We spent the rest of the evening in each other’s company. I laughed in the wings whenever he went on stage to entertain the crowd and introduce the next performer. He was an absolute natural and a gifted entertainer.
A gay couple wearing Batman and Robin outfits won the contest for best costume. I hung out with DeeDee and Brenda off and on throughout the night, and even got out on the dance floor when the BeeGees played over the speakers. I didn’t have much rhythm, but I enjoyed myself.
The last act for the evening was done by Lucille, himself. As promised, he sang the Dinah Washington song we’d danced to that Sunday morning together. He wasn’t lip-synching either. He had a beautiful tenor that sent shivers up and down my spine and made me realize just how lucky I was.
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