BABY:
[She turns around, recognizes Johnny and smiles]
Hi.

JOHNNY:
Hey.
[Johnny approaches Baby slowly, smiling. They hug as friends]
I saw you opening night but I couldn’t get to you. They didn’t tell me you were gonna be here today.

BABY:
[She looks around at the stage]
The show was amazing again, especially the choreography.

JOHNNY:
It was inspired by your book. It’s a great story, Frances.

BABY:
Thanks, Johnny.

JOHNNY:
[Chuckles, turns and looks at stage]
Never thought I’d have a career on Broadway.
[He looks back at her]
Until I met you. You made me feel like I could do anything.

BABY:
That summer … changed everything for me. I stopped being ‘the baby’.

JOHNNY:
It was just a name; you were never a baby. You were so fearless.

BABY:
You were, too. Standing up to my father like that ...
[Momentarily lost in the past]

JOHNNY:
[He recognizes her emotion, changes the subject]
Hey, I just got your sister’s new album. They’re singing better than ever.

BABY:
[She smiles]
I’ll tell Lisa you liked it. And Marco wrote most of this one, too.

JOHNNY:
And how are your folks?

BABY:
[Sighs]
Dad retired as head of the department. He passed away three years ago. Mom’s in Florida and loving it.

JOHNNY:
I’ll always be grateful to him, for what he did for Penny.

BABY:
I just saw that her third dance school’s opening.

JOHNNY:
Yeah, we keep in touch. Some of the old gang, anyway. Billy’s working cruise ships. I read that Neil, is, too, now that Kellerman’s is gone.

BABY:
[Teasing]
You read it?

JOHNNY:
[Sparring]
Yeah, I read it! You told me to get it checked out; dyslexia, just like you said. So … I got coaching.

BABY:
I’m so glad to hear it, Johnny.

JOHNNY:
[There is a pause, then awkwardly]
Sorry to hear about your father. So I guess there’s only one Dr. Houseman now, huh?

[Baby opens her mouth to answer, but is interrupted by a child’s voice]

ANNIE:
Mommy, Mommy!

BABY:
[She turns to face her daughter]
Hi, honey!

ANNIE:
We were waiting outside, but I’m hungry.

BABY:
[She hugs her daughter]
Okay, sweetie; we’ll leave in a minute. I have someone I want you to meet.
[Looks at Johnny]
This is Johnny Castle. He created all the dances for the show I just saw. Johnny, this is my daughter Annie.

ANNIE:
Pleased to meetcha. You’re a dancer?

JOHNNY:
Yes, ma’am.

ANNIE:
My mommy dances.

BABY:
Not really. I take a salsa class once a week at the JCC.

CHARLIE: [Off screen]
Sorry; she disappeared on me.
[He approaches Baby; they kiss, then he smiles at Johnny]
You must be Johnny Castle.

BABY:
This is my husband, Charlie.

[The two men shake hands]

CHARLIE:
We saw the show on opening night; it was fantastic.

JOHNNY:
Thanks.

BABY:
[In a family group, holding hands]
It was really great to see you again, Johnny.

JOHNNY:
You, too, Dr. Houseman.

BABY:
[She smiles]
It’s Dr. Wagner now.

CHARLIE:
[He nods to Johnny]
Very nice to meet you.

[Awkward pause]

CHARLIE:
We’ll wait outside. Come on, Annie. Thought you were hungry?

[Charlie and Annie turn and start to walk away; Baby lingers slightly and gives Johnny a last look]

BABY:
Take care of yourself, Johnny.
[She turns and walks to join her family.]

JOHNNY:
Sure.
[He watches the family head up the aisle and calls out]
Hey, Dr. Wagner?

[Both husband and wife turn around]

BABY & CHARLIE:
Yes?
[They chuckle; they’re used to this]

JOHNNY:
[Grins]
Keep on dancing.

BABY:
You too, Johnny.

[The family leaves]

Music swells: I’ve Had the Time of My Life

The camera pulls back and up, showing the stage set of Kellerman's Lodge.

Fade out.