<span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'">Applause rang out as the Charming family walked into the hall. Three hundred of their closest friends colleagues. Diane beamed as she pulled herself away from her son beaming to everyone. The reporters and photographers began talking to her at once. She held up her hand. "We are here to enjoy ourselves. Interviews later. Pictures are fine. Good night."<br/>
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Gus ran over handing Noah a highball. "Here you go sir. I figured you needed a drink."<br/>
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Noah gave him a look of thanks and gulped it down. "Gus you're a lifesaver. Where is the team?"<br/>
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"Around on the floor. But everything is going smoothly."<br/>
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"Good. Go enjoy yourself. It's a party."<br/>
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Lisa eyed Noah and sauntered over carrying two champagne flutes. She handed one to Diane. "Mrs. Charming here you go."<br/>
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Diane eyed Lisa curiously. "Lovely dress dear. Thank you."<br/>
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Noah glanced from Lisa to his mother. He excused himself and managed to get away and head to the bar on the second floor. He maneuvered through the crowds waving and smiling pleasantly as he went to people shouting their praise. Sighing, he unbuttoned his dark grey suit jacket and leaned on the rail. The party was in full swing. He had to admit, Lisa had done a great job with the decorators. The <a class="link link--external" data-proxy-href="/proxy.php?link=http%3A%2F%2Fassets.countrymusichalloffame.org%2Fimages%2Fuploads%2Fcontent%2Fcurb-conservatory-5-shah-engagement-party-blue-GOBO.jpg&amp;hash=38051a5dbe7af819274a004c4fc96158" href="http://assets.countrymusichalloffame.org/images/uploads/content/curb-conservatory-5-shah-engagement-party-blue-GOBO.jpg" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" target="_blank">museum hall</a> was a vision. She spared no expense...his mother, that is. He needed a another drink...immediately. He shoved his hands deep into his pockets and walked over to the bar. <br/>
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"Hi, could I have a scotch and soda on the rocks please?"<br/>
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He leaned on the counter with a sigh.</span>