ANNEMARIE MEETS BRETT:
When I was getting introduced to Shyla and Paul in the car, they asked Brett how he knew me. His response, "We're practically strangers" stung more than it should have, I guess, and I proceeded to smack him for it. The next day or so I hung out with him, and my new friends, in Houston while they got ready for the first night of their work tour across the country.
The night of the event, I sat in the audience with Lora, listening intently to DJ and Jasmine give their presentations. At one point during the night, I found myself looking towards the back of the room, looking to see where Brett was, and what he was doing. This surprised me, and I really wasn't sure why I was so curious. After the night wrapped up, and all the bags were packed on the bus, Brett rode with me back to Austin. It was late, and we'd already made plans for him to accompany me on the late night drive, and I would then bring him back to the bus crew after showing him around town for the next day.
So, we got in my Honda Pilot, and proceeded to drive to Austin. We stopped at Whataburger along the way as I HAD to share my love for the Fancy Ketchup with Brett. We listened to music, chatted and laughed the entire way. It was the first time that the two of us had been alone together....and there was definitely something in the air....something had changed.
The next day, I showed him around Austin before I had to take off for another business trip. We ate at a local spot, walked around downtown, I bought him an Austin tee, and then sadly dropped him off at the bus to join up with the rest of the crew. As I pulled away, I got a text message that said "You're freakin' awesome!!". Yes, he's been making me smile like a big goof from the beginning.
SATURDAY 10 JULY 2010