The mentors were all a bit drained, and James Landon was spotted resting his head in his hand, catching a quick nap.
Of the group, Jackie Qualls was the only one who seemed energetic.
Firstly, he had grown accustomed to pulling all-nighters on set, where filming time often turned day into night. Secondly, Hannah Winter's performance was coming up soon.
Recalling the girl who had been deceived by him in the past yet always maintained a sincere and bashful smile, a thin layer of frost seemed to spread across Jackie Qualls' warm countenance, adding a slight chill to his overall peaceful demeanor.
The tragedy he had once caused would not be repeated this time, he vowed to himself.
Jackie Qualls had made up his mind, but he was taken aback when he saw Hannah's information sheet.
He frowned, his eyes filled with confusion. "Why is it like this..."
Backstage.
The stage hands had come to alert Tiffany Lynch and Hannah Winter that it was almost time for them to go on.