It was Christmas eve. The snow was gingerly floating down from the heavens, creating a crystalline shimmer over the earth. This was our first holiday as a couple and we were returning from a Christmas party at his aunts house. I was still a bundle of nerves as this was the first time meeting the extended family.
The wipers left streaky marks on the windshield of my Jetta as it pushed away the snow. I was unfamiliar with where I was in the city as I had never frequented this area of town. I wanted to get home to wrap myself in the warmth of my down comforter and sleep before the insanity of the holiday began in the morning.
I remind him that I need directions to get us back. With a nod of his head he indicates that I must take a left at the next intersection. The minutes drag by as the light finally extends an invitation for us to continue. Counterclockwise I turn the steering wheel and start begin the ascent up the steep hill. But, I didn't veer enough to the right. I realize I am driving in the wrong lane directly into oncoming traffic.
I panic. Gripping the wheel like a vice I gasp and barely breathe out "Oh, my God. I'm driving up the wrong side of the road." And, internally I am cringing, waiting for the onslaught of insults and anger I've come to fear from boyfriends.
He very calmly replies "No worries. You can take a right in just a few feet and then get into the correct lane. It's...right....there."
Wait. What? Where was the "You're so stupid!" or the "What the hell are you doing????? Pay attention!!!!!" It never came. He was the calm to my panic. Granted, I was already panicking enough for the both of us - but this was a new phenomenon for me.
A few seconds later we were headed in the right direction. I'm sure he can hear the pounding of my heart through my wool coat and layers of clothing. I'm still half scared out of my mind and not sure I won't burst into tears at any second. He says "See. All set."
I finally can speak without my voice shaking and say "Thank you for not screaming at me."
He looks over at me, smiles, and says "Why the hell would I do that? It would make the situation worse and possibly get us into an accident, you dork."
And, that was the moment I knew I would marry him.
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