any / someone finally said something.

[ephemera_pop]

Because I've had this line stuck in my head for days now with no idea who says it or why or when : something which begins with the line "It was almost a relief when someone finally said something" or words to that effect, please.

Any members of the sparkly crew in any combination .... the floor is yours.

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Almost a relief

[pensnest]

As usual, slight variation on the request, in that your line appears in the middle instead.He was beginning to get a queasy feeling, doubt and worry tightening in his belly, that hadn't been there when they started doing this. Then it had been all sunshine and confidence, they were going to go somewhere with this, they would be fantastic and famous and rich... and now, the certainty was leaking away and he was starting not to believe it any more

Re: Almost a relief

[pensnest]

Jason had gone back home, and he and Chris had a rare day off. They'd expected to spend the entire evening rehearsing, but here it was, not yet nine and they were relaxing, chips and sodas and the knotted feeling of dread in his gut.

"He's not good enough, Chris." JC, clear-eyed and relentlessly honest. "We need someone else."

Chris's face, shaded with worry as he agreed.

"We have to have someone who really wants this. Jason isn't it," JC went on. "We have to tell him he's out."

"But there isn't time!" Justin squeaked when he was anxious. "The Thing-"

"If we do the showcase with Jason, we're screwed," said Chris. "JC's right. I should have done something before now. I kept hoping he'd change, but-"

"We need a better bass," said JC. "Someone who really completes our sound, not just a voice to sing the bottom line. A true bass." Nobody could disagree.

"But he has to be able to dance, too," Justin pointed out.

"He really needs to be able to work," said Joey, resolutely. "Guys, it's my fault, I thought Jason would

Re: Almost a relief

[sid]

I really liked that. Especially the "We can get him to leave, no problem." *grin*

Re: Almost a relief

[pensnest]

Thank you - it's rather easy to imagine them pushing the poor guy into quitting, isn't it!