God, I always hate trying to get out of L.A. Especially on a Friday night. The 405 stalled over Sepulveda Pass. Rental car return is bogged down. Security lines are packed. I've just missed my flight, and the only space is on a red eye several hours from now. I could use a drink.
Maybe it's not all bad. The airline lounge is pretty quiet. I can get a nice meal and even get some work done. A Manhattan and steak fries will go down well. My waitress is a looker too. Good thing tomorrow's Saturday and I can sleep in.
Several hours later, I'm finally boarding. First class is full. Maybe I was too slow to put my name on the upgrade list, but then, this wasn't my original flight. The good news is that economy's not that full. Ooh, and what's this? A cutie in the aisle seat. Smallish stature. About my age; thirty-something. "Excuse me, I got the window."
She looks up, flashes a smile, and steps momentarily into the aisle. I sure hope that center seat stays open.
"Hi, I'm Ben," offering my hand.
"Pam." And we shake. Damn, she looks familiar.
"So Pam, flying out or flying home?"
"Both, actually. I live in L.A., but I'm flying back home to Chicago to see my dad. How about you?"
"L.A. on business. Tryin' to get home. Chicago for me as well."
Good, they're closing the doors and the seat between us is still empty. Things are looking up!
After the flight crew monologue and the take-off roar, we both recline our seats a bit, and they start with the drink cart. "Pam, you look familiar. Have we worked together somewhere?"
"Probably not. But my face is out there."
"Oh, what kind of work do you do?"
"I'm in the entertainment business. Film."
"So maybe I've seen you on TV?"
"I don't think so," Pam says very melodically. "My work isn't exactly fit for prime time."
Jokingly, I say, "You're not telling you work in porn?"
"Actually, you nailed it."
Jesus! Now I know. I've seen her in several films. The hottest damn blowjobs I ever saw! Of course, Pam isn't the name she uses professionally.
But now I'm embarrassed. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry."
"No worries, Ben. It's not like I'm ashamed. I actually enjoy my work."
OK, this conversation is going to be awkward. I'm finding my eyes focusing on her hands and her lips, and thinking about them focusing on my dick. Thankfully, the drink cart has caught up to us. Pam orders a glass of wine. I do the same. And I manage to change the subject. "So, Pam, you grew up in Chicago?"
"North shore suburbs."
"Really? I'm from Waukegan. Still am."
"Oh, I was in Lake Forest."
"Wow, we were practically neighbors. I think our high school football teams even played against each other."
"So," back to that melodic tone of voice, "maybe THAT's where you've seen my face," giving me a wink. "So, Ben, what kind of work do you do?"
"Shipping. International shipping. I run the western half of the U.S."
"From Chicago?"
"That's where HQ is. But I've gotta have facetime with the field. So it was L.A. this week."
We continue talking. I'm trying to avoid the elephant in the room. Or rather, the elephant on the plane. Wine finished, Pam excuses herself to use the restroom. "If they come around for drinks again, can you get me refill?"
"Happy to." They do. And I do. And another for me too.