A NIGHT WITH MY BEST FRIEND'S FIANCÉ

CARSON HARLOW (ML) — 35 YRS

VERA SMITH (FL) — 26 YRS

CARSON

I pulled up to Paul's place, with a bottle of fine wine in hand the kind that usually requires a bit of ceremony. I took a deep breath and headed up the steps, giving the door a firm knock. After a moment, vera answered, her face lighting up with a smile.

"Hey Carson! So glad you could make it," she said, stepping aside to let me in.

I try not to let my eyes linger too long on her, she ...