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Jenny <8675309@…>
To: Dare
Hey, Dare,
Great to hear from you. I know business trips can be insane so not surprised you’re busy.
No burgers where you are? In your honor, I ate the meal you’ve been wanting, and it was delicious. Especially the shake, but how can you go wrong when chocolate is involved? The hamburger was grilled just right, slightly juicy but not too much pink (not a fan of rare), and the French fries were waffle-cut with seasoned salt. Yum!
And not weird. I’ve been thinking about you, too, even though I only know your first name and that you live in Georgia. My real name is Jennifer, in case you hadn’t guessed, but Jenny fits me better, and is what everyone calls me.
But this might be weird. I was so happy when I saw your email in my inbox today. It put a big smile on my face. Not that I was frowning or sad, just tired and a little overwhelmed with work.
No dates, but that’s okay. I’ve had a lot to do, and my sister-in-law’s having a rougher time than usual. My brother died six years ago, and the anniversary of his death was last week. She’s stronger than she realizes, but they got married a week after high school graduation, and he was her world. I keep telling her there is no time frame for grief. I just wish there was something else I could say to make things better.
She’s into animal rescue, and I help her sometimes. The other night, we were out until two in the morning with her rescue group trapping feral cats. They have a program where a vet will neuter or spay and give shots before the rescue releases the cats back where they were found.
I so wish I could see your sky. I love stargazing, but even though it’s summer, the nights have been overcast. I’ll keep trying. The clouds can’t stay out forever.
Well, I guess that’s all for now. Hope you’re managing to have some fun!
Jenny
P.S. Repellant remains unused. Very pleased about that.
P.P.S. Any chance you’ve had time to date while on the road? I went on mine, so it’s your turn.
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Dare
To: Jenny <8675309@…>
Jenny,
Great to hear from you! I figured your name was Jennifer. I like Jenny.
Thanks for eating in my honor. I have another meal mission for you should you choose to accept it:
Corn dog, tater tots, and soda (no diet, full-on sugar).
Glad I could put a smile on your face. Your email did the same for me. Guess I was smiling more than usual because I got some ribbing from the guys I work with. I told them they’re jealous. I probably shouldn’t have said that. When I told them we’re just friends, no one believed me.
I’m sorry about your brother. I’ve lost a few friends, and it sucks. Your sister-in-law is lucky to have someone like you. Not sure it’ll help, but the wife of a good friend who died is now remarried with a baby on the way. She was in a dark place for a while, but then she realized her husband wouldn’t have wanted her to stop living (and she wouldn’t have wanted that if the situation had been reversed). She knows he would want her to live the life they’d planned and make their dreams come true. So that’s what she did. I didn’t want to like the guy she married, but I must admit, he’s good for her. Totally different from my friend, but that’s what she needed.
Animal rescue in the dead of the night, huh? Good work and glad you were with a group, but be careful when you’re out late in the dark. Please don’t do that alone or with just your sister-in-law. Not to harp on this, but you really should take a self-defense class. Better safe than sorry.
Sounds like you have enough going on not to be dating. That makes two of us.
Have the clouds parted so you can see the starry night? I hope so, but if not, I’m watching the skies for both of us. I took a few pictures I’ll share when I’m home. Sorry, no UFOs that I could see, but I keep looking for them. There’s a particularly bright star (had to make sure it wasn’t a planet) that I call Jenny after you. So beautiful. I’ll try to figure out the real name and location so you can look for it.
Not much else is going on. Ready to go home, but not sure when that will be. More work to do.
Be safe,
Dare
