I do not own Dirty Dancing.
It's the morning of Christmas Day, and Baby wakes up because her phone is ringing. It's Johnny and she smiles happily, he has been calling her every morning. "I miss you." She says as she answers the call, Johnny chuckles. "Merry Christmas Baby" he says "I miss you more." He adds, Baby smiles as she looks at the ceiling. "Merry Christmas sweetheart, I hope you'll be getting some nice presents." Baby says. "Nothing probably, we don't really do presents here since we don't have much money to buy them" Baby feels a little stupid "I'm sorry" she starts "it's okay Baby, you know I don't care about that, but I do have something for you" he says and she becomes curious now "I just wish I could give it to you today." She hears him sighing. "You don't have to buy me anything Johnny" she says "I've got you already" she smiles "you're everything I've ever dreamed of and even more." She says. "I love you Baby." He says. "I love you too." She says and pauses a bit "I've bought you a present as well." She says and he chuckles. "You didn't have to do that Baby." He says, she giggles. "I wanted to." She says. "I know I can't stop you anyway" Johnny says and she giggles again, she hears some voices in the background "the others want to wish you a Merry Christmas." He says and puts his phone on speaker. "Merry Christmas Baby!" They all say together, Baby giggles while smiling happily. "Oh guys, I miss you all so much." Baby says. "We miss you too Baby." Penny says. "My son's being miserable, when do I get to meet you?" It was Johnny's father Luke. "Hopefully soon, I would love to meet the person who has raised that perfect man." Baby says and she hears Penny giggling. "He can't stop talking about you." Billy says and Baby giggles again. "Can I have a private talk with him again?" She asks. "Sure, have a great Christmas!" They say, Johnny chuckles as he walks away putting the phone off speaker. "Is there something wrong Baby?" He asks, he's in Billy's bedroom now. "I've got a strange feeling" Baby says "about what Baby?" he asks "about Lisa, I think she's up to something but I don't know what." Baby says. "You think she wants to ruin our relationship?" He asks. "Yeah, I'm not sure why I'm thinking that but it's a feeling I got" she says as she sits straight now "I also think she will tell my parents about us, just to hurt me." Baby says with a deep sigh. "Baby" Johnny starts "don't you think it's about time you tell your parents about us?" he asks and pauses a little, making Baby think "I mean" she listens to him "I would love to meet your parents, no matter if they're rich or even judgmental" he says, she remembers that he has been dreaming about meeting her father and that they get along, she knows he really wants to meet her parents "you're part of my life now, and I'm part of yours" he says "you're my biggest part" she fills him up, he chuckles a bit "you're my world Baby, but I don't want our relationship to be a secret to your parents" she gives a sigh again "after all, your parents are in your life until they die, it wouldn't be fair to anyone if they don't know." He says, he takes a deep breath. "I know you're right, but" she pauses a little "I'm scared Johnny" she says "for their reaction and for what will follow." She swallows a bit because her throat became a bit dry. "I will always be there for you Baby" he says "and if it's getting unbearable for you, then I will drive to you and pick you up." He says, she smiles again. "You're my shining knight in armor" she says "I wish I could give you a kiss." She looks at the light coming through the window. "I wish I could do something else right now." He says in a cheeky tone and she giggles again. There's a knock on the door. "Give me a second." She says. "Okay." Johnny says and waits. "Enter." Baby says as she lays her phone on her chest. Her mother opens the door and looks at her, she smiles. "Can I come in?" She asks. "Sure." Baby says, Marge walks to the bed and sits down. "Dad says he has a big present for you" Baby only smiles at her "he also has another surprise for you." She says. "What surprise?" Baby asks. "You'll see" Marge sees that Baby is holding the phone against her chest "you're on the phone with someone?" She asks curiously, Baby looks down at her phone and gives a deep sigh. "Baby?" Johnny asks, she hears him and puts the phone to her ear. "Put me on speaker please." He says and Baby starts to blush, Marge is watching her without a smile now. "Okay." Baby says and puts her phone on speaker and lays it down on the bed. "You're on speaker." Baby says, Johnny clears his throat. "Hello." He says and Marge jumps up while she looks at the phone. "Who's that Baby?" She asks. "I'm Johnny" Johnny says "Johnny Castle, it's a pleasure to meet you Mrs. Houseman." He tries to be formal, although he has no clue what that exactly means, Marge has a very surprise look on her face when hearing his last name. "Baby" Marge looks from the phone to Baby "what is going on here?" She asks. "Mom" Baby says and Marge looks at her, waiting for an answer, Johnny