Sometimes life changes

Disclaimer: I don't own Dirty Dancing and I don't make money with this story. It's just fun.

Author: Gullnick

Timeline: This story is set after the end of the movie. Johnny and Baby had stayed in contact and now they are together at Kellerman´s again. It's the season one year after the movie.

Summary: Baby and Johnny are together again. But something is interrupting the peace of their life. Will they be able to make things right or will they loose a main part of their life?

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Sometimes life changes

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One year had gone by since my life had changed totally. One year had gone by since I had met Johnny Castle in a Holiday Resort in the Catskills, called Kellerman´s.

One year ago I had planned to join the Peace Corp. But I didn't join it. In these few days I had the chance to know and to love Johnny had changed my life completely.

Well, it's not a secret that we were a scandalous couple. My parents Marge and Jake Houseman, my two-year older sister Lisa and I, Baby stayed at Kellerman´s for holiday. My father is the doctor of Max Kellerman, the owner of this place.

Johnny was there, too. But he was no guest. He was staff; he was the dance instructor to be exactly. Max had the rule that no one of the staff was allowed to get involved with the guests. I just say, that we broke this rule in every way.

I'm sure you want to know what happened. I will tell you the short version. Penny, Johnny's friend and co-dancer was pregnant with Robbie's child. He was a really bad guy. He hadn't believed that it was his child. So Penny decided to have an abortion. The only problem was, the day the doctor was in town was the same day Johnny and she had their show at the Sheldrake. The money for doing it was not the problem since I asked Daddy to borrow it to me.

There was only one solution for this. Someone needed to fill in. Billy, Johnny's cousin who was working there too got the idea that I could do it. Well back then I knew some dances but nothing like they did there. But Johnny agreed and showed me how to dance the Mambo. It was stressful but I liked it especially because I could spend a lot of time with him.

On the evening of the show we danced together. I personally think that I was worse since I missed two moves and the lift. But Johnny told me I was great. When we got back to the resort, Billy was waiting for us. He told us Penny was in pain. I went to Daddy to ask for help. He did it but he told me I should stay away from this guys. But I didn't. Instead of going to my room I went to Johnny's room. We danced together and somehow we made love. It was great. The next days we spent a lot of time together.

A few days before the final show should take place Johnny was suspected to steal money from the guests. The wallet of one man, Mo Pressman was gone missing while playing cards. Someone told Max that Johnny had been seen at this point of time in the near of the table. But this couldn't be true since he was the whole night with we. I told it Max. He fired him.

Johnny had to leave the resort. I didn't want that he left me behind, but did I really have a word in there? So we said our goodbyes. The next day was hard for me. I couldn't believe that I would miss him like that. He wasn't even gone for one day and I believed that I couldn't live without him.

It was the day of the final show. Lisa helped me to get dressed. I think it was the first time she was willing to help me with something. She knew that I was missing Johnny. The whole family watched the show where Lisa was singing. I was not very interested in the show. I was in the room physically but my thoughts were with Johnny. I thought every minute about him and suddenly he was there at Kellerman´s. I couldn't believe it. There he was in his black jeans, shirt and leather jacket. He stood in front of our table looked at me and held his hand out for me. He said: "No one puts Baby in a corner."

I stood up and together we went to the stage. He took the microphone and began to speak. I think his words were:

Sorry about the disruption, folks but I always do the last dance of the season. This year somebody told me not to do. I'm gonna do my kind of dancing with a great partner, who's not only a terrific dancer – somebody who taught me that there are people willing to stand up for other people no matter what it costs them – somebody who's taught me about the kind of person I wanna be. Miss Frances Houseman.

After this we danced our Mambo and I made no mistakes. I even managed the lift. It was a great evening. After the dance Daddy spoke with Johnny. He didn't like him but he knew that Johnny was a good guy.

Well that was the story how we met. Back than I knew that I wouldn't be happy if I join the Peace Corp. So I went to college to get a teaching permission. Daddy wasn't happy about this decision since he thought I was ruining my future. But I knew that I did the right thing.

