Jackson called as he stood by the door, fixing his bowtie. Come on, Reggie! We're going to be late, son!
Reggie stepped put of the bedroom. Do I really gotta wear this crazy thing?
Yes you've really gotta wear that crazy thing, Jackson laughed. This fundraiser is very important to Brooke.
I know, I know, Reggie said. And we gotta look our best.
That's right. Jack smiled.
I'm coming! Katie replied, hopping out of the bathroom, trying to get her show on. She stood up in front of Jackson and Reggie,
straightening the front of her powder blue dress. The bottom just slightly brushed the floor. Do I look OK? she asked.
Reggie said. You look slammin'.
Down Reggie, Jackson said, placing his hand on the boy's shoulder with a laugh. You look beautiful, Katie.
You sure it's not too much? I have never been to one of these Pine Valley Galas before.
It's perfect. Trust me. Jackson said, putting his arm around her, ushering her out of the apartment. There are a lot of great
people who'll be there tonight.
I just want to make a good first impression, Katie said.
You ain't gotta worry about that, Reggie said. Heads're gonna turn when you walk in there.
Katie smiled. Thanks, Reggie. she said. Jackson smiled as they headed to the car.

Tad aimlessly adjusted his bowtie as he walked into the Pine Valley Country Club. He hated these black tie events. If it had bee
for anyone else, Tad probably would have just stayed home. But Brooke had been there for him through everything with Dixie. The least he
could do was show up for the fundraiser. It was for a good cause after all.
Oh, Tad, Simone called. Tad looked over and saw Greenlee, Simone and Mia. He approached them.
Well if it isn't the Fusion...Three? Tad said. Where's Kendall?
She's coming later, Mia said. We didn't ask.
I didn't think you were coming, Greenlee said. I mean after BJ's this afternoon...
Water under the bridge, Tad said. All that... sexy man' stuff. He cringed.
Simone laughed, hanging onto him. Mia gave her a funny look and Simone smiled, just her nature. Mia took a step back as many of
the people in the room got silent, glancing at the door. Jackson, Reggie and Katie had entered.
Who is that? Mia asked.
Oh, that's my newfound cousin, Greenlee said. Tad had already turned to face the door. Tad? Hey, Tad shook himself
out of his trance and turned to Greenlee. Are you alright?
Tad said. Just great. he paused. Look, I'll catch up with you girls later.
Simone said.
I need to go find Brooke and show my face.
Mia said as Tad walked away. What's up with him?
Ah, Tad Martin seems to have been bitten by the love bug, Simone laughed.
Greenlee looked at her. And you would know, Simone, she said.
As a matter of fact.
This must be overwhelming for Tad, Mia said. I mean... he hasn't even been with another woman since Dixie died.
Well Tad dating Katie would be like him dating me, Greenlee said. Or one of you guys. I mean she's my age, and Tad's...
Well Dixie was younger. Mia said.
More than fifteen years? Not hardly.
You're just saying that because she's family. You wouldn't be saying that if Tad had the hots for say... Simone.
Hey I wouldn't mind that. Simone said.
Keep dreaming, Simone. Greenlee said.
Are you saying that Tad couldn't be interested in someone like me?
Truly interested? Like lasting relationship interested? I'd put a week's pay on that one.
There is nothing that blondie over there has that I don't.
So then go for it, Simone, Greenlee laughed. Make your move.
I'll get in on this wager, Mia said. Simone, you're gonna make a fool of yourself.
All in the name of love girls, Simone said.
Now we're not talking fling here, Simone. Mia added. We all know how good Tad was at flings.
I don't know, Mia, Greenlee said. Long term may not be in Simone's vocabulary.
Ha ha, Simone said. Why do you think that Tad couldn't be interested?
Three words, Simone. You're not Dixie.
Far from it, Mia said.
And you're saying that... Katie over there is? Simone asked.
He must see something in her, Mia said, looking over. Who knows.
I am not hopeless.
You're guy chasing Simone. Seems pretty hopeless to me.
I'll show you guys, Simone said. Tad could be interested. I'll prove it.