He liked the company lines, "The day was such a bore beforeyou guys came in?" He liked taking pictures with the guys, and enjoyedbeing the center of a...tention when he went over to tables. Even in thenoise filled atmosphere of the place, Dave's every action seemed to makethe guys comfortable, and this pleased him. Dave particularly liked when all the girls gathered around one guy whovisited for his birthday, and sang him the Hooters special birthday songas he stood on a chair in a hula skirt.. Depressed, ashamed, and angry at myself, I went home and decided that I would never let that happen again. The next time I would be more prepared. But how? Shit if I knew. Which only got me more depressed. My mind was so far out of it that when I walked through the house, I didn't even hear my mom call my name as I walked past her, heading towards my bedroom."Jarid!" She yelled, causing me to jump."Oh, sorry, Mom. What's up?" I asked you how was your day?"Wow, she would ask me that. So I lied. He had seen only ponies at pony rides and the occasional police mount at the county fairs, but this horse stood taller, and its rider looked equally as tall sitting in the saddle. Wishing to gain a friend, he extended an arm high above his head and began to wave in hope the rider would stop and talk with him. The closer they came the more thrilled and delighted was Bob as he saw then the rider to be a slender, blonde haired young woman. She seemed eager too of meeting him or maybe somebody. Anddoes it really matter who Hamilton Carver slept with, now that HannahCarver is ready to start her new life?"Breathe. Just breathe."Did you have to deal with this? Is this going to happen every time Italk to someone?"She shook her head. "You'll get used to it, it's just really strong atfirst. But tell me...I know it's new and unexpected, but is it reallythat bad? To feel that kind of excitement?"I walked across the room, away from her, closing my eyes, listening tomy blood rushing in my.