is quiet and then gives a little sigh "what Baby wants to say ma'am" Johnny starts and Marge looks at the phone again "is that I'm her boyfriend." He says after a short pause. It's silent for some moments, Baby is blushing and she looks down at her phone. She'd hoped that it would go another way of telling her mother about Johnny. Marge is watching her daughter and then sits down again, Baby looks up at her and Johnny is waiting patiently. "How long are you together?" She asks. "Since the first week of the schoolyear ma'am" Johnny answers, she looks at Baby again, wondering why Baby hasn't told her about it "your daughter is amazing Mrs. Houseman" Johnny says now "she's perfect in every way possible." He adds. "You're not saying this just because to make a good score with me, right?" Marge asks a bit suspiciously. "No ma'am" Johnny says "I truly love your daughter" he says "and I want to spent a very long time with her" Baby has some tears because of the nerves, Marge looks at her face and then grabs Baby's hand making Baby look up at her "and hopefully that long time will be the rest of my life." Johnny finishes his sentence, he swallows and looks at the window. "You sound really serious, how old are you?" Marge asks. "I'm twenty ma'am." Johnny answers. "You sound very mature boy, what are your future plans?" Marge asks now. "Mom." Baby says, Marge starts to smile at Baby, she became very curious, Baby looks surprised about her smile. Marge lays her hand on Baby's cheek. "I'm saving money and when I'm done with college, I'm going to try to put up a dance school." He answers the question. "You have big plans boy." Marge is still smiling. "Yeah, it's my dream and Baby is too." He says, it makes Baby blush again. "I won't tell your father about this Baby" Marge says, Baby nods "you know what he will think, he will need time" Baby hugs her mother shortly, Marge smiles at her "it's better if he would meet your father in real and in a public place" she stands up "you know why." Baby nods at her. "Thanks mom." Baby says as she dries her face. "And Johnny?" Marge asks. "Yes ma'am?" Johnny asks. "I would love to meet you one day." She says. "Thanks ma'am, it would be a pleasure to meet you in real one day." Johnny says, he smiles now as it seems to him that Marge has accepted him. "Don't phone too long, breakfast is ready." Marge says and walks to the door. "Bye Johnny." She says. "Bye Mrs. Houseman." Johnny says, Marge smiles and walks out of the room. Baby puts the speaker off and takes her phone. "That wasn't too bad, was it?" He asks as she gives a little sigh. "Mom isn't the hardest, dad will be a problem." Baby says. "I'm sure it'll be fine Baby." He says, trying to make her feel at ease. "Relax Baby." He says. "You know me so well already" she says and he chuckles a bit "what must I do without you?" She asks. "You would die, just like me." He says and Baby giggles again. "I love you so much" she says "it's almost too good to be true." She adds and he laughs about it. "It is good and it's true Baby" she giggles again "I love you with the whole of my heart." He says. "So" Baby starts in a teasing tone "you have a hole in your heart then?" She asks, Johnny laughs again. "I need to go now, breakfast is waiting." Baby says in a bit of a sad tone now. "Breakfast is important, so off you go" Johnny says and she giggles "shall I call you this night again?" He asks. "Please do, not hearing your voice for a full day is driving me crazy. Not seeing you is already the worse thing." She says. "I've never thought I would find someone like you Baby, the things you do for me and the way you make me feel." He says. "Mister romantic, I need to go now." She says, he chuckles again. "I don't want you to go." He says. "Call me at midnight." She says. "Alright, have a great day Baby." He says. "You too sweetie." She says. "See ya." He says and she ends the call. She takes a deep breath and got out of her bed. She quickly went to the bathroom and prepares herself for Christmas Day. She walks downstairs and went to the dining room, there she stands still as she looks at them. Jake stands up and smiles, he went to her and hugs her. "Merry Christmas Baby" he says but Baby has shot Neil and Max already, she feels like running away but takes a deep breath "I thought you might have like it that I've invited Neil and Max over" he says "they're staying only for today." Baby looks at her father being somewhat angry. He looks at her face and is confused, she sits down next to Lisa and takes some scrambled eggs and bacon. "Merry Christmas Baby." Max says, she looks at him and sees him smiling. "Merry Christmas Max" Baby says, then she gives Neil a glance "Neil." She looks at her plate again. Neil smiles at her. "I hope you will have a nice day Baby." He says, Baby took another bite and stands up. "Not really." She says and went to the door. "Where are you going Baby?" Marge asks. "I'm going to run, I need to keep training." She says as she opens the door and walks away. Lisa's having her smirk on her face and takes a bite from her cracker.
