-Batteries Not Included
1987 motion-picture
Twenty-five years ago today:
April 16, 1987
Thursday
His note read: I Love you still…Call me
Work was okay. Freddie and I ate at MAX’s. She kind of ‘grosses me out’ when she eats. She eats with her mouth open sometimes and food tends to come out from her lips. She is black and her lips are huge. I don’t know…maybe ‘it’s just me’ but it looks gross.
I telephoned Eileen to confirm our outing for tonight. It ought to be an adventure.
When I arrived in Hillsborough the smallest boy that she is nanny for named Kevin asked me, “Why did you leave when you and Eileen were supposed to go out?”
I thought, “Oh great…this is off to a good start.”
That was an embarrassing question from a little boy who was yelling when he asked it. In addition, his parents were there in the next room.
I returned a call to Johnny Schaefer when I returned home.
I surprised myself when I announced to him, “Yes, I probably will come down to L.A. next weekend. Eileen may accompany me.”
I could almost detect a sigh of sadness by Johnny over the phone after I mentioned Eileen.
Eileen had said earlier, “My sister, Erin, and I are going to Rio de Janeiro.”
I asked, “Really…Erin?
“Yes, Erin feels she’s too young and is having second thoughts about getting married now.”
The idea of Rio appeals to me.
I had to be honest about my forthcoming plans. I told her about the note that Rachelle left me on my car last week. I also told her that Irene Keenan (who I met in Hawaii) was coming to visit from New York, making it clear that she’s ‘just a friend’. I also mentioned my weekend in Sacramento with my former coworker, Judy. Eileen was very understanding. I’m glad that she understood. It’s all very platonic…isn’t it?
I failed to mention the note that Chris left for me.
“Well, smiles lie.”
-Velvet Goldmine
1998 motion-picture
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