StephOh God. I’m going to throw up.
StephWhat if he doesn’t show?
StephWhat if I sit here all night looking like an idiot?
KylieYou’re not an idiot.
KylieAnd you won’t go home alone.
KylieIt’s not even 7 yet…don’t freak out.
StephThe waiter just asked if anyone was joining me.
KylieWhat’s his name?
StephThe waiter?
KylieNo, your date!
StephOh. Jason.
KylieCute name. What does he look like?
StephHot. Like I’m seriously doubting it’s his real profile pic.
StephI think he swiped it from Men’s Health or something.
StephHe has abs.
StephRidgy sexy abs.
KylieGimme a sec, I’m picturing that.
StephHands off! He’s mine! 😂
StephIf he shows. He’s officially 5 mins late.
KylieWell keep me posted.
30 minutes later.
StephStill not here.
KylieOh no.
StephThe waiter just brought me another drink.
StephI didn’t order it. Pathetic, huh?
StephEven HE thinks I’m being stood up.
20 minutes later.
StephI think I’ve officially been stood up.
StephI can’t do this Kylie. ☹️
KylieNow come on. It’s not the end of the world.
StephBut this sucks! It’s been 6 months.
StephI shaved Ky! Like, EVERYTHING.
StephI’m SO ready for some hot, no strings attached, sex, dammit!
StephOh shit…
KylieIs Jason there?
KylieSteph, is it him?
KylieSTEPH??
StephOmg I can't believe it.
KylieWhat's going on?
KylieSteph??
StephThe waiter just brought me an appetizer.
StephOn the house. A cheese plate.
KylieOh! I thought Jason was finally there and he was short and bald or something!
StephNo. Not yet. He's an hour late. But hey, I've got wine and cheese!
StephOh, the cute waiter just brought me some bread too.
StephHis name is Dave. He's cute. Did I say that already?
KylieYes, you did.
StephI took a sneaky pic. That's Dave. Or at least that's his ass.
StephAt least I've got a nice view while being stood up.
KylieMaybe you should take Dave home with you.
StephMaybe…
KylieI was kidding!
KylieSteph?
StephHe gets off at 10.
KylieYOU ASKED HIM TO GO HOME WITH YOU?
StephI SHAVED, Kylie!
KylieYou’re right, tonight is about you.
KylieGrab that bull by the horns and go for it!
StephMaybe I should send Jason a text? What if something happened to him?
KylieTrue, what if you go home with Dave and then find out Jason was in an accident?
StephShit. You think he was?
KylieText him.
StephOkay. Here’s goes nothing.
She sends him a text.
StephHey Jason? It’s Steph. Your date tonight?
StephI was just making sure everything was okay?
StephWe were supposed to meet for dinner at 7.
StephKinda worried at this point.
StephText me back!
He doesn’t reply.
StephNothing.
StephHe’s blowing me off, Kylie.
StephI should just leave with what little dignity I have left.
StephMaybe it’s too soon after Chad cheated on me to try dating at all.
KylieIt’s been six months. You’re ready.
StephWhat if it happens again?
StephWhat if I’m just not good enough?
StephChad obviously didn’t think I was.
KylieChad wasn't your fault.
KylieIt was all HIM being a dick for not telling you he was interested in someone else.
StephI wasn't enough for him, Ky. What if there’s something wrong with me?
KylieSweetie, there is nothing wrong with you.
StephI can't believe I'm starting over. I'm 35 years old.
StephI should have kids and a house and a husband and a mortgage by now.
KylieSometimes it doesn't work out that way.
KylieRight now is your chance to start over.
StephI hate all this self-doubt.
StephTinder was supposed to be a way to ease back into guys without a lot of expectations.
StephMeet, connect, have some sex if we both felt like it.
KylieAnd that's what you're doing. Don't give up.
KylieAnd hey, maybe I was wrong.
KylieIf Dave’s cute and interested, then go for it!
StephThat doesn't make me a horrible person?
KylieSteph, if some asshole can't figure out that you're awesome then you know the old saying:
KylieLove the one you're with, baby.
StephGod that sounds slutty.
KylieNo. Empowering! You know what you want and you're a grown woman. No apologies!
StephYou’re right. I AM a grown woman. If I want to have sex I can have sex!
KylieWith whoever you want!
StephHell yes! Whoa, said that aloud. LOUDLY. LOL
StephDave laughed.
StephHis smile is really sexy. I think Dave IS my guy tonight.
KylieGo you!
StephI asked him if he’d like to come to my place. He said no.
KylieShit. Sorry babe.
StephWe’re going to his place, it’s closer. 😉
KylieYES!! My girl is gonna get LUCKY!!
StephLOL is it weird to be so nervous?
StephIt’s not like I’m a virgin or anything.
StephBut what if people are doing it differently now?
StephOMG what if he wants something freaky?
KylieSlow down, you’re making me laugh so hard my martini just came out my nose.
KylieDon’t worry. People still have sex the same way they did two years ago.
KylieTab C in slot V!
StephOMG.
StephI mentioned I love dogs.
StephHe has a dog.
StephI think…this is going to work out.
KylieI’m happy for you. You deserve this.
StephI think Dave is perfect for what I need. I don’t even remember the guy who stood me up. 😜
KylieThat’s my girl! Text me tomorrow with deets.
Five minutes later.
KylieYou still there? Just realized that you’re going to a total stranger’s house.
KylieGimme his address so I know where you’re at? Just in case?
KylieSteph?
KylieOkay, so I’m getting just a little worried. Let me know you’re okay pls.
KylieSTEPH ANSWER ME.
StephSorry. Jason showed up. I’m heading to his place now.
KylieWAIT WHAT? Did you seriously blow Dave off for Jason?
StephThere was this…spark when Jason walked in.
StephAnd he had a really good reason for being late that I’ll tell you about tomorrow.
KylieUnless he ran into a burning building to rescue twelve orphans…
KylieSteph?
StephCoffee at ten! Talk later!
KylieNo talk now! Steph! Damn it…