The Email

"Content yet yearning, I find myself ready to let someone in, surrounded by memories, music, and the depth of captured moments."

I read the email a couple of times; I can’t believe she reached out. She didn’t live in Milwaukee; she was from Chicago. Simple enough. Without hesitation, I reply quickly, letting her know I’d be in Chicago the coming weekend if she wanted to grab coffee. I didn’t have any plans, so it worked out. She is beautiful, with a smile I can’t resist.

I didn’t …