Blame It On Dance

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 6

With that AJ picked up all of her stuff and marched out without a backward glance. Two days later I received a telephone call from AJ. She told me that she had noticed the change between us recently and that she thought it best that we no longer danced together. I apologized for what happened but it did no good.

She also told me that she and Barry had been trying for another child, as Barry wanted a son. She had just found out she was eight weeks pregnant and she would use that as an excuse to give up dancing without anyone asking questions. So just like that, it was all over. I didn’t see Aunt Jane until the next family reunion about four months later. She was about six months into her pregnancy and looked fantastic. When she first saw me she gave a little nod and smile of acknowledgement, but nothing more. As usual mom and dad gave their latest dancing display, which everyone loved. Then someone yelled out for AJ and myself to dance. Although we tried to protest a chant went up from everyone. AJ looked across at me and mouthed.. ok? I nodded, moved to the center of the floor and held out my arms. AJ moved into me and as I looked down into her eyes my feelings were re-ignited. “Just a slow waltz Tony, OK” she said. With that, we danced as if we had never stopped practicing. Even though the “baby bump” got in the way a little bit, we were still able to pull off most of our old moves without a problem. We took our bows at the end and I could see the sparkle was back in AJ’s eyes. At about 3.00pm we had to leave because Sharon was working the late shift and I was going to drop her at work on the way back home. As we were saying our goodbyes to everyone Uncle Barry pulled me aside and asked if I drop Aunty Jane off on the way as well. He said that the whole family thing had made her very tired and she need to get some rest. He intended to stay longer with the girls and that way AJ could have some much needed alone time. Naturally I said that I would be more than happy to take her home. As Sharon and I were getting into the car I heard Aunt Jane say “I’m sorry guys, I didn’t know Barry asked you to take me home. I’m ok here”. Sharon immediately protested. “Hey, I’m your nurse!” she exclaimed “I can see you need your rest so get your arse into this car right NOW!” Without a further word Aunt Jane opened the rear door and started to get in. “Oh no you don’t” said Sharon “You get in the front.