Chapter 21
Few days later they were all dressed up in their best. Jen had made a nice dinner with salad, soup, main course, and dessert. The table was set with a tablecloth and candles. Cody did not have any fancy dishes, but they set out the best he had. Cody had picked some wildflowers that were peeking thru the snow. Some nice soft romantic music was playing in the background. There was a knock on the door, Hailey ran to the door all dressed up with Jen behind her. When the door opened Cody handed Hailey a bouquet of flowers.
"Hailey, I am here to escort you to dinner tonight. You look very beautiful," Cody was paying all his attention on Hailey and had not noticed Jen walk up. Jen just smiled looking to see how Cody was doting on her daughter.
Alex came in, "This is for you ma'am," Alex handed Jen some flowers. Cody looked over to Jen and she nearly took his breath away.
"You can call me Jen," Jen said. "Thank you for the beautiful flowers."
Jen turned to her daughter. "Let's put the flowers in some water, so they don't die."
When they came back Cody was able to collect himself and said to his son, "Let's help these beautiful young ladies on with their coats." Cody helped Hailey with her coat and Alex helped Jen with hers. The two men escorted the ladies to the truck and then they climbed in. Cody waited a minute, "We've arrived at Cafe Hawkes, with a chuckle. "They were trying to give Alex the full experience that he would have on his date with Christy. The Hawkes men escorting the ladies back into the cabin and helped them take off their coats. Ladies took their boots off and put their dress shoes back on. Cody and Alex escorted them to the table and pulled their chairs out and help them sit. They had a nice dinner. Cody got the food Jen prepared with Alex's help. She tried to have as much ready as she could, so they just had to grab it. Cody kept making small talk with Hailey and encouraged Alex to do the same. Cody had tough time not looking at Jen. After dinner was over it was time for little dancing.
Cody asked, "Hailey, can I have this dance?" Cody reached his hand out to Hailey. She took it and they began to slow dance. Hailey was not experienced. So, Cody told her to step on his feet. Alex followed his dad's lead and asked Jen to dance and reached out his hand to her.
"Not bad Alex. Have you been practicing?" Jen asked.
Alex answered shyly, "Yes".
"It shows, but I think it is time to turn up the music," Jen went over to the player and changed the music to more of the 1990s dance music.
Jen and Alex were dancing together, and Cody and Hailey continued. They were all dancing and having an enjoyable time. At the end Jen ended up in Cody's arms he spun her and dipped her. He wanted to kiss her but reframed.