It wasn’t until the song got to the chorus and all the “brides” lifted their veils that Luke realized when Mrs. W. had said the entire bridal party, she meant everyone … bride, bridesmaids, groom, and groomsmen too. Based on the reaction from the audience, he wasn’t the only one taken by surprise. Hoots, hollers, and whistles zinged around the gazebo as the dance continued, everyone onstage giving it their all as they writhed and thrusted in wedding gowns. Frankly, he was impressed by how committed they were to the source material.

As the song wrapped and the audience clapped, Andie fanned herself. “Is it just me, or did it suddenly get hotter in here?” she wondered.

A moment later, Curt appeared, veil askew. He made his way toward them, struggling with the frothy layers of his dress. He landed on a chair next to Andie in an explosive puff of white tulle. “Did you see me up there?”

“You were amazing!” Andie laughed, adjusting Curt’s veil and giving him a kiss. She turned to Kat and declared, “For the record, this future maid of honor’s answer remains the same. Hell no.”

“Spoil sport.” Kat pouted.

Mrs. W. had returned to center stage and had just begun to introduce the next act when a shout from the front entrance of the gazebo caught everyone’s attention. Along with the rest of the audience, Luke shielded his eyes from the stage lights and watched as Zach Brennan strolled down the aisle.

What the hell was he doing here?

“I thought he was fired,” Julia said quietly to Kat.

“He was…” Kat replied, her voice fading away as Zach moved to stand in front of her.

Dressed head to toe in Johnny Castle black, the actor held out his hand.

“Oh my God, you have to say the line,” Andie demanded. “Kat, make him say the line.”

Zach cocked a smile. “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

Andie laughed in triumph as Kat beamed and took Zach’s hand, letting him lead her to the stage.

“He certainly knows how to make an entrance,” Luke grumbled. But he had to admit, the guy could really dance. After hoisting Kat high in the air for the iconic lift, the actor swung her into an elegant bow before sweeping her off the stage in a flurry of thunderous applause. “And apparently, an exit,” Luke added, when the pair didn’t return to their seats.

“I think I know what they’re doing,” Julia said in a teasing singsong voice.

“Well, let’s hope they make it to a room first this time.”

Julia laughed.

“We’re up soon,” Luke said, standing. “We should probably get ready.”

During the next transition between acts, Luke and Julia quickly made their way to the backstage area. Behind the curtain, the last of the performers milled about nervously.