Part 217
Sarah groaned and turned on Willa. "What is your problem? Can’t you take a hint…Nick CAN NOT stand you."
Willa ignored Sarah and said, "You know, the only reason Nick married you was so this baby wouldn’t be a bastard. He was THRILLED to see me in Baton Rouge and if Howie hadn’t gotten in the way, I’m SURE he’d have come back with me to the hotel."
"You BITCH!" growled Sarah.
Becca put a hand on Sarah’s arm. "I’ve got this, Sarah. Mandy…"
"It’s Willa."
"Whatever! I love Nick for WHO he is…NOT what he can do for me and as for being with him, it’s because WE want to be together, not because we HAVE to be together. This baby is just a fringe benefit. And in Baton Rouge…you’d better be glad Howie WAS there because Nick would have done more than just pushed you off him. He has nothing but loathing for you and your trashy ways. You may not have been able to hold on to him but you know something, I don’t have to try. I’m having his baby and he’s EXCITED…now get out of MY FACE."
And with that, as gracefully as her 8 months pregnant body could manage, Becca left the building followed by Sarah with Billy following close behind. Billy glanced back at Willa who was standing with her mouth wide open and shook his head. He had known that Becca had it in her. After all, it was Becca who had told HIM to ‘piss off’.
In the car, Sarah laughed, "Oh, BEC!! That was BEAUTIFUL!"
Smugly, Becca said, "Why thank you, Sarah!"
"How did it feel?"
Becca broke out laughing. "It felt AWESOME!"
Still laughing, Sarah said, "You’ve been around me too long."
"But it’s been a hell of a ride!"
"And it’s only gonna get better."
Together, the two friends high-fived each other and said together, "MOST
DEFINITELY!"
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At the arena, the guys were into their last set as the girls made their way inside. Billy took Chelsea, Becca, and Jesse into the pits while Sarah went to the sound people to get her earpieces and a microphone. She also wanted to get the tape of the awards show where they had won.
As the guys dropped through the floor at the end of ‘The Call’, Sarah made her way up to the stage knowing they’d be coming back for an encore not expecting her to be onstage. The crowd was going wild for them to come back and Sarah held her hands up to get them quiet.
"I know you want them back and I promise, the Boys will be back but first…"
AJ popped up out of his ‘toaster’. "HEY!! What are you DOING?"
Sarah looked at him. "Stealing the show."
Nick popped up out of his toaster next and said, "I don’t THINK so!"
"Hey, Blondie! You’ve had your two hours and now all I want is five minutes."
Kevin popped up next. "FOR WHAT?"
"Well, if you’d give me…" Sarah had backed into Brian. "Whoa! Brian…you could give me a little warning."
"Okay, Sarah," said Brian gruffly. "Wanna explain? I mean…we
ARE suppose to be coming back to do an encore!"
All four guys started towards her and as they reached her, Howie popped up and shouted, "HEY! What do you think you’re doing to my wife?"
Sarah slipped between them and ran into Howie’s arms. She looked back at the other four and stuck her tongue out then turned to Howie acting innocent. In her best pout, she said, "D, they won’t let me have five minutes."
"Howieeeee…" whined Nick. "She’s trying to steal the show."
The audience was now in hysterics because it was obvious that they were all playing.
Sarah tried to look as innocent as possible as Howie asked, "Angel, what ARE you trying to do?"
"Steal the show," grinned Sarah impishly.
"Sa…..rah," said Howie sternly.
"Okay! Okay! Give me five minutes. I have something to show you and the audience. Just watch the screen."
Everyone’s attention turned to the large screen where the tape of the Viewer’s Choice presentation started to play. As they watched, Sarah slipped her arms around Howie’s waist and he gave her a kiss.
"And the winner is….The Backstreet Boys." The audience erupted into thunderous cheers and the guys started hugging and high-fiving each other as Howie hugged Sarah.
As Sarah made the thank yous on screen, the audience got quiet again to hear what was being said. They watched as Sarah picked Jesse up, whisper in her ear, and then Jesse said, "Keep the Backstreet Pride Alive…I love you Uncle B-rok, Uncle Bone, Uncle Nicky, Uncle Kevy, and Daddy."
Howie looked at her with tears in his eyes.
"She’s in the pits still," said Sarah as she wiped his tears away but before he could go get her, Nick was there.
Raoul handed Jesse up to Nick and he carried her to center stage with the others. Howie and Sarah went with them and Howie took Jesse in his arms to hug her.
"I would like you to meet our daughter, Jesse," said Howie.
There were cheers of ‘Hey Jesse’ and a lot of ‘ahhhs’ and ‘ohhhhs’ from the crowd as the guys gave Jesse hugs and kisses. At the same time, Sarah had gotten the awards for the guys and when they were done, she passed them out. Then she took Jesse down into the ‘underworld’ so that the guys could thank the fans and finish the show. The final number was ‘Shape of My Heart’ which they dedicated it to their fans.