Sitting in a room in the Orpheum was something I never thought I'd be able to say. And although I'm not performing I'm still as happy as ever looking at my best friend who has gone through hell get this far in her career. I'm so proud of her and who she's become. I'm here tonight to support my friend and I couldn't want it any other way, I love Julie so much and seeing how hard her and the bamd has worked that far is inspiring.

Julie was sitting looking nervously in the mirror at herself... "Molina you've got this... look how far you've come" I give her a pep-talk to try calm her "I'm just scared for what's going to happen to the guys when they cross over" I nod "Me too." I responded. I didn't know If I was ready to say goodbye to Alex. We haven't talked since yesterday when he told me about the jolts. I'm not sure If I want that to be our last conversation. I understand that I have to let him go no matter what, I just wished I was able to say goodbye to him for the last time. I keep thinking about the times we sang in my room looking desperately into each others eyes. I just wish I knew how he felt and wished he knew how I felt about him. After this performance... I won't ever see him again and the thought of that makes my heart sink. I was so deep in thought then Flynn barged in filling the room with much needed energy.

"You see this backstage pass" she says lifting her VIP pass up "I had sushi with Brendan Urie!" She screeches "Wait like Brendan, Brendan Urie right??!?!? YOU'RE SO LUCKY" I was so jealous right now. Man she was in the same room with the man with the holy forehead. "I made friends with the tech crew, you're going to love what we have planned" She goes on "The guys are here right?" She questions looking around the room "neither of us have seen them" Julie says "I just wish I was able to say a proper goodbye you know" I whisper "Me too" Julie pulls me into a hug and Flynn joins "whatever happens at least I have you guys" Julie says "and you always will J" I tighten the hug "Let's get some snacks" Flynn says pulling me and Julie along to the couch with her.

Julie was now pacing around the room... worry spread all over her face. "somethings wrong." she speaks up "the boys were getting those jolts pretty bad as I was leaving... and they wouldn't stand me up again... I know that for a fact" My face went pale as I realised "What if they didn't cross over" Tears forming in both me and Julie's eyes "I didn't get to say goodbye." She says. A knock on the door "Hey Julie you're on" The backstage guy says Julie runs out of the room crying and runs up the stairs.

we were backstage "Let panic know they're going on now" the guy says but then Julie is on stage "Wait look Julie... she's back"

"Hi. I'm Julie. um.. Tonight, I'd like to dedicate this song to my mom, who's been there with me every time I played. And thank her for not giving up on me." She looks up at the roof "I'd also like to dedicate this song three special friends... who have changed my life completely, who have brought music back to me. It was their dream to play here. This is for them. This song is for anyone who has lost their way, step into your greatness. don't give up. Stand Tall." we all cheer for her as she sets her mic down. I grab Flynn's shoulder. "I'm so proud I whisper in her ear" "me too"

Don't blink
No, I don't want to miss it
One thing, and it's back to the beginning
'Cause everything is rushing in fast
Keep going on never look back

And it's one, two, three, four times
That I'll try for one more night
Light a fire in my eyes
I'm going out of my mind

Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall

I gotta keep on dreaming
'Cause I gotta catch that feeling
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall

Alex poofs onstage and my heart beat grows.. he's okay. I'm so relieved right now. Julie looks so much more comfortable now. As they were both on stage another pops on. It was Reggie coming In with the bass line. I couldn't help but feel as if this performance was only the beginning...

I'ma stand tall

Right now
I'm loving every minute
Hands down
Can't let myself forget it, no
'Cause everything is rushing in fast
Keep holding on, nevеr look back

And it's one, two, three, four times

Oh no... I sense the worry on Julies face as Luke plays his guitar. Something isn't going well... what's happening why Isn't Luke fully there? he was flashing on and off. you could only see him for a split second before he left again

That I'll try for one morе night
Light a fire in my eyes
I'm going out of my mind

FINALLY the band is back, I smile to myself as I look at the people on stage who have changed my best friend's life and the person who changed mine... Seeing them all play together brought me so much joy I can't even put it into words how happy I am feeling.

Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
I gotta keep on dreaming
'Cause I gotta catch that feeling
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall

Like I'm glowing in the dark
I keep on going when it's all falling apart
Yeah I know it with all my heart
Ooh, ooh
Never look back

Alex stands up and takes the mic closer to him... He looks me in the eyes and then sings

Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall

He looks back at the crowd, that's when I realised. Even If I never see him again, He's always going to be there in my heart. The look he gave me was all I needed, I was convinced he could feel what I was feeling too.

Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
Stand tall
Stand tall
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall

Whatever happens
Even when everything's down
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall
I gotta keep on dreaming
'Cause I gotta catch that feeling
Whatever happens
Even if I'm the last standing
I'ma stand tall
I'ma stand tall

They get to the end of the stage and as the music ends, the crowd erupts. they stand there for a minute taking in all that they can before taking one last bow as Julie and the phantoms. As the boys disappear I my heart opens, I think they've crossed over. Julie is still on stage waving at everyone.

I decided to go home with Julie and we were singing the song over and over until we got to her house. "Hey Julie can we talk for a second" Carlos asks "In a minute" with that me and Julie head down to the studio and she opens the doors. "I- I know I already said this but uh.. Thank you guys" I put my arm around Julie and she takes my hand "You're welcome" A voice says Julie turns on the lights and there they were only this time I could see every single one of the.

"W- Why are you here? I...I thought" Just then a jolt hit them and all of the nearly lifeless, well already lifeless bodies lay on the ground In pain "I thought you guys crossed over" "I guess playing the Orpheum wasn't our unfinished business" Alex said through groans as he got up "We wanted you to think we crossed over so we pretended to" Luke muttered "we had no where else to go" he finished "We thought you were going to go straight to bed" Reggie says with a defeated look on his face "Well I knew she was going to come out here, but nobody ever listens to me.....except Jules" He spoke and looked at me. Another jolt hit them and now I wasn't so sure of anything "save yourselves right now... go join Caleb's club please" Julie utters "we're not going back there" Reggie says "No music is worth making Julie... If we're not making it with you." Luke walks over to Julie "no regrets." He whispers and they hug....THEY HUG?!!??! We all look at them with wide eyes. Luke starts glowing "How can I feel you?" Julie asks as she came to the realisation that she was touching him. "I feel stronger" He says Julie looks at me Alex and Reggie "Alex, Reggie, Jules come." We all walk over and hug and Alex and Reggie started glowing "I can see Luke and Reggie" I muttered they turned to face me "how?" they questioned I shrugged "I don't know" we all hug for a moment longer and then we break apart.

"Jules can we talk" Alex asks walking to me...I nod.. He grabs my hand and pulls me out the door "Okay so this has been on my mind for a while but I just need to know if you're feeling the way I am right now" his hand still on mine as his eyes stare back at mine. "I do. well I hope you are thinking about the feeling I'm thinking of right now or els-" "Can I kiss you" he interrupts. our eyes looking back at each others I nod putting my arms on both sides of his face as his hands travel to my waist...our lips collide and there was no other feeling and no other person I'd rather be with right now than the cute blonde drummer from a band. as we parted I said "I guess we didn't fall apart after all"

-Jules Summers

A/N: I'm excited to be publishing this book omg. I've spent ALOT of time and lost a lot of sleep to get this out and if you're reading this. Thank you. <3