It was a very quiet ride back to Philadelphia. The ride seemed to take forever. Neither Johnny nor Becky would even look at the other. It was an eerie silence that Becky knew needed to be broke but she just didn't know how to break the ice.
She watched Johnny's whole demeanor change throughout the night. He was fine till he saw Baby. She had seen him try to cover up his feeling over and over again and Becky now couldn't overlook it anymore. Becky just didn't understand how deep Johnny's love was for Baby until tonight.
Becky loved Johnny so much. He was an amazing man to her. She just hated the fact that she never really had his heart at all. It was hard for her to come to terms with but she just couldn't help but realize it all now.
"Just drop me off at the house." Becky said breaking the silence as she noticed Johnny was on the way to his house.
Johnny nodded that he had heard her and stared blankly at the road in front of him.
"You okay about everything?" Hilary asked Baby as they entered Baby's apartment.
"I just can't believe I had the strength to do that." Baby said placing her purse on the nearest table. "I just walked out of his life."
"I just hope that was what you wanted." She turned to Baby. "Is it?"
Baby took a seat on the couch and stared out straight in front of her. "What else could I do?"
Hilary joined her on the couch. "You could have loved him like he loves you."
"I do love him, so much." Baby said beginning to tear up. "I guess I am scared."
"What are you scared of? She asked Baby handing her a kleenex.
"I don't know. I guess that sounds funny but it's the truth." Baby told her.
"Baby, if you love him then you need to be with him. You can go the rest of your life never having that love again. That isn't fair to deprive yourself of being truly happy."
She was going to make Baby understand. "Don't be hard headed."
"He was with Becky tonight. He has moved on." Baby tried to justify her reasoning.
"Just don't let him go that easy." Hilary laid it out for her. "I know that look in your eye when his name is mentioned. Just be fair to yourself."
Baby knew Hilary was making a lot of sense. She had no idea why she was so scared. Was she afraid of losing him like she lost Josie? Why did she send him away that night? Why did she walk away from him tonight? For once in her life she was so confused she couldn't see straight.
"I also saw the look in his eye when you and him were talking in the parking lot. Baby the man worships you." Hilary said remembering the look in Johnny's eyes.
"I still am shocked." Baby said as her mind started to wonder.
"Shocked about what?" Hilary said quickly.
"How a boy who didn't even like me at first could fall in love with me." Baby said grinning. "Man he didn't like me much at all."
"You broke him down." She told Baby.
"Yeah, I guess I did." Baby's face was lighting up more and more. "Dancing with Johnny is something so amazing I can't describe it. It's magical. That sounds corny doesn't it?"
"Not at all. I think it sounds wonderful." Hilary told her. "I wish I could have that feeling about someone."
"I am sorry I am just rambling on." Baby said catching herself.
"Its okay, you have every reason to be." She reached for Baby's hand.
"He gave me the greatest gift didn't he?" She sqeezed Hilary's hand.
"Josie was a wonderful gift." Hilary said agreeing with her.
"Oh, I am a mess." Baby said wiping the tears from her face.
"Well, you'll handle it I know you will." Hilary looked at her watch.
"Guess its bedtime huh." Baby said changing the subject quickly.
"Yeah, It's getting late I better be running home." Hilary said rising to her feet. "Well just think about what I said."
"Yeah, well call me tomorrow. Maybe we can have lunch." Baby said walking with Hilary to the door.
"I will. See you tomorrow." She said as she headed out the door.
As Johnny pulled up to Becky's house the car was still more silent then ever. Johnny placed the car in park and knew he needed to break the silence. "I will call you tomorrow."
Becky didn't respond at first. She really didn't know what to say at all. She was so torn but she had to understand that Johnny's heart wasn't with her and it really never would be. "Johnny I am tired of the lie."
"What lie?" Johnny asked her knowing exactly what she meant.
"This!" Becky said trying to hold back her tears. "Us!"
Johnny knew right where this conversation was headed. He knew he could never be the man that Becky needed. He could only be the best man possible to one woman and that was Baby. He never wanted to hurt Becky.
"Johnny I know where your heart is. I am not stupid." Becky said reaching for his hand. "I love you so much Johnny, but I know your love is for someone else."
"Becky I don't know what to say." He really didn't know how to respond.
"Don't you want to be happy Johnny?" She asked him sweetly.
"Yea, everyone does." He returned.
"Well, it is up to you to make yourself happy. No one can do it for you." Becky turned her attention out the window. "I mean you only live once."
Johnny could tell Becky was having a hard time with this. "What are you saying?"
"I just want you to be happy." Becky turned her eyes back to Johnny's. I know what will make you happy."
"I wish I knew." He told her.
"You do. Your happiness lies in New York. I don't need to be selfish anymore. I love you too much for that. I want you to be happy and if another woman makes you happy then so be it. I am not one to stand in the way." Tears were now streaming down Becky's face. "Please don't miss your chance."
"Becky, you are a wonderful woman." Johnny told the truth as she looked back at her. "I never meant to hurt you in anyway."
"I know you didn't Johnny. You can't help how you feel." She told him.
"I guess I still can't get over her." He admitted to her.
"You don't have to." She returned.
"I can't believe we are having this conversation." Johnny said rubbing his forehead.
"Now I better get out before I cry so much we both will float away." Becky said tying to lighten the moment.
Johnny grinned. "Thank you Becky for everything you have done for me."
"Well, you just get your butt to New York." Becky said opening her car door. "Just be happy Johnny that is all I ask."
"Goodbye Becky." Johnny said reaching over the console to place a sweet peck on Becky's lips.
"Goodbye Johnny Castle." Becky smiled at him once more and shut the car door behind her and quickly walked in the house.
Johnny was taken back by the conversation that just happened. He admired Becky now more than ever for doing what she just done. He knew he still loved Baby with all his heart and could never be right for Becky. She knew that too and was bound and determined Johnny's happiness came first. It was such an unselfish act.
Now he was torn. Baby had walked away from him tonight. Could he get her back? Would she listen? He had to stop letting his pride run him. He had to fight for the love of his life. He would try with all his heart.
