Getting choked up, Spencer said, “Thank you all. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

For the next forty five minutes of so everyone ate in a comfortable silence.

Dylan was the first one to break that silence, “Look Mommy I ate everything on my plate, see.” He smiled and held up his plate. “I’m stuffed and a little sleepy. Can we go soon so I can come home and take a nap?”

Everyone started laughing and a few also nodded their heads in agreement. Spencer said, “You know little man if you are too tired you can stay home. It won’t hurt my feelings one bit.”

“No no no no no no! I’m wide awake now, no sleepy Dylan’s here. And you promised I could go today.” Dylan whined with a small pout just to prove his point.

“Okay buddy, whatever you say.” Spencer said smiling at her son. She turned to the rest of the group and said, “We should get going though. Everyone get your stuff and go to the bathroom if you need to. We’re out of here in fifteen minutes.” Spencer finished. Getting people organized was her way of trying to keep her mind off the auditions.

“Yes Mom!!” was the chorus from all the adults in the room which sent Dylan into a giggle fit.

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When they arrived at Soldier Field there were already thousands of people in line waiting for their chance at fame. Spencer wasn’t sure what she was supposed to do or where she should go. She didn’t want to cut in line but she knew she probably shouldn’t have to wait in this long line again.

“Hey Spence,” Joel yelled from about ten feet away, “Come over here a sec.”

While the rest of her family waited in the endless line she ran over, “What’s up Joel.”

“well I just happened to run into Justin here who’s working security here. He says you get to by pass that monstrous line and go over to that entrance.” He said pointing to what looked like a significantly shorter line.

“Seriously?” Spencer asked looking at Justin.

“Yep,” Justin replied. “All contestants seeing the judges go through those doors.” He added with a big smile, “Good luck Spencer, I’ve seen you perform at Someplace Else a few times. You have an amazing voice.”