Violet said she would be but dumped me when we got here

She grabs a champagne in one of the gawking waiter, then shooed him away. She grins at the explanation of her sister. Violet knew that PG will have no other date than mike, but since mike isnt here she went here with no date.

Well Don escorted me here, as being a good associate. I invited Lanxs a capo from NewYork, we were just talking a while ago, but something came up that he have to go. Guess we are all dateless for now. Oh well, I do believe we have some fairly handsome family members who will danced with us.

As she says this she saw Mcknighter looking for someone and rather confused in the room.

well ladies you know where i am if you want to dance...

Don looks at all the ladies from the family and thinks to himself

Are you serious? Can you really dance? Well I only know that you are good in the jobs I gave you.

Violet recounting all the jobs she gave Don, back then. All of them successfully done. With the new business in New Orleans , she was very proud of her associate.

Don grabs Violet by the hand and twirls her under his arm, pulling her back so they are practically touching noses and whispers softly in her ear

'course i can dance'

Pushing her away again they both burst into the charlston

McKnighter, sick of looking for his lost date, takes a glass of wine from one of the many waiters walking around with them. He chugs it down. Seeing a few members of his society, McKnighter walks over to the group of women chatting. He bows deeply.

"Ladies, how are you doing this fine night?"

as the music starts to slow Don pulls Violet in closer, he has hold of one of hands and has his other rested on her lower back, they look deep into each others eyes and start to giggle.

Violet says to Don

"To be honest DC i thought you were going to get killed in the first couple days, but you have proved yourself worthy, iv forged you into quite a fine gentleman even tho i say so my self"

Don starts to blush

"Stop it"

The soft music begins to flow around the room, and since they are already at the center of the ballroom and knowing that half the ton might be watching them, she slowly composed herself. She puts one of her gloved hands to his , and the other at the back of his head. They moved smoothly , gliding around the room as if they are one. DC proves to be an excellent dancer, he twirls her at the right moment and pulling her back again.

I guess there is more than meets the eye Don. Though I hope you are not wasting so much time in practicing dances rather than doing your real jobs.

DC chuckles under his breathe, and impressed her more by making her swirl two times.

Walks in and takes tips my hat

Hello everyone,how is everyone doin on this lovely day

Don composes himself, he pulls Violet in close and dips her down, bringing her up slow he lowers his hand onto her beautifully shaped hip, taking a few steps to the left Don bends over and picks up a purple flower in his mouth, leaning in close Dons cheek is pressed against hers, Violet knows what to do, she takes the flower from his mouth, as she pulls away Don catches a wiff of the scent she had on, it made him go weak at the knees. As the music takes a romantic turns he pulls V in close and puts both his arms round her and rested them on her lower back, Violet wraps both arm round his head as if she were craddeling a baby. Don and V were completely oblivious to the 200 or so people watching them, as Violet rested her head on his sholder he whispered gently in her ear.

"Thanks for all you have done for me"

Planting a friendly peck on her cheek to show how much he appreciates her

Paulie sees Kates in the corner enjoying herself but looking like she needs a drink and a dance.  Paulie struts over to the bartender and gets a scoth and water for himself and a White wine for Kates.  While walking back Paulie is thinking to himself "will she dance with me?  does she think im some bum?"  Paulie decides its now or never and as he approaches the stunning Kates he ask her "would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

Having heard of the ball from her fellow family members, Giulietta is joyed at the idea to dance the night away. She takes on her finest silk dress, the one she received from her mother, as she can't afford yet to buy such beautiful clothes herself, she walks to the place where everybody is and steps into the ballroom.

She is thrilled to see that everyone is having fun, dancing and drinking. Not to be totally left apart as she doesn't know anyone in this place, she grabs two glasses of champagne, drinks one down, and holds the other one to give an impression of composure.

"Driver!" I shouted."Get me to the Ball!Drive." When we arrived,I noticed DonCarlochi."Hello,how are you liking your new suit my friend?" I walk over and get a glass of whiskey.

Paulie looks over and notices a stunning woman in the corner.  He thinks "this must be Guilietta that he has heard about, Such a stunning woman he thinks to himself.

Paulie gets the waiters attention and slips a $100 in his coat pocket and tells him to deliver a bottle of the finest champagne in the house and a white rose to the beautiful woman in the corner. 

Sipping her glass of champagne quietly, Giulietta watches all the dancers, good and bad, having fun. As her eyes start to wander off and her mind concentrates on all the hard work that still needs to be done, she is interrupted by a waiter offering her a beautiful white rose with, not a glass, but a bottle of champagne.

She smiles at the waiter and asks: "So who wants to get me drunk?"

He diligently shows her someone she seems to have seen before. She thanks him and thinks about that man. She remembers him as a fellow family member now, and walks up to him to thank him in person.

"A bottle is a bit too much for me sir, but the rose is a very delicate attention. Thank you."

Naomi sits by the front door, her hair pulled up into a french braid, curls spilling down over her shoulders.  The emerald satin dress she wore shimmered in the candle light and Naomi smiled, watching her family and friends dance and party the night away.   She was waiting for her date and a chance to chat with her sister.  A happy sigh escaped her lips as she saw her date enter through the front doors. 

Paulie walks up to Naomi who he see's waiting by the door.  He approaches her and sheepishly says "have you been waiting long?"  He notices how stunningly beautiful she looks in her satin dress and french braids.  Like a gift from god he thinks to himself

Walking up the steps to the door, Star hopes she will meet Naomi here.  She openes the elegant french door and walks inside, handing her wool wrap to the maid standing by the entrance.  She pushes back a stray curl from her eyes, back into place in the demi french twist held back by an elegant diamond and tortoise shell comb Aiden had given her as a wedding gift.  

She slips the wrap off, she revealing her deep red halter dress.  The neckline plunging in a v, but still modest, that it until she turns around.  The dress is nearly backless, coming to a small point in the small of her back.  The skirt clung to her hips and then flared out in a dramatic mermaid style skirt.  She passes Naomi and embraces her in a hug, thanking her for the invitation to the ball.  Pressing her luck she lightly patted Naomi's belly and smiled. She decided to wait with her friend to await Naomi's date who seemed to be stalling in order to make a dramatic entrance. 

Having danced most of the night now and being slightly drunk, Giulietta smiles as she sees many couples around. Love always makes her smile... but she frowns, slightly, almost imperceptibly, and heads towards the exit.

"No time for that now" she says, unaware of the strange looks she receives from the people around her. She stops a moment, wondering if she should greet Naomi, but seeing her busy talking to some friends, she decides not to do so.

She walks out, takes a deep breath of fresh air and smiles to herself. She just stands here, lights a cigarette, and whilst dragging a few puffs in and out, she stares at the crowd queueing outside to get in.

Mike walks in and sits by PG

"I'm sorry that i'm late,so how i everyone?"