Dragnet

Did you ever watch the show Dragnet as a kid? Well, I did. And I always thought it was cool that they told true stories, but changed all the names to "protect the innocent." So, I thought I'd give it a go. Here's a real story from someone I know, but...


The following is a story that I received via facebook inbox message.
And don't forget:
"The Names Have Been Changed to Protect The Innocent."
[Even though, in this case, they're not at all innocent. Stupid little fucks.]

The story starts out with my friend, let's call her.... Rose. :) Rose liked this boy from her college.... This boy, we'll call him... Garrett, happened to have a girlfriend... miranda. she doesn't really count, but she is mentioned. Rose and Garrett got physical, and well. Then a boy from her high school... we'll call him... Ephraim. [because let's face it, ladies and gents, ephraim is one hell of a bad ass name.]


"Jar of Hearts by christina perri pretty much sums up how i feel.

"I feel like i'm being used. I know i'm a pretty needy person, but i asked Garrett to text me today and he did, for a bit, in between snowball fights with his younger brothers and that was fine... but i told him i was on my way home at 5 and he hasn't said anything to me while i've been online...from 18:30-23:30... i've made the decision to not talk to him. i mean, if he decides to talk to me, of course i will, but i'm not initiating the conversation today. and i'm not going to be happy.

"and it doesn't help that i've liked Ephraim for like, 2394837876 years. (not really, more like, 4) and now he's finally interested, and who am i interested in? some other kid i just met like, 2 weeks ago. and btw, Garrett said that he and miranda are okay now. which means, rose stays benefriend. Which means, rose DOESN'T stay benefriend. it was one of my own rules to myself. this little "affair" if you will, has to end. i can't do it. i can't keep lying to myself saying that one day he'll leave her for me... OH FUCK now it's sugarland too.... :[ so at this rate, i'm stuck at this whole pissed off, sad, scared, and happy feeling all at the same time.

"i'm pissed off at Garrett for not choosing me. i know, i'm an egotistical bitch, and i shouldn't be that pompous, of course he's going to choose the girl he's already with and the girl that he's been with for like, 7 months. duh. UGH how could i be so stupid?!?

"i'm sad, because i know the physicalities have to end, and i really like Garrett more than a friend, so i know that my end is always going to be there, and i know it won't be returned... and plus there will always be the feeling of less-than-satisfactory because he chose miranda over me, even though deep down i knew he was going to...

"i'm afraid because idk if Garrett's going to want to stay my friend even though i'm not going to "put out" anymore... even though we never officially had sex.

"and last, but certainly not least, i'm happy, because i finally got Ephraim mother-fucking smith to admit he liked me. aahhhh *hums hallelujah chorus* and like, idk if you had one of these guys in your school, but he was the popular kid. he played guitar, everyone liked him, he was the lead role in all the plays, musicals, and had solos at every single chorus and band concert, all around talented, handsome, gorgeous eyes, rich dad, and slightly pompous, and all the girls wanted him. yeah. that guy. i didn't like him because of all that though... i liked him because of how he thought, and how he phrased his sentences, and how he corrected other people's grammar... (yeah, i know. i'm a nerd. judge all you want. it's not gonna change.) I always felt like he was wayyy out of my league, and last night, he called me gorgeous, and really meant it. and, i can tell when this kid's lying... and he wasn't. i mean, i know i'm pretty. but my body is definitely under-par.

"ugh, like, i don't even know what to think. i just miss college and miss being able to focus on something other than work and music... i need schoolwork to dive into... maybe i'll read my biology book. (yep. brought that home too. PLLLEEEAAAASEEE don't judge.)

"Well, I guess that concludes my rant. I'm pretty sure my life could be a soap opera. or at least a sitcom. or a novel. idk. fuck my fucking life. i just wanna get drunk and be somebody. OH MY FUCKING GOD THAT'S ANOTHER SONG. ASLDFASKDFAS.


♥ you darling, and i'm counting down the days till i see your smiling face every day.
-Rose"

I honestly don't know how to help her, or console her. Obviously Garrett is a jerk because he is involved with both Rose and Miranda... but from what Rose has told me, he's a really nice guy, other than that one thing. And she explained the whole deal with Ephraim... and damn. If i was in her situation, i have no idea who i'd pick... if any.

Suggestions?

Email me.
michellexlynn3@aim.com

Oh, and Rose also included this wonderful list of songs.


Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
Stay - Sugarland
Get Drunk and Be Somebody - Toby Keith
You Belong with Me - Taylor Swift



PPS. The main point of this post? Dragnet was a freaking awesome show. :)