About halfway through the act I realized that it was Shannon. I also realized that she was really good. To be honest, I couldn’t keep my eyes off of...her. She was obviously a talented girl. She had already challenged my vain thoughts of being the star in my photography class. Now I was up against her in the auditions, as well.“Well, that leaves five slots,” Pete yelled to us, as everyone clapped loudly for her.The next act was also a shoe-in. Elaine’s brother, the popular senior, got up with an. Lisa also started to cry softly, in pure joy of my words.She embraced both of us, and whispered: "Ed! You have made my mother and me the happiest mother/daughter ever! Thanks!" and "Mum! I really love You both!"."Then would You both allow me to take You out to a nice restaurant this evening?I'm sure Mary T and Alan would also love to come, if You don't mind?" I asked them."Yes! And no, we wouldn't mind the least to have them as table guests! Agree, Lisa?" Susan said."Of course, Mary T is my. He made his way through the balmy stables, patting the occasional cheek stuck out for him to caress by the horses he passed. When he came to Raisa’s stall, he had to spend an extra minute patting her and running his hand through her mane before turning the corner to the main part of the stable.Where he stopped.Standing around the aisle of the stable were all of the men currently in barracks at the compound, including his foster father, Kaykyssa, and Commander Vaelossa. The men were all grinning. "You'll do nothing of the sort. Now stop. You think this is easy for me?" Carol said fighting back the smile that she was fighting desperately to hide."You're not going to be wearing this stuff," Mark said."It could be worse!" Mark's mother said."How?" Mark asked."It's for a party. What if Don Venuto had decided you guys wear these things to school or something?" Carol noted."That would be worse," Mark said. "You even care which color?" Carol asked."Are you kidding?" Mark said."Didn't think so..