(See My Story "In The Park" to get to know Jen and Linda)
Chapter 1
Jen and I had decided to spend the weekend in the city. It was about 10:30 a.m. on a beautiful cool sunny spring morning in New York City (which is to say perfection). We had just come from the Strawberry Fields Memorial in Central Park, and a viewing of The Dakota. I was only a child when John Lennon was murdered, but I miss him dearly.
We were walking down Columbus Ave. at 67th Street. The studio where Kelly and Michael is filmed is right across the street. The city was bustling with real New Yorkers (not tourists like us), and we were mesmerized. The fruit sellers had their wares spread out as so much treasure, half the pedestrians were carrying Starbucks cups, the pace was frenetic, and we couldn't get enough of it.
Jen and I were both dressed in tight jeans, high heels, and form fitting jackets. We were turning heads, and we knew it. What a rush!!
I noticed him first. About 50 feet in front of us, my heartthrob of all heartthrobs was walking toward us: Tom Selleck!!
"Jen, do you see what I see?"
"Linda, I'm on it. My panties are already wet, and he's not even here yet."
"Jen, this is a once in a lifetime chance, and we can't blow it. We don't have time for strategy, let's just make sure we stop him, and DON'T gush all over him. Celebrities hate that."
"You got it, kiddo. Let's roll."
Tom was also dressed in tight jeans. What a hot piece of ass!! (in the generic sense, since I couldn't actually see his ass since he was walking toward us. But you probably already figured that out). He had on a black t-shirt and sport jacket. Very 80's. Very Miami Vice. VERY SEXY.
As we approached Tom, he seemed to notice us. We walked right up to him.
"Tom Selleck?" I said, looking directly into his eyes.
He looked back and said "In the flesh".
Whoa. This was already headed in the right direction.
Jen said "We're really big fans of yours, and we're so thrilled to meet you" (shit, that was a gush).
"I could tell" he said. Hmm, flirting already.
"And how could you tell, Mr. Selleck?" I asked.
"Well," he said, "it was the puppy dog look on both of your faces. All that's missing is your tongues hanging out wagging."
A moment of hesitation, and Jen said "That's because our tongues are not for public display. They are talented, and we don't want to risk injury by letting them hang out."
I was SO proud of Jen at that moment.
Tom laughed and said, "I was just heading for the nearest Starbucks. Would you ladies like to have coffee with me?"
I said "Say please."
"Please", he said, and stuck out HIS tongue.
We laughed, each of us grabbed an arm, and we were off to, well, "have coffee."
All heads turned as we entered Starbucks, but most people are too intimidated to approach a famous celebrity, and New Yorkers are a pretty blazΓ© lot anyway, so they went back to their lattΓ©s. We grabbed the last table in the corner, we gave our requests to Tom, and he went up to stand in line.
I whispered to Jen "OK, tell me we didn't just die, arrive in heaven, and we were strolling down Heaven's thoroughfare on the arm of God."
Jen said "I'm not positive, but I have to agree I'm not sure if I'm actually alive. Let me pinch myself...............OUCH. Yep, I'm here, so he must be God."
I laughed. "Now what?"
"Well," said Jen, "let's play it out. Our hotel room is nearby. I suspect his is too. You know what I'm thinking. If he's thinking the same thing, well, we might actually BE in Heaven this afternoon."
Tom returned to the table with 3 grandΓ© Espresso Macchiato's, and some pastry. We sipped, munched, and chatted. I couldn't believe how easy conversation was with this most perfect of men. Neither Jen nor I were the least bit intimidated.
After 20 minutes of small talk about New York and sports, I said, "Well, Tom, this has been delightful. We've only got another day in New York. Do you have suggestions for what 2 little lost lambs could do with our remaining time?"
I gave him my very best suggestive look. He looked back, and apparently got the message.
"Well, ladies, I have a terrific map of New York, with all the best tourist sites, in my hotel room, if you'd like to take a look at it."
Pause. Who should answer? I figured it was Jen's turn.
Jen said "Well, Tom, since we are lost, a map could be the perfect way to satisfy our needs. So let's see that map of yours."
Great answer, Jen. You go, girl.
"OK," said Tom, "Let's do it."
Chapter 2
Tom's hotel was just a few blocks north. Very fancy. The doorman nodded to Tom, and opened the door for the 3 of us. I knew what he was thinking, and that he was jealous as hell. HAHA.
Tom escorted us to the elevator, and from there to the 22nd floor, the penthouse floor. Insert key, open door, walk in, be blown away by luxury. It was a 2 bedroom suite with magnificent sunken living area, multiple big screen televisions, a balcony with a spectacular view of Manhattan, and a wet bar.
"Ladies, this is my humble abode while I am here in New York filming. I hope it meets with your approval".
"Oh," I said, "It does indeed".
"It's hot in here," he said. "Would you care to take off your jackets and get more comfortable?"
We both removed our jackets, and underneath we were both wearing snug fitting blouses, Jen's in beige, mine in white, and neither of us was wearing a bra. Our nipples were clearly visible against the gauzy material. Tom was trying not to look, but he was failing dismally. He removed his own jacket.
"I realize it's early, but may I fix you each a drink?"
He made us each a Manhattan (how appropriate) and he drank Glenmorangie on the rocks. Jen and I sat on the couch, and Tom sat on a plush chair opposite us.
"I don't know about you, but I'm hungry. Let's order room service, and while we're waiting, we can look at that map."
We studied the menu briefly, and Tom called down our order.
"Now about that map. I have a terrible confession to make. I don't have a map. It was a ruse to get you to come up to my hotel room."
He smiled impishly.