Baby puts her earplugs in and starts to run while she dials Johnny's number. "Hey sweetheart." Johnny says as he answers the call. "Can you pick me up?" She asks. "Are you running?" He asks "what's going on?" he's curious but also concerned. "Dad thought it was a brilliant idea to invite Max and Neil over for Christmas." Baby says as she stops running. "What?!" Johnny asks and he jumps up. The rest look at him now. "Johnny, eat your breakfast please." Luke says and Johnny only gives him a glance. "I can't dad" Johnny says and looks at Billy and Penny who are looking curious at him "I need to go to Baby." He says. "What's going on?" Penny asks concerned now. "Her father found it a good idea to invite Neil over for Christmas" Johnny says in a frustrated tone "she's having a run right now." He says, Billy jumps up and looks irritated. "What an insensitive..." Billy can't finish his sentence because Penny grabs his arm and stands up as well. "We're going with you Johnny." Penny says. Baby's waiting for Johnny to say something as she starts to run again. "Son" Luke says as he stands up "we'll all be going with you but" he points at Johnny's plate "you eat your breakfast first." He says with a smile, Johnny gives a deep sigh and sits down. "Baby?" He asks. "Yes sweetheart?" Baby asks. "We all are coming to you" Baby is a bit surprised "they don't want to me come alone." He says and she giggles a bit. "That's so sweet, when will you be here?" She asks. "I need to eat my breakfast first, then we will depart" he says and takes a bite from his eggs "send me your address Baby, we will be as soon as possible with you." He says. "I love you so much Johnny." Baby says as she runs towards the beach. "I love you too Baby, see you very soon." He says. "See ya." Baby says and she ends the call. She stops running and looks at the beach. Lisa stands up from her chair and walks to the door. "Where are you going Lissy?" Jake asks. "Oh" Lisa says, thinking quickly of an excuse "I need to pee and change my shoes." She smiles and walks to the stairs. Jake looks at Max and Neil. "So" he starts "how is business going Max?" Jake asks. "They're getting better" Max says with a smile "the resort is getting more popular each year." He says and Jake smiles. "Neil will be a great boss when he takes it over." Jake says. "Indeed he will." Max says with a smile and looks at Neil, who's only eating and not saying a word. He knows about Baby and Johnny, he still likes Baby, but he has decided not to bother them. Besides, there are more girls at college that have picked his interest, so he basically doesn't really care. "You're enjoying college Neil?" Marge asks as she looks at him, now she knows about Johnny, she looks differently at Neil. "It's somehow pleasant there." Neil says with a smile at her. Lisa opens Baby's bedroom door and looks inside, she silently walks into the room but leaves the door open. She looks around in Baby's stuff and opens a draw from the desk. She sees the diary and smiles, she takes it and sits down on the bed. "Let me see what you've been doing so far with Johnny." She says to herself as she opens the diary. She reads the last page, which was the goodbye before the holiday and she snorts a little. She turns pages back and then sees the condom package, she reads the page. "Right" Lisa says "this dad should see" she stands up "this is going to be good." Lisa says to herself as she closes the diary, she walks to the door and brings the diary to her room.
