They went back to the hall after getting changed. Finally, the host announced the rankings of the performances.

The rankings were based on the votes. Cristelle could feel the girl’s little hands squeezing hers as Mrs. Weston announced the rankings.

Cristelle didn’t care if they were going to win, but their performance ranking seemed really important to her daughter.

Cristelle squeezed her daughter’s hand, trying to tell her to relax.

Betty White won first place. She went onto the stage, ...