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Surveying the lounge for potential problems, Scott made sure that Virgil was having fun at his birthday party. Having everyone showing up in their best dress turned out to be a great idea, Scott reflected as couples danced slowly. Virgil displayed a satisfied smile as he danced with Elise. He really deserves a good time, Scott reflected. Please, Lord, let's not have any rescue calls right now, thank you.
Brains held Tin-Tin in his arms, while Nikki had her head on Alan's shoulder as they danced. I hope you're happier now, Tin-Tin. Don't think I haven't noticed that Mona Lisa smile when Brains looks at you. Scott smiled himself.
Over at the wet bar, Parker poured a rich looking red wine into a short glass with shaved ice and took it to Heather who was rubbing her toes again. Must be new shoes. She must have rushed to buy clothes for herself before she flew here with Tin-Tin. Scott thought. Walking over to where Heather was sitting, the thought reminded him that he meant to discuss Heather's situation with the Malaysian engineer to see if there was more they could do for their new supplemental pilot. To his surprise, Heather didn't seem to recognize him right away and appeared lost in thought. "Hello, again," Scott greeted her with a warmer smile. As he sat down, Parker brought along Scott's favorite drink on a tray and set it down on the table front of him. "Thank you, Parker."
"Hi Scott," Heather said when the glass hit the table, waking her up.
"New shoes I take it," he remarked. "Your feet must really be sore."
Shaking her head, she confirmed his thoughts. "'Fraid so. I picked up my shoes on my concentrated shopping trip in Wichita, but I haven't had time to break them in. I'm good for one more dance in them, and after that, I'm going barefoot, and I don't care if it's breaking the rules of polite society," she said. "Oooo!" The comment had Scott laughing. There had been at least a couple times where he had had the same situation. Only in her case it was worse, because she wore heels.
"Hey, Heather. I know this will sound a bit strange, but would you sing one more song?" 'Lady In Red' was slowing down to a fade out and the dancing couples were reluctantly separating.
Heather threw him a curious look, thought for a moment and then smiled. "I think I've got just the one. It's that number one song on the country charts."
"Hmm," Scott said thoughtfully. "You mean the song 'Let's Stop For Awhile'?"
"That's the one. Care to help me on it?"
"Oh, not me! You should have heard me a couple Christmases ago when Dad told us to 'harmonize' for Lady Penelope. I told him 'that's the first time and the last time'! I'll scrub Thunderbird 1 by hand before I do it again."
Heather laughed. "Well, I'm not a whole lot better. I'll see what I can do for you, though. Maybe I could rope Virgil into this."
Studying his younger brother from a distance, Scott shook his head. "Definitely, don't count on that one," he warned her.
With an exaggerated sigh, Heather sang, "'Alone again, naturally'!"
Not to be outdone, Scott responded, "'Save the last dance for me'."
Slipping her shoes back on, Heather made her way to the karaoke machine, tapped the keys again and looked for the mike. Unable to find it, she found a spare inside the little cupboard. Knowing that few were paying her any attention, she thought it appropriate. I really should have done this song first. At the same time, they need a little waking up, anyway.
"Doing an encore?" asked Gordon as she made her way to the front, carrying a tall chair to sit on so she wouldn't be on her feet.
"Yup--I mean, yes," Heather answered. "Someone requested a song."
Holding the primary mike Heather had been looking for, Gordon asked puzzled, "Who was that?"
"Scott," she answered, looking puzzled herself.
Looking over to where Scott was sitting, Gordon saw his eldest brother giving him a sharp wave. While Heather tapped the key on the aerial remote, Gordon felt slightly miffed at Scott's expression. Oh, tryin' to bug me, huh? Just wait, Scotty--
The air filled with an electric slide guitar, a rhythm guitar, a violin, and banjos. Gordon warmed to the song right away. The song's intro barely gave time for Gordon to yell, "Cut loose!" before Heather dove into the first note, startling everyone. Brains sighed as Tin-Tin hurried to find a chair as the music galloped into the beginning chorus. A surprised Penelope joined the group and laughed at the verses as Heather sang. Standing cool and aloof behind the wet bar, Parker's right foot began to tap the floor in a rough rhythm.
