The Variety Show

*Series: Attaway General*

"**The Variety Show**" is the tenth episode in the second season of *Attaway General*, and the eighteenth episode overall. It was aired on March 17, 2021.

## Synopsis

Everyone comes together for a variety show. Nina makes a difficult choice.

## Plot

*Holden and Eva are preparing the scenery outside the hospital for a Variety show for the kid patients. They hold auditions and set up the seats but are still deciding on the main act, so Eva suggest he asks Benny to do it.*

Dr. Henry talks to Nina to tell her good news. He tells her that he would like to offer her the scholarship to Provincetown that she declined years ago. Nina is shocked and confused of this, and he tells her that she is the most hard working out of everyone at Attaway General and has proven that saying she deserves it. She tells him she will think about it and hugs him.

Holden is struggling to put up the decorations for the show. Sasha comes over and asks to help him. He tells her he wants to make it perfect because the patients deserve it after what they've been through. They start to bond as they work together setting up everything.

Eva goes up to Nina and tells her that something is up with Jamie. She says he's been distant with her and won't tell her what's wrong. Nina says he hasn't told her anything and it's probably nothing, then Eva asks if she can check on him for her which says yes to.

Rosie tells Benny that she is hosting a Variety Show in the kids unit and wants him to perform. He tells her he's not very comfortable, and she tells him that it would mean a lot to the kids to see him and apologizes for hurtful she has been and should never have suggested anything wrong with him being who he is. He accepts her offer and says he will do it being given the option of performing however he likes.

Nina tells Sasha about the scholarship she was offered by Dr. Henry. Sasha says she should take it but Nina tells her she doesn't want to leave her alone with their mother who is sick. Sasha tells her she can't let anything hold her back and their mother would agree with that anyway. Nina tells her that she just isn't ready to leave yet and can't figure out what's holding her back.

The Variety Show is about to start when everyone makes it to the scene. Sasha and Holden are the first act who are singing together. As they perform, they feel a connection. afterwards they hot backstage where he gets a call from Bella, Sasha gets discouraged by this and leaves. Then Benny goes on stage and does a drag queen performance which pleases the audience. It all goes very well for him.

After Benny's performance, he is congratulated by Eva who is very proud of him. He tells her that he appreciates all the support she has given him and is finally ok with who he is. He invites her to go with him and Mikey at the parlor for a milkshake to celebrate their wins.

Nina and Jamie are walking holding hands about to kiss, but Nina pushes him away saying they can't do this. She tells him that she was offered a scholarship and is leaving Attaway. Jamie tells her he doesn't want her to go but is proud of her, they kiss each other. Then Benny walk outside and see this and tells Jamie if he doesn't tell her about it then he will.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Madi Monroe as Nina
* McKenzi Brooke as Sasha
* Brendan Jordan as Benny
* Eric Montanez as Holden
* Kio Cyr as Jamie
* Lauren Kettering as Rosie
* Rave Vanias as Eva

### Recurring Cast

* Dean Testerman as Dr. Henry
* Sharayu Mahale as Maeve
* Frankie Barrios as Nurse Christine
* Artyon Celestine as Elijah
* Cooper Alexander as young boy

## Featured Music

* "Charmer" (by Merdix Antwinette & Gigi Cesare)
* "Just Come With Me" (by Scarlett Ralls, Ireland Ralls & Ivan Fiallos-Zambrano)
* "Love at First Sight" (performed by Sasha and Holden)
* "Midnight on Venus"