Page 55 of Grunt: A Marine Romance

It was finally their turn, so Bret and Robyn headed into the red room, which the other dancers had already vacated.

Matt interviewed them. “Bret, how does it feel to be in the final on your first season of Dancing under the Stars?”

Bret looked right into the camera and smiled. “Well, it’s such a blessing to have made the final in my first and only season. And I’ve met the most wonderful people on this show. Robyn has been such an inspiration. She’s such a brilliant performer and so successful.”

“That’s wonderful. And the scores for Bret and Robyn?”

Bret held his breath.

“Ten,” Benny said.

Karen jumped out of her seat. “Ten!”

Steve held up the number. “Ten.”

“A perfect thirty and in the finale,” Matt said. He stuck the microphone in front of Robyn. “How do you feel?”

“I owe it all to Bret. He’s the hardest working dancer here, or anywhere. And he is an amazing man.” Robyn winked at Bret.

“And Bret, any final thoughts?”

Could somebody pinch me? I can’t believe that twenty-one million people all have tuned in to see me.Bret finally understood why everyone loved this show. Bret loved this show. It had changed his life. “All I can say, Matt, is that this is the happiest night of my life.”

Selena popped her head around the corner and shook it slowly, his girl’s smile was better than any trophy could ever be. I love you, she mouthed at him.

Bret knew his life had just changed forever.