I could hardly believe I was actually watching Neil making funny faces as he declared, "Huggin' and a Kissin'. Dancin' and a Lovin'. Wearin' next to NOTHIN' cause it's HOT as an OVEN!"

The music ended. The crowd cheered and Hazel burst out in laughter. She was leaning against Neil, who wrapped an arm around her. She had an open palm against his abdomen as they stepped down the stairs together.

Neil winked at me and sat down between us both... Yeah, I found him incredibly sexy in that moment. I could see how much more relaxed Hazel was after that. Comfortable for the first time since we'd arrived. It...