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A month went by and Lucy's new job was kept a secret. She continued to work at the store, but the pay seemed nothing compared to what she made dancing. She was considering dancing on week nights too, but decided how she was doing right now was ok. She was saving up to buy an old car, just so she wouldn't have to take the bus all the time. She had to play it carefully though, as her parents and others would wonder where she got the money to buy a car.

It was a Saturday night and only about midnight. Lucy was on a break and just about to go out to dance again. After a few more drinks of her water, she put her platform shoes back on and went back out to dance. She started at one side of the stage, then switched with another girl and went to the opposite side. She was on the ground and coming up, when she came face to face with none other than Kevin. He was surrounded by a group of his cop buddies, who had dragged him there that night. Kevin wasn't a big fan of strip clubs, but his friends told him to let loose and come have a beer, so he gave in with nothing else to do that night.

Both Kevin and Lucy's jaws dropped. Kevin stuttered the start of a few words before saying, " Lucy?" which was all he could think of.

" What are you- I mean why- how," jumbles of words fell out of Kevin's mouth, as he sat there in amazement, disbelief and confusion.

" Kevin, it's not what you thin," Lucy said, not able to think straight.

" Well what it looks like to me is you're an exotic dancer!" Kevin exclaimed.

" Well uh yes that is what it is, but there's an explanation." Lucy stuttered.

" What kind of good explanation could there be for doing this?" Kevin said, trying not to yell.

" Kevin I can't talk now, I'm done at 2, either talk to me then or another day."

" Oh I'll wait til 2, don't worry this can't wait."

Lucy continued to dance, feeling more uncomfortable than ever, knowing that Kevin was watching her. Kevin had zoned out and his friends were clapping and cheering, putting money in Lucy's girdle ( I think that's what they're called). 2 o'clock didn't seem to come fast enough. Finally when it was her time to go get dressed, she told Kevin to wait for her to change. When she had put her normal clothes back on, she joined Kevin back out in the bar.

" Let's go talk in my car," Kevin said, getting up.

They walked in silence to Kevin's SUV. After getting in the two front seats, they both sat there, staring blankly ahead, not knowing how to start.

Kevin spoke first. " Why in the world would you be doing this?"

" You don't understand, I needed the money. My job at the mall wasn't getting me anything. I have two kids, not including myself to clothes, feed and keep a roof over their head. No way was I going to be able to provide that well enough with the job at the mall. And how would I ever be able to buy a car. This isn't permanent, but I needed it temporarily." Lucy said, not being able to look at Kevin as tears formed in her eyes. She became an emotional wreck and tears began to flow freely, although she was trying to hold them back, it was not working the least.

" Hey come on it's ok." Kevin said as he pulled her into a hug, not knowing what else to say.

They sat there, embraced, for minutes without speaking. Finally Lucy pulled away and wiped her eyes.

" I just don't know what to do anymore." she confessed.

" It's ok to ask for help. I'm here to help you and your family is here to help you. Let us help."

" I know, but I don't want to move in with anyone, I need to stand on my own. And I don't just have myself, there's two kids with me. It's more to adjust to, you're not used to living with kids."

" I could learn, I'm going to have to someday, why not now."

Lucy stared into Kevin's eyes and saw that he would make a wonderful father, but the problem was telling the difference between starting things too quickly or not. She wanted to make the right choice this time around.

" Kev I don't know," Lucy said.

" You're not going to know unless you give me a chance. Give us a chance." Kevin said, his eyes begging her. Silence following as Lucy thought hard.

" Alright. Under one condition." Lucy gave in to temptation.

" Anything. What is it?" Kevin said happily.

" We don't tell the kids about us right away. We move in with you and just pretend we're still friends for now." Lucy stated.

" Done." Kevin said hugging her.

" And one suggestion I have that I would really like you to try." Kevin added.

" What's that?" Lucy said smiling.

" You quit this job!" Kevin said.

" I will. But I think I need to find a better job than my one at the mall. I'm not getting anywhere with that." Lucy replied.

" Good idea," Kevin said, starting up the car.

" Now let me take you home for tonight and I will come see you tomorrow. Sundays are days off we can discuss when you want to move in. The night was sealed with a kiss as Kevin had walked Lucy to her door. Both went to sleep with butterflies in their stomachs.

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