He really was in good shape, he was moving well, Stacy Walker tells EW.
I dont know what he was feeling on the inside but he certainly looked good on the outside.
He was very, very up and happy.
We all know he wasnt a big guy.
He was always very lean.
Oddly enough, his best rehearsals were his last two on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Thats where all the magic happened.
We were all like, Wow!
It was stunning and ironic that he was at his best, right before he left us.
We were waiting for Michael to come, Walker recalls.
None of us believed it.
We didnt truly believe anything until our director Kenny Ortega got an official call.
Talks are still ongoing over whether to continue Jacksons show in some form.
Were hoping to still do something, says Walker.
Without sounding corny, it was about taking care of each other.
