Just to Be Close to You-Backstreet Boys Visuals

My Heart Stays With You

Chapter 68

Howie couldn't help but smile as he watched Samantha and her nieces dance to a song they had obviously heard many times before. As soon as they heard the first notes of the song, Kait and Jenna had grabbed Samantha and pulled her onto the dance floor where the three of them broke into an impromptu, though choreographed routine that not only cleared the floor but also had other patrons applauding their efforts when they finished. Howie, Adam & Kyle stood up. Howie whistled and clapped. "Way to go Samantha!" he called out. He caught her eye and winked at her. He was rewarded with a shy smile from Sam.

The girls returned to the table. "I don't believe we just did that!" Samantha said laughing.

"You guys were great Sam!" Howie said kissing her.

Samantha laughed nervously. "See Sam. Dad was right." Kait commented. "He said all those times we performed at family functions would win us fame and fortune!" The entire table erupted in laughter.

"Uhh…Kait…" Adam quipped, "I don't think that is quite what your dad meant."

"Shut up Nick!" Jenna teased.

"I have a whole bag 'shhh" with your name on it Jenna! I get enough of that at home!"

"Yeah, if you say it any louder," Kyle added "People may think Nick really is here with Howie and I don't think Howie wants that much attention."

"I have to admit you do look an awful lot like Nick!" Howie said to Adam shaking his head.

Adam rolled his eyes. Jenna laughed. "Don't roll your eyes in disgust Adam! You KNOW you love to play it up when Aimee and Ashleigh's friends come over!"

"Can I help it if their precocious little friends are dumb enough to believe I really am Nick?"

"You love it and you know it!" Kait contributed to the raillery, taking a sip of her soda.

The first strains of a familiar tune hit Howie's ears. He smiled as he turned to Sam. "I think they are playing our song Sweetie. Shall we?" He asked standing as he extended his hand to her.

Samantha smiled at the paragon of a man standing before her. "How can I say no to the first song we ever slow danced to?" Howie bussed her cheek as he led her to the dance floor.

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