Lily Lost danced around in the slightly sprinkling streets as she skipped home. She couldn't wait to tell Linda the good news. Once there, Lily burst open the door and leapt into her sister's lap.

"Hey, watch the roughhousing! You know I have brittle everything."

“Sis!I have wonderful news. I, uh…” The sparking light in her eyes faded as she passed out into her sister’s lap. Linda was freaked out for a moment, but found her sister breathing sweetly and sleeping soundly. She soon adjusted Lily to a better position on the couch and put a blanket over her. Lily herself adjusted to the couch and slept the night away.

Linda sat in a nearby chair staring at her sister while she slept and at the same time, shifted through a few days worth of mail. 

“Bills, bills and more bills. I’m so sick of this.” There wasn’t much Linda could do about bills other than pay them. She knew that. Pay them of course with money her sister and her sister alone made. She stretched herself back into the chair, feeling stress overwhelm her just a bit. It was the stress of feeling worthless and helpless. Linda has tried to get jobs before, but due to her condition, she hasn’t been able to keep them for too long, especially when she needs to call in sick so often. Some of the jobs she was too frail to even do the tasks they demanded. If only she wasn’t so sick all the time. If only she could help with the bills and not be such a burden on Lily who has to work until she passes out for her sake. 

Then Linda found something rather interesting, a flyer for a job opening.

“We’re hiring article writers for a new high-tech publication. Must be computer savvy, internet savvy and know how to write at college level.”

She might not have been to college, but if there was one thing Linda Lost could take pride in, it was writing opinions.  

The next day, Lily picked out her most favorite dress of blue and white, only to be worn on special occasions. She skipped merrily all the way to the Molly-Wood. Bill was there to greet her. 

“Don't forget about us small folk when you're big and famous. And don't act like a jerk-off once you’re there.” He said as held the door open for Lily. 

Lily spotted Marty at the door to the office with a melancholy look on his face. 

“So it looks like you’re leaving the place that took you in and paid you for four years for brighter horizons.”

“Is this a guilt trip, Marty?”

He sighed, “Yeah, I shouldn’t be like that. You’re moving on up. I’ve heard of these guys. You’ll be making way more money and then some extra on top. It just kinda sucks seeing one of my best performers and employees go.”

“Don't worry, Marty, I can always come back and perform here again, right?”

“Of course, Sunshine, anytime you want.”

After entering the office and greeting Mr. Sharp and his associates, they got down to business quickly.

“Here’s the contract kid. Feel free to pretend to look it over.” The bundle of papers must’ve been at least forty pages in length. Lily wasn’t about to take up all of their time by reading it all, but she did have some smart questions in mind.

“So, um, what exactly will I be doing with you guys?”

“With Cracker-Jack Talent you’ll be in the music industry and taking it by storm. The stuff you're doing here at the Molly-Wood you'll be doing on stages across the country, and on TV and online. With your singing voice, you'll be at the top in no time.

“And what's the pay like?”

“So long as you're hitting your high notes, tons! Just remember we make a cut as well.”

“Yay! I can't wait to tour the country singing with my sister at my side!”

“Yeah, about that…What is this thing about your sister? This contract is for you and you alone, Miss.”

Lily had the pen about to touch the papers, "W-what?"

“We didn't draw up plans for two singers now did we. You would know that if you read the thing first.”

“So if I take this contract… I'll have to leave my sister behind.”

“Is that a problem?”

“Yes. I'm not going anywhere without my sister.”

The three interviewers gave each other looks of disbelief and worry. Mr. Sharp spoke up after clearing his throat, "Trust me, it's no big deal, please just sign here."

"It is a big deal! I want to be able to look after my sister while I'm on tour. She has poor health, you see.”

“That makes things even more troublesome, kid. That's a lot of money out of pocket to haul another person around the country or world. And one who won't earn us a dime and has health issues we'll need to look out for? You're asking far too much of us.”

“Can't I cover it with my earnings?

“I'm not sure if your earnings will be enough." Said the assistant. "Especially if you want healthcare for her too."

“Then I can't sign this.”

All three interviewers grew even more concerned, and Mr. Sharp started to turn red in the face a bit.

“Sunshine it's not like you'll never see here again. I'm sure she can take care of herself without you.”

No she can't! I-I mean I can't be sure of that. Please…"

“Unless she’s singing too, we’re not bringing her on.”

“Can’t you make an exception?”

"Well we can't."

"Then I can't-"

"Look here, ya brat! I'm giving you the golden ticket to fame and fortune and you're not taking it because of your stupid sister!”

"She's not stupid! And I'm not signing a contract from a jerk!"

"Why you!" Mr Sharp grabbed Lily by the scruff of her dress with one hand and the other was set ablaze with a fireball spell. Lily, starting at what could be potential death, had her arm raised too, now emanating sparks of electricity and lightning.

"Sharp, what on earth are you doing?!" Screamed his associate.

The duo looked at each other, took a step back and put away their magic.

"Sorry, I'm still taking anger management classes." And an extremely awkward silence came over the whole room. After some burning glares from both Lily and his associate. Mr. Sharp spoke up again, clear guilt in his voice.

"Listen, yes, lugging around another person everywhere just because would be a deal breaker, but you're magnificent. We can't afford to pass you up. And since I scared the jeebies out of you I'll go talk with the company."

Lily folded her arms and gave a sassy angry look to him, "And my sister can come with me wherever?"

"We'll draw up another contract after a quick chat with our boss. We'll see what we can do with the accommodations you want, but it has to be reasonable."

"And the first thing I want is a different agent."

"I suppose that's fair." Mr. Sharp defeatedly said.