The next morning
Becca woke up at around 6. She couldn't sleep much since that little scare Michael gave her, but she managed to sleep. Guaranteed it did give her nightmares. It was finally November 1st and she was excited. It was close to her mother's birthday and wanted to call her so badly! She remembered that Japan has a different time basis: 9 hours behind, but one day ahead. Her mother was born on November 3rd and she wanted to do a video chat with the laptop she brought with her. When she thought about calling her mom, she got a little home sick. She wanted to go back home to celebrate her mother's birthday, but...she'd have to miss rehearsals. She took out a picture of her and her mother. They were in Disney Land Tokyo and having a blast. (Me: She was about 9 years old in the picture) Katherine knocked on the door and came in. "What's the matter, Becca?" She asked, sitting on the bed. "I don't know what to do, Katherine. My mother's birthday is coming up. I don't know if I should go home to celebrate and wind up missing rehearsals, or video call her on my laptop." She said, holding the picture close to her. "Well, Becca, it's really up to you. Do you wanna risk missing rehearsals?" "Not really...I love the rehearsals. I'd be so far behind if I go back home." "Think about it while rehearsing. Ask Michael, he's got a good mind." Becca nodded and Katherine got up. "Breakfast is ready for you if you want it." "Thank you, Katherine. I'll be out in a few minutes." Katherine then walked out of the room and Becca started to get changed. She heard a rock being thrown at her window and went over with a robe on. She moved the curtain and looked around. She didn't see anyone, but she looked down and smiled. Michael was throwing rocks at her window, like in the old fairy tales. She opened her window. "Michael, what are you doing here this early in the morning?" Michael chuckled. "I just had to see my Wendy." He replied and Becca giggled. "Well, Peter Pan, you'd have to fly up here." "I wish I could for Tinker Bell is not with me." She giggled even more. Soon, Katherine walked in and saw Becca at the window. "Who's out there?" She asked as she looked outside only to find Michael. "Michael, get inside. You'll catch a cold." Michael chuckled. "Yes, Mother." He started walking toward the door and walked inside. Becca closed her window and Katherine exited the room, keeping Michael out of the bedroom. Becca then changed into her clothes for today's rehearsal and walked out of the room. They sat down and started eating breakfast, talking about the rehearsals until it was time to leave.
After breakfast
It was about 9:30 am and Becca didn't want to be late for rehearsal, but Michael said that if she was with him, she'd have an excuse for being late. She giggled and soon, they left for the studio to get ready for what they were rehearsing today.
During the drive
Michael turned to Becca, who was deep in thought. "Is there something on your mind?" He asked a bit worried. Becca shook her head. "Nothing really. Just worried about Cookie." She lied. "Cookie? Oh, that little bunny?" "Yeah, how did you know?" "I had to take Prince, Paris, and Blanket over to the house for them to drop it off for you." "Really?" "Yeah." Soon, they got to the studio and got out of the car and went inside and to the stage. Becca, once being seen, was automatically hooked up with a headset and given a microphone. "Wait, what's going on? Why am I being hooked up here?" She asked. "Oh, I didn't tell you. We're working on I Just Can't Stop Loving You today." Michael said, putting his hand behind his head. Becca about fell over. I Just Can't Stop Loving You was one of her favorite romantic songs of his. She had heard both English and Spanish versions of it and loved them both. She heard the demo of it and heard Michael singing part of the Spanish version. "Awe." Kenny said and Michael smiled and chuckled. Then they went on through the song, in English, a few times. Once they stopped singing, Michael was telling them to not make him sing out and that he was building up for the moment. Becca giggled and walked off the stage.
After rehearsal, in the black box
Becca was fixing what happened to her hair. She was lucky enough not to get it burned like Michael's did on the Pepsi commercial set all the while back. She was still debating on going home to celebrate her mother's birthday or video calling her. (Me: Let's note that the black box door is always open) Michael passed by and saw Becca still in there when no one else was around. He walked in and she saw his reflection in the mirror. She turned around. "Oh, Michael. I didn't know you were still here." She said. "I didn't know you were. What's the matter?" He asked. He knew something was up with her. She walked to her locker and got the picture she took with her out and showed him. "Is she gone?" He asked. "No, her birthday is the 3rd and I don't know what to do. I wanna go home and celebrate her birthday, but I don't want to miss rehearsals. Or I can video call her on my laptop back at the house. I asked Katherine and she told me to think about it during rehearsals. I don't know what to do, Michael. She told me to ask you since you have a good mind. What do you think I should do?" She asked, worried about what he'd choose. He thought about it and finally came to a conclusion. "Do you love the rehearsals?" "Yes, I do, Michael. I wouldn't want to miss one." "Then the best thing to do is video call her. Even one day of missing rehearsals can mess a person up. Especially in different time zones. How much time is behind us for Japan?" "9 hours behind, but they are one day ahead of us." "Video call her tomorrow. Is your mother a fan of me?" "Yeah she is." "I'll be there with you. I can be her present on the video chat. I can sing a song for her if she wants me to." "She'd love that. She loves Human Nature." "Then Human Nature it is. And it's all set. I'll take you home." "Thanks Michael." "Not a problem, Becca." He put his arm around her waist and they walked to the car. Soon they drove off to the house.
Back at the house
Michael stopped the car and turned to Becca. "See you tomorrow then?" He asked. Becca giggled. "Yeah, see you tomorrow, Michael." She said. He leaned in and so did she and they kissed. Soon, she got out of the car and waved goodbye to him and he drove off. She went inside and it was about 7 o'clock, dinner time. She hadn't eaten yet and she could smell the food being cooked. After dinner was done, Becca, Katherine, and Joseph sat down and started eating. "What did Michael say about your choices?" Katherine asked. "Well, he told me that I should just video call her. He's gonna be with me, too. Mainly because my mom is a big Michael Jackson fan herself. Since Japan is one day ahead and 9 hours behind, I'd figure I'd call her tomorrow. Plus, Michael's gonna sing her a song." She replied. "Oh? Wow. Do you mind if I come in the video chat, too?" "Oh, I don't mind at all." Then they continued eating.
Bedtime
Becca changed out of her clothes and got into bed. She was ready for tomorrow for different reasons. One is because of rehearsal. Two is because of her mother's birthday and she gets to video call her. Becca looked one last time at the picture and smiled. "You'll be happy on what I have in store for you, mother." She whispered and turned off the light and soon enough, went to sleep.