Blast From The Past Scenes 1 & 2

He came into the office, but I didn't really recognize him. He had a cowboy hat on and walked slumped over. How funny he looked, but the lady he was with rung a bell in a my head. I was trying to put a place to him. I always remember faces but names....I'm horrible with those.

I was trying to be courteous, but he was being an ass with his responses to me. Keeping my patience, I explained to the gentleman why I was asking him to do such and such......
The ass had the gull to mock me using my own words. Oh well, just roll with the punches......I've been doing that all my life.

As he drew closer, he got a closer view of my name tag. His eyes lit up; I now knew why his wife looked so familiar. He was an old high school teacher. Its been nearly a decade since I was in his classroom. Anyhow, after the ever so sort introduction....

"I thought you were going to be a priest," he said.

"Well, it's a long story" I said half jokingly and half bashful.

"What happened?"

"Well, I didn't get along with a nun all that great. In fact, I really didn't like what she had to say about me and my evaluation." (The Church has you fill out a long evaluation to test your compatibility for marriage or the priesthood)

"We'll talk later about this....." he quickly responded.

We sat and talked. My job involves a lot of talking and questioning.......lots of questioning. We talked about his new business that he was starting, and then he began with the old days.

"Did you know why they fired Coach ......... and did you know ................... Then ol' ............. went and decided to go back to the gym and found........." he went on.

I was floored. I had always grown up to think that adults were perfect; I was very naive. I couldn't believe that certain people had done certain things...... Humans are...........well..........human. I don't mean to judge, but I was a bit saddened by the whole thing.

We then got back on focus as to why he was there. Again, he got off topic and began to talk about the Church and how the hierarchy in it wasn't worth a shit. I really don't know; I love my Church! Sometimes I hate its rigidity but oh well, that's life and God's plan. Not everything comes our way in the way we want it. To be truthful, it does hurt to say that.

Anyhow, we went back and forth about me and the priesthood, my future, my past etc. We'd get back on topic.

"What time do you go for lunch?"

"Today I go at 1 o'clock," I said.

"We'll be here to pick you up. We'll drive in front of the building, but I'll leave you if you not there," he says with a smile.

"Ok, I'll be there........."


It was roughly 1:20 as we walked into the Mexican restaurant. It was a nice place, but I cant stand going out to eat during lunch. Whether its with family or friends or boss, the thought of having to rush to get back to work knocks the wind out of eating out. When you eat out, you take your time and enjoy it, right? No one agrees with me on this. Come on, you gotta be able to relax and even drink a beer knowing you can enjoy the evening without hurrying.

Anyway, I hated it more for him and his wife because of my ass. They are retired, but I'm having them rush through their food. His wife was very thoughtful of my situation whereas he was too busy wanting to talk, lol. It was so funny. He's sassy as hell and very talkative. He's a great guy to have in your corner of the ring.

As we walked to the table I noticed a young woman sitting there. Black hair, fair skin, beautiful eyes.........she was attractive. I love dark features! Have I mentioned that before? Anyway, I got to introduce myself to her and began to listen to my old friend talk. We awaited my chicken enchiladas and had the benefit of meeting the owner. She was an older woman with a beautiful face. She was a grandmother, mind you! Wow!

Well, we sat eating. We talked about the priesthood (I was hoping he wouldn't bring this up for the black haired girl was quite put off by it, not that I'd hook up with her. I just wanted to talk to her more), his experiences with so and so, etc. It was funny; he did most of the talking. It was fun but within minutes, we were up and walking out. I hate eating out during lunch!

"It was very nice meeting you," I told the owner as I shook her hand as we were leaving.

I made my way to the door when I noticed that the dark hair was nearby.

"What was your name again?" I said with a smile.

"Roxette!"

"It was a pleasure meeting you Roxette."

She was smiling like no other and so was I.......


As we drove up to the front of the building, he offered to take me to the game. He had received tickets as a gift from one of his cronies. I was a bit reluctant because today was a workout day, and I really didn't like baseball. I tried to say no in a kind way.....

"Oh come on. We'll have a great time. You need to get out more anyway."

"Okay, sure......give me a call and I'll meet you there." I told him as he turned his head. He was ready to go and was now paying me lip service....... He looked so funny in his cowboy/ranchero hat; you never would have thought he was a Ph.D by the way he acted.