Randy was enjoying his conversation with Glen. The older man was beginning to grow on him. He thought he could even like the man on a more personal level. Even though he had only known him for a week, he felt safe with the big man.
They were enjoying their time together when it was suddenly interrupted. "Hi Glen. So this is where you're hiding. We were beginning to worry; you hadn't made your usual late entrance yet." An older woman said. Glen laughed, "Well I guess I'll go make my appearance later than usual," he said as he stood up, patted Randy's hand and told Randy that he would talk again to him later. He walked past Nancy and said "Talk to him Nancy. He's been through a lot and he's scared." Nancy nodded and gave Glen a quick and understanding hug then went and took Glen's vacated seat across from Randy. "Hi Randy, I'm Nancy," the woman said. Randy said hi back and Nancy continued, "I know the first time at one of these meetings can be nerve wreaking." Randy smiled, for some reason he was beginning to like Nancy. Nancy smiled back and proceeded, "I'm going to tell you my story and then I'm going to tell you something interesting about Glen."
Then she told him her story. Her story started out 5 yrs. ago when her ex-husband beat her almost to death and that it was Glen who got her to come to the meetings. The meetings had helped some but it hadn't stopped her from getting addicted to drugs and alcohol. It wasn't until a year ago that she met the man of her dreams. This man helped her get off her addictions and live life again. They were now engaged. She finished her part of the story by saying, "Those three men have helped me so much. I owe them my life and now I am happy and engaged." Randy smiled at her and said, "Thank you for telling me your story. I was nervous and scared but talking to you and Glen has made me feel better about life and myself." "Good," she said, "because from what I see you are a beautiful man." Randy blushed. Nancy continued, "Now I am going to tell you something about Glen. I probably shouldn't but I'm going to anyway."
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Nancy continued, "Glen looks like a big tough guy; he is but he also has a heart of gold. You see Mark started these meetings for Glen." "What? Why? Tell me please," Randy pleaded with her. She gave him a sad smile, "Mark started these meetings because Glen was once in an abusive relationship. That man left Glen broken. He had taken every ounce of Glen's dignity and destroyed it. Mark has said that it has only been in the last couple of years that he has glimpsed anything of the old Glen. I hate to say it but I eaves dropped on you guys earlier. I didn't mean to but I came in at the same time as Glen and decided not to interrupt. You two seem to have a connection. I don't think neither of you realize it but you do. What you do with this information is up to you, but whatever you do, don't break his heart." Nancy got up then and reached her hand to Randy's. Randy shook her hand and said, "Thank you for telling me your story. I have a lot to think on, but now I think I should find my friend. I've been gone awhile." Nancy smiled and nodded. Watching him walk away and thought that maybe Randy could be good for Glen.
Randy walked into the meeting room and noticed that some people had left. He looked at the clock and saw that it was after 6 and he was starting to get hungry. He looked around for John and found him sitting with Mark. They looked to be in a serious conversation so he left them alone for a little while longer. He was just standing there when he felt hot breath on his neck and a soft voice whisper, "Hey there, handsome." He knew the voice so he turned around giving the speaker a real smile. "God Randy you should smile more. It makes you more beautiful," Glen said. Randy immediately frowned a little. "No it doesn't," he replied. Glen decided to take a chance stepped a little closer and cupped Randy's cheek gently stroking it, "yes it does," he said. Randy started to lean into the touch but then suddenly and gently took the hand away from his face and looked at Glen with a confused look in his eyes. "Glen, I'm sorry. I-I just can't do this right now. I'll talk or see you later in the week." Randy then went and grabbed John. John nodded and gave Mark a kiss on the cheek, and then they left. Glen watched and muttered, "Fuck." "It's ok little bro," Mark said coming up next to Glen. "I fucked up," Glen said. "No," Mark stated, "you didn't fuck up. He left looking confused not pissed." Glen sighed and walked away. Mark watched him hoping that things would work out.
When John and Randy got home, John asked, "What do you want for dinner?" "Just some soup or something simple," Randy answered. "What's wrong? Did Glen do or say anything wrong to you?"John asked concerned. "No, he was perfectly nice as usual. I just need to think some things over." Randy explained. "Ok, I'll call you when dinner is ready," John said. Randy just nodded and went to his room leaving a concerned John staring after him.