A/N : Sorry about the delay. I did mean to write and post again sooner than this but other fanfics and real life got in the way for a while. Anyway, thanx to; susan friedman, UKClaire, Cloudburst 2000, leah, Frances and krystal - for the latest reviews, I hope you continue to enjoy the story. (Also, I'd just like to apologise for my mis-spelling of Frances, I didn't realise I had used the wrong one).
Now, onto part 4...
(Disclaimer : see part 2)
In the practice room, Johnny and Baby, and, Penny and Tommy, are practising their dance routine. Billy is by the record player taking care of the music.
Johnny : Now turn, step, and break for the lift...
Baby and Penny move away from Johnny and Tommy.
Johnny : Go
Right on Johnny's word, the two girls run and jump toward the guys who catch them and lift them over their heads.
After a couple of seconds, they lower the girls to the ground.
Johnny : Yes, now left and step, turn and bow.
The four dancers complete their routine and Billy stops the record.
Billy : That looks great guys
Penny : Johnny, I can't believe you re choreographed this whole thing by yourself and in two days!
Baby : It's great, I just hope we can learn it all by next weeks show.
Johnny : Well, we have almost six whole days and it's not like we're beginners or anything. You remember Baby, I taught you how to dance, from scratch, in a week and you did great.
Baby : Of course I remember...but I didn't do the lift [looks embarrassed].
Penny : No, but you did everything else and that's an incredible amount to learn in such a short time.
Lisa enters the room.
Lisa : Hey guys, how's the dance coming?
Baby : Excellent.
Lisa : Good.[with fake smile]
Lisa walks over to Billy by the record player.
Tommy : Could we do the second part again? My timing still isn't right.
Johnny : [To Tommy}Sure. [To Billy] Billy, can you....?
Billy is talking with Lisa and not paying attention.
Johnny : [shouts] Billy!
Billy : What?
Johnny : Can you play the music please?
Billy : Sure. [looks embarrassed] Sorry, Johnny.
The music starts, the four dancers take their places and Johnny calls instructions as they begin to dance.
Johnny : Okay, now wait for the beat...and go, right and left, turn and go...
Penny : [screams]
Baby and Johnny rush over to Penny and Tommy who are on the floor. Billy turns off the music and he and Lisa move to see what is happening.
Baby : What happened? Are you two okay?
Tommy : Ouch, not really. [gets up holding arm]
Johnny : Penny, can you stand up, sweetheart?
Penny : Ow, no. [puts hand on ankle]
Baby : I'll fetch my father.
Baby runs out of the room.
Later...Penny is lying on her bed and Dr Housmann has just finished checking her ankle.
Dr. Housmann : It's just a sprain, so it will heal but I'm afraid you've danced your last for this season.
Penny : Oh, no. [looks worried]
Johnny : It's okay Pen, we'll work something out. Maria and Jenna can fill in sometimes and the other times well...
Baby : [enthusiastically] I'll do it! [To Dr H] If that's all right with you, Daddy.
Dr. H : Well, we'll see what happens.[smiles]
Penny : How's Tommy?
Dr H. : He'll survive, but when you came down you landed on his right arm.
Penny : Is it broken?
Dr H : No, fortunately he's only got a sprain too, no fractures.
Penny : Thank God.
Dr H : I think you should get some rest now.
Dr Housmann leaves, and Baby and Johnny go back to the practice room where they left Lisa and Billy. Billy is still there, Lisa is gone.
Billy : How are they?
Johnny : Penny's sprained her ankle, Tommy's sprained his arm, but they're going to be okay.
Baby : I guess that puts paid to our dance next week.
Billy : But it can't.
Johnny : It kind of has to, Billy. We can't put on a four person act with only two people.
Billy : Well, you're going to have to find someone. Max has had me putting up these posters for the last two days - everyone knows about it. [hands poster to Baby and Johnny]
Baby : [reads aloud] 'Greatest Dance Act - Ever! Johnny Castle and friends perform a newly choreographed four person dance routine. Exclusively at Kellermans Mountain Resort'
Johnny : Well, he's just going to have to un-advertise it because it's not happening.
Baby : We can't let Max down, Johnny, or the guests. There must be people who can fill in? Didn't you say Maria or Jenna could fill in for Penny?
Johnny : No, they could do some of her lessons but not the act next week. They're just too busy. I'm afraid, Baby, you can't be Miss Fix-it this year.
Baby : No. [smiles] No, you're wrong, we can fix this. You have just given me a great idea.
Johnny : What are you up to?
Baby : Wait right here - both of you!
Later...Baby has returned to the practice room with Lisa and has told Johnny, Billy and Lisa her plan.
Lisa : No way!
Billy : No, we can't.
Baby : Oh, come on, we need you. Tell them, Johnny!
Johnny : I'm sorry, Baby, but they're right. They can't do it.
Baby : Do you remember last year? You said I couldn't dance, in fact, I said I couldn't dance, I couldn't even do the Merengue, but you taught me to dance almost as well as any other dancer at Kellermans.
Johnny : Hey, I taught you to be better than any other dancer here.
Baby : Well, if you could teach me, why can't we teach Lisa and Billy.
Billy : Baby, I'm not a dancer. Johnny's the dancer, I'm just the hired help around here.
Lisa : And what about me? Baby, you know what my dancing is like.
Baby : [to Lisa] But you've been getting better [To Billy] and Billy, I've seen you dance.
Billy : Well, yeah, in the staff quarters, I can do that kind of dancing, but not this fancy stuff that you guys do.
Baby : [To Billy] You can learn. [To all three] Oh, come on guys. Together, I know we can pull this off.
Johnny : I guess we could give it a shot, if these two think they're up to it.
Billy : Well, I suppose we could try.
Baby : Lisa?
Lisa : I don't know...
Billy : Come on, Lisa, the least we can do is try. Anyway, it might be fun. [smiles]
Lisa : Okay, I'll try it. [smiles]
Baby : [excitedly] Yes! This is going to be so good.
Johnny : [smiles, but worried] Yeah, let's hope so.
A/N : Please review and I will try to update faster next time.