Friday, June 10, 2011









The jukebox has been playing all through dinner, without being fed quarters. Just another one of those things that just seems to happen in the Tavern. Ramji helps Laila get the kids settled on chairs at the edge of the stage so they can see maman and papa. Stoney slides onto the bench behind the keyboard and runs his fingers over the keys. He smiles and plays a song that his children hear often at home, They clap their hands singing along.

Frère Jacques, frère Jacques,
Dormez-vous? Dormez-vous?
Sonnez les matines! Sonnez les matines!
Din, dan, don. Din, dan, don.

Alise smooths her hands over her jeans, almost as if she is smoothing down a skirt. She sits close to her husband and he kisses her gently, making their children giggle. He starts to pick out a few notes as Alise touches Tori's mind.

This is for you and Tannr, as much as for Chiot and myself. Dance with him Tori. It's a slow song.

Stoney begins to play the opening to a popular song, one he and Alise have been dancing to each night since they first found it in their music searches. Alise sings softly, yet her voice carries across the suddenly quiet bar.

Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe
Caught up in this moment
Caught up in your smile


Stoney looks up from the keys, a small smile curving his lips as he sings to her.

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms

Their voices blend in harmony. Alise looks up as Tori leads Tannr out on the floor. He looks a little nervous, since no one else has joined them. Moments later Monty spins Ike into his arms, joining the redheads.

We don't need to rush this
Let's just take it slow

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight


Couples begin to join them on the floor. Ob pulls his wife to her feet and gathers his daughter into his arms. They join the others, moving slowly to the gentle rhythm.

I know that if we give this a little time
It'll only bring us closer to the love we wanna find
It's never felt so real, no it's never felt so right

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, with just a kiss goodnight

No I don't want to say goodnight
I know it's time to leave, but you'll be in my dreams
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far
Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby I'm alright, oh, let's do this right, with just a kiss goodnight
With a kiss goodnight
Kiss goodnight


The music fades away as Stoney's lips brush over his wife's. Alise blushes a deep crimson as the crowd applauds. Laila appears behind the children, reminding them of their promise to go to the nursery after their parents sang. Pouting, the trio keep their promise, Ob bringing Chloe to join her cousins. Absynthe soars ahead, making sure the way is clear.

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