My eyes widened even more as I heard my voice laughing and singing over the speakers. I looked around the room and saw Keenan letting in more of the production crew while Quincy was greeting Lionel Ritchie at the door. I became more embarrassed. Michael was standing in front of the engineering board listening to me sing tapping his feet and clapping his hands. Once the recording went off I sighed and smiled shyly. "That was really good Jayla, you have a beautiful voice!" Michael said. "Thank you." I said shortly, still too shy to look him in the eye. Michael went down to the big room where all the singers were and began grabbing headphones to get started on recording. Keenan, Quincy and the rest of the crew came back upstairs with me. "Okay everyone" Quincy yelled over the speaker. "What we're about to record is not for our benefit but for the people of Africa. So I want a lot of heart, soul, and love put into this session." Everyone agreed and they began recording. It was amazing watching so many great artists that I looked up to create this beautiful song. I stood up so I could see a little more until Quincy turned to me and waved for me to come sit with him for a better view. Michael looked up and smiled then asked to stop the recording "Quincy, do you think Jayla could come down and sing with us?" My heart stopped...

"Well that's up too little miss over here, I'm up for it." Quincy said looking at me. I looked down at Michael expressionless. "I feel like this song would have 10 times more impact with a child's voice on it. Would you like to sing with us? Please?" He smiled. "Don't be shy Jayla your voice is amazing and will fit right in!" I looked at Keenan. This was the opportunity of a lifetime, singing with Michael Jackson. I couldn't let my shyness get the best of me. I had to do this. I smiled and nodded my head "yes!" I ran downstairs to the recording room and stood between Michael and Diana Ross smiling ear to ear. Michael handed me a pair of headphones and lowered a microphone to my face. "You'll do great, I'm sure!" Diana Ross said to me putting her hand on my shoulder. I was so nervous when the music came on I grabbed Michael's hand and started singing.