`` mel is no longer here and this has nothing to do with him . '' i was used to this , used to tonight . `` not if you want my help . '' `` we need to know who else is involved , '' i said . tomorrow night is our final production , and i have been living and breathing dance for the past few weeks . she pulls away from the kiss , eyes probing me . turned out it was a good call-the old-man affect increased his speed . 