Nick and Lori hold hands and enter the ballroom. Kevin, who is onstage, spots them and says, "Now, here's the performance all of us have been waiting for. The beautiful Lori and the talented Nick Carter performing their favorite song 'I Need You Tonight'."
Nick and Lori walk up stage, hand in hand, in their cream-color tux and dress, creating a beautiful scene onstage.
Nick:
Open up your heart to me
And say what's on your mind, oh yes
I know that we have been through so much pain
But I still need you in my life this time, and...
I
need you tonight
I need you right now
I know deep within my heart
It doesn't matter if it's wrong or right
I really need you tonight
Lori:
I figured out what to say to you
But sometimes the words they, they come out so wrong, oh yes they
do
And I know in time that you will understand
That what we have is so right this time, and...
I
need you tonight
I need you right now
I know deep within my heart
It doesn't matter if it's wrong or right
Nick
and Lori:
All those endless times we tried to make it last forever more
And baby I know
I need...... you
I know deep within my heart
It doesn't matter if it's wrong or right
I really need you, oh
I
need you tonight - I need you, oh I need you baby
I need you right now - It's gotta be this, it's gotta be this
I know deep withing my heart
No, it doesn't matter if it's wrong or it's right
All I know is baby
I really need you tonight
People respond with big applause and cheer. The party ends two hours later.
~ Outside Lori's house -- 2:30 am ~
Nick and Lori step out from their own car.
"Thanks Nick, I've a great time tonight, and thanks for 'the gift'."
"Good night Lori, good night my girl. How about breakfast together tomorrow?"
"Okay... come pick me up 7:30 tomorrow." Lori kiss Nick on the cheek. "Nite Nick."
~ Danny's Restaurant -- 7:45 am ~
"I'm so sleepy Nick." Lori rubs her eyes like a little kid.
"I know... I know... poor girl... Lori, you don't understand how scared and nervous I was last night..."
"Why?"
"Coz I'm afraid you're not gonna take the ring."
"Nick, you know what... last night you told me you realized you have feelings for me the day of the operation that you got hurt, to tell you the truth, that's the day I found out you're more than a friend to me."
"Really? wow... that is so cool."
"Nick, are you planning to tell the guys about it?"
"Yea... of course. There's no point of hiding it. Only that the poor David will be heartbroken." Nick makes fun of Lori.
"Shut up... Nick... but then, you're the most popular single guy at the headquarter, are you sure you want to break all those girls' heart?"
"Lori, no matter how many girls like me, I only love you. It's not fair to you if I hide the truth just to get more attentions from them."
"I guess I've pick a good boyfriend!" Lori smiles and lays her head on Nick's shoulder.
~ LAPD Headquater -- 9:00 am ~
Nick and Lori enters the office. Nick is holding onto Lori's hand. David just came over right before they come in. David and Mandy are staring still at Nick and Lori.
"Looks like the famous Nick Carter is finally in love once again... after 2 years." Brian smiles. He's very happy for Nick.
"So... Nick, when does all these start?" Kevin asks.
"hmm... just last night Kev."
"Looks like Lori really is a big influence!" Nick and Lori smile happily.
David and Mandy are so upset. They have been waiting for a chance for so long, and now, it just seems like the end of the world to them.
Joe comes in. "Excuse me guys... Nick, Joyce Thomson wants to see you before she gets transfer to the Drug-Related Crime Department."
Everybody is waiting quietly to see what Nick is going to do...
*Note: song -- I Need You Tonight from Backstreet Boys' third album <Millennium>*
