Dave’s Friend Pulled A Really Dirty Trick

My brother’s friend’s mother passed away from cancer last year. The father (whom we will call Dave) is now dating a new woman. I was surprised at how quickly it happened, and then I learned the story.

Back when Dave had just finished high school, he was in love with this young woman (Sue), but so was his best friend. They were trying to decide who was going to get the girl when the friend had an idea.

Dave’s Friend: “Let’s both sign up for Vietnam! Whoever gets back first gets her!”

Dave agreed and went and signed up… but the friend did not. Instead, he went and asked out Sue. By the time Dave came home, they were married. A week later, he met a young woman, fell in love, married her, and had kids.

Back to the present: Dave’s wife passed away. Sue’s husband had also passed away. And so, Dave is now dating Sue. They are in their eighties and having fun like they are teens once again.