Spencer gave him a huge grin, “Thank you very much. I hope the judges agree with you Justin. Do you go to the bar often? I’m having trouble placing you at the moment. But it may just be the nerves.”

“My little sister took me there about a month ago. She was afraid to tell me she was gay so instead she took me there and made me guess. It’s cool though I guessed a while ago and her girlfriend treats her right so that’s all that matters. Plus I gained a new favorite bar. I may be straight but I love the relaxed atmosphere.”

“That’s great to hear. Are you Jessie’s big brother?” she guessed.

“Yep that’s my little sis.”

“Okay now I can place you.”

“Alright I rounded up the troops so let’s get in there.” Joel said happily.

“Thanks Justin. I’ll see you around.” Spencer called back as she was ushered by her family to the shorter line.

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Spencer had an hour until she sang for the judges. Thankfully her family left her alone so she could get herself mentally prepared. She wasn’t worried about her voice, it had never let her down, but if her mind wasn’t relaxed she would over think everything which could spell disaster.

She sat on the floor in the corner of the waiting room. She put on her headphones and set her Zune to shuffle all from the artists menu. She didn’t want her mind stuck on one type of music and making a decision was more than her brain could take at the moment. So she leaned back against the wall, closed her eyes and enjoyed whatever came up.

About forty five minutes later she felt someone poking her arm. It had started off light and tentative but by the time she opened her eyes it was bordering on pain. “What the…” she said as she ripped off her headphones and realized it was Dylan. “What’s wrong little man?”

“Nothing Mommy.” He said smiling.

“Then why are you poking me so hard? It kinda hurt after the hundredth time.” She said rubbing her arm.

“Sorry Mommy, but that guy with the spiked hair and really white teeth over there was looking for you. I told him I’d get you and bring you to him.” Dylan said smiling proudly.