Charlie Copper

Age: 36?
Height: 5'6"
Occupation: police officer

Charlie is a friend of my friend's boyfriend, who is also a cop. She's always telling me how nice he is and what a great host he is (he often has get togethers at his place). When I asked her how tall he was, she said, "He's really nice!" She's been mentioning him for about a year now, maybe even two. Since this was The Year, I decided, what the hell?

Because of his schedule, we had ended up only talking on the phone once and then leaving messages the other times. We finally agreed to meet for breakfast today. I wasn't sure how great an idea that was, given that our telephone conversations were very lacking (he's very shy), but I really wanted breakfast.

I don't know what it is about my friends that they think I would get along well with short Asian men who mountain bike, but it seems to be a trend. I got to the restaurant after Charlie and when he stood up to greet me, he didn't have to get up very far. He is by far the shortest guy I've ever been out with, and I wore flats. I'm being generous by clocking him as 5'6".

The conversation was very herky-jerky and there was a lot of just staring and reaching for something to say. It was not comfortable and I wanted to get out as quickly as possible. I was tired, too, which doesn't ever put me on my "A" game. We parted ways and I used my usual, "It was nice meeting you," which is usually followed up by, "Have a good weekend," or "Good luck, eh!" but he beat me to the punch with, "We could do this again." Um, yes?

I don't think he'll call me, but you never know. Ted Teacher is STILL at it, trying to get me on the phone, after I don't know how many tries.