Chapter 7

On the next Saturday night,Connie sat briefly with Michelle and met more of Michelle’s friends before mustering the nerve to approach a woman standing alone at the bar.They chatted briefly but only chatted and the woman parted with a“see you around.”While Connie felt alone,she was pleased for having approached a woman she did not know.And for having survived.Michelle,who observed this,got up to bring Connie back to her table and they laughed about it.

The next Saturday,Michelle asked Connie if she’d like to go to a party the next day at Sherrie and Tracy’s loft.Michelle knew the couple well enough to be asked with some friends.She knew it would be okay to bring Connie along and she thought it would do the newbie some good,a chance to mingle in a more relaxed environment.

One Day Later:A Party