#ccsemberclub

"Hardly is" She beams

"Well, then, we'll let April tell him and he can decide to attend or not. I assume we will? Or shall we pass? The DeBukes would understand."

"We'll attend. Maybe not stay long, but we'll attend" She nods "Unless you object I think it's the least we can do"

"I do not object. Yes, we'll attend."

A nod "I suppose I best look over my black dresses"

He sighs "I do so love that slinky one, but... I suppose it's not appropriate."

"Ah ha" She gives a sudden merry laugh "How about some other time. And yes, I look great in slinky"

"You look wonderful in anything you wear. Or don't." a smirk.

"You're a shameless Flatterer... and I love it" She admits "No we'll be modest and respectful, by troll standards not our own for that day. I do wonder if they'll have a wake? "

"Clem did not mention."

"Mmm" She ponders "Well, best not to assume but let's bring a bottle of something to offer as a gift or supply as needed?"

"Yes, I think that's a good idea."

A nod "I leave it to your expert taste" She kisses him "Oh kay how long till show time" SHe ponders "Don't have to go to work for another two hours? "

"An you're showered and limbered up." he points out.

"Why sir.." She looks demure "Are you seeking... physical congress with me?"

"Dearest, I merely pointed out that you were prepared to leave for the Club and your show." he dodges "Unless.... you wanted me to seek such with you?"

"Later maybe" She kisses him again "Definitely though. I guess we could head over early."

He nods. "I'll get your coat."

In fact, he gets hers AND his.

"Thanks, sweetie" She says and out they go

And to the Club.

The club greets them professionally, "Wardrobe will be ready soon, Miss CC" "Teensy's got the kitchen tonight unless you take it, Mr. Stodgepole" and so on

"Carry on, carry on... your work is too good for me to interfere." he praises.

CC is also responding "That's fantastic, I want to slip in afew broadway tunes tonight so make sure we can hollywood a number or two. "

Stodgepole escorts CC back to her green room.

She goes back with him "My goodness, they're like a well oiled machine aren't they?"

"I should hope so. We have both worked to make it so."

"Truth" She moves along "Now, any requests for tonight's music? Broadway leaning preferred"

"You know the effect 'Hey Big Spender' has on me....."

"mmm yes," her lips turn up , Cupid's bow posed to fire, "I do indeed. I'll put it on the list."

He shivers. "I look forward to it with confliction."

"I will perform it... with conviction" A wink

"Oooo...." a groan of anticipation and he gives her a heated kiss before he tears himself away.

And they part.

He takes a moment to compose himself, and then goes to work the house; meeting, greeting, check in.....

he observes the folks who come in, regulars...

and new comers. A young couple come in dressed conservatively. They seem unsure they'll fit in

He waits to see what the host or hostess will do.

The hostess gets a good read on them, turns on not just charm but the warmth as well.