So I picked up Dawn a few blocks away from her parents' house, or actually it was her mom's and Richard Spier's, she explained to me later and we went to Cabbage and Kings. It was interesting to say the least because I've never really had food any sort of meat before. I don't know if I'll be up for it ever again.
The drive the Stamford was normal. I knew I had to avoid the subject of the pageant because of she's been criticized by it all. Though I strongly feels what she's going through is uncalled for, but its not my place to say.
We got to the Convention Center in one piece, singing along to some song on the radio I had forgotten the title of. I had to make my way around my parents' friends, who luckily has not seen my parents around (yet) and avoiding her parentals as well, while showing a move or two with my "date" on the dance floor. Dawn also introduced me to few people that she knows, mostly clients of the Baby-Sitters Club.
I bumped into a couple of people, including Janine Kishi and Rosa Lopez, both of whom I recalled promising a dance too. After excusing myself from Dawn, I took each girl on a spin or two around the dance floor.
I finally caught up with Dawn who was speaking to the beautiful Mrs. McGill at one of the table. I vaguely remembered her from the pageant. She looked extremely beautiful (I mean, both women, but Mrs. McGill literally took my breath away). I politely joined in the conversation and offered the older woman a dance, which she accepted.
During the dance I learned that Maureen was divorced and that Stacey was in New York City, spending New Years Eve with her father. I couldn't believe a beautiful woman like her was spending New Years alone, and I spoke adamantly about how unfair it is.
We spent the rest of the evening talking. I felt that I was neglecting Dawn, but she understood completely when I explained it to her. Maureen and I had instant chemistry.