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“Why did you go to Felicity?” I interrupted before she got too deep into her bullshit

She put a hand on ”

“Violet” I sighed She was one of those people who drained the life out of you “I’ to warn you Keep our relationship professional, because if you cross the line again, I’ll buy out your contract and show you the door”

Taking her hand off h the crowd and up the stairs into the main house

Going down the corridor, I noticed the oversized fa on the wall as if they were some royal family Each time I saw it, I stopped It had been painted about a year after I’d come to live here Lorelai sat on a chair in the center, Walter on her lap, Arty at her side, while I stood next to Arthur behind the chair The perfect family

“Excuseup a tray of caviar “Felicity—Ifor her, she’s in the basement kitchen”

“Thank you” I headed toward the spiral staircase in the back Following theon the last step, I watched her dance to some alternative folk-rock music Her shoes were off, and she had a bottle of beer in her hand and a fat grin on her face She danced with a few of the other servers ere down there relaxing She linked ar so hard there were tears

All of a sudden, she pushed the the space around her, she placed her hands on her hips and started clog dancing Her feet and legs moved so quickly, I couldn’t believe it I wasn’t the only one A stream of whistles of and claps poured in as she jumped from side to side, spun around, and kicked her foot back and forth She was a I could have watched her for days

“Sir!” the cook said, and everyone ju off the music

“Don’t stop on my account, please,” I said However, none of them seemed to be sure I was a Darcy after all

Felicity marched up to me, kissed me on the lips, and then put a beer in my hands as she pulled me out with her

“There’s no way in hell I can keep up with you,” I said

“It’s not the point The point is to have fun,” she said, beating her head to the music “Start with a small head bob and believe me, your body will follow”

“Felicity—”

“Come on”