Johnny and I we stayed in contact. After the season at Kellerman´s ended he went to his uncle to join the labor union. It wasn't his kind of working, but he did it to save some money. I moved to the campus so I was away from my parents and so I could spent some time with him. Once a week we called each other and spoke for a long time. I knew that he wasn't happy with his life like it was at this point of time. He hated to work with is uncle. He wanted to dance and to teach dancing. As often as possible he visited me on the campus. Then we both were happy. I missed him awful, even we stayed in contact. But I missed dancing, too.

So one day after school I found a dancing school which had just opened. I went in and spoke to the owner, a nice elderly lady named Samantha Matthew. I signed a membership for some dance classes.

After some weeks there Sam and I had become friends. She saw that I was a really good dancer and wanted to know where I have learned it. I told her the story.

Life went on. I went to school, got good marks and went to the dancing school. In the evening I spoke with Johnny. If we had been together life had been perfect. But he was too far away.

On Christmas I visited my family. They were proud that I did well on college. But Mom knew that I wasn't feeling well. I told her that I was missing Johnny. Daddy wasn't happy to hear that I was still in contact with him. He still thought that he wasn't good enough for me. But we were in love and nothing could change that. This few days were very stressful for me. I love my family but after being away for several months they were just too much for me.

I stayed three days. I just had to see Johnny. He had given me an address where he was staying. So I went up there. When I saw his apartment I was really shocked. It was a dirty house where he had a single room just big enough for a bed and a table.

He was surprised to see me there. I went in but after I had seen the room I asked him, if he would like to come with me. Since I had no school and Johnny had nothing to do in the cold months he agreed. About three hours later we were at the campus.

The next days were the best since the holiday. We were together again. I took him with at the dance school so he could see what I did in my free time. He was impressed. He even met Samantha. She was impressed by him. He took part in my dance class and Samantha watched him.

But the days were going by to fast. Johnny stayed two weeks with me but it just seemed like two days. I didn't know how I should live without him. But he had to leave.

The only positive thing I could think about was that summer was coming soon and with it a new season at Kellerman´s. Max had offered Johnny a job for this season and he had taken it. Well, I was going up there too.

With this thought the time was moving fast. I went to school, past each test with flying colors. Mom and Daddy were proud of me and never mentioned my relationship with Johnny. I did every dance class Sam offered. It was the only chance where I could dance. Sam felt that dancing was my life. She had met Johnny just once but she knew that dancing was his life too. And she had seen that we were in love.

Someday after a class she wanted me to come into her office.

"Baby, you know that I'm not the youngest anymore."

"Sam, don't say something like this. You are healthy and I'm sure that you will have still many years to live."

"I know that, Baby. I wasn't speaking about this. I was speaking about the school. It's to much work for me. I know that you are busy with school but would like you to help me with the school. I have seen you dancing many times and I know that you are great. You will be a great teacher. Also Johnny will be if he wants. I just want to take things a bit slower. So what do you think?"

"Well it's a great offer. I don't know how Johnny will react but he will surely love the idea. But first he has his job at Kellerman´s. After what had happened last year he must show up there. Just like me. But I will speak with him. Today was my last day here. Tomorrow I will go to the Catskills and spend the summer there. I will be back at about October. But I will call you."

After that I went to my apartment, got my suitcases and drove to Kellerman´s Holiday Resort. I couldn't wait a minute longer to get there. I was eager to see Johnny and the others again.

Here the story really begins!!!

Finally I reached the resort. I parked my car in front of the main house. A few seconds later a bell boy got to me and started to unload my trunk.

"Hi, I'm Tommy." He said.

"Nice to meet you. I'm Baby." I went away to look for Max. I found him at the dining hall. "Hello Max, how are you?"

He looked like he had seen a ghost. "Baby Houseman? I didn't know that your family was going to come this year."

"Well at the moment it's only me. I don't know if my parents and Lisa will come this year."

"Oh, it's only you. I hope you aren't going to make such problems like last time. I like you, but you were a real trouble maker. So stay away from these dancing guys."

"Oh, I don't think this will be possible since these guys are the reason why I'm here." I tried very hard not to laugh.

