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Frances went out to the lake to write. She laid a blanket down next to a tree. She then sat down on the blanket against the tree and began to write in her notebook. Soon everything was coming to her. She would write all of her feelings out and then from there put into a story. She wrote about the first time she saw Johnny Castle.

Frances writing:

I remember telling my parents; I was going up to the main house to look around. Kellermans had been boring so far. I needed to get away from my family for a little while anyway. They were getting on my nerves; mostly my sister Lisa. Lisa was nothing like me; she was snotty and only cared about her looks and snagging one of the college boys here. I was nothing like that I wanted to change the world and make it a better place. My mother was one of those women which did charity work and the normal activities doctor's wives did back then. My family was pretty well off and well I did not seem to fit in. My father was a doctor and he understood me the most and how I wanted to change the world. We were very close. Yet still I knew I was different; an odd ball.

When I made it to the main house I remember hearing Max Kellerman talking to the waiters. He was giving them a big speech. I stayed were no one could see me and listened.

Max was telling them how he went to Harvard and Yale to find them. He was talking to them telling them to show all of the guest's daughters a good time. Even the dogs as Max put it. Then walked in a group of guys Max went over to them but, he was not as nice to them as he was to the others.

One of the guys was Johnny and oh I could not help but look at him. I could tell by the way Max was talking to him, he did not like him. Max told Johnny to teach the daughters dance lessons. Max said to Johnny, "teach them The Mambo, The Cha Cha anything they pay for";" but that's it, that's where it ends."" No funny business, no conversations, and keep your hands off." That only made me want to know more about Johnny.

Frances wrote a little more and then she decided to lay there and take a nap. Maybe she would think of more to write. It was hard for her to put, her flashbacks into writing but, she was going to do it one way or another.

Elizabeth went into the dance studio and there was Johnny going through his records. Johnny looked over at Elizabeth and asked her what she needed.

Elizabeth: I was reading this article and Neil said the woman it was about was once a guest here. I was wondering if you knew her. If you do could you tell me about her; she seems to be very interesting and I would like to know more. Her name is Frances Houseman. Do you remember her Johnny?

Johnny: Yes I remember her. Could I read that article? After I finish it I will explain everything to you.

Elizabeth: sure take your time. The kids are with their grandparents and I have all day.

Elizabeth handed Johnny the magazine and then sat down in a chair. Elizabeth knew good and well who Frances was but, she hoped that Johnny would tell her his feelings. It took Johnny a few minutes to read the article. When he was finished he told Elizabeth it was a long story. Elizabeth said, I told you I had all day and I would love to hear it.

Johnny: You know all the stories that were going around about Baby. The girl I did the final dance with in 1963.

Elizabeth: Yeah I heard a lot about that. Wasn't that the guest who you got fired for sleeping with? But you came back for her and did that final dance anyway. That dance is what got you your job back. I know all about that; heard the story a few times.

Johnny: Well her real name is Frances the one in the article. I have not heard anything from her since the end of that summer. It is real good she went out and made something of herself. I always knew that woman would change the world for the better.

Elizabeth: Well I heard that you guys once had a pretty hot and heavy relationship. If you don't mind me asking, what happened after that last dance?

Johnny: Well I will give you the short version. I met Baby; Oh I mean Frances when Billy had brought her to the staff quarters. You know what goes on there the dancing and the parties. Well When Penny and I arrived there we began to dance. Soon I noticed her over there with Billy. I went over and asked what she was doing there. Billy said," She came with me; she is with me." Baby said, "I carried a watermelon." I am sorry I keep calling her Baby but, that is what I am used to calling her.

Elizabeth: That is fine; keep going I want to know more.

Johnny: Well after that I went back to dancing with Penny. When the next song started I went over to Baby. I took her out on the dance floor. I wanted to see what the girl could do. Anyway after that, Baby found Penny crying the next night; in Neil's apartment. Baby went and told Billy and he told me. We all rushed off to Penny. On the way Billy told Baby, Penny was pregnant. Automatically Baby thought it was mine. Which pissed me off; back then everyone assumed the worst about me. Well to cut it short I will get to the point. Penny told Baby that the Baby was Robbie's. I am sure you have heard about him.

Elizabeth: Yeah Penny told me about him before. That he was a creep and slept around with all women he could. I did not know; she had been pregnant with his child. I did not know Penny had a child?

Johnny: She doesn't; Penny had an abortion. Baby went to her dad for the money. Of course her father did not know what the two hundred and fifty dollars was for at the time. Baby ended up filling in for Penny at the Sheldrake; since it was the only day Penny could have the abortion. I taught her how to dance for the show. I have to tell you she annoyed me at first ; I did not want her to fill in for Penny. After working with her; I fell for her and hard. Well after the show was over and we returned to Kellermans; we found out Penny's abortion had gone bad. Penny needed a doctor and Baby went and got her father. That is when he found out she had been around us. Also what she had used the money for. Baby's father told her to stay away from all of us. Instead she came to my room. I remember everything about that night. I can see it in my mind now. I guess I should tell you; so understand everything.

Flashback: Baby knocks on Johnny's door and he answers it.

Baby: Can I come in?

Johnny: I got a-- I guess it's not a great room.

You probably got a great room.

Baby: No, it's a great room!

Johnny walks over to the record player to turn it off.

Baby: Leave it on.

Johnny goes and sits on the bed.

Baby: I'm sorry about the way

My father treated you.

