Mitchell was completely healed from his ordeal at the hand of the demented shooter, but he found his conditioning had suffered greatly over the past month. Between being shot, beaten, ill, and cold, he had done very little exercising. Rehearsals began at six in the morning and lasted until long after the sun had set. Thursday night found Mitchell and Christine alone in Mitchell's hotel room. "I thought we'd never be alone again." complained Christine. "I've been on the pill for a while and we still haven't had sex. I don't know about you, but I'm so ready I can hardly stand it." "Your dad spoke to me before we left. He asked me if we've had sex yet and I told him that we haven't done anything that would remove you from the virgin ranks. He told me he wanted you to remain in that rare state for a few more weeks," revealed Mitchell. "He said your mom wants to be sure that the birth control has had time to be effective. He also said he wants us to sleep in our own rooms at the hotel, an
"I can see that," responded Christine with a big smile as Mitchell headed in their direction. "I won't tell him what you said, but you should tell him what you think. He's really a very good guy. You'd get along great if you'd forget those little incidents.""Christine, you're stunning this morning," observed Mitchell as he ran his eyes over his girlfriend. "Jordan, you look great in that suit. I know Nell's good, but she didn't create that figure. You're really sexy.""You really mean it?" asked a surprised Jordan. "You really think I look sexy? You're gorgeous in that tuxedo. I mean, ... you look good, too."Jordan blushed as she realized that she had revealed more than she had intended. Mitchell had been cruel and overbearing to her and she didn't want him to think she was okay with that. No one could get away with treating her like he did that day.Christine was pleasantly surprised at the turnout for the promotion. They were attracting a lot of interest from shoppers of all a
Christine was silent as she took the scene in. Smiling, she pulled up her phone and took a picture of the group packed tightly on the bed. "Now we have to wake these girls up and get them to their rooms. We sure don't dare leave them here all night. It wouldn't be safe, for Mitchell." Christine began shaking the girls gently, beginning with Jordan. It took a few shakes before Jordan opened her eyes. She looked at Christine and slowly realized where she was. She had Mitchell's arm around her shoulders and draped across her ample bosom. "Christine. I'm so sorry. We were watching TV and fell asleep. Mitchell didn't do anything. His arm wasn't even there when he was knocked out. I didn't do anything. Donna and the girls were here. They can vouch for me," insisted Jordan. "You're beginning to succumb to Mitchell's charms, too? Don't worry about his arm. Maybe now you understand his relationship with Maddie better. He's really starting to like you, although he won't be making love to you.
She and Mitchell would open the show with a short introduction as well as deliver a few jokes. Dwayne decided that Mitchell would be the one to deliver the funny lines, while Christine played the ‘straight man.’ He based it on his belief that being the so-called 'straight man' required considerable singing and acting. He felt that Christine was better at it. Mitchell had to agree and was very happy to be the one to deliver the humorous lines. Christine and Mitchell danced numerous dances, in an array of costumes. They performed dances from swing to modern and everything in between. The choreographer drove them to make every step, lift, and turn perfect. Sometimes they sang together, sometimes with guests like Ali Gatie and Jordan, and even solo on occasion. Wednesday afternoon, Mitchell and Jordan went to a different studio to tape a music video for Jordan's comeback recording. "We always spent a week or more shooting these videos. Now Dwayne's giving us four hours," lamented Jordan.
"My goodness, Mitchell. You seem to be doing quite well for yourself. A beautiful girl in your arms and another right behind you? Not many girls are secure enough to allow their boyfriends the pleasure of holding a young woman as lovely as Jordan like that,” Ms. Campbell. "We were just kidding around, Ms. Campbell. We didn't know you were here. I'll put her down right now if it makes you uncomfortable. I was going to eat breakfast with her on my lap," replied Mitchell with a straight face. "Oh, I think I can stand it as long as Christine can. The only possible problem is that I wanted to have a serious discussion with you and not many young men can think clearly with a girl like Jordan sitting in their lap," answered Ms. Campbell. "That sounds like the voice of experience to me," laughed Mitchell as he placed Jordan on her feet. "I guess you've made a few guys lose track of their thoughts before. I can see where you might cause that reaction." "I'm here because you've missed a lot
Ashley Campbell sat in stunned silence as she watched two of her students discuss attending a state dinner at the White House for the French President, and then asking to alter the invitation list. She listened as Christine made the call and spent several minutes in conversation. "That woman drove a hard bargain. She agreed to adding two invitations, but in exchange, Jordan, Mitchell, and I have to perform at least one song each. And, we have to dance our 'Lady in Red' signature dance for the guests. Do you think I need to work on my negotiating skills? At least I didn't have to promise the President a dance, although I'd be honored." "I'll have to call Maddie and let her know about this. She can meet us at the airport. She'll be pleased when she hears that Mitchell thought of inviting Jason. At least we all know where to get our gowns for the evening," sighed Melissa. "My life was never this exciting before Christine met Mitchell. I can't wait to call and tell Dan that he's going to
"I knew Christine was smart the way she played hard to get with Mitchell," asserted Hailey. "She made him work to be her boyfriend. I thought she was nuts for turning him down at the time. I really thought that she should've jumped into bed with him at the mattress place at the mall that day. She'd never been on a date, this amazingly gorgeous hunk asks her out to dance, and she declines. The results prove that she's way smarter than me." Hailey called. "I wasn't smart or playing hard to get. I was petrified. Why would a guy like Mitchell ask a girl like me to dance? I thought it might be a bet or a joke. I still can't believe that he focused in on me like he did and put up with so much to stay with me. I can't really explain it, but I'm sure not going to argue with it. He's my guy now," declared Christine as she clutched Mitchell's arm to her chest. "I was too dumb to realize that Christine was way out of my league. I was new to the area and thought I'd take a chance. I was just sta
"I do have a pretty good command of Russian, and I know some Spanish," admitted Mitchell reluctantly. "I was just trying to surprise you. I thought you'd be proud of me for being able to speak to them in French. I didn't realize that I'd upset you. I apologize." "Russian? When was I going to find that out? You keep hiding things from me and it's embarrassing. You never said that you could sing, play the piano, or the guitar. Tell me now; are there any more instruments that you play?" demanded Christine. "I do alright on the drums, but I haven't played them in over a year. I don't like to sound like I'm a pompous ass by telling you the things I can do. I thought I was being modest," Mitchell smirked. "I'm pissed at you, Mitchell. I won't let it ruin the evening, but your habit of keeping things from me is going to be a very real problem if you don't stop doing it right now. Either you trust me, or you don't. Secrets are not good for a relationship," stated Christine with emotion befo