Part twelve: The time after the hospital

On saturday Babe was released from the hospital but she had to stay at least another week at home. Johnny had managed that Penny took most of his classes over. Billy who was back from his school help Johnny with his classes, too. So he could be there for Babe. He helped her learning for college so she could take part at the last examinations for this year. Lisa and her parents were visiting her very often. Babe was never alone.

At the end of April Babe had her final examination which she passed with flying colors again. Johnny had offered Penny to take some days off because she had be at the school for nearly a half of a year without any break. Penny take the offer. She invited Johnny and Billy with their girlfriends to a farewell dinner.

Babe: So Penny, what are you going to do now.

Penny: I don't know yet. I think I will spent a few days with my parents. I'm sure they want to know everything about the school, Johnny and you Babe. After this I think I will spent the rest of my holidays on a beach in Miami.

Johnny: Sounds nice. Say hello to your parents from me.

Lisa: Do you miss you parents?

Penny: I little bit. I mean I haven't seen them for about a year. The last time I saw them was just before I left for Kellerman's last summer. After the season ended I stayed at a friends house like every time. Johnny called me there and I went straight to the school. But I don't know if they miss me. We never had a close relationship.

Billy: I think they will be happy to see their pretty daughter. I assumed they didn't know anything about Robbie or the baby?

Penny: No they didn't know about it and I'm not going to tell them about it.

On the next morning Penny left for her holidays. Johnny brought her to the train station. Babe stayed at the school and worked in the office. The phone was ringing.

Babe: Johnny Castle Dance School. What can I do for you?

Caller: I want to speak to Johnny.

Babe: I'm sorry but he is not available. You can leave your name and your number and he will call you back as soon as he is here.

Caller: Sorry, sweetie. This isn't possible. I'll try later in about two hours.

Babe: Can I have you name?

Caller: Tell him Anthony has called.

The caller hung up. Babe wondered how this person was. When Johnny got back she told him about this conversation.

Babe: Someone who is named Anthony has called you some minutes ago. He didn't tell why he would speak to you only that he will call again in about two hours.

Johnny: Anthony? Nothing else?

Babe: Nothing else! Do you know a person called so?

Johnny: Yeah, I you a man with this name but I not sure if he is this one. He never called me but on holidays or birthdays.

Babe: Who is this person?

Johnny: I will tell you about him when I have spoken to him, okay.

Johnny went to the practice room to teach his class. Babe stayed at the office and waited for the mysterious caller. About two and a half hour later he was calling again. He demanded for Johnny so Babe got him from his class. He was at the phone while Babe was teaching his students. About ten minutes later he was back at the room and his class was finished.

Babe: So are you going to tell about Anthony?

Johnny: Lets have lunch and I will tell you about him.

The two of them went up to their apartment and have lunch.

Babe: So who is this person?

Johnny: Anthony is an uncle of mine. Like I said before he only called when he had a cause. He is a very strange person. He had never married but he lived with a woman he was in love. This woman had died a few days before of cancer. He left his home and was driving through the country. He called his brother, my father to ask him about my address. I was always his favorite nephew and his best friend. He wants to stay some days with us. I must accept this. I hope you understand. I would have asked you before I let him stay but he was in a kind of hurry.

Babe: No need to apologize. He's your uncle and he needs you now. I would have never said no to this question. I'm looking forward to meet him.

Johnny: Thank you, Babe. You are a great person.

Babe: Not as great as you! We does he arrive?

Johnny: He said he probably will arrive here about dinner time tonight.

Babe: That's great. So we can have a little welcome dinner. I only have to cancel our date with Granny but she will sure understand. I will call her and then I will go shopping for dinner.

Johnny went back to the practice room. Babe called her grandmother.

Babe: Hello Granny. I'm sorry but I have to cancel our dinner date tonight. Johnny's uncle will pay us a visit and he is arriving at this time. He just lost his love. I hope you are not disappointed.

Granny: No, my dear. Not at all. But if Johnny, his uncle and you like you can come to me tomorrow for dinner.

Babe: I will see. I'll call you again. Bye.

Babe hung up and went shopping for dinner. When she got back she prepared the second guest room and began to fix the dinner. About seven o'clock Johnny went to her. A few minutes later they heard a car pulling up in front of the school. Johnny went down and help his uncle. He lead him up to the apartment.

Johnny: This is my uncle, Anthony Castle. Tony this is my girlfriend Frances Houseman.

Babe: Nice to meet you, Mr. Castle.

Tony: Oh, the pleasure is mine and please call me Tony like all friends.

Babe, Johnny and Tony went to the table and began to eat.

Tony: Johnny, boy tell me about your life. It's awful long since we heard last.

Johnny: Well, I spent my summer at Kellerman's like every summer. Penny was there, too and Billy. There I met Babe. She was a guest. Holiday with her family. She helped me saving my job.

Babe: Only one time. After this you have lost it because of me!

Johnny: And then you helped me getting it back.

Tony: Slow down, people. I want to know the whole story.

Johnny: Penny was pregnant from a waiter. She had an abortion but it was on a day we had our performance on a local restaurant. Babe took over her part and danced with me. This was the first time she had saved my job.

Babe: It was not allowed that guest were involved with staff and we were very involved. Someone said that Johnny was stealing so I said that I was with him at this time. He lost his job because he was involved with me.

