A/N...I do not own the characters in this story other than the ones I have made up myself which will be clear if you're a DD fan!! So, please do not take my money as I have none to give!
"Nobody puts Baby in the corner."
I could hear Johnny's voice over and over again in my head as I sat staring out of the window of the car on the way home from Kellermans last Summer. It was the only thing that I thought about through the passing Fall, Winter and Spring as I sat in my classroom and bedroom trying hard to concentrate on making it through the semester with my grades intact. Two weeks and we would be going back to Kellermans. Although Daddy accepted Johnny in our last few days, he wasn't too happy with the arrangements considering all that went on that Summer but, as always, Mom brought him round to the idea with a sweet smile and a store-bought Apple Pie.
Of course, I've heard from Johnny throughout the year but his schedule's even more hectic than my own and it's been hard. We've tried to speak to each other as much as possible, although this forced me to get a part time job to cover the cost of our 3 hour-at-a-time calls! It's been worth it, and in a fortnight I'll see him and the whole gang again and everything will be as it should be. Oh...and there was the letter. The letter Daddy doesn't know about and Mom tried desperately to make me forget. But how could I? I still remember perfectly what it says, I've read it too many times not to!
"Dear Miss Houseman,
Wow, that seems so impersonal! Let me restart...Dear Baby, I know I'm probably the last person you thought you'd hear from outside of Kellermans but I just thought it was time I wrote to you with a little offer. Unfortunately, as you know, my Uncle Max has been forced to retire due to his heart problems and has left the resort in my capable hands and there have been a few changes. As you've probably been told, Johnny and Penny have stayed on as part of the Dance Team but I thought it was time for a little new blood to spice tings up! That's where you come in. I've discussed this with J&P and needless to say they're thrilled by my proposal. Think about it Baby, you, here, at Kellermans, as one of the dancers?? Great idea of mine? I think so...now all you have to do is say yes, turn up here in 5 weeks time and voila you're here with me and part of the Kellermans team. Ok, well now the offer is out in the open contact me as soon as you can. It'd be great to hear from you Baby.
Love Neil Kellerman"
And there it is. The letter that's turned my life upside down. Could I say yes? I have a lot of respect for my Daddy and he was hoping I'd spend the free time in my Summer break at Kellermans working on following in his career footsteps. Lisa's already ruined his plans for her what with her leaving for California to work as a Beautician in some beachfront Beauty Parlor. But me? I didn't know whether I could do it, and that was how I came to my decision. A working Summer at Kellermans, studying in my spare time, helping out with Daddy and keeping down the dancing job couldn't be too hard. All I had to do would be to persuade Daddy what a great idea it was. Well no time like the present...ok, maybe tomorrow.
"Nobody puts Baby in the corner."
I could hear Johnny's voice over and over again in my head as I sat staring out of the window of the car on the way home from Kellermans last Summer. It was the only thing that I thought about through the passing Fall, Winter and Spring as I sat in my classroom and bedroom trying hard to concentrate on making it through the semester with my grades intact. Two weeks and we would be going back to Kellermans. Although Daddy accepted Johnny in our last few days, he wasn't too happy with the arrangements considering all that went on that Summer but, as always, Mom brought him round to the idea with a sweet smile and a store-bought Apple Pie.
Of course, I've heard from Johnny throughout the year but his schedule's even more hectic than my own and it's been hard. We've tried to speak to each other as much as possible, although this forced me to get a part time job to cover the cost of our 3 hour-at-a-time calls! It's been worth it, and in a fortnight I'll see him and the whole gang again and everything will be as it should be. Oh...and there was the letter. The letter Daddy doesn't know about and Mom tried desperately to make me forget. But how could I? I still remember perfectly what it says, I've read it too many times not to!
"Dear Miss Houseman,
Wow, that seems so impersonal! Let me restart...Dear Baby, I know I'm probably the last person you thought you'd hear from outside of Kellermans but I just thought it was time I wrote to you with a little offer. Unfortunately, as you know, my Uncle Max has been forced to retire due to his heart problems and has left the resort in my capable hands and there have been a few changes. As you've probably been told, Johnny and Penny have stayed on as part of the Dance Team but I thought it was time for a little new blood to spice tings up! That's where you come in. I've discussed this with J&P and needless to say they're thrilled by my proposal. Think about it Baby, you, here, at Kellermans, as one of the dancers?? Great idea of mine? I think so...now all you have to do is say yes, turn up here in 5 weeks time and voila you're here with me and part of the Kellermans team. Ok, well now the offer is out in the open contact me as soon as you can. It'd be great to hear from you Baby.
Love Neil Kellerman"
And there it is. The letter that's turned my life upside down. Could I say yes? I have a lot of respect for my Daddy and he was hoping I'd spend the free time in my Summer break at Kellermans working on following in his career footsteps. Lisa's already ruined his plans for her what with her leaving for California to work as a Beautician in some beachfront Beauty Parlor. But me? I didn't know whether I could do it, and that was how I came to my decision. A working Summer at Kellermans, studying in my spare time, helping out with Daddy and keeping down the dancing job couldn't be too hard. All I had to do would be to persuade Daddy what a great idea it was. Well no time like the present...ok, maybe tomorrow.