Johnny Castle's Second Chance (COMPLETED)

Chapter 2

Johnny did save enough money and went on to a real dance school and even to a business and hotel management school.  Kellerman's was supportive and flexible with his schedule to allow him to go to School.
In 1970 Old man Kellerman retired and turned things over to his grandson Neil.  Johnny never had any issues with the female guests, he stuck to the contract. He always politely turned down any advances. Neil eventually promoted Johnny to entertainment staff manager. He guided the new dance instructors and still gave lessons himself on the side. Johnny also helped organize shows and worked with the music director.
Tito Suarez had also retired when Mr.Kellerman did. Making room for a younger music Director, Tito's Grandson Ricco Torres. A young African-American/Latin-American guy, with a smooth voice and up-beat attitude. He also liked the classic music his Grandfather used to play, so he'd  mix it in with more modern music to keep the crowd,  young and old happy. In the mid-seventies he started adding disco  into the mix.  He even convinced Neil to put in new lighting and a disco ball that could be dropped through the ceiling at the appropriate times.
Times at Kellerman's  were changing for sure,  but the advances in entertainment kept their business from failing. It also helped that eventually the Kellermans had also purchased more land around the resort and created a Ski Lodge to help wintertime business when things slowed down. During the winter months the staff was cut down some and instead of living in the small one room cottages they all got to live in the main hotel,  two full floors were dedicated to the staff that stayed on through the cold seasons. Managers got to have actual suites. Johnny however had preferred the peace and quiet of the woods so he had a cabin all year round. Come summer time everyone moved back outside.
Everything worked out well for those that stayed on. In the winter months they also worked on revising shows and entertainment. They even added the occasional murder mystery dinner to get guests involved and interested. Sometimes they had scavenger hunts as well. Neil had taken on all responsibility that his Grandad had given up and was making old man Kellerman proud. This included hiring. In 1975 applicants had slowed,  so to draw attention back to the business Neil posted ads in all major news papers  around the country to try and draw in new workers. He offered reasonable pay, better than minimum wage and housing of course. This posting ran all winter long, he preferred to train as much of the staff during the slow months as possible so that during the busy season they were ready to go.
The ad caught the attention of A woman just outside of Buffalo, a waitress tired of waiting tables. She clipped it from the paper at the restraunt where she worked and shoved it in her pocket for  later. After finishing her shift she went home to her parents old house in the suburbs. She rented the upper apartment from them since she wasn't  married and had no prospects. Her name was Charlotte  Adams. She was 34 and had a small group of friends that she  spent time with. At the end of her shift she went home to relax.
After stripping off the uniform of her trade she stepped into a hot, steamy shower.  Washing the  grossness of the restaurant off her.
Eventually she settled in for the night. The ad came to mind and she went to pull it out of her apron.
The ad read:

JOIN THE KELLERMAN'S STAFF!
MANY POSITIONS TO CHOOSE FROM!  WAIT STAFF, HOUSEKEEPING, KITCHEN STAFF, ENTERTAINERS, MUSICIANS, FRONT DESK STAFF, LAUNDRY STAFF
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT OR AUDITION TODAY! LOOKING TO FILL POSITIONS BEFORE OUR BUSY SUMMER SEASON! PAY ABOVE MINIMIUM WAGE , KEEP ALL TIPS! CALL 555-555-6725 ASK FOR NEIL KELLERMAN HURRY BEFORE ALL JOBS ARE GONE!

She thought long and hard about the ad, resolving to make a call the next day to try and change her life.  Afraid to run the idea by her parents that were so used to her being around. Charlotte grabbed the book she was reading and went to her bed after turning off all the lights. Eventually falling asleep with the book on her chest. Morning came and she woke to the sun shining in, a good omen she hoped. It took her a moment to compose herself,  but Charlotte went over to the rotary phone hanging on the wall in her kitchen and proceeded to dial the number from the ad.
Waiting only a mere second the phone was picked up by a very nasal sounding woman.
" Kellerman's Resort? How may I help you?"
" I am responding to the ad in the news paper. May I  speak to Mr.Kellerman please?"
" Sure Honey one moment."
" Thank you!" Charlotte ran her fingers comfortingly through her long silky black waves.
The phone clicked and a man's voice was heard. " This is Neil Kellerman, how may I help you?"
Charlotte took a deep breath," Hello, I'm calling in response to your ad about open jobs."
" Great! What's your name please?"
" Charlotte Adams."
" Thank you Charlotte, I'm  filling out a form as we go,  now,  what is it that you have in mind to apply for?"
" An entertainment  position. But I'm not exactly clear on what it entails."
" Well, we have  dancers that dance with people during the after dinner shows,  we also have dance instructors that give lessons. Then we have need for musicians and I'm really trying to find a lead headliner. A singer, they would need to perform 5 nights a week, we also need a back up to handle the headliner's days off. Do any of these sound like something you'd like to do?"
" Yes , I'd  love to sing."
" Do have any experience performing in front of a large crowd?"
" Honestly? I did sing  in the school choir,  and performed in the school musical numbers when I  was a kid.  These days,  the closest I  do is sing karaoke almost every week."
" Not to be rude,  but how old are you?"
" 34."
" Well, you sound far younger than that. At any rate,  I  think we should schedule an audition."
" I  would like that very much."
" And worst case scenario if you don't make it as headliner,  I'm very sure we have a position for you no matter what. "
" That is wonderful! Thank you for your time Mr.Kellerman. "
" You are one of the first to respond to my ad, I'm glad you've reached out. Now,  to business,  when would be good for you to come in?"
" Um, well I live just outside of Buffalo so I'd  need to make some arrangements, but could we do perhaps early next week? Give me a chance to find a place to stay?"
" Nonsense! You will have a room available to you here! And since you'll have a few hours drive I'm discounting it. "
" Seriously?" She was shocked at his accomadations.
" Yes. Please,  I want to show my fairness as an employer! I  insist. Now, I can still do the beginning of next week if you wish, just tell me a day so I can schedule it."
" Great! Um, monday?"
" Sure! What time? Later in the day perhaps? Give you plenty of drive time?"
" Yes, okay, um around 4?"
" 4 it is,  you're in the books! I'll see you then! Just tell the front desk who you are and they'll know where to send you."
" Great! Thank you so much Mr.Kellerman! I  appreciate it."

" You're welcome Miss Adams. I look forward to your visit. "
" I  look forward to it too. Good bye sir."
" Good bye."
Click. Charlotte felt nervous and giddy all at once. The possibility of a new job was very exciting. Now she had to tell her parents...