Earlier... packed courtroom. Over 100 potential jurors. Even the jury seats were filled.
Court assistant: "I'm going to take roll call. Please say if you are here or present."
She starts listing names...
"Here." ... "Here." ... "Here." ... "Here." ... "Here."
About 50-60 "here's" in a row, then...
"Zero Dean?"
((( PRESENT! )))
Heads actually turned. I smiled.
Next 20 names... "Here." ... "Here." ... "Here." ... "Here."
And then a guy in the back, "present!"
There were only TWO people "present" in a room full of over 100 native San Franciscans -- supposedly some of the most "unique" and creative people anywhere.
I tell you, you get people in a room and the group think takes over.
If you're wondering about that other "present" guy?
Welp, we're married now.
No, I'm not gay, but come on! -- if that wasn't a sign we were meant to be together, I don't know what is! ;)