Chapter 1
'And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain,'
"Are you hearing this?" Don asked as he and Peggy were working together on the Burger Chef Pitch in Lou's Office. Peggy looked up from her notes, "I know, they're playing it all the time." "Do you think that's a coincidence?" Don asked incredulously. He took a sip of his drink and then put the glass down on the coffee table and held out his hand, wordlessly asking her to dance. Peggy made a face and shrugged him off. "Come on." Don pleaded. Peggy sighed and reluctantly acquiesced.
Don took one of Peggy's hands and held it while he placed his other hand around her waist. Peggy couldn't recall ever standing so close to Don for any length of time before. He smelled good and she felt very comfortable in his arms. She looked up into his eyes and she saw that Don was gazing at her with a strange expression. Peggy wasn't sure what compelled her to do it, but she stood up on her tip toes and kissed Don lightly on the lips. Don stiffened but didn't otherwise react. Just as Peggy was about to pull away, Don kissed her back fervently. Peggy felt butterflies all throughout her body. Don was similarly affected and he abruptly ended the kiss after a few moments.
Peggy opened her eyes and saw that Don was staring at her as if he was just seeing her clearly for the first time. He then walked away, leaving her standing in the middle of Lou's office to gather up his belongings. Don looked up and saw that Peggy was watching him with concern etched upon her face. He walked over to her and kissed her on the cheek. "I have to go." Don said, "I think we've really hit on something here. Good work." Peggy began to feel panicked. "Don?" Peggy said with concern. Don smiled reassuringly, "I'll see you in the morning sweetheart." Don said and he turned and walked out the door.