For the record, I did’t ask Johnny to set me up on this blind date. Neither did I, I think he likes play matchmaker. I was actually going to cancel because I hate these things so much. Why is that? Well, it’s the routine, you know? It’s like there’s a checklist that you’ve got to follow. I have a confession to make. I haven’t been on a first date since ... longer than I care to admit. Oh? I have a proposa 55what do you say we just run through the checklist quickly, and get it over with. And then maybe we can actually relax and have a good time. Sounds good! I’ll start. What is the first item on the list? Um, Occupation. That’s easy, freelance graphic designer. And I actually love my job. Realtor. Also love my job. Travel? Does the camping count as travel? Absolutely. Then yes. You? I love to travel. Been doing a lot of it since my divorce. Which leads us t 23divorced for 3 years. Widowed, um, 15 years. Oh. I'm sorry. I didn’t know. Of course I didn’t know. How would I know? Could you please just stop me? Sometimes I go on on autopilot and make a fool of myself. It’s okay! What is the next item on the list? That must be the children, right? One daughter, 15 years old. I have a daughter, she is 17 going on 20-somthing. And a son who’s 10. He’s the center of his own little world. Their dad? Is he... part of their lives? Not as much as we’d like. He married her boyfriend and moved to Vancouver. Wow! Hmm ... Wow! That’s one I haven’t heard before. Well, it certainly makes for good conversation. I'm sure! So your daughter has never had much of mother figure in her life? I'm sorry strayed too far off the checklist? No. Her grandmother has been the most, you could say, maternal woman in her life. That’s my mother-in-law. When Sarah died her folks moved to Toronto to be closer. But now that Rose has gotten older, and they’ve gotten older, they moved back to the Parry Sound area. Rose? That’s a really pretty name. What? Something’s bothering her, and ... she won’t tell me what. Boy troubles? I know my Carly is going through that. Mind you, she’s been going through that since she was fourteen. Oh, I touched a chord, haven’t I? It is a boy, right? Is it sex? I can understand how that would be a mother / daughter jurisdiction thing. I know my son is screwed in this area. No, it's not that. It sort of is. Spill. I think Rose, might be gay. I was not expecting that. Well, she hasn’t said anything, or even hinted. And it’s driving me insane because I don’t know how, or even if, I should talk to her about it. Is there a girl? I think maybe her best friend. That’s how it was for Roger, my ex. They had known each other years before I was ever in the picture. Then about four-five years ago, Aidan came out. Deep down, I think I knew the instant Roger told me. His eyes were just so sad, and... after that everything was different. It was over a year before Roger even admitted it to himself. The worst year of our lives. You know, I always thought Aidan had it in for me. Turns out, he was just jealous. He was the best man at our wedding, for godsakes. He couldn’t even look me in the eyes, that day. I'm sorry, there I go again, blabbing away! No it’s alright. That’s... That’s a lot of weight to carry around, I’m sure. Oh, it’s not that. It’s the irony of the situation. I was their best man at their wedding. I know, I know, It's funny! I know, laugh! Hey Blossom! Hi Dad. Rose, what's wrong? Can you come pick me up from the party? Is everything alright? Is there an emergency? No. I ... I’m just not having a good time. Sweetie ... I'm sorry. I’ve had a couple of drinks. I can’t drive. Where are you? I'm on a streetcar. I'm on my way home. I was just ... out on a, out for a couple of drinks. With a, um ... friend. Do you have any money? Ya. Call a taxi and go home. I’ll ah... I'm not far. I might even be home before you are. Rose? Okay. I love you. I love you too Daddy.