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Baby's point of view:
Today had been such a long day. My classes were finally finished for the day. I was just waiting on Penny to pick up Lily.
I was thinking about last night. It was amazing. Then reality came. Could Johnny and i really be together? Could we really get back what we had years ago?
I know i still love him. I know he feels the same but, is it enough? Penny will be here soon and then i am going to see Jamie. Maybe she can help me?
She always knows what to say. Then i will go see Johnny.
Penny arrived at 5:30 to get Lily. She asked how dinner went last night. I told her it went well. Penny said, I knew you guys would get back together.
I am so happy for you.
Baby: Penny we just had dinner and spent the night together. We are not back together.
Penny: Baby i don't understand, i know you guys love each other. Whats the problem?
Baby: Penny you can't just turn back time and ride off into the sunset. It has been four years since we have been together. After one day of seeing each other again. You just can't be right back together. Maybe in a fairy tale but, not in real life.
Penny: I guess i see your point. This is my fault. You guys would still be together if it wasn't for me. I am so sorry. I hope you guys work it out. Your love is true and amazing.
Just remember that OK.
Baby: OK Penny. I have to go now. I will see you later. I am meeting Jamie for dinner. I will go to the studio after that. See you then.
Penny: OK see you then.
The dance studio had an apartment above it. Johnny let Penny and family stay there. Johnny stayed a few blocks away. Soon Penny arrived back home with Lily. Billy greeted her with a kiss.
Billy told Penny he knew about Baby being Lily's teacher. That Johnny had told him everything. Billy asked Penny, why did you do what you did? Billy sent Lily to get ready for dinner. The baby was still asleep.
Billy: I have always wanted to know why? Penny i wont get mad. It's in the past i just want to know. I know you don't love Johnny anymore. That we are happy. I still want to know anyway.
Penny: OK Billy.
Penny went on to explain. That she had some feelings then for Johnny. That when she found out in 1963 that Baby and Johnny had gotten together. She didn't like it one bit. That after the day Baby came to see if she was OK.
After everything that happened. Johnny showed up. She asked how the dance had went. She knew then by the way the were acting something was up. When Baby left she told him to put a stop to it. Johnny told her he knew what he was doing.
I didn't tell him then i had feelings. And well you know what happened after that. After the summer Billy i had gotten close with you. I developed feelings for you. I thought those feelings for Johnny were gone. I didn't realize they weren't until The summer of 64. I realized I still had feelings. I also had feelings for you Billy. I went and told Johnny and you know the rest. I feel so horrible about it. I am so happy with you, but i took their happiness away. I am so happy that everyone forgave me.
I think i did it because i was jealous that Johnny was with her. I had always been the woman in his life. Even if we were just friends mostly. I really did figure out afterwords, that it wasn't so much that i loved him. I didn't want some girl taking him away from me. I thought Baby would do that. I was wrong and now everything is a mess. I realized what i thought was love was jealousy. That i loved you and the rest is history. Anyway i really don't want to talk about this anymore. It makes me feel sick for what i have done. I did tell Johnny and Baby this too.
Now you know too. So we can move on.
Billy: Thanks for the truth Penny. I love you. Don't be so hard on yourself. Well it's time for dinner. Lets go eat.
Penny: I love you too. I am starving. After everything i put you through i can't believe you stuck by me.
Billy: Why wouldn't I. I love you more then you will ever know.
After that Penny and Billy ate dinner with the kids. Johnny was down stairs in the studio finishing up his last class. After dinner Penny went down stairs to check on him. They talked for minute. She told him she hoped it would all work out. Johnny was glad to hear that. He didn't worry about her doing what she did last time. Penny went back upstairs and Johnny waited to see if Baby would show up.
Baby went to the cafe to meet Jamie for dinner. Once there she asked Jamie, what she should do. Jamie told her she should figure out what she wants and go for it.
Baby explained she wasn't sure what that was. That she loved Johnny but, that it had been years. She wasn't sure if they could just go back after everything that had happened. Jamie told her to just take it one day at time. That Baby didn't have to figure it all out in one day. That if they were meant to be it would just happen. That made Baby feel better.
They talked about Jamie's wedding. Baby was the maid of honor. She brought a black dress with her . The one she had bought to wear to the wedding . Jamie liked it. The wedding was in two weeks. Then she told Baby to meet her in a couple days. To help her finish up a few last details for the wedding.
After that they both parted ways and Baby was off to see Johnny.
Baby walked up to the studio door. She was still amazed at what Johnny had named it. Cry to me Dance inc. She couldn't believe that night meant so much to him. That he would name the studio after it. As she looked at the sign she smiled for minute. Then she walked in. Johnny didn't see her. He had the record player on and he was dancing. Baby walked behind him and tapped him on the shoulder.
Johnny was surprised to see her. He went over and turned the music off. Baby began to talk.
Baby: Johnny i came here to see you. You have been on mind all day.
Johnny: As have you been on mine. Baby, Neil called me today. He wants me to go to Kellermans to help him out. I couldn't say no. Penny is going to take care of the studio. Would like to go with me? I am leaving in a few weeks.
Baby: Well i have Jamie's wedding in a few weeks. My summer classes end around then. I do get a break then. I don't know. I will have to think about it.
Johnny: Well i could go to the wedding with you and you could come with me. Please think about it. That would take us back to where it all started maybe we could figure things out.
Baby: I will think about it and let you know.
Johnny: OK I will be waiting. So what are your plans tonight?
Baby: I don't have any. I just came by to see you. Talk for awhile. I can't stay long i have early classes tomorrow.
Johnny: Well OK When you are ready i will take you home. I drove my car today. I would like to see where you live.
Baby: OK that would be wonderful. Much better than a cab or bus ride.
Johnny: So Baby do you think we have a chance?
Baby: I don't know. We will just have to see. We will always be friends no matter what. I promise you that Johnny. Plus it is to soon to tell. Lets just work on getting to know each other again.
Johnny: Alright, I would rather have you as friend than nothing at all.
Baby: Me too Johnny.
They talked a while longer. Telling each other more about their lives. Well what they didn't say the night before. They realized they were not all that different. Then they were fours years ago. Just older and they had accomplished their dreams of being successful.
They both enjoyed the conversation. They didn't talk about anything serious like the night before. After about an hour Baby told Johnny, she needed to be on her way. They went out to his car. Baby had to give Johnny directions. Soon they were at Baby's apartment. Johnny walked her to her door.
Baby asked him if he wanted to come in. Johnny of course did. They went inside and talked a little more. Baby told Johnny she was tired. He said, well i will go and let you rest. Baby told him it was late that he could stay. So they went and laid down on the bed. Baby looked over at Johnny. She told him, she wanted him to go to the wedding with her. He told her he would love to. Then he kissed her goodnight and she fell fast asleep. Johnny laid there thinking for awhile. He wanted to make love to Baby but, he knew she wasn't ready. He was just happy to be there with her. Things were going well but, to Johnny it seemed like they were just friends. As Johnny laid there Baby awoke and started to talk to Johnny. She told him that she loved him and that everything was going to work out. Then Baby said, Johnny I love you. I want to go to Kellermans with you. I want to make things work. I think that would be the perfect place to rekindle things. What better than the place were it all started. Johnny leaned over to Baby and kissed her. He then said, You wont be sorry. Baby said, I hope not. Johnny laid there holding her in his arms. She felt safe in his arms. Baby felt like things were finally looking up.
Soon the were asleep.
If you like my story let me know. This going to be a long one. Will update more soon working on 3 more chapters.
