Man In the Turquoise Hat

See the guy in the turquoise hat? I stare but do not know him. You know him! I am sure I do not. He is the guy that did that thing over in Greene county. He stares at me as I stare at him, our eyes lock. I feel uncomfortable. Don’t stare at him! Too late. I am mesmerized now. Stuck in staring mode. Irritated with my friend. She leaves, and I wander over. Do I know you? I ask him. He smiles. Sit down. I do, and we have a fabulous time. I heard what she said he tells me. I am embarrassed now. It was my brother, he assures me. I do not do things like that. If I did, would I wear this hat? I relax, feeling a weight slide off my back. Meet him for lunch many other days. To hear his story, and comfort him as I have my own errant brother.