First Date

The first date was very spontaneous. One phone call late in the evening. A 40 mile drive in a steady rain. An artists studio. Arriving at the bar after last call. One beer. A long drive down the South Carolina backroads. Getting lost on the way and almost getting stuck in the mud. A 10 point turn. Finding the cabin. The cabin was a place that Jason of Friday the 13th fame would have been proud to stalk. Complete darkness. A roaring river. Breaking and Entering. Where are the lights? Peach beer and Hummus. Great conversation. The first kiss. Dan's rule #1. A night of passion and story telling. A hot and steamy shower. A Goddess in a towel. The breaking of Boy Scout rule #1- Be Prepared. A one hour nap. Cleaning Up. Take me to the river at dawn's first light. Getting stuck in the mud again. The kiss good bye that really wasn't good bye. The detour. Finally driving home in a steady rain. That first date had all the elements of a disaster but it ending up being perfect and one that will be perfectly memorable because I will never forget it. I hope she won't either.