Chapter 22: Something's Gotta Give (Part 2)

Something's Gotta Give (Part 2) is the twenty-second chapter in the first book of the Secrets of Canby High Book Series: Freaky Freshmen. It takes place on October 14, 2011. It was typed on Friday June 29, 2019. The full chapter can be seen here.

Summary
Andrea and Dawn are still at their Mick's-pick competition. But what will Mick say and who will he choose? Meanwhile, just like in High School Musical, Lauren and Lindsay compete for the lead role of Gabriella Montez in their High School's Fall Production of High School Musical.

Main Plot
Dawn still continues trying to pursue some sort of relationship with Mick in attempts to date him. In this chapter, she is first seen talking with Heather in the hallway when Heather asks her if her and Andrea are still competing to find out who Mick likes. When they were still talking, Mick showed up and Dawn asked him he wanted to talk in the little grassy area off campus. After he said yes, she and Dawn walked off since Heather wanted to give her some ideas on how to ask him out. Later on, Dawn meets Mick in that area and tells him that she "just wants to get to know him better" after he asks why she wanted to meet. Not long after this, Willie and Andrea show up and completely sabotage Dawn's moment after Willie trips her and she accidentally spills her drink all over Mick. She tries to explain, but feels so humiliated, she runs off. Heather, who was already walking up to them, sees Dawn and runs after her, comforting her while she's crying. After this, Heather walks up and confronts Willie and Andrea and exposes the truth to Mick. Willie walks away, but Andrea listens and apologizes to Dawn. After Andrea hugs Dawn and then leaves, Mick walks up to her and Heather and then asks Dawn if she wants to hang out with him and go get coffee for real sometime. She agrees and then Dawn thanks Heather for helping her. The chapter ends with the two of them hugging.

Sub Plot
TThe Chapter begins with Lindsay talking in the hallway with Lizzy and Olivia right before rehearsal, explaining that she had to leave early the previous day due to something important going on at home. She then tells them that everything was resolved and she still has her shot at getting the part of Gabriella in the Fall Play. After this, the group then heads off to rehearsal where Lindsay and Lauren each sing with Jared, individually the song "What I've Been Looking For". In the end, Jimmy hands off the part to Lindsay because he sees more emotion between Lindsay and Jared when they sang, rather than he did when Jared and Lauren sang the song. After Lindsay found this out, she, Lizzy, and Olivia all celebrated.