PARIS

Sal receives a call from his broker about some stock he had invested several thousand dollars into. Billy the broker informs him that his stock had took off over the last few days and he has a huge chunk of profit that he should take a look at.

Sal thanks him and lets him know he'll be looking at the market right after the call. So he opens his portfolio to his surprise he has gained upwards to $ 300,000. Sal nearly hits the roof with joy and excitement. He starts to think all the things he could do, including more investing. But the number one thing on his list is to woo his long time crush Erin. She is a women he had known from his neighborhood for the past 3 years but never could muster up the nerve to say anything to her.

He decides the next time he sees Erin he will approach , speak and hopefully be asking her out on a date. Little does he know, he will be putting his new found confidence to the test sooner then he thinks.

Sal goes for an early morning run on a trail through a park in the area and as he makes his way down the path, he sees a women sitting on the bench ahead. As he gets closer he realizes that its Erin. He gasps with surprise and makes an odd noise, so Erin looks up.

Sal is out of breath so as he slows his stride and speaks he stammer a bit.

Hello Erin! She laughs a bit and says hey Sal how are ya? You sound a bit winded would you like to sit for a moment. Sal thinks this is perfect timing, so he excepts her offer to sit. So what are you reading Sal asks?

Erin replies just a book about historical landmarks, I love history and just the feeling I get understanding the old ways compared to the new.

Sal's stammer subsides as he catches his breath, That's very interesting and I'd definitely like to hear more. Maybe me can go out and you can tell me more of your historical knowledge

Erin agrees, she thinks that is a wonderful idea, and proceeds to ask what will we do?

Sal says well that will be a surprise, lets exchange numbers and I'll be calling you Friday afternoon for dinner that evening

Erin replied that will be wonderful and she's looking forward to his call.

Sal has his work cut out for him but he has a plan that he thinks will blow Erin's socks off. He knows she likes history so with his new money and new found confidence he books reservations at one of the oldest restaurants in Paris La Petite Chaise. Time flies by and the day comes in a blink of an eye.

Friday arrives and Sal makes the call to Erin and she answers on the first ring with joy and excitement. How's it going Sal?

Things are great and how's it going on your end Erin? I hope you are ready for this evening , I have some great plans for tonight.

I'm doing well and what should I wear Sal?

You should definitely wear a nice dress!

Oh so we going some place fancy!

Well you can say that. Send me your address and I'll be there 5 sharp to pick you up. Erin replies ,I'll be waiting with bells on!

5 o'clock comes and just as Sal said, he pulls up at Erin's house on the dot in his new car and tailored suit. She comes out looking ravishing in a tight red dress with a plunging neckline showing her curvaceous bust. Sal all but drools on himself with vigor and joy. He hops out and glides to the other side of the car to open the door for her. Why what a gentlemen Erin says. Sal replies but of course and I hope your not afraid of flying. She smiles, no I'm not afraid.

Sal spares no expense to show her how much he likes her. The drive to a small airfield where a small charter plane is waiting. They get out the car as the pilot directs them onto the plane. Erin smiles and asks, so where are we going. Sal laughs and replies "off to Paris we go" Erin’s eyes fill with joy as she hugs Sal and holds his hand ,fingers interlocked as they take off.

The plane lands and a limo pulls up to ferry them to this historic restaurant. Erin looks out the window at all the sights and she instinctively recognizes all the old buildings and shops. She even points out part of an area they drove pass that she read about in one of her books. They arrive and she's delighted to see this rustic , but amazingly well kept restaurant. They enter and they are seated with a full menu of all meals , desserts and drinks. The waiter knows Sal and Erin by name , so he greats them and asks what would they like to start off with. Sal replies water for now while we look over the menu, Erin says the same. Sal this place is amazing and you knew just what I'd like.. I admit I was a bit nervous at first because I Wanted this night to be perfect.

Well you did just that, I couldn't have asked for a more intimate even with such a handsome man that actually listens when a girl speaks..

Thank you for joining me this evening in Paris Sal replied and I think its time I ordered us some wine!

Just when I thought you was listening to me Sal!

Did I do something wrong?

Well I told you that I don't drink, but you try and offer me wine. that's not a good look on you.

In a confused voice, Sal says you never told me you don't drink and at the same time there is a loud banging noise in the background. He asks Erin can you hear that? She says oh now you avoiding the question, you don't remember me telling you that.

No, I'm sure you didn't say anything about not drinking .. I mean seriously, you don't hear that.. It seems to be getting louder

I should've known you'd just want to get me drunk and into my pants. I must have been crazy to fly halfway around the world with a man I barely know, figures this is what I get!

The banging is so loud that Sal has to yell. YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG,I"M NOT THAT TYPE OF GUY. The front door of the restaurant comes crashing down. Sal wakes up in a room he had been renting but hasn't been paying his rent. As the landlord pounds on his room door he jumps up and knocks over a half full glass and empty bottle of Merlot that was next to some medicine he was taking for insomnia .He started drinking, forgetting that he took the meds and it causes night terror if mixed with alcohol. He puts his palms to his face realizing that the money, the girl and the date was just a dream.....