The crowd had been silent, holding its breath as Dayo and Lois closed out their duet. The final notes of Best Part lingered in the air.
"If you love me, won't you say something?
If you love me, won't you say something?
If you love me, won't you?
If you love me, won't you say something?
If you love me, won't you?
Love me, won't you?"
The last line dropped, and for a moment, the Barclays Center was quiet.
Then the noise hit like thunder. Screams, chants, and applause shook the entire arena. Thirty thousand fans were on their feet, waving their phones and flashing lights.
Dayo and Lois both paused, soaking in every energy the crowd poured until Vale came in.
Vale walked on stage, grinning."New York! I told you I'd bring you something special tonight. Are you happy?"
The crowd screamed back."YEEESSSSS!"
"That's what I like to hear."
As Dayo and Lois started to step off, Vale stopped them. "Nah, not yet, JD."
He turned to the fans.
