I had the best conversation with my grandma today. I'll transcribe it here but there a few things to know before reading. First, my grandma is awesome and I love her to death (though I don't know many people who don't love their grandma to death). But sadly she's been dealing with Alzheimers and I actually had a variation of this conversation with her 2 or 3 times after the initial one. It's kinda sad, but there are some advantages to it. I mean, we never run out of conversation. And it gives me a chance to get the conversation right in case I feel like I didn't nail it the first time. But the first variation of this particular conversation was gold! Secondly, it helps to know that Danny (who is mentioned in this conversation) has been my best friend since first grade...oh and he likes boys. Knowing that he's gay makes a difference. So with that said, enjoy!
Grandma: Do you have a girlfriend?
Me: No, not at the moment.
Grandma: Why not? You don’t want one?
Me: No, I think it’s more that a girlfriend doesn’t want me.
Grandma: Oh Kev! Well you’re a good kid.
Me: Thanks grandma.
Grandma: And how’s Danny doing?
Me: He’s doing really well. He always asks about you.
Grandma: Oh, he's such a good kid! And how about Danny, does he have a girlfriend?
Me (trying not to laugh): Nope, he doesn’t either.
Grandma: Oh, that’s right, he’s like you!
(Oh, he’s like me in more ways than you know Grandma.)
Me (w/ a smile): Yeah, we just hang out together a lot.
Grandma: Oh, I’m so glad you two are together, you’re so good for each other. And you're both such good kids!
Me: Yeah, we’re just waiting for Prop 8 to get overturned then we’ll invite you to the wedding.
Everything but the last line of that conversation was actually said. Oh grandma....
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