Two weeks. It has been two weeks since she got admitted to the hospital. She didn't have any visitors and her mother barely was there. Her parents sent Ms. Heys, the housekeeper to get her and make sure she eats right and sees her doctor. She got assigned to go to the therapy and she had to have sessions with doctor Lew every day until he says it's ok to stop. She had to keep diary and write every day. He didn't ask her to read it , just to bring it to him and show him she wrote at least something. Ms. Heys was a nice woman Abigail loved very much. She knew a lot about the family and felt bad for the girls.

''Abigail, go to your room. I'll be there soon with some lunch…''

''I am not hungry…''

''Abby… You have to…''

She didn't say anything. She just went to her room and stripped to her PJ's. She had some food Ms. Heys got her and took a nap. Around eight in the evening, she heard someone knock at her window. She got out of the bed and found Sammy sitting on it. It was raining and he was wet.

''What are you doing here?''

''I came to see you. They didn't let us come in. I came every day…''

She was surprised. Her mother told her no one came…

''You did?''

''Sure. But your mom said we are not allowed to come in.''

She was surprised he came to see her every day…

''Can I come in… I am a bit cold…''

''Sure…''

She let him in and now she was happy Ms. Heys was gone and will not be here until noon next day.

''You are soaking wet… let me get you something…''

She opened her closet and offered him some big sweats and shirt. He unzipped his jacked and gave her a bag with something. She opened it to find a bear in a tutu with flowers on the head.

''What is this?''

''I made it for you… It looks like you?''

''Why? Because I am fat?''

''No, it has pink tutu and flowers… Just like you… I couldn't make anything different at the place you make bears…''

''It's beautiful… Thank you…''

''You are welcome…''

She gave him some space to change and went to kitchen to make them some tea. He followed her downstairs and found her making green tea and some cookies.

''Abigail…''

''No! I don't want to talk about it…''

''OK. When are you coming back?''

''I don't know…''

''I am in a desperate need for your shouting…If you don't come back, I will even be worse than ever. You are slacking and whooping my ass Armstrong…''

She smiled at it…

''Oh, I can assure I will whip you up to shape…''

''Oh, I know…''

They took their cookies and tea to her room and started watching a movie. As he expected, it was a dance movie. Sammy never saw it, but he loved the idea of knowing something more about Abigail. It was Fred and Ginger movie.

''I love their chemistry….''

Abigail looked at him.

''You do?''

''They are like… I don't know…They are one when they dance…''

''They are perfect…''

''They have fun…''

''Fun?! They work hard… They danced for hours to make it this good…''

''But they look happy to do it…''

There was a moment of silence. Sammy had something to say, bud didn't dare…

''Just say it…''

''You don't look happy when you dance.''

If look could kill, hers would do so at that moment.

''What do you mean?''

''You do it very…hm… mechanically… You know the steps, you have good technique , but no emotion…''

He noticed looks she was giving him. He finally got some courage and got of the bed. He offered her his arm and she took it a bit carefully and with a lot of curiosity.

''What are you doing Lieberman?''

''I want you to promise me you will be ready tomorrow around seven and come with me somewhere…''

''And why would I do it?''

''Because it's killing you to know what is in my head.''

And he was right. She wanted to know now what is going on and what he wants from her.

''I am not going on a date with you…''

''I'm fine with it…''

He got back to the bed and pressed play again. They finished the movie and Abigail fell asleep. As he was getting ready to leave, he heard her cry. He dropped his things and got back to bed. He held her until she calmed down and fell asleep during that time. She woke up feeling safe in a weird way. She felt someone was holding her and she remembered someone playing with her hair during the night. After seeing the watch on the hand, she realized it was Sammy. She was freaked out. She hit him on the hand to wake him up.

''What are you doing? Why aren't you gone?''

''I was leaving and I stayed because you were having a nightmare…''

She was silent. She didn't get it. Why would he stay?

''Why did you stay?''

''Because you are my partner. And we do things together… We are a team. And I don't mind taking care of you…''

''Why?''

''You are all I have... ''

''What about Kat, Tara and the new girl?''