Johnny: No. Your father was great. He was great.

The way he took care of Penny.

Baby: I mean the way he was with you. It's really me it has to do with. Johnny, I came here because my father--

Johnny: No. The way he saved her--

I could never do anything like that. That was something. People treat me,

Like I'm nothing; because I am nothing.

Baby: That's not true!

You're everything!

Johnny: You don't understand the way it is for somebody like me. Last month I'm eating candy to stay alive. This month, women are stuffing diamonds in my pockets. I'm balancing on shit and I can be down there again.

Baby: No, it's not the way it is! It doesn't have to be that way.

Johnny: I have never known anyone like you.

You think you can make the world better.

Somebody's lost, you find them.

Somebody's bleeding--

Baby: I go get my daddy.

That's really brave, like you said.

Johnny: That took a lot of guts to go to him! You are not scared of anything.

Baby: I'm scared of everything! I'm scared of what I saw.

I'm scared of what I did, who I am. I'm scared of walking out of here and

Never feeling for the rest of my life...the way I feel when I'm with you!

Elizabeth: That is really deep what she said to you; what else happened. I want to hear more.

Johnny: I am not sure why you are so interested but, I might as well finish. After that Baby asked me to dance with her. One thing led to another and we made love. We spent the rest of the time we could together; until I was accused of stealing the wallet. You know about that right?

Elizabeth: Yeah it Mo's Pressman's Wife; who said you took Mo's wallet. But, you didn't you were fired for being with Baby and how did Max find out about that?

Johnny: Baby told him and in front of her father. Max found out it was a couple who stole the wallet and they were wanted all over the place; for the same thing. But, I was fired anyway. For going against what Max had told me not to do. I found Baby and told her but, I still had to leave. I came back and did that last dance with her; even though I was fired. After the dance we spent our last night together and it was amazing. The next morning Baby told me, she had to go back to her life. That if it was a different time and place; maybe things would have worked out. I never heard from her again. I will always remember that summer and what I shared with her. I understand now why she left; she had a purpose in life. I still do wonder, what if things would have been different. It doesn't matter now; she has moved and made a decent life for herself. Now you know the whole story. I have to get back to work. I hope you understand; that I don't want to talk about this anymore, it is too painful.

Elizabeth: I am sorry if I upset you. I won't bring it up again. Thank you for sharing it with me. I need to go anyway. I will see you around Johnny.

Johnny: Yeah I'll see ya. Have a good day Elizabeth and tell Neil when you see him; I need to meet with him. I need to show him these new dances I put together.

Elizabeth: I will and you have a good day too.

Elizabeth left the studio. She knew then; Johnny still had feelings for Frances or Baby as he called her. Elizabeth needed to talk to Neil. Elizabeth had to find a way for Johnny to see Frances again. She knew it now; maybe Johnny and Frances could have a second chance.

Elizabeth walked into Neil's office. She told him about what Johnny had told her. Neil told her , he had also spoken to Billy and Penny. He had told them about Johnny and Frances both being there. He also told them Johnny or Frances had no idea; they were both here.

Neil: I explained that Frances was here. Penny and Billy said they would not say anything; until the time was right. I changed my mind; I think Johnny and Frances do have unfinished business. We need a plan before we tell them; how they are both here.

Elizabeth: Yeah well maybe we can all find a way; for Johnny and Frances to have a second chance.

Neil: We will talk to Penny and Billy about it tonight. Let's go get some lunch.

Elizabeth and Neil went off to lunch and Frances came and sat down next to them. Neil asked, how the writing was going. Frances told him it was going ok. While they were sitting there; Billy and Penny walked up.

Penny: Baby Houseman is that you?

Frances: Yes Penny but, I go by Frances now.

Penny: It has been years. I heard you had made something of yourself; helping women in need and such. Maybe you could come by and talk to me later.

Frances: I will, why don't you, meet me here for dinner. I would love to hear about your life. It might give me some ideas for my book; I am here to relax and work on it.

Penny: Well you will have to tell me more about it at dinner.

Billy: It is good to see you Frances. Penny and I are a couple now. We have been for about three years now. We don't work here anymore but, we have come here to visit.

Frances: Well then you can join us for dinner.

Billy and Penny would both join Frances for dinner. Billy and Penny left out the fact; they were here to see Johnny. After lunch Frances went back to writing and soon she realized it was three pm. Frances went back to her cabin to get ready for dinner.

Penny and Billy waited for Frances to leave and then went over to talk to Elizabeth and Neil.

Billy: She has really does have no clue; Johnny is here. I think we should tell her tomorrow. She has a right to know.

Penny: You are right Billy. I will tell her first thing tomorrow and you can tell Johnny.

Elizabeth: It is settled. You guys tell Frances and Johnny and we will see what happens. I just hope it all turns out ok.

Neil: I think they should know too. I just don't want to lose Johnny as an instructor. I also would hate to see either one of them hurt.

Penny: Me either but, if Frances is going to be here; you know they will run into each other sometime. They should be prepared; It is only fair that they know.

Neil: I guess your right Penny.

After they all talked a little more, Neil went back to work. Elizabeth went to get her kids from their grandparents. Penny and Billy went to get settled in their cabin. Everyone hoped that things would be alright; after they told Johnny and Frances they were both at Kellermans. Time would only tell.

Hope you like my story so far. I have two more chapters I am working on and will post soon. Leave reviews and thanks again for reading. Nickibell