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"Mom! Don't walk so fast!" He had to practically jog to catch up. "We need to hurry, Alexander." "Alex." "There's a lot of things to prepare before showtime and that isn't even including getting you into your costume." The backstage area was still mostly empty and felt almost cavernous. That was a real stage he could see just through the curtains. "Nervous?" He shrugged even as he felt a few fluttering butterflies. "You'll do fine. I told you before what you'll be doing." "Running around, knocking things over." "Yep." She gave him a hug. "I really do appreciate this. I owe you one." He shrugged again. One of the cast members had gotten chicken pox. It happened. "Now quick go change and then I'll do your makeup." "Makeup?" "Stage makeup? Y'know, what you wear on stage?" She handed him a tidy bundle of clothes. "What are these?" ...