''I dance with you, not them…''

He got her out of the bed and they went downstairs to eat something. Her fridge was not really stocked as he would like it, but he worked with what he had and what she might need. He made her fruit salad and she ate it. They didn't fight about the food that day. He left a bit before Ms. Heys came. Ms. Hays was very happy that Abigail ate by herself and that she looked better. She made her lunch, they talked a bit and then she left. Around seven, Abigail was ready and waiting for Sammy to come. She wondered where was he taking her. At seven, he was at her door and she opened it. He was dressed nice. Jeans, shirt and his favorite sneakers.

''Ready Armstrong?''

''You know it Lieberman…''

He took her dancing…. He took her to a small bar where people danced. She was angry at first.

''What is this?''

''A bar..''

''Really?''

''Come on Abigail. Just give it a chance…''

''Why would I?''

''Because you might like it…And it scares you to death… It's out of your comfort zone and you are afraid…''

''I am not afraid…''

''Than dance with me…''

''Fine…''

He offered her his hand and took her to the dance floor. They danced salsa, cha caha, tango and ended the night with a very heated rumba. Abigail had so much fun and Sammy was happy about it. He loved how much she smiled and how relaxed she was.

''I hope you had a good time…''

''It was surprisingly good…''

''I am glad…''

She smiled…

''Sammy, can you stay again?''

''Sure…''

And he stayed. She gave him the clothes he had last night and he spent the night close to her again.

''Are you ready to come back and dance with me again? I look funny dancing alone…''

''Soon… Just give me some more time…ok?''

''Yes, it's ok… I know you will put me through hell when you come back…''

When Ms. Heys came, she was surprised to find her with someone and already forced to eat. They were in the living room watching some ballet performances and picking what they would do. Sammy left around two and Ms. Heys took her to the therapist. They talked about her dancing last night and how good it felt.

''Maybe you are ready Abigail?''

''I might be…''

For two weeks, he would spend every night with her and she started to feel really good about spending time with him. She even started dancing with him in her house. When she was younger, her parents turned basement into dance studio. She and Sammy danced some time in secret, until she was ready to come back. Kat and Tara were too busy with their relationships to know that he barely spends any time in the dorms and Christian was never one to tell on people so he kept it to himself.

Abigail and Sammy were dancing when he finally asked the question.

''When will you be back?''

''I don't know… I am so not sure…''

''Abigail, it's time… It has been three weeks.''

''I am not ready for the looks and the talks…''

''Then shut them up with your dancing…''

Ms. Raine was a bit tired of Sammy dancing alone and she decided to partner him up with the new girl. Abigail was not coming back to class any time soon and she didn't want him to waste time dancing alone.

''Mr. Lieberman, you can start dancing with Miss. Santi…''

''Mrs. Raine… I have my partner….''

''She is not here…''

''I am here…''

They all turned towards the door. There was Abigail in her leotard and tutut. Her hair was up in a perfect bun with a small purple bow. She got in and put her bag in it's place.

''I am back and ready to dance…''

''Maybe you should start slow?''

''Let me try and then tell me if I need to slow it down…. Ok?''

Mrs. Raine let them dance and she was surprised how good they looked together now. Some of their class mates were surprised too how in sync they finally were. Christian finally knew now where Sammy was most of the time and he smiled. Sammy liked Abigail! And he decided to keep it a secret. He noticed how Abigail smiled at Sammy few times and then it hit him. She likes Sammy too. This would be fun. He wanted to see Ice queen melt and he was sure there was much more to Abigail than any of them saw.

''You have been dancing all this time Abigail?''

''Not all the time, for two weeks at least…''

''Mr. Lieberman, what do you have to say?''

Before he spoke, Abigail did.

''He was there for me. He made me dance again and I will not let you blame him for anything. He got me to realize why I love dancing and he was really good and supportive partner. So, you don't get to be angry for him being my partner out of the classroom…''

Mrs. Raine smiled at them….

''Finally! Good job! Abigail, you must see the doctor for all the forms and I will see you tomorrow in my class.''

She left and Kat and Tara jumped Sammy.

''You were with her all the time you were gone?''

''You noticed I was not there?''

''Yes, Ariana was very sad…''

''Stop it! I am not interested. I want you to quit setting us up…''

And with that he left the room. Tara and Kat looked at each other and soon joined their boyfriends. Sammy was looking for Abigail for lunch but he found her dancing.

''I knew you will be here….''

''I have a lot of make-up work…''

He dropped his bag and took off his sweats and shoes…

''Let's start…''