Years ago ...
In my "Home" bar with friends. Met an airline steward, ripped Hawaiian/Asian guy, who was with his 'friend' Jeff. I'll call him 'Fred'. And though Fred was with Jeff, and I was with my friends, Fred was showing a definite interest in me. We all had drinks, small talk, Jeff was being quiet, tall, blond, handsome, 'wallflower', as Fred was getting close, rubbing up against me, etc., etc. My friends were rather amused. At closing time, we all said, "Bye!", and went our separate ways.
About two weeks later, Fred called to say he would be back in town. Wanted to see me. He sounded surprised I said, "Yes!"
Of course, I wanted to see Him, too! But, I didn't really know him. SO ... agreed to pick him up for dinner, from his hotel. Also, brought two of my friends along, just 'in case'. Fred was one of those guys who could easily rip me apart! I was fascinated, yet intimidated, by his physical attributes.
Den, Barb, and I, picked up Fred, and headed out for dinner. Fred seemed to be a bit disappointed that I'd brought them along. However, Barb managed to get a lot of personal information out of Fred, as we dined on BBQ ribs. More info. than either Den, or I, would have gotten ourselves.
It was a bit chilly, yet Fred was wearing a thin, tight, silk, shirt, that showed off his perfect pecs. And, kept snuggling up to me, as we walked back to my minivan, to head out to the bars.
We checked out a few bars, but things in the city were oddly quiet. There was a 'big thing' going on at one of the dance bars, though. Everyone seemed to be there, when we eventually found it!
We checked our coats/jackets. Fred wasn't wearing one. We had some drinks, some small talk, some dancing. Fred seemed to be 'disappointed' that I'd brought Den,and Bard, along. But, I was playing it safe. Maybe TOO safe!
When Jeff showed up, Fred seemed to brighten up. I guess he decided I wasn't going to be his 'conquest' for the night, given the 'baggage' I'd brought along. Fred even retrieved our coats for us, and bringing them to us said, "Thanks for the evening!"
THAT, being more than a 'Clue', led to Hugs, and our awkward departure.
Just a few weeks later, the news of JEFF Dahmer hit the media. Yeah! The very same Jeff! Although the list of victims, some of whom we knew, did not include Fred, we never did hear from him again.
Just goes to show, you never KNOW!!
Take Good Care!!
And, yeah, no matter what ... if you still can ...
Keep smilin'!!


Chaz