Baby let out a sigh of relief as the last student exited the classroom. She had long awaited summer vacation just about as long as they had.
"Slow down sweetie." Baby heard Hillary say as she was about to enter the classroom.
"It's a mad house out there now huh?" Baby said smiling at her.
"Yeah, I about just got plowed." Hilary told Baby. "They are just excited. That's all."
"Yeah and I am in need of summer vacation." Baby shuffled some papers on her desk.
"Well, we need to celebrate." Hilary said grinning from ear to ear.
Baby noticed the expression on Hilary's face. "Uh oh. What?"
"I was just handed two tickets to the musical "Annie Get Your Gun". So be ready at 6:30 tonight." Hilary wasn't going to ask Baby she was just going to tell her like it was.
"Hilary that is on Broadway!" Baby said finding it hard to believe that Hilary had tickets.
"Yeah, it is, but I have tickets. Honestly." She smiled big at Baby. "You are going."
"Hilary, I don't know. I have a lot to do." Baby tried to find an excuse.
"What? Go home and stare and four walls. Baby, you have been cooped up in that apartment for over a month now. Its time you had some fun. There is nothing wrong with that." Hilary made sense.
"I don't think so, not tonight." Baby just didn't know if she was up to it or not.
Hilary placed her hand on her hip. "You life didn't end when Josie died Baby. You are still here. You can't keep making yourself miserable."
Hilary was right. Baby never did anything. She stayed at home all alone. "I don't know."
"Look just be ready at 6:30. It starts at 8:00. You better be ready when I get there." Hilary pointed her finger at Baby. "I mean it."
"Johnny?" Becky called for him. "We need to be getting on the road. We have an hour and a half to drive."
"I know I am just trying to find my loafers." Johnny said looking under the bed. "We will be there in plenty of time trust me."
"I just know how much this means to you." Becky shifted gears. "I thought I seen them behind the bathroom door."
Johnny quickly shot into the bathroom and Becky was right. "Thanks honey."
"Well, don't you look handsome in your coat and tie." Becky said rearranging Johnny's tie. "Now that's better."
Johnny glanced down at his watch. "I guess we better head out."
"You are excited huh?" Becky noticed Johnny's nervous energy.
"Yeah, it's not everyday some people you taught end up on Broadway." Johnny told her. "They are so talented."
"It's because they learned from the best baby." Becky said pecking Johnny on the lips.
"You think I am the best." Johnny smirked as he done a little two step in front of her. "Maybe I am."
"Hush." Becky said poking him in the side. "Get your butt in the car."
Baby and Hilary grabbed a quick bit to eat and made it to the auditorium about 7:15. The place seemed to already be getting full quickly. Everyone was dressed in their best evening attire and ready for what they hoped would be a great show.
"Okay," Hilary said pulling her ticket stubs out of her purse, "We are looking for row 23, seats 1 and 2."
"Good I like being on the end." Baby said as they hurried down the isle.
"I have heard this is so good." Hilary said looking forward to the musical.
"I just can't believe someone just handed you over two tickets." Baby said still astonished.
"I told you I have connections." Hilary said giggling a little.
"Balcony seats? I am impressed." Becky said picking at Johnny. "Looks like we have a great view."
Johnny nodded his head but didn't respond any other way as she eyes shifted around the auditorium. He noticed how packed the place seemed to be filling up. Pretty soon and there wouldn't be an empty seat in the house.
His eyes scanned down the isle directly to the left of him. There she was. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen. He recognized "His Baby" immediately. "I'll be damned"
"What?" Becky said looking over her balcony trying to see what Johnny was looking at.
Johnny watched Baby stride down the isle. She was so gorgeous tonight with her fitted black dress on and her hair pulled up to reveal her beautiful face. She was just purely breath taking. His heart couldn't help but flutter at the sight. How could he love that girl so much and no be with her. If only Baby would have him.
"Johnny what is it?" Becky asked again.
He wondered if she had seen him. He bet she probably hadn't.
"Johnny, will you answer me?" She asked again with a more aggressive tone.
"Oh, sorry. I just thought I seen someone I knew." Johnny said playing it off.
"Who?"
"What is with the twenty questions?" Johnny realized once he said that how rude that sounded. "I am sorry. Just keyed up I guess."
"That must have been some person you thought you saw." Becky said turning her attention to scanning the isles.
Johnny couldn't help but watch Baby. She was in perfect eye line for him to see. He tried to look away but he couldn't. He wanted to watch her. His heart was breaking all over again just looking at someone he couldn't have.
Here he was sitting with someone he didn't love and dreaming about the person he loved more than life its self.
Intermission finally came as Hilary jumped up. "I have got to run to the restroom. You coming?"
"Yeah, I am right behind you." Baby said rising to her feet.
Johnny watched the two women walk toward the lobby. "Becky will you excuse me for a minute."
He hurried down the stairs. He had to talk to her. He was fighting it till he couldn't fight it any longer. He scanned the lobby only to come up empty. Surely she couldn't have disappeared that quickly.
Then he saw her chatting with another woman standing outside the restroom. He couldn't help but stop as a smile drifted across her face he hadn't seen in a long time. She looked happy. Now he battled with if he should even walk to her now.
"Ms. Houseman?" Johnny heard a voice call out to her as he seen Dr. Fleming approach her.
"Dr. Fleming. How are you?" Baby asked as she gave him a quick hug.
"I am doing pretty well. How about you?" He asked her in return.
"I am fine." Baby said smiling at him.
"Well, it is so good to hear that. I know you have been trough a rough time." He said grabbing her hand.
"Yeah, but I am beginning to heal." Baby could feel it inside her.
"And you will my dear." He told her smiling. "I better get back to my wife. It was good to see you."
"You too." Baby told him in agreement. "Take care."
Baby's mind drifted to Josie. She missed that little angel so much. Everyday seemed to get a little easier but the hole would always remain in Baby's heart.
"Hilary I am going to sit down." Baby told Hilary who was engaged in conversation with another gentleman.
Johnny knew it was his chance now. He made his way thru the crowd and was inches away from her. He gently grabbed her hand and turned her around to face him.
"Johnny!"
