Pete's first date!

I finally got to be an observer! I cancelled my paddle tennis match when I got word that Pete was going to have his first Match date. I headed down to the city to grab a good viewing table. Jojo was going to meet me there...and alas.. Kim had something come up last minute so couldn't make it. The date was going to take place in a coffee shop around Union Square. I hit a little traffic but was determined to make it on time. Then I got a text from Pete who went early himself.. probably first date jitters (kidding) saying the coffee shop was small and packed...so go to the place right next door. Ok. No problem! But I wanted to see the reactions when they first met..which of course I missed. In the meantime, I go into this cute little vegan place and explain to the hostess that I am here to observe my friend on a date and could he have that table by the window while I sit at this one. She looked at me like I was a little weird but said no problem.

So I'm sitting and waiting for both Pete/date AND Jojo... thinking..damn... no one is here. I not only skipped my paddle tennis game but now I'm missing the Giants/Eagles...which I had a bet on and let's just say...yeah.. I don't want to talk about that! (Damn you Giants).

Ah....finally Pete and his date walk in. He sees me...which was hard not to do as I was sitting staring directly at their table. They sit and she orders a coffee. ( I on the other hand ...as only to kill time...ordered a giant plate of pancakes...)

Pete is looking comfortable. He leans towards her when he speaks. She looked like she was taking in everything he was saying. I could see her storing all the information in her brain. Thinking...calculating. Is this the guy for me??? There was no lack of conversation from where I was sitting although it definitely seemed like an information gathering session rather than a good time. Her body language was somewhat guarded, unlike Pete's. It was, from what I heard her say, her first date on Match as well. It could be that she appeared guarded only because I think it's a little scary meeting a strange guy. That being said....maybe she had her "team" near as well. Pete got up and went to the men's room. She immediately got on her phone. I get a text from Pete (from the men's room) saying he will walk her out and then come back and meet me to do an after date video blog. Hmmm.. Where is Jojo?? I give her a call. She is trying to park. I tell her to hurry as it looks like the date is coming to an end. Pete comes back and the Date tells him she has to go. She is meeting someone. They walk out.

Jojo finally gets to the cafe and comes in with a big flustered smile. She had just seen Pete and date walking on the street. That was unexpected! It took both Jojo and Pete by surprise, enough so that Pete dropped his phone! Pete finally came back in to the cafe. We ordered more food and did a video blog which hopefully you will see soon. It was a good first date..but I will let Pete tell you more!

On a side note... The hostess came over and admitted that she didn't understand what I was doing originally. She didn't know that Pete knew I was watching them and just thought I was a creepy stalker. Lovely!