"M'glad you're here," Bill says as he and June move together with the music. "Was wonderin' if they forgot to invite you."

"No, I just... " She moves her hand along his shoulder to smooth the collar on his button down shirt.

Bill tilts his head at her and she studies him, his smile and bright blue eyes and he's so happy. She shakes her head barely and swallows the words admitting her reservations about him going back.

"I was out in the yard again today and overdid it a bit, laid down for a nap an' next thing I know, it's already late."


Off the dance floor Rudy steps up to Kate, two beers in hand.

"Hey, where'd Bill go? Was gonna beat him again when y'all were through."