Baby arrives back at home and she sits down on the stairs outside at the front door. Jake opens the door and sees her sitting there, Baby is looking at her phone, dreaming and waiting for Johnny. "You want to see your big present?" He asks as he steps down the stairs, Baby looks up at him. "Already?" She asks, Jake smiles and gives her a nod. "Okay." Baby says and stands up. "Had a good run?" He asks. "Yeah" she needs to tell her father about Johnny coming "my friends will be here soon" she looks down, Jake looks a bit surprised "I've asked them to come." She says. "Are they staying for dinner as well? Because then I need Rosita to cook more food." He asks. "I think so." Baby is waiting for a good moment but there's none, not now Neil's inside and probably waiting for her. Jake presses on the remote from the garage and it slowly opens. "There's your present" he says with a smile as Baby looks at the car, she gasps "I figured you would be tired of travelling with Lisa and you have your license" Jake holds up the key, Baby looks from the car to the key and then to her father "I hope you will enjoy it." He says. "But dad" she says "I don't want..." she says and he stops her. "Take it, I want you to have it." He says and she slowly takes the key. "I'm going inside, having a drink with Max." He says and walks to the door. "Thanks dad." Baby says, he turns to look at her and smiles, she gives him a little smile and looks at the car again. It's a BMW X3, super deluxe version, it's a cross over model, big as a minivan but rides like a sports car. It's black with chrome rims and side mirrors, tinted windows at the back, she walks to it thinking that he has outdone himself on this. She would have been grateful with an old mini Cooper already. As she looks at the car, she hasn't opened it yet, she hears a car driving onto the driveway, well two cars actually. She turns and smiles now, Johnny parks the car and quickly steps out. "Johnny!" Baby says and he looks at her, he smiles and runs to her. She smiles as she lays her arms around his neck as he lifts her up. "I'm so happy to see you again." She says after they kissed. "I've missed you so much Baby." He says as he puts her down. The rest had stepped out as well and they gasp at the huge house. Baby look at them and smiles. "That's the reaction most people have." She whispers and he chuckles a bit. "Penny!" Baby says and runs to her best friend. "Baby!" She says and they hug tightly. "This house is immense." Penny says as Baby let her go and hugs Billy. "I know, it can be very intimidating." Baby says and then she looks at Luke and Lory, Billy's mother. "Dad, aunt" Johnny says as he is next to Baby again "this is Baby" he says with a grin "I mean Frances Houseman." He adds and Baby giggles. "It's so great to meet you finally." Luke says and walks to her, he hugs her and Baby smiles. "It's great to meet you as well." Baby says as she looks at him, Johnny looks a lot like his father. "This is my sister Lory." Luke says, Lory smiles and Baby hugs her as well. "Merry Christmas." Baby says to them all and they have a group hug, Baby giggles about it. "Did you got a nice present Baby?" Billy asks, she looks at him and holds the key up. "Not sure if I should be happy." She says without a smile. "Wait" Johnny says "that's a car? Which one?" He asks, Baby points at the garage and they look at the car. Their mouths drop as they see it. "That was my first reaction too, it's too much." Baby says and gives a sigh. "Can I see it?" Billy asks. "Sure, I haven't looked at the inside yet but go ahead." Baby says and gives him the key. Billy walks to the car, Penny follows him. Marge has looked through the window when she has heard the cars. Jake's with Max in the library at the back of the house. Neil sits on the couch, looking at his phone and Lisa has heard the cars as well. She's watching them through the window upstairs and begins to grin. "Now let's build this up." She says to herself.
Marge walks to the front door and opens it, they all look at her and she smiles. "Welcome and Merry Christmas." Marge says as she walks down the stairs. "Mom" Baby says as she turns "this is Johnny." Baby says and looks at Johnny. "It's a pleasure to meet you ma'am." Johnny says and holds his hand out. Marge observes him and is still smiling, she shakes his hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you too Johnny" Marge says and then she looks at Luke and Lory. "Lory?" Marge asks. "Marge." Lory says and smiles. "Wait" Baby says a tad bit confused "you two know each other?" She asks, even Johnny is confused about it. "Yes" Marge says as she looks at Baby for a second and then back at Lory "it's good to see you again Lory." Marge says, Lory smiles and walks to her, they hug shortly. "It's been a very long time Marge, but I see you're doing very well." Lory says and points at the house. "It's all Jake's idea" Marge says "if it was for me, we would be living in a normal house." Marge says and now Baby looks even more surprised at her mother. "Mom?" Baby asks, Marge looks at her as she's still smiling. "Lory and I use to be very close when we went to college" Marge explains "yeah, but your mother and I grew apart because of the guy she choose to be with." Lory says but she's happy to see Marge again. "It's been such a long time Marge, it's so good to see you doing well." Luke says and she looks at him, her cheeks flushes a bit but she gives him a short hug. Johnny sees the reaction and then looks at his father, who is taking a deep breath. "You two used to date?" Johnny asks curiously, they look at him. Luke smiles and Marge nods. "Let's go inside, I'll prepare a