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AJ arrived first, received the award and spoke first. "Whoa, this is too good. The competition was TIGHT. I wanna give a big shout out to my family, and friends back at home. Thank you all!"

Then Howie. "Wow, I think I've gotten some exercise from all those stairs! Umm, thanks goes to God, my family and my extended family." Howie pointed to the guys. "And to the other nominees, it's really an honor to compete against so many successful artists." He walked to the side.

Kevin approached the mic. "Hello! This award goes to all the fans out there. You are the ones that make us who we are today. Thanks."

Shy Nick proceeded to the mic after Kevin. "This is so cool. Thanks goes to MTV, for holding this party that NEVER stops!" Hoots, claps and shouts rolled out from the crowd. "Another shout out goes to our ‘Behind-the-Scenes' people, our instrument players, our dancers and our choreographer, Fatima. They all work their butts off for us and spend extra time with us and we appreciate that VERY much. Bye."

Finally Brian approached, "I think that's the most Nick's ever said on an award show." I chuckled. "Seriously, I want to dedicate this award to Morgan. Yes, the one Chris fancies. Morgan is one of those people that can get you ready for anything. She is a great friend to all of us." Brian paused. "Come on up, Morgan!" I couldn't move. When I did, though, I heard clapping. I went up on the stage and received a hug from each guy.

"This woman is just...the best. Thank you." Brian hugged me and we walked off stage.

"That was sweet of you," I commented.

"You're welcome." Kevin looked around. "Morgan, we're going to go on stage to sing in a few minutes, so we've got to leave ya. But an usher can take you back to your seat." I nodded as I watched them skitter off somewhere.

"May I take you to your seat, miss?" a young usher asked me. I accepted, traveled back to my seat and anxiously waited for the guys to perform.

Britney Spears stepped down. "Now every once in a while, there is a great singing group that graces us with their talents. This certain group left critics with their mouths open. Their new CD entitled Millennium went 10-times platinum and they are personal friends of mine. Yes, these prosperous, yet still humble, guys are none other than the Backstreet Boys!"

The lights flashed again and there stood my boys. They faced the opposite of the viewers.

"Don't, don't want you back!" The familiar beats followed. The boys splashed down the ramp, their dancers not far behind.

"You hit me faster than a shark attack!" AJ screamed, "You saw my picture on the Backstreet's Back, alright!"

I listened to the jam and watched the Backstreet Boys do their thang. The 5 guys put on a heck of a performance. They concluded and walked off the stage. Chris Rock appeared again.

"Wow, I'm getting scared now!" Chris remarked with his usual sarcasm, "Those crackas making me think about installing that big lock on my door! Our next presenters are brothers and are in the same group. Drew and Nick Lachey everyone!"

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