“They upped the date of the screen test?” Niles shook his head. “No. This is something new. The producers backing that musical going to big screen? They want you for the lead. No screen test needed.” Her heart pounded so loud in her chest, she thought she’d heart Niles wrong. But his grin and her mom’s smile didn’t support it. “They want me without a screen test? Seriously?” “Yes!” Tears streamed down her mother’s face as she pulled her in for a hug. “You did it, Phoebe. You had a dream and you worked hard and now your dream is coming true. I’m so proud of you.” Then everyone was on their feet hugging and shaking hands and congratulating. And Phoebe was happy and confused and worried. Ethan smiled and hugged her, but she didn’t know if he was going to tell her to go or tell her goodbye. And she wasn’t ready. She wasn’t ready to leave him.
