The venue was outdoors at a large park on acres of land. Brandt wanted tonight to be special but knew Emily might have a problem with large close crowds. They removed two blankets from the limo and made their way to a secluded spot on the grass. More people arrived. Jordan and Morris sat on the blanket's edge and added an additional buffer zone.
Excitement and unease battled within Emily's mind. More people arrived and her nervousness increased.
Brandt pulled her back between his legs holding her tightly within his arms. Giving a gentle kiss to the top of her head he whispered, "I wanted you to enjoy some music. If this becomes too much we can leave."
Tipping her face to look at him, she smiled. "I'll be okay, they just smell funny."
"It's the perfumes. They don't get it." His nose nuz
