Baby awoke the next morning to a knock at the door. Baby glanced over at her clock and seen it was 7:00 a.m. Who could it be this early? She opened her door to see her father standing there.

"Morning sweetheart." Jake said as he kissed Baby on the cheek.

"Morning. Is everything okay?" Baby asked wondering what he could possibly want so early.

"I want you to get dressed and meet me at the dance hall in one hour okay." Jake told Baby.

"What for? What is going on?" Baby asked more confused than ever. "I really need to pack."

"Packing you can do later. I will tell you everything when you get to the dance hall. Hurry, get ready now. Don't dilly daddle and tell Lisa to get her sleepy head out of the bed." Jake said unaware that Lisa was not in the room.

Baby had no idea what was going on but she did as she was told. What could her Dad be up to? There was only one way to find out. She had to admit she was quite eager.

She reached the dance hall to see Jake walking down the porch steps. "Right on time."

"Daddy, what is going on?" Baby asked him.

"Baby, I am so proud of you. I love you with all my heart. I want you to be happy." Jake said as she reached out to hug Baby tight.

"I am so confused." Baby told Jake. "Tell me what is going on."

"I bet you are. Soon all you questions will be answered." Jake escorted Baby up to the door and quickly opened it for her. "I will meet you later." With that Jake walked off.

Baby walked in the empty dance hall. It was quite dark. There was no sounds or light from anywhere. There were no windows so no morning light shinned through. Why did Jake want her to come here?

All of the sudden the lights above the stage came on. Baby quickly turned her attention to that stage which appeared to be unoccupied. She walked closer to it. Still no sounds. As she made it to the foot of the stage she began to hear a familiar song. She stopped dead in her tracks as she heard "Time of My Life" playing through the speakers. Her heart was beating frantically. Then in walked Johnny from the right side of the stage.

"Johnny!" Baby quickly ran up the stairs and onto the stage and straight into Johnny's arms.

"Told you I wouldn't forget you." He held onto her tight as he sweetly kissed her soft lips. "Dance with me."

"No argument for me." Baby replied as she formed her stance ready to dance with the man she loved.

Both were silent as they danced together. With twirls, spins, and dips they danced the Mambo. They kept their eyes locked on each others. They could feel the love between them. It was shinning through. As the part for the lift approached Johnny backed away from Baby and gave her a quick nod. She was ready. She ran up to Johnny and with a quick jump she was up. At that moment she felt piece. She knew she loved him with all her heart. As Johnny brought her down he kissed down the side of her neck. He loved this girl there was no denying that.

As the song ended Johnny spoke. "Baby, I have missed you so much. It killed me being away from you and I never want to fill that pain again. I don't want you to feel it either. You are my life and my happiness. I will follow you anywhere this world leads you. All I ask of you is to be with me for the rest of my life and love me as I love you." Johnny knelt down to one knee "Frances Houseman will you make me the happiest man in the world and become my wife?"

Johnny pulled out a gleaming diamond ring as Baby had to compose herself. "Oh, Johnny! Of course I will marry you. Yes, yes, yes!!"

Johnny stood up to gently slide the ring on Baby's finger He then took Baby in his arms and claimed his kisses he had longed weeks for. "I promise you I will make you the happiest woman alive. I will move to Massachusetts while you go to school, anything to be with you."

"Johnny, I love you so much. I couldn't be happier." With tears in her eyes she pulled Johnny into another kiss.

"We can make it Baby." Johnny assured her. "I have plans. I have already talked to a dance studio in South Hadley about being an instructor. I have been for an interview and everything. See Baby, it's all falling into place."

"I am still in shock. Do you have the job?" Baby asked him.

"Yes. I start next week. The same time you start college. I have us an apartment close to the college. Your Dad said it wasn't too late to cancel your dorm room. But, if you don't like the apartment I will gladly find you another one." Johnny told her with such happiness.

"I am sure I would like anything you pick out." Baby told him as she kissed his cheek. "You are amazing Johnny. I can't believe you would do all this for me."

"It's all because I love you and I always will." Johnny told her giving her a quick wink.

."How did you afford this beautiful ring?" She knew there was no way Johnny could have afforded it.

"You can thank your father for that one." Johnny told her. "I called your father two days ago and told him that I loved you and wanted to marry you. He was much obliged to help. He nearly insisted."

Baby couldn't believe her ears. "I can't believe it. My dreams are coming true."

"I told your father I didn't take hand outs and that we would pay him back for this ring but, he told me he just wants his little girl happy." Johnny seen that Baby's face was glowing.

"This is a lot to take in. It's mind blowing. I never would have dreamed in a million years I would be here accepting a marriage proposal from you." Baby's heart was about to beat away.

"Well, believe it because out lives are just beginning together." Johnny reached up to touch Baby's face. "I love you with all my heart and soul. I am never letting you go again."

"You won't ever have to." Baby said as she gave Johnny a quick kiss.

"We better go get you packed. I am sure your parents are waiting on us to deliver the good news." Johnny said as he escorted Baby outside into the cool morning air. "Your parents want us to spend a few days with them before we head up to South Hadley."

And with that Johnny and Baby we off and starting their lives together.