“Because she said they were childish.”
And for the first time in years, Mark talked. Not about the divorce. Not about the loneliness. About a three-masted schooner he’d spent six months on, only to lose a mast to a dropped pair of tweezers. TonightsGirlfriend.23.12.22.Bobbie.Lavender.XXX...
“Is it that obvious?”
“Yeah. Come in.”
“Okay,” she said. “Here’s the deal. For the next two hours, I’m not an actress. You’re not a client. We’re two people who met at a bar, hit it off, and came up here because the conversation was too good to end. Tell me something real. Not sad—real.” “Because she said they were childish
Bobbie sat on the edge of the bed, patted the space beside her. “Okay. Tonight, you’re going to tell me about the ships. Every detail. And I’m going to listen like I’ve never heard anything more interesting.” About a three-masted schooner he’d spent six months
“You’re wearing a suit. In a hotel room. At midnight.” She set her bag down. “Relax. I’m not here to judge. I’m here to be your ‘tonight’s girlfriend.’” She said it with a little air-quote, self-aware.