8. Showtime

Chapter 8 SHOWTIME SATURDAY Dear Diary, Today was the block party, and it was finally SHOWTIME! The stage was back in order. The pets were dressed and ready. None of them looked as snazzy as me.) Luckily, Nutz was nowhere to be seen. I still couldn't find Duchess. Would I have to do the act alone? Places, everyone!

I peeked out from behind the curtain. There were a lot of people in the audience. I got a little nervous. All of a sudden, Duchess appeared. Feeling nervous, stinker? Duchess! Where have you been? What happened yesterday?

Her answer surprised me. It was an apology! I'm sorry. I got scared to do my tricks in front of everyone. I was speechless, Diary. Duchess had stage fright?! But she is the queen of confidence.

You should do the act without me. You'll be great! Break a leg! What?! That's mean! "Break a leg" means "good luck" in showbiz, silly Oh. I knew that. Thanks.

Bella called my name a moment later. I went onstage and Zipped and flipped I missed Duchess, but I nailed all my tricks. Go. Bubby!

The rest of the show was fabulous. I even stayed dry during Luna's high-dive! We were down to our final act—the puppies and their treats. Break a leg, pups!