Neil Dunn limps down the street, an old war injury not stopping him from going to his favorite place. When he slides into his usual spot, every eye is on this petite little red head. She's captured Neil's heart before he knew her name. But it turns out to be the boss' niece, Sally Foster. She's smart, she's good at her job, and she's taken over the business temporarily. Now she's taken Neil's heart. Will the past stop him from letting her in? Or is she the right woman to warm the ice-cold caverns of his soul? Also, will Roland stop looking at him like that?

Midnight Music

The Music Box was booming that night, with people crowding in so much, they weren’t sure there was going to be room to move between tables and people. The dance floor heated up, and at some point, despite his reluctance, Sally managed to get Roland to dance with her. 


“I’m making you my dance partner all the time, I had no idea you were so good.” Roland blushed. 


“I had to be trained for a movie.” Sally laughed, and said, “Well, you were trained well. Neil?” 


“I have a bum leg, and you want me to go out there doing a foxtrot?” She laughed. 


“No, but…maybe a waltz?” There was a glint in her eye Neil didn’t recognize. 


“Not enough alcohol in the world.” Sally looked disappointed, “Besides, I’m heading out early. My head is absolutely killing me, and I’m not…100% yet.” She nodded. 


“No, I understand.” She squeezed his shoulder, and said, “You feel better.” He got up and nodded. 


Chapter Seventeen