LET'S STOP FOR AWHILE
D. Lawless
(Chorus-Woman)
Let's stop for awhile,
and think this whole thing through.
Let's stop for awhile,
and give a gal her due.
Don't wanna be all left alone
But I don't wanna be left holdin' the phone.
Let's stop for awhile,
and think this whole thing through.
I need a man who will love me anytime of day
whenever I feel blue.
I need a man who's gonna comfort me,
when the baby's comin' due!
He's gotta be nice; He'll have to shave
and I expect him to behave.
That's what I expect of you if you wanna be with me!
(Chorus-Man centered)
Let's stop for awhile
and talk this whole thing through.
Let's stop for awhile,
Now give a man his due.
Don't wanna be sloppin' hogs and pitchin' hay,
If you won't let me have my say!
Let's stop for awhile
and talk this whole thing through!
I need a woman to give me a hug at night
whenever I'm home from work.
I need a woman who will coo and lavish me
with love all through the night.
She's gotta be cute; she's gotta be sweet
and smoother than my whiskey neat.
(Chorus)
And you need a woman to give you a hug at night,
whenever you come home from work.
You need a woman who will coo and lavish you
with love all through the night.
I know I'm cute; and I'll be sweet,
but I'm not as smooth as your whiskey neat.
You need a man who will love ya anytime of day
whenever you feel blue.
You need a man who's gonna comfort you
when the baby's comin' due.
Ah know ah'm nice; okay, I'll shave,
and I guess I'll go ahead and behave,
Cuz' that's what you expect of me
if I wanna be with you.
(Chorus)
Let's stop for awhile
and think this whole thing through!
Let's stop for awhile
and think this whole thing through.
We don't wanna be all left alone
Don't wanna be left holdin' the phone.
Let's stop for awhile
and think this whole thing through!
At the end of the song, Heather took a deep breath, sharing a grin with Gordon. Okay. That's all I'm doing from now on, she promised herself while the party goers clapped enthusiastically.
"That was wonderful!" Tin-Tin said brightly. "I wish Grandma Tracy could have heard that. She would have enjoyed it immensely."
Heather nodded, watching as Gordon got a few slaps on the back. "She would have. So would my Aunt Jenny. In fact, Mrs. Tracy and Jenny would have really gotten along well together if they ever met. They're quite alike in some ways, although Aunt Jenny has a lot of pepper in her."
"You miss her?" Tin-Tin asked as she saw Scott talking with Gordon about his rendition of the man's part in the song.
"Yes, I do. She's always been such a help, and makes the meanest, sweetest pecan pie," Heather confessed as Scott passed the girls and walked over to the bar where Gordon ordered another whiskey and soda.
"I have to say I'm impressed, Gords," Scott complimented his younger brother. "You really did a great job."
Appreciating Scott's compliment, Gordon responded, "Thanks, Scott. You could have gone up there yourself. You're not that bad."
Scott had a ready answer for that comment. "You remember a couple Christmases ago? The first year we opened International Rescue for business? Lady Penelope and Parker were there and that family portrait was done? If you remember, Dad had us singing behind Virgil."
Thinking for a moment, the uncomfortable memory had Gordon turning up his nose, groaning. "Oh, you would have to remind me of that. I heard the recording and almost turned the CD into dust and ashes."
The insightful remark had Scott laughing heartily. "Now you know why I won't go up there."
"Well, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to ask Heather for a dance with me. Pardon moi!" With that, Gordon gave Scott a friendly wave. "Bye!"
Scott felt a rare feeling of jealousy as Gordon took Heather around the room and out to the balcony, but shook his head. Here I am acting as if I were a jealous lover. Gordon, you've got me acting like there's something to win here. I'm not going to treat Heather like an object to be won. With that mindset, Scott went over to talk with Virgil who had gone back to giving the women his attentions.
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