An old Earth Wind and Fire song began to play and several people whooped despite the fact that it had been a hit back in the mid seventies.

Scotty took her hand. "Would you dance with me?"

She gave him a surprised look and he took that as a yes. He led her out to where other couples were slow dancing to Love's Holiday. Her knees nearly buckled when he pulled her into his arms. She stared at him, barely daring to breathe. Was this real? The way he held her felt amazing, ...