6 STERLINGMost nights I opt for a take-away dinner from my favorite local deli, but tonight I’m straying from my usual fare for a very good reason. Stepping out of the shower, I towel off and pull on a pair of trousers and a navy button-down shirt.
I’ve had to remind myself this isn’t a date. There was no need for manscaping or cologne. Yes, I’m taking a beautiful woman to dinner, but that’s where it will end.
And while it’s true that most guys would be interested in something more following a date, my needs and desires are a little more complex. Yes, I get urges just like any red-blooded man, but lately, my mum is the center of my world. She has early-onset dementia, and making sure she gets the best care possible has fallen to me.
My father turned out to be a self-centered jerk. He mi
