That all changed in college when my roommate at Tulane told me, “If you’ve got it flaunt it.” So, I think I’ll wear something low-cut and a little blousy and some skinny jeans. It’s a little cool tonight so I’ll bring a sweater with me too. It’s cold enough for my black boots. They match the new cowhide purse I bought from a lady who hand-makes them in Baton Rouge. Stylish and fun.

I walked in Pat O’Brien’s and saw Charlotte’s glowing smile. She was dressed in a slinky top and mini skirt. Her long mid-night black hair gently ricocheted from her shoulders and flowed down her back like a waterfall. Damn, she looked good.

“Hi, Alexandra,” she said.

“Did someone airbrush you in Photoshop?” I asked. “You look like a Victoria’s Secret model.”

She blushed slightly, only because I said it so others could hear. She’s modest but still knows it was an observation and not a compliment. She attracted attention everywhere she went.

I sat at the bar and the bartender rushed over.

“What you drinking?” he asked.

Like he really gave a shit. He just wanted an excuse to get another close look at Charlotte.

“I’ll have a martini, like she’s drinking,” I said as he and I both cut our eyes to Charlotte.

She smiled at me approvingly, always happy to see me loosen up. We sipped our cocktails, talking about the last two months of The Walking Dead episodes.

“Rick is so badass,” Charlotte said. “He isn’t afraid of anything. He is loyal to his people and will kick all the ass he needs to kick to protect them. With a man like that around, you are safe from anything. I love Daryl too. That crossbow thing turns me on.”

I chimed in, “What a shitty world they live in. It’s bad enough that the walkers want to eat their faces off. They have to deal with cannibal cults, harvesting people for meat.”

“Yeah, but those cannibals got put down. My man Rick outsmarted them. Executed them on the spot. Had to be done. They live in a kill or be killed world,” she said.

“You are so right. I love the way they take charge and do what has to be done,” I add.