How it all happened - Ricks's perspective

Have you ever met someone that at first you didn't seem to click with, but for some strange reason you hung around anyway and things turned out better than you could have imagined? Well, that doesn't describe Betsy at all. She captivated me right away. I wouldn't say we met online. We met in a restaurant and I was late, because I wouldn't want her to get the wrong impression about me. Although, if it hadn't been for the Mormon internet dating sites, I doubt we would've ever met, because I had never dated any of her friends previously. We actually did click quite nicely on our first date. It was a pleasant surprise.

Date one: A Thai restaurant near her home. I walked in and she sitting down, rummaging through her purse, probably looking for her cell phone, which I have since learned is a common practice. I was a bit afraid to stare into her eyes, her lovely eyes, so I would look at her and then coyly look out the window as if I were in thought. It all seems pretty silly now, but I was being drawn in by her eyes and I didn't know just what to make of it. As dinner was ending, she invited me to a foreign film and if that didn't hook me, nothing could have.

Date two: I have a season pass to Sundance Resort, mainly for skiing, but since we both love to bike, although I'm more of a roadie, I figured I'd invite Betsy up to Sundance, that way I could let her show me up as I proceeded to crash while riding ahead of her. The weather was nice, the scenery beautiful and I was really starting to like spending time with her. She showed herself to be fun in varying situation and this time, instead of me being late, I made her late to a family outing later that evening.

Date three: I love the symphony and I had always wanted to see the 1812 Overture with live cannon. So, I invited Betsy along and she seemed genuinely pleased with my selection of activity. Riding up to Deer Valley afforded us the opportunity to talk and play name that band. I think I impressed her with my musical knowledge. The concert was great, although we talked during much of it. I was dying to kiss her at this point. The atmosphere was great, except for the fact that we were surrounded by hoards of onlookers, not romantic enough for a first kiss. After the concert, there was a long line of cars leaving the venue, so I suggested we find a bench to wait out the traffic. Really, I just wanted some extra time to talk to her about everything. We did talk about lots of things and it was a great evening. We drove back to her condo and I found the proper setting for a romantic first kiss.

I guess I must have impressed her. She definitely impressed me and now look what has happened. I feel really lucky.

To be a little sappy and silly, which is oh so me, I would like to add that Betsy reminds me of Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday because she seems to be a breath of fresh air in a crowded and musty city and I get to be Gregory Peck showing her new sights that she may have missed otherwise, but there are also glimpses of Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief and Rear Window with a lovely mixture of charm, mystery and honesty.