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That doesn’t sound hypothetical.

ThisIsAwkward

It’s not. It’s happened. Nearly every time I’ve met someone.

BigCityConvert

What if I tell you something no one else knows? Something that might make you feel better?

ThisIsAwkward

It would have to be really good to make me think you’re not going to walk out on me as soon as I sit down.

BigCityConvert

First, that’s horrible. Second, trust me when I say I’m taking a risk, too.

ThisIsAwkward

Okay. Lay it on me.

BigCityConvert

I’ve never felt like I fit in wherever I am. As a kid, I was a nerd and spent all my time studying. When I got married, my ex was outgoing and flashy and dragged me along. After our divorce, I moved here and never made connections to a lot of people. Where I’m at now, I think that’s going to end up hurting my future, but I don’t like people who are fake. Who do things for the wrong reasons. I’m trying to get to know people, but I don’t think people see me for me.

ThisIsAwkward

Well, damn. You went deep. Thank you. And I’m sorry. I understand, though. I have the same struggles. I think a lot more people do than you realize.

BigCityConvert

Maybe.

ThisIsAwkward

Do you still want to meet?

BigCityConvert

Are you saying that was a big enough confession to get you to agree?

ThisIsAwkward

Yes, it was.

BigCityConvert

How about tomorrow night? You pick the place. Wherever you would feel comfortable.

ThisIsAwkward

There’s a bar in MacKellar Cove. O’Kelley’s. Have you ever been?

BigCityConvert

Yeah, I know it.

ThisIsAwkward

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