Johnny: I had to left the resort immediately. But usually I was going to dance the last dance. So I went back, get Babe and we danced. After this evening Babe and I spoke to the boss of the resort and he gave me back my job.

Tony: And what happened next?

Johnny: We stayed a few days longer. Babe asked me if I would like to come with her. I said yes and we build this school together. It was very difficult to persuade her parents but finally they had given us a year to try if we could live together.

Babe: And you will see that the school is running very well. Thanks to Johnny.

Johnny: It's not only my gain. You and our two other dance instructors are great too. And we had a great advertisement.

Tony: And this would be?

Babe: We won the competition of the International Dance Association.

Tony: With Johnny as partner. I believe this immediately.

Johnny: We won both prizes. Teachers and students. We had two great students.

Babe: And they are a really nice couple now.

Johnny: Yeah, they are. Perhaps you would like to meet them. One you are going to see today. He's staying here, too.

Tony: Sure, why not?

Babe: Oh, Tony. I just remembered something. Would you like to have dinner tomorrow with my grandmother. Actually we were invited for today, but I cancel it. If you like you can go with us. She's a nice lady.

Tony: I think it wouldn't harm.

On the next day Babe showed Tony the city. He was really nice. He liked Babe and Babe liked him. He hadn't met Billy yet. When they were coming back to the school he wanted to see the practice rooms.

Babe: I think there will be classes in. But I don't think that Johnny mind. And I'm sure Billy don't mind either.

First Babe showed him the room Johnny was teaching. Johnny showed him the second room where Billy was teaching. Babe taught Johnny's class.

Johnny: Now you will meet our second dance instructor and the male part of our students winner couple.

Johnny lead Tony into the room. Billy had his back to them.

Johnny: Billy can you come to me for a minute?

Tony: Billy? You are here as dance instructor?

Billy: Uncle Tony? What are you doing here?

Johnny: He pays us a visit. Perhaps you want to speak a little bit. I will take over your class. Go up to the apartment.

Tony and Billy left the room. The two of them went up and spoke about some things. After Johnny's and Babe's class were finished they met at the office.

Babe: Why did you send Tony with Billy?

Johnny: Last time they saw each other they had a terrible fight. They never had the chance to come clean.

Babe: And do you think they will now?

Johnny: I think so. I didn't hear any screams and there are no ambulance in front of the school. I think they doing well. But we should go up to them.

Johnny and Babe went up to the apartment where Billy and Tony talked to each other.

Tony: Hi Johnny. Why haven't you told me that Billy is staying here, too?

Johnny: I didn't know how you would react? I mean after your last time.

Tony: I'm happy that we have the chance to talk. I had missed him.

Billy: I had missed you too.

On the evening Babe, Johnny and Tony were going to have dinner with Mandy.

Babe: Tony, this is my grandmother Mandy Black.

Tony: Nice to meet, Mrs. Black.

Mandy: Please call me Mandy. Nice to meet you, too. Johnny why haven't you told me that you have such a great uncle.

Johnny: Sorry Mandy, I didn't know that you were looking for a man.

They had a really nice evening. Tony liked Mandy from the beginning and it seemed that Mandy liked him, too. Actually they had a conversation of their own.

Johnny: I can't remember a time when Tony had spoken so much a woman he doesn't know. He never said much.

Babe: And Granny looks very happy. I think it's nearly the first time since grandpa died. I think they like each other.

Johnny: Tony need some alternation in his life. Specially now. He's alone and I don't know if he can stand to live without his partner.

Babe: Perhaps he just found a new partner.

On the next day Babe visit with Tony her family.

Babe: Hi Mom, Dad, Lisa. This is Tony an uncle of Johnny. These are my parents Jake and Marge Houseman and my sister Lisa. She's Billy's girlfriend and the female part of our students winner couple.

Tony: Pleasure to meet you all.

Marge: Where is Johnny?

Babe: Johnny and Billy are at the school. Penny is still on holiday and won't be back for another week or two. And after this we will probably leave for Kellerman's.

They all had a really nice day. On the evening Tony was going out with Mandy. And the next few days they spent a lot of time together.

Babe: I haven't seen Tony lately. What is he doing?

Johnny: As much as the told me he spent most of his time with your Granny. It seems to me that they like each other.

On saturday Mandy was inviting the Houseman's Johnny and Billy to dinner. They all showed up.

Mandy: Like you all have noticed I have spent my time in the last few days with a nice man. Tony. He's such a good guy. Well, I think we felt in love. And we decided that we are going to make a trip to Las Vegas next week and we will marry there. You are all invited to come with us.

Babe: Granny that's great. Congratulation.

Johnny: I can't believe. Tony, you are going to get married after such a long time. You really must love Mandy.

Tony: Yes, I think I do this, Boy.

Marge: Mom, congratulation. It's nice that you are happy again after Daddy died.

On wednesday Mandy and Tony started to their trip to Las Vegas. All of them were going along. Baby and Johnny had decided to close the school because of this happy incident. Their students understand this completely. So all of them flew to Las Vegas to become witness the ceremony. Mandy and Tony did have a very romantically wedding. Babe, Lisa and Marge cried the whole time.

On the next day Johnny and Babe went back to their school because Penny would be back in a few days and in about one week they would leave for the new season on Kellerman's.

TBC...

A/N: I promise it's soon finished.