Midnight in Vancouver(PART 2 OF 3)
Gabrielle and Gil
So, Kato, the breakup scene impressed you the most of all, didn't it?
No, not the breakup scene, but the beginning of the new love between Gil and Gabrielle who, like Gil, is fond of the twenties. You see, Gil thought that he had found the better half, but he learned that his fiancée, Inez, had been having an affair with another man in Paris. The last scene suggests that Gil has found his real better half.
Gabrielle
I see... So, Kato, you think, Gabrielle is going to be his new better half. Is that it?
Yes, I do. While I was enjoying my stay in Japan, I received your mail.
Which mail?
The following mail you sent on October 21.
Subj:I miss you!
From: diane03760@vancouver.ca
To: barclay1720@aol.com
Date: Fri, Oct 21, 2011 8:42 am
Thanks, Kato
... hope you're really enjoying your stay in Japan.
I haven't seen many of the old regulars here lately; they're probably all out enjoying this lovely fall weather.
At any rate, you'll be back the end of the next week so hopefully I'll see you then.
I won't actually be going to Joe Fortes Library very much any more.
I met this lovely man a few months ago; he's intelligent, kind, witty and thoughtful.
He's widowed & retired like myself and lonely just like I was.
He just bought half of a beautiful house in Kitsilano.
It's a lovely neighbourhood and close to the beach and all and he's been trying to talk me into coming to live with him, inasmuch as we have a great time together and have mutual values & interests and chemistry as well.
I've been considering it carefully and now feel it would be a great move for both of us.
He suggested I could keep my place and see how it goes for a while, which I think is a good idea really.
So I consented on Tuesday and I'm moving tomorrow... at least my clothes and books and violin and food and such; it's ALL so exciting!
What an adventure!
I will, however, be in the westend every Thursday as it's my yoga day/volunteer day/piano lesson day and such and then I could water my plants and do any chores and girl-stuff and sleep over and go to my regular gym on Friday morning to see my friends.
All of this to say I hope to see you on Thursdays if you're here then.
Who knows how life will change, true?
Next thing we know, you'll be moving in with a lovely flamenco dancer!
Wouldn't that be fun, now?
Thanks for an article on Madame Taliesin.
I don't recall ever hearing about him but guess I should have being of Welsh descent and all.
Have fun, kiddo,
See you soon, hopefully,
Love, Diane ~
SOURCE: "Happy Days"
(October 22, 2011)
Kato, are you implying that my man is having an affair with another woman?
Oh no, I'm certainly not. Don't misunderstand me. I'm just telling you that nobody is perfect.
So, you're telling me that my right man might not be my better half, aren't you?
No, no, no..., Diane...don't jump to that conclusion.
What are you getting at then?
Well..., listen to me, Diane, you're one of my best lady friends, and I admire you and trust your judgement. However, there are ups and downs in anybody's life. Steve Jobs said, "Stay hundry, stay foolish!" But I'd say, "Stay open-minded, stay smart!"
...sounds good to me. But you have not yet talked about "Midnight in Vancouver," have you?
No, not yet.
Tell me about it.
Whatever happens to you, Diane, I think you should be able to mend your relationship.
What makes you think so?
'Cause you wore a fairy costume on the midnight of Halloween in Vancouver. You have a certain magic power. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ...
(To be continued)