"So there will be the same problems like last time, won't be?"

"I don't think so but you have changed you rules. There are relationships allowed between staff?"

"Yes, of course, but you are a guest and the dancers are still staff. Or is Castle going to stay as guest, too?"

"No, Johnny will be working. He is looking forward to it since the season final last year. But I'm no guest. I'm here to help him and the others. So you see no problem." Max was really surprised to hear that but so he couldn't say something about us.

I went up to Johnny's bungalow. I know he wouldn't be there since we had planed to arrive in two days first. I went in and began to unpack. He had left some records last year so I put on some music. I was so deep in thought, that I didn't hear the knock on the door. Suddenly I felt two strong arms around my waist. I turned around to find myself in Johnny's arms.

"What are you doing here?" was all I could ask.

"Well, I was missing you and hoped you would arrive a few hours earlier. I would have never thought that you would already be here."

"What should I say? I was missing you, too."

"I'm glad to hear that. Did you have already seen someone?"

"Oh yeah. A very handsome guy named Tommy. He helped me with my cases and I have talked to Max. I believe he wasn't very happy to see me here. He was afraid that I would cause some problems with a guy from staff. Where did he only get this idea from?" I smiled.

"I would have loved to see his face."

"It was prohibitive but when he heard that I'm here to help you with the classes it was even better. So, when do you think the others will arrive? I'm looking forward to see Penny and Billy again. Do you have any news of them?"

Johnny went to the rocking chair and sat down. I followed him. "There's not much new. Both are in love. Billy had found his great love at last year season final show. He had danced with her. And Penny had fallen in love with a dancer at the Broadway. They are both very happy."

I was happy to hear that. I thought Penny had accepted me last year and now we were friends. We had talked a few times on the telephone over the year. Billy is a great guy. I liked him from the beginning. The girl who got him can be proud.

In the next few days Johnny showed me some dances. After four days alone Penny arrived. Johnny was going to surprise her. She didn't know that we were still together and that I was here. Together they had dinner in the main house. They talked since they haven't seen each other since the show.

"So Penny, tell me about your guy. Is he worth you?"

"I think he is. He is a great dancer, very successful in New York but he wants to become a director. I was in one of his plays with some friends. I met him a few days later by chance in a bar. We talked and now we are a couple. He even asked me to marry him. But I need more time. What about you? A new love in your live?" Penny smiled.

"Oh yeah. There is a new woman in my life for nearly a year now. She is at college. She wants to become a teacher. But she is also a terrific dancer, too. I have seen her. I think you would like her."

Just in this moment I entered the room and went to there table. I gave Johnny a kiss. "Penny, nice to see you."

Penny was astonished. "Baby, don't get me wrong, but what are you doing here?"

"Not much, just having a bit of fun!" I sat down next to Johnny and smiled at him.

"Oh, oh I see some big problems coming. But Johnny, remember what you told me before. You have found love. Don't ruin that. It's a great gift."

I played insulted. "You are in love? You haven't told me about her. Oh, had I just known this before, I wouldn't be here now. Tell us about her."

Johnny tried very hard not to laugh. "Well, she is a great girl. The best thing ever happened to me. She is at college and a member of a dance school. She is a great dancer. Perhaps we will do the last dance together this year."

"Oh, I had hoped we would do it. Where have you met her?" I asked to get to the point.

"That's very funny. I met her at Kellerman´s last year. It was a scandal since she was a guest."

Penny realized what Johnny had said. "Wow, wait a minute. You have met her here? It was a scandal? There was only one scandal. I can't believe you did that. Baby is your love. I thought we were friends?"

Johnny and I laughed. "It's revenge for all the times you told me I should stay away from her. But it's true. Baby is the woman I love." He had never said these words before. Now there was no doubt about his feelings.

On the next day the first guests arrived. Johnny and Penny give there dance lessons while I watched them. A few times Johnny asked me for help. But actually I was really bored. I had thought we would dance. I only hoped he was still going to dance at the 'Sheldrake'. Not with Penny but me.

About half a week later I had a bad day.

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