No, I did not even think of reigniting the flame. Patty is a pleasant memory, and we retained our friendship after we broke up. And now, when I meet her, it is in Marian mode for two reasons:
- I don't want to reawaken things by presenting as a male.
- I am more comfortable meeting women in female mode, so that there is no hint of sexual interest.
Patty is comfortable with this. And yet, I was thinking of warning her that I was going to be wearing a dress when I went to City Island to see her. Go figure.
- - - - - -
Before we got together, Patty texted me to let me know that there was an unexpected death in her family, so that she wouldn't have to talk about it in any detail. Yet, that was one of the first things we talked about, because she needed to tell me about it. And then, we started catching up on what's been going on in each other's lives.
Patty grew up in a close knit family, and anything that would unravel that fabric has to hurt a bit. This death, coupled with a family issue which I won't go into here may make things unable to be mended between Patty and a family member. I feel sorry for her, as I think she's already read the tea leaves and sees the last chance to heal some old wounds go away.
Dinner was a little bit more expensive than I had planned. But I had the cash ready and available tor a bill that was higher than expected. (Moral: Don't eat the broiled fisherman's platter when a simple piece of fish will do.) At least, I was filled to the gills, so to speak....
- - - - - -
All too soon, we had to leave. But I suggested that we try to arrange a foursome for dinner next month, with me presenting as Mario. Hopefully, that will happen....
