La'Shia was suddenly at her side gently guiding her back into the hands of Brooklyn. La'Shia then stepped forward just as the next song began. She reached out and took Ben's hand in hers. Ben looked up and La'Shia was surprised to see his gaze was a million miles away.

The next song was Julie London's 'Cry Me a River', its smooth jazz beckoning them out onto the floor.

Ben heeded its call, stepping forward to pull La'Shia's body to his and moving them into the dance. Her feet rushed to catch up and he automatically adjusted for her. She looked into his eyes but what he was seeing she...