The BIG Diet (Or What Happens When You Deprive Yourself of Luscious Delights)--Week #13
First time on “The BIG Diet”? Start here . Tonight’s the night. My first real meal in three months. I can hardly wait. I’ve lost exactly 40 pounds and four dress sizes. I should be walking on air right now, but something’s missing.... Diane announced to the class that Brian won’t be returning. We’ll be getting another therapist for the last three months of the program. Such a shock! I called him up to see what’s going on. He seemed kind of waffly. He said, “Sammy, it’s just for the best.” When I asked him what that meant, he answered, “What do you think?” I hate when someone answers a question with a question. “Maybe we’ll be in touch some day, but not now.” I get the hint. Either Shel threatened him, or Brian had time to think things over. I think Sheldon got to him, but there’s no point in confronting either guy. Brian would just beat around the bush, and Shel would lie. * * * * * Well, this is it. The big moment. Solid food. Shel takes me to the Starboard Restaurant, a popular seaf