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    When my daughter was born and Janie died, not only did a piece of me die but I had to learn all over again how to function in life without her.  At the time it seemed like an insurmountable feat, but I learned a little more every day.
    Still, it is hard sometimes to be a good person without her, but I try. I try to live up to the man she believed me to be, the man she knew I could become. Since her passing, my focus has been developing the business and building the comfortable life she supported me so greatly in creating for our daughter.
     
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    Scott shakes my hand and slaps my back when he walks out to the reception area to greet me. It’s been a couple of months since I have seen him so our first order of business is catching up. We make our way down the long hall to his office and I settle myself in his oversized chair on the visitor side of his desk. He presses a button and a full bar flips around from behind the wall that is behind his desk towards the windows. He offers me a Scotch from his vintage collection and I graciously accept.
    “How have things been?” he asks as he fills my shifter.
    “Can’t complain. Things have been busy at work. Went on a date last week. You know same old, same old.” I reply.
    “Really… was she hot? Did you get lucky?”
                  “Scott, you’re such an ass. You’ll never change, which is probably why you’ve been divorced three times. But yes, I did get lucky. Thanks for asking…” I reply as I hold my glass up in a very frat boy cheers.
    “All right, man! So what do you think, she a keeper? Well, at least for a few  dates?” he asks. No matter how much of an ass hole I may feel like when I’m drinking with Scott, he always manages to be more of an ass and make me feel just a little better about myself.
    “You’re strangely excited about my sex life.” I say as I raise an eyebrow at him but then admit, “No, you know I’m not looking for anything serious. ”
    “I’m just happy to see you getting out there. This is literally your second date this year and we’re already in May. No man should deprive himself like that. Anyway, let’s get down to business, how’s our party coming along? Anything you need? Was Jo able to change the menu up? ”
    “I’m happy with it being just Abby and I. The big night is coming along just fine. And yea, Jo was able to add that last minute request you had with the catering company, no problem. We were able to get the extra tables, they said they can add the additional plates. I’m sure you’ll now have enough of a sea to choose a fine fish for the evening, even though I’m not sure that an extra fifty guests was necessary for the one night stand I think you’re shooting for. I just need for you to show up at six on Friday and try not to set me up.”
    “Not promising anything.” He says with his crooked smile. “Don’t judge. I’m shopping for you too, my friend…”
    “See you Friday, man.” I say as I shake my head at him. With that I stand up and shake his hand to leave.
    As I walk down the hall towards the reception area, I see Leah coming towards me with her face buried in papers, not even watching where she’s going. I haven’t decided if she’s a snobby little rich girl, who has had everything handed to her or if she’s just a hard worker and is always too busy to actually give me more than two seconds of her time. I’ve always been curious about her, she’s always caught my attention and today feels as good as any to try to figure her out. I make it a point to walk in her path. I just want to get a little closer. Get her attention somehow. I don’t know why I’ve always been afraid to talk to her until now. That’s not at all like me.
    There’s something about her - I’d never gotten more than a casual greeting when passing in the halls, but today I just want to look into those crystal clear blue eyes for