She seemed flustered then answered, “I think you should get to know the guys on the team better”. Wally gave her a look, “well perhaps but Terry... and Ralph aren’t my friends so leave them alone”. They rode home in silence after that.She prepared dinner as Wally was on his computer, he saw a strange email with the heading “For the Nerd”! He opened it to see his mom flirting with both Ralph and Terry, the conversation was clear as bell. He heard Janet speaking, “of course I like you guys, of. Anyway, fate placed us together in a common small city, working with common friends; their associations with us led them to play mass-matchmaker.We danced around one another at first, as will all new acquaintances, revealing bits and pieces as we spiraled around one another; the information grew more personal as our orbits began to synchronize.We shared hopes and dreams and aspirations, likes and dislikes, rhythms and blues and what-all else, until finally...Until finally, she allowed me to. Wait or you'll spoil it. I can feel myself hardening again.Anyway it has been nearly nine months since I've had a guy. A bit of a long time but I've gone without for longer.Fifty years. Yep, I turned fifty before I discovered and became addicted to the pleasures that only two men can give to each other. And, yeah, of course I rue those wasted years. But it is what it is and I've tried to make up for as much lost time as I possibly can. But this year? Man, I think we all want to put this one. Marc responded, “thank you, I really appreciate” and then looking up at her asked … “Do you have any plans this evening or would you like to have a cocktail and enjoy this gorgeous sun set with me, pointing out over the horizon?” Linda felt her heart skip a few beats …. thinking to herself……. could my fantasy become a reality!!! Linda tried to hold her composure as she didn’t want to come across as overly keen …“Actually, I don’t have plans this evening and I would love to have a cocktail with.