drink." Marge says, she walks with Lory to the house and then she sees Billy and Penny. "Oh" Marge says "did your dad gave you your present already Baby?" Marge asks. "Yeah." Baby says, Billy and Penny came back and give the key back to Baby. "Mom" Baby says "This is Billy, Lory's son, and Penny" Baby smiles "Billy's girlfriend and my best friend." Baby says, Marge turns and look at them. She hugs them with a smile. "I've heard so much about you." Marge says as she looks at Penny, who's only smiling at her. "Your son looks good Lory." Marge says and Lory giggles a bit. "He's my miracle worker." Lory says and they both laugh a bit, leaving Billy very confused and so is Penny. They walk up the stairs. Johnny looks at his father, who's looking at Marge. "What's going on dad?" Johnny asks, Luke looks at Johnny and then at Baby and gives a sigh. "Your mom and I used to be a couple at college" he explains and Johnny's mouth drops a bit "and I've always thought that we would stay together." He looks down. "What happened?" Baby asks as she takes his hand, he looks at her and gives her a little smile. "Jake happened" he says "not intentionally, but they were arranged" he explains, Baby feels a little upset for him "you know how it goes in this world Baby" he says and Baby nods "I hope you're not promised to someone" Luke says and looks at his son "my son couldn't have gotten a better girlfriend" Johnny blushes "you look so much like your mother." He silently says, she hugs him and he weeps a bit. "You loved her very much didn't you dad?" Johnny asks. "I thought she was the love of my life, seeing her now" he sighs "are bringing back those feelings and that's not good." He says and takes a deep breath, Johnny hugs him tightly. "Dad would love to see me ending up with Neil" Baby looks down "he has invited him and his grandfather over for today" Johnny lays his arms around her to comfort her "I really don't like it." Baby says, Luke strokes her cheek a little bit and smiles. "It'll be fine Baby" Luke says "I saw that Marge has accepted my son." He says and Johnny looks at him again. "And knowing her" he says "she will make sure that nothing can come in between you two." He says and looks at the house again. "What do you mean?" Baby asks. "She defended Lory and Mark so often at college" Luke says and smiles now "they had a really hard time at school and Marge did everything to make them happy" he says "your aunt got married right after Marge and I broke up because of Marge's wedding with Jake." Luke says as he walks to the door. "Of course" he turns to look at Baby and Johnny "your father will try to keep you two apart" they walk to him "so try to be casual." He says and walks up the stairs. "Come kids." He says to Billy and Penny, who follow him to the front door. Johnny looks at Baby. "Who would have ever thought that?" He asks. "Yeah, let's go inside now." She says, he leans in and kisses her. She kisses him back and they hold each other tightly. "I've missed you so much." He whispers, she bites her lip and smiles. "I've missed you too, want to see my car?" She asks in a cheeky way, he chuckles and they walk to the car. "It's big" as she presses on the button "and expensive." She opens the door of the back seat and steps inside, he follows her inside. She presses the button to lock the car, then takes the remote to close the garage, which Jake has put on the keychain. He chuckles as he kisses her. They had sex in the car, it was a quick one, he lays on top of her and smiles happily. "It's so weird to know that your mom and my dad have been dating." He says. "Yeah" Baby strokes his cheek "but it's somehow good that it went this way." She whispers. "Why so?" He asks. "Because" she says "if they had stayed together" she gives him a kiss "then neither of us has been born." He chuckles and kisses her again. "Let's go inside before they are raising a lot of questions." Baby says. They arrange themselves and step out of the car. Baby takes his hand and walk to the side door that leads to the hallway of the house. "There you are." Jake says and smiles as he sees Baby, then he looks at Johnny and his smile drops. "And you are?" Jake asks. He just came back with Max from the library room. "I'm Johnny" Johnny says and holds his hand out "Johnny Castle." Jake didn't shake Johnny's hand. "Max go to the living room already, I'll be joining you in a bit." Jake says, Max nods and walks away. "Castle huh?" Jake asks as he watches Johnny again "you look like him." Jake says, it made Baby think about her mother's reaction a bit earlier. "Look like who?" It's Luke who came from the living room, searching for his son. Jake looks at him and stiffens up. "Hello Jake." Luke says and holds his hand out, Jake ignores it, Luke gives a sigh and puts his hands in his pockets. "I see you've met my son." He says, trying to make a conversation with Jake, Baby is watching them and so is Johnny. Marge walks in the hallway as well. "There you are" Marge says "can you prepare some drinks Jake?" Marge asks, Jake walks away and Marge looks at them. "I'm sorry, please don't pay too much attention to him." She says. "He hasn't changed one bit." Luke says and she looks at him. "Old habits die hard Luke" Marge says and looks at Johnny again "you really look like your father Johnny, I hope you will keep treating my daughter right." She says, smiling, giving Baby a kiss and walks back to the living room. "This will be an awkward day." Luke says with a sigh and walks back to the living room, Baby looks at Johnny who's giving a deep sigh, she takes his hand and squeezes a bit. Lisa stood at the top of the stairs, watching them while smirking.