Song #18 The Family Tree
Time once again goes by...Will has been in France for some time now, as his relationship with Genovieve has increasingly solidified. Kyle and Monica's lives go on as they continue to adjust to the ever changing phases of life. The constant for them continues to be the professional success they've gotten used to enjoying. But they really miss Will, and they wish he wasn't so far away. They haven't even had a chance to meet Genovieve yet.
This final scene takes place inside the house. Kyle and Monica are downstairs when they hear something in the distance coming from outside. As the sound gets closer and clearer they hear that it's music...it sounds like a group of people singing, or humming...or maybe chanting. As it gets clearer and clearer Monica recognizes that chant. It's from her native lullaby, but it's different now. It's catching a groove...
Hiyiyahumbumbalia...Hiyiyahumbumbalia...
The front door swings open and it's Will and Genovieve leading a full procession of friends. They're all chanting and dancing together as they file in. Now they're all in the house, 20 or so of them, maybe more, and the finale is underway as Will begins to sing...
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Lyrics
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My poppa told me son be careful what you do
Follow your heart and then your dreams will get you through
Always remember why you're here and what it means
Showing your love is part of following your dreams
And then you'll know that it's time to show up face to face
And what will you see
It's part of you finding your place
In the family tree
My poppa told me son be humble when you speak
You never know who's in your destiny to meet
And just remember when you're knocking on the door
Just give a little, you don't need to ask for more
And then you'll know that it's time to show up face to face
And what will you see
It's part of you finding your place
In the family tree
(During the interlude Will, Genovieve, Kyle and Monica all exchange hugs...they're all ecstaticly happy...and they've got great news...they're expecting a baby and they're coming back to California to start their family nearby. The celebration is ON as Will continues to sing...)
My poppa told me son be careful who you love
You know there's lots of stars to gaze on up above
But when you find the one you know is really right
You've got to hang on to that love with all your might
And then you'll know that it's time to show up face to face
And what will you see
You're finally finding your place
In the family tree
(The curtain drops as the chant continues. The curtain rises for curtain calls as the entire cast keeps the chant going...)
THE END