Because she was getting all A pluses in her classes, and finished all her work and papers, she was excused from all her classes the rest of the semester. All she had to do was show up for the finals.

She used that time to continue training, and studying more of new things on her own. She was deep into learning about serial killers and how they kept going for years on sprees.

She also delved into watching every documentary that was made on serial killers. Even if there were three or four on one, she watched them all. She took notes as if she was in class. She learned a lot from actual footage of the killers, watching them talk and their mannerisms.

When she could, she still went on her dates with either Ronan or Drew. Mostly, she tried spending as much time as she could with her family.

"Why are these girls getting so big?" She cuddled with one of the twins. "For preemies, they don't look like it anymore."

"I know, right!" Kitty said as they sat in her office while she worked and watched the kids. "They will be bigger than IceeJay soon."

"Maybe. And they get to start school at the same time, so that's pretty cool that they are that close in age."

"I can't even imagine sending my babies to school." Kitty held IceeJay and kissed his cheek. "Not my Fatman. Stay a baby as long as you can."

"Kitty these babies are so gorgeous, gonna be hotties like you...and yeah, Icee."

Tennille walked into the room. She had been staying at Kitty's place since the holiday and she had just waken up. It was one o'clock in the afternoon.

"What's up, ladies! Somebody going to feed me?"

"The kitchen is downstairs."

"Will they deliver it up here to me?"

She shook her head at her crazy sister. They were supposed to all meet there at Kitty's for a discussion about all attending the Grammys this year. Well, Krystle would join the meeting virtually. She flew back home the day after Thanksgiving.

"We wait for Sarena and then we can start," Kitty said.

"No one invited CJ?" Nola asked.

"Why? This is about the sisters," Kitty said.

"But he's coming to the Grammys right, and he's family," she said.

"And his first one," Tennille said. "We can't have him coming up in there raggedy messing up our good name. Please, say it ain't so!"

Kitty let out a sigh. "Then call him, if he can come, then he can come."

Nola tried calling CJ but he was not answering. Ten minutes later, he walked in with Sarena.

"How did you-"

"Rena told me y'all was having this meeting, thanks for inviting a lil brother." CJ sat next to her. "Which one is that? Give me my lil niece."

She elbowed her brother away from grabbing the baby from her. "There's a whole other one sitting in her seat."

"Oh yeah." CJ went to grab the other baby.

"Kitty, you gonna have to include CJ on these group texts, he is family," Sarena said to her, picking up IceeJay from her lap. "Hey, my lil man."

"Sorry, my bad CJ, it will not happen again." She turned her laptop around so that they could all see Krystle. "I brought everyone here to discuss the Grammys."

"Which is like, three months away," CJ said with a frown. "What are we discussing?"

"Outfits, duh!" Tennille said. "I want to come in naked with like...just a lil bit of something covering my goodies and then-"

"Be serious!" Krystle said from the computer. "You and Ash were half naked last year, and I made that for you. Can we be a little more covered this year? This will be my first one not pregnant."

"So are we coordinating or something, that's why we are having a meeting now?" CJ asked.

"That would be preferred," Kitty said.

"Kitty's an old pro at these now, how many for you?" Sarena asked.

"This will be my fourth. I know, it feels just like yesterday Icee took me to my first one. The after-party was when we first told each other "I love you." And first time we..." She stopped and looked at them all around the room. "Anyway, it's special to me."

"It will be my third!" Tennille said with a dance. "But this is about to be my biggest year, I can feel it."

Everyone was saying Tennille was going to get serious nominations. Maybe even perform again. Last year she was called in last minute to perform and rocked the house. This was the first year Icee had nothing to be nominated for since Fact Iz first came out.

"Kryssy making all our fits?" CJ asked.

"Yes of course we have to rep my designs. Do you know how big of an uptick we get when KStyle Designer Wear is seen at the Grammys? I don't just make Kitty's dresses all these years. Since her first year, I have done several other big names."

"That's what's up, make that money," CJ said.

"So, any ideas?" Kitty asked.

"All black," Nola stated. "In honor of LeyLey."

They all were quiet about that for a moment.

"It was her favorite color," Tennille said.

"Sure, that will be cool," Krystle said. "Anything else to honor her? What do you think?"

"Gotta be wild and out there 'cause our sis was wild and out there."

"And we should get Freya or someone at her shop to do our hair. Let them shine. Ashley would have loved that," Sarena said.

"Cool, I like this. Let's put more Springfield peeps on," Kitty said, writing something down. "Anything else?"

"While we're on the Springfield tip, spotlight more of our city," CJ said.

"Like how?" Sarena asked.

"Me!" CJ laughed at that. "But no, seriously. I'm ready to get my music out there. See if I can have a listening party that weekend or something. The album will be done by then."

"Are you sure? You've been telling me this for weeks," Sarena said to him. "You're busy chasing girls instead of-"

"Ugh!" CJ moaned and stood up. "Great music takes time. In fact, you're wasting it now, I could be in the studio laying down tracks."

CJ handed the baby to Tennille and then walked out of the office.

"That boy needs to learn," Sarena said.

"Hey, don't worry, I got him." She handed the baby she held to Kitty and then made her exit after her brother.

He was already at the front door of the big house before she caught up with him.

"Boy, what's going on?" She grabbed his arm. "You're lucky Sarena did not smack you across the head for snapping at her. You're still new to the family, she's tip-toeing around you."

"Is she always this pushy?"

"Yes! And double yes since she's your manager now. Why are you so upset about this? You love making music, you're good at it, and you wanted this music deal, right? I know our father pushed you for-"

"This doesn't have anything to do with that asshole. Everything with the fact that people will think it's handed to me because of my name." CJ ran a hand through his curly hair. "Don't you feel pressure being a part of this family? All the success and great things Kitty, Kryssy, and Tennille are doing?"

She never looked at it that way. "Uh, no. Because what I want to do with my life is the opposite of what they are doing. They need the spotlight, I don't. I'm trying to stay as incognito as possible. I suggested black so I could blend into the background, not because of Ashley's color. But you, I know you love the spotlight and attention. Finish the album and let the world see who you are...not one of the Kelly sisters, just a guy with a Kelly last name."

"Easier said than done."

"Are you headed down to the studio now? I'll take you and then listen to what you have so far."

She missed when she hung out in the studio helping Tone with his debut album. Not that she was musically inclined at all, but she knew what she liked to hear. As soon as CJ hit the studio and was in the booth, he was in his zone. Not only could her little brother sing, he could write and produce his own songs.

And he was a perfectionist, that is why it was taking so long to finish the album. Twelve tracks recorded so far, but he wanted more and he wanted each one as polished as possible. Again, she was no expert, but her brother had created a masterpiece.

"You really like it, sis?"

"CJ, the world is not ready for you."

"You're just saying that because you're my sister. What if no one buys it or fucks with me?"

"I can't believe someone as cocky as you are with girls is second-guessing your talent." She sat next to her brother on the couch in the studio. "Your first fan of your music is yourself. Second, you have me and the rest of your sisters. We will be honest with you about it, no biting our tongue. Third, the world will love it. Believe that."

That made CJ smile. "Thanks, NoNo. I think because I want this so bad. Sarena wants me to finish college, I want to start my music career. It's just a lot. And I know, I know! Do both. I'm trying."

"You got this bro!"

"So glad you're my sister!" He grabbed her in a playful hug and then tickled her side. "And my best friend."

A/N: Will CJ have the success he wants? Will it be because of the Kelly name?

Are you ready for the Kellys at the Grammys again? Something always pops off.