Life Choices, Challenges and Changes

Reception Part II

Reception Part II

Chapter 50 Let the Celebration Begin

As the waiters clear their tables, Lane, Brian, Gil, and Zac return to the stage and begin to play. Taking Rory's hand, Finn said, "Would you like to dance Mrs. Morgan?"

Smiling. Rory replied, "I would love to dance with you, Mr. Morgan."

Holding hands, Finn and Rory walk across the room down the path towards the dance floor. The lounge area is now bathed in blue lights as the swirling snowflakes are projected around the room.

Many of the guests leave their seats and follow Finn and Rory. Standing in the middle of the dance floor, Finn nods at Zac, and the band begins to play "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. He bows to Rory and holding her he swirls her across the floor as Zac starts to sing

"I found a love for me

Darling just dive right in

And follow my lead

Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet

I never knew you were the someone waiting for me

'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love

Not knowing what it was

I will not give you up this time

But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own

And in your eyes you're holding mine

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms

Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song

When you said you looked a mess,

I whispered underneath my breath

But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight..."*

As the guest watch from the lounges, Mia and Angus walk onto the dance floor and join them, followed by Jess, Ashlyn, Steph, Colin, Robert, Olivia, Tristan, Juliet, Paris, and Doyle. They began to dance around Finn and Rory, who stayed in the middle of the dance floor. Rory closes her eyes and lays her head on her husband's chest. The song ends, and the band smoothly transitions into the next song in their set as more people walked out to the dance floor.

Sitting at their table, Aidan looked at Lucy and said, "What do you think? Would you like to try to dance?"

"I'm not sure. My leg is beginning to ache." Aidan looked at her and lifted her leg, setting it on his lap. He took off her black beaded sandal. and began to massage her foot. "Have I told you how beautiful you look in this black beaded outfit?"

"Thank you, but right now, I don't feel beautiful."

"Don't say that," he said, cupping the back of her neck and giving her a soft kiss on her lips. She responded, returning the kiss, letting her tongue brush across his bottom lip. They broke the kiss, and he put his forehead against hers.

"Lean on me, okay? "

As Aidan leads Lucy onto the dance floor, the band begins the song "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz.

".........And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find

"Have you decided about Christmas?" Aidan asked as he slowly swayed with her on the dance floor.