Drama Follows Me...Again

We all know that I seem to have a penchant for drama. I try to reason that I'm not a drama queen but drama just follows me, kind of like my little shadow.

This weekend, Brad can attest to this tidbit about me and maybe even has a physical reminder of it! We decided to grab dinner at the Short North before going to a birthday party for a friend. We arrived at The Rossi at a decent "dinner" time, 7:30 or so. Of course, being in the Short North on a Saturday evening, we had to wait for a table. Looking around, there is no good "waiting" area at The Rossi. So, a few seats at the bar opened up and we decided to grab them. To our credit, we did notice the fairly drunk woman on the stool next to us, but she seemed harmless, just about falling over onto the guy on the other side of her! But, as soon as we sat down, it started. She called Brad an "a-hole" and then proceeded to tell me, "Honey, stay away from him, he's bad news!" We decided to placate her and just agree. Harmless as it seemed, I mean she was only 100 lbs. maybe, soaking wet, we proceeded to chat about whatever it was. I did notice that this woman was staring me down. Then, she broke into our conversation again and warned me against Brad yet again. This was getting humorous if uncomfortable as well! Finally, it happened. She hauled off and slugged Brad in the side of the head with her fist!!

Honestly, I didn't know what to do or say. As he was recovering, more dazed from the unexpected than hurt, I pulled a waitress aside and asked if she could help this woman. She was there alone, we thought. They helped her to a cab and she proceeded to refuse the cab. I'm not sure what happened to her and I was pretty worried about her state. She was alone, drunk or high, at 7:30 on a Saturday night. Being a woman, I can see what a precarious position that can be. I hope with all my heart that she found a place that she can be safe and can find the help that she most obviously needs.

Still, makes for a good story!