the microphone back in its holder, and instead of going down the steps, Becky jumped off the stage as they all ran up and gave her a massive hug each.

"Any chance we could do a full group 'Carnaval del Barrio' before you finish Mandy?"

"I'd love to, lets go." They all got in a huddle with the Fandies onstage and discussed roles.

Mandy was going to do Daniella, Becky was going to do Carla, Christy wanted the Piragua Guy, they all knew she just wanted to yell 'Wepa'. Claudia brought out her inner Sonny and everyone else took their usual roles or ensemble members.

After their mini onstage Heights party, Chris, Karen, Lin and the girls finally returned to their seats as Mandy finished her show. Another surprise that came for Becky was that her lyric video she had made for Mandy of 'Fearless' played on the 2 screens at the sides of the stage as she sang. Mandy ended the song, and everyone cheered really loudly. Lin was crying, Becky was crying, lots of people were crying.

"As I mentioned earlier, that was the video Becky made for me, and is available to view on the Mandy's Fandies YouTube Channel. The album is available to download on I-Tunes, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, anywhere that sells music. Thank You for being a wonderful audience, have a good rest of the day. I love you all, Thank You for an incredible last show." And with that Mandy walked off-stage for the last time in the UK on her 'Fearless' tour.