“I’m still willing to be your Swayze,” Andie offered. “I’ll even try not to drop you this time.”

“I appreciate it, but I’ll pass.” She sighed again. “It’s just not the same.”

Kat was clearly disappointed. Luke didn’t know how much last night’s debacle with Zach might affect her review, but at this point he couldn’t make himself care. However it might impact the success of this opening week and consequently affect Mrs. W.’s decision regarding the bonus, it didn’t seem to matter as much anymore. Had mattered less and less since this game started … since he met Julia.

Luke frowned. He was far from joining the Zach Brennan fan club, but it was too bad Mrs. W. had to fire the guy. Kat really seemed to like him. An observation that also made him wonder whether Zach leaving might be for the best. It was clear she was forming an attachment to the actor. But was that necessarily a bad thing? How was it any different than what was happening between him and Julia?

The lights over the audience dimmed, and conversations died away as Mrs. W. took center stage. Dressed in a rhinestone-studded gown, she needed no spotlight. Hundreds of small bits of reflected light turned her into a human disco ball.

“Good evening, my fellow romantics,” the resort owner welcomed her audience. “Love is in the air tonight. I can feel it. As I stand here, I can’t help but think of tomorrow, and the two souls who will be joined together in this very spot. Before the vows are taken, before bread is broken, before the deed is done, the bride and groom have one last night. And per the bride’s request, they’ve decided to share it with you. Kicking off our talent show this evening, I am pleased to introduce soon-to-be newlyweds Jack and Diane and their entire bridal party!”

As the audience broke into applause, a line of people dressed in long, puffy white gowns and veils appeared from behind the curtain and made their way down the aisle to the dais.

“I knew it!” Kat whispered in triumph.

Luke glanced at Julia, confused.

“Kat was betting they were planning a group dance number,” she explained.

The music started, and everyone turned their attention to the stage. Eighties fan that he was, Luke immediately recognized the opening keyboard notes of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” The dancers weren’t professional by any means, but they were committed, and it was obvious they’d been practicing. The moves were well timed and in sync.