The babies are with mom today; I’m shopping.“Also good. My son, Aaron, just joined the Army. They gave him a bonus of $25,000 can you believe it!�...� she said.“The Army?” said Abigail.“Yes, the pay is good, and they will pay for his college in addition to the bonus. He’s very good with technology and they made him a really good offer. Plus he is going to be stationed in Europe as soon as he finishes that basic training thing they require,” she said.“Really,” said Abby.“Yes, the kids today have it. But I know I’m being an idiot: you like tall, robust, athletic men of color. I’m 5’9′, I’m 5 years older than you, I’m not in great shape, I’m… white.’ She was biracial — black and Mexican. She’d only dated one white guy and it hadn’t worked out very well. Plus, she was waaaaay too good looking for me to date. I didn’t think I had the confidence to be with her. Never mind sleeping with her. I started to picture the two of us together as I was talking. She put her hand on mine again: ‘You look. I knew that if he wanted to, Brandon could beat me up because he boxed and played football. I was also scared that he might call the cops or tell everyone at school, so I did as I was told.I felt pathetic standing in front of another guy wearing an 11 year old’s clothes. After I got them on, he just stood there and shook his head with a grin on his face. Then, as if he was talking to a baby, Brandon said “awww, who’s a cute little princess?”.In a more serious voice he said, “that’s right.. He was absolutely amazing.I waited until we were in line for drinks before I gathered myself and said, "That pianist is amazing."Holly glanced his direction, then her head snapped back for a real look. She elbowed Steph and said, "Holy shit! Look!"Steph stood with an open mouth, looking back and forth between him and me. "You knew he was gonna be here, didn't you?" She pushed my arm playfully. "I can't believe he's that good. Oh, I hope he will play something at my party!" I'll get us a table.