Blame It On Dance

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 13

I cannot take that back. But I have become comfortable with that. We are the only ones who know and I believe I can trust you not to say anything, can’t I Tony?” “Of course you can Aunt Jane. I promise you that I will never utter a word to anyone.” “Thank you,” AJ responded. “You know, when I was trying to work myself through all of this I also thought about what we did, I thought about you and how you made me feel, how considerate and gentle you were, about how you felt…” “I’m sorry that it wasn’t for very long,” I chipped in with a smirk. “No it wasn’t,” she said, matching my grin. “But that doesn’t matter. The way you made me feel Tony, that’s not something I will ever forget. You made me feel so very special,” but before AJ could finish mum, dad and Uncle Barry where back. “So what have you two been talking about?” Bazza said. “Well,” AJ responded, “I was just telling Tony that when the baby settles down, probably in a few months time, I will be looking to try and get my old figure back.

When you walked in I was just about to suggest to him that we take up dancing again.” “That sound like a great idea,” responded Uncle Barry. “What do you think Tony?” I was dumbfounded. I didn’t know what to say. I just looked at them both, my mouth agape. Just a few minutes ago I was resigned to never being a part of AJ’s life again, and now, “Umm, Ahh,” I stumbled. “He would love to,” mum answered for me. “Good,” said Uncle Barry, “that’s settled then.” I looked back at Aunty Jane. She mouthed a “thank you” to me then settled back into the comfort of her bed and closed her eyes. Mum and dad decided then that it was time to go so we all said goodbye to Barry then they dropped me home again. At about 8.30pm that evening I received a telephone call from mum, who sounded distraught. She told me that when her and dad got back home they were walking down the stairs to the basement dance studio when dad tripped and fell down. He was taken to hospital in the ambulance and has broken his left leg in three places and has concussion. She said that he was staying in hospital for a few days and had to undergo surgery to have pins and screws put in the leg. Eventually he would be allowed home but would have to undergo therapy but he would not be dancing again for at least twelve months.