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“But yeah, I’ve delivered some baked goods there before. That is, before it flooded this spring.”
    â€œWhat a shame that was. Well, in October they will be having a huge fund-raiser. They do an event every year, but being as this is their grand reopening after the remodel, this one is extra-special. This year’s theme is some sort of TV dancing competition. Do you watch those shows?”
    She couldn’t help her grin. “Are you kidding? I love them, never miss.”
    â€œPerfect. I was hoping you might say that. Maybe this will just work out perfectly. Here’s the thing: they want the event to bring a lot of support from the community and so they’re trying to get some local celebrity types to participate. You know how these things are. Anyway, they’ve asked our beloved Coach Clark to participate. Unfortunately … he said no.”
    Principal Jensen gave her a knowing look. Except she had no idea what he was implying. “That’s too bad. It sounds like fun.”
    â€œOh good, I’m glad you think so. You see, I assumed maybe Coach Clark wasn’t interested because, well, you know, he’s a guy. But then I thought maybe it’s because he’s afraid he wouldn’t win. He likes to win things.”
    She couldn’t figure out what his refusal to do the fund-raiser had to do with her. Callie didn’t know a thing about Coach Clark; in fact, she’d never even met the man. She only knew he was the head football coach because everyone in town was obsessed with the team. Of course, football teams never lacked in the respect department. So typical.
    â€œWell, I’m going to be frank with you, Callie. The past two dance team coaches were fired for inappropriate behavior.”
    She jerked her head back. Whoa, that was quite a left turn they’d just taken. What was he implying now? She felt her inner defense start to rise.
    â€œI’d heard the rumors about Jane before me”—and how they had also included a district administrator funny Jensen didn’t mention that bit—“but I can assure you that I—”
    Principal Jensen put up a hand. “Callie, you’ve given me no reason to worry about you. My point is this: The school has not been shed in the best light the past few years in regards to some of its coaching and administrative staff. On top of that, Coach Clark has failed to win the Evan Award from the coaching association the past three years that he’s been nominated, and I know he deserves it. I really believe that if he’d do this community fund-raiser it would clinch it for him. And … well, it would look good for the school, too. Maybe help our state ratings.”
    â€œYeah, that sounds like a great idea. I mean, if he likes to win, it sounds like he better put his dancin’ shoes on.” She chuckled, beginning to get a little uneasy.
    Principal Jensen grinned. “Yes. That’s where I thought you could come in.”
    Oh shit. “Oh?”
    â€œI was hoping that if you agreed to be Coach Clark’s partner, he would participate.”
    Her eyebrows hit the ceiling. “Be his partner?” This guy had to be joking. The football coach? Surely he had a wife … or even a daughter who could dance with him? “I’m not so—”
    â€œI’d consider it a huge favor.”
    Oh no. She just couldn’t. Life had gotten stressful enough as it was. As much as the idea of a Celebrity Dance Off– inspired competition appealed to her, she just really couldn’t commit. She opened her mouth to say just that, but he cut her off.
    â€œI really need this favor, Callie. You know, at the last PTA meeting some of the moms were complaining that the dance team’s budget had been awfully small the past few years. I got a small grant reserved. I might be happy to pass it on to the team to use for some new uniforms.”
    Callie chewed on her