#Chapter 64: A Champion

Cara’s POV I hate seeing my son go through this. I can take the trouble that comes my way. I can handle whatever happens to me. But little Ethan… he’s just a child. I can hardly bear to watch. But I know that my son needs my support. Now more than ever before. I hold strong, trying to make eye contact with Ethan as much as possible from his place on the stage. I’m trying to silently communicate to him that he has my support and my love. I know that Ryan is right, that it’s only through times of trouble that we become who we really are. But this feels like its too much, it’s happening too fast. “This is an outrage!!” Aidan yells, jumping up from his seat at the judges panel. “Wait, Uncle!” Ethan’s little voice rings out, causing Aidan to freeze in place, momentarily shocking everyone. A hush falls over the crowd, and everyone turns to look at my son. “Wait, everyone,” he says, his voice a little more confident now that the room is quieter. “I have a few questions