The sound of voices out in the corridor alerted Jamie that someone was coming. He hoped some random couple didn't decide to just wander in here for a make out session or something. That would kind of put a damper on today's festivities. He moved quickly and quietly up the aisle, his knees bent and his back hunched in an obvious attempt to be stealthy. Just as Madrox was to reach the doors, they opened from the other side and he caught sight of Laurie and Hope just beyond her. Perfect timing! Jamie grinned like a buffoon at the two new arrivals before he placed a single finger to his lips. It was an indication that they had to keep it down. He hoped a bit of mystery might lure Laurie further into the Auditorium. If not then he'd have to bar the doors with a couple of dupes and drag her kicking and screaming to the front.
Madrox made an exaggerated gesture for them to follow him before he started to lead them back the way he came. He chose three seats in the second row (so they could put their feet up) and in the dead center. There was an electric hum and a spot light illuminated the dark red curtain concealing the stage. "It's about to start.." Jamie whispered to the two of them.
Jamie's voice issued forth from the speakers around the auditorium and he spoke in what sounded like a cheesy game show host voice. "This is a dedication from Jamie to Laurie Collins. He's sorry he missed your birthday and hopes it was a fantastic day. Happy Birthday Laurie.. from all of us." The dupe sitting with Laurie and Hope flashed them another excited grin as the curtains slowly panned back to reveal a large group of Jamie's. Each of them were holding instruments that looked like they had been taken from the Rock Band set up in the Rec Room. A keyboard had been borrowed from somewhere else and microphones had been spread out amongst five different dupes. A makeshift stage had been set up and each of the multiples were dressed up according to their part.
The trio in the stands were only allowed a moment to take all of this in before the music blasted out of the speakers on either side of the stage. The Jamie at the front gripped the microphone and sang. "1, 2, 3, Uh!"
"My baby don't mess around because she loves me so and this I know for shooo.. Uh, But does she really wanna but can't stand to see me walk out the dooor.. I can't stand to fight the feelin' Because the thought alone is killing me right nooww.. Uh, thank god for mom and dad for sticking two together 'Cause we don't know hooowww... UH!" Each Jamie moved and swayed exactly like they did in the video. Their choreography was nearly perfect, the back up singers moving their hands in time to the music.