"The Slow Dance"

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Aunt Sharon: When Nora first told us about Jack, we knew there was something different about him. He was special. The way her voice & face lit up every time she talked to him or about him, it was very evident how in love she was with him. Jack, thank you for bringing back my sister's sparkle. You've brought so much joy & light back into her life. Welcome to the family, Jack! Love you, both!

Brad: I remember the day when Jack met Nora. He said he met an angel in the stairwell. I thought he was on drugs, but he finally introduced her to me, I knew what he meant. Nora is a beautiful woman inside & out & there's no doubt in my mind that you two were made for each other. How lucky it is to find love a second time around. Nora, sorry for the dirty socks, dirty feet & dirty jokes. We love you! Cheers for the happy couple...

Jack & Nora were in each other's arms listening tot the toasts made by their best man & matron of honor. Everyone raised they glass to toast to the newlyweds. They kissed & then were ushered by Tom to the dance floor. It was time for their first dance.

Jay came back in & Summer rushed to his side. She was pulling him to dance. He reluctantly followed her.

Summer: I was wondering where you went.
Jay: Yeah, I had to take a call. For work.
Summer: Oh. Everything ok?
Jay: Yeah.

Summer purposely danced towards the DJ so she could request for him to play "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. Summer smiled as she looked up at Jay. He seemed to be distracted & she thought maybe he was just having food coma. She directed his face towards hers.

Summer: Remember this song?
Jay: Remind me...

Summer: Remember that old Italian restaurant & winery you took me to?
Jay: Oh yeah!
Summer: This was the song that played while we danced.
Jay: Of course!

Summer laid her head on Jay's chest as they danced. She could smell something on his coat, but thought maybe it was from the meat grill outside. Michie took a break from taking photos & walked back to the table. Miranda was asleep in Serena's arms. Brian as seated next to her.

Michie: Hey, why don't I take over so you guys can dance?
Serena: Are you sure? I don't want to impose.
Michie: Not at all. It'll be a pleasure to hold the little cutie.
Brian: What do you say? May I have this dance, Serena?

Serena smiled & placed Miranda into Michie's arms & then took Brian's hand to dance with him. Dylan sat next to Michie, our his arm around her & played with Miranda. Brian & Serena headed out to the dance floor.

Michie: Look at Brian go.
Dylan: That's my cousin!

Tom announced that the cake was going to be served soon & continued to call out those who haven't danced to come out to the dance floor. He looked towards Dennis & with big eyes motioned for him to come to the dance floor. Dennis furrowed his brow & slightly shook his head.

Mrs. Allen; Honey, there are plenty of beautiful women here. Why don't you ask one of them to dance with you?
Dennis: Mom...
Mr. Allen: That's my cue. Honey, would you like to dance?
Mrs. Allen: I thought you'd never ask...

Dennis's parents got up to dance. He stood up & stretched & then sat back down. His sisters noticed he was hesitant about going to the dance floor.

Jazmin: So, who's the girl?
Dennis: Huh?
Amber: It's so obvious.
Dennis: You guys are crazy.
Jazmin: It's the girl with the pretty hair, huh?
Dennis: Her name is Summer.
Amber: That's a pretty name. Why don't you ask her to dance?
Dennis: Well, because she's dancing with someone who happens to be her fiancé.
Amber: Oh...
Jazmin: That's too bad.
Amber: I'd say, ask her anyway.

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