Summer of 2020: Pandemic is lessening, or is it? Who cares? Client is annoyed that the job is off schedule, so low man on the totem pole gets to go and kiss ass (me). Truthfully, it was nice to get away and I was not overly concerned about getting sick in the middle of the summer. Trip was a two-hour drive and an overnight. Hotel was at 25% maximum capacity, so I felt safe. I drove straight to the Marriott, checked in, dumped my overnight, and showered. Something about road trips and sitting for hours with sweaty balls makes me always want to shower.
Showered and refreshed, I headed down to the bar. I didn’t really feel like eating, so I just ordered a whiskey neat and sat at one of the outdoor tables. I sipped and watched the few people around and kept coming back to this couple a few tables away. She was a hot brunette wearing a black dress that hugged her curves. She was on the skinnier side, but definitely had me wanting to look more. Her husband looked like he was a road biker, skinny and fit. He had on similar clothes to me: khaki shorts and a golf shirt. They were laughing, kissing and generally putting on a good show. I kept watch in the corner of my eye.