Dear Diary,

So, Byron had to film late today and couldn't pick me up. He told me he was really sorry about it, but I told him it was alright. I'd find a taxi and then walk the rest of the way, if I had to. Malachi caught me after my classes, just as I was about to walk to find a taxi. He asked if Byron was coming to pick me up, and I told him no, he had to film late today. He said that he could give me a ride, wherever I needed to go. I told him it was alright, but he insisted.

Best choice ever.

Malachi was so fun! We sang karaoke to the radio together, and we talked about what we liked and he said Dukes of Hazzard was one of his favorite shows too. I told him he could come with me to meet some of the cast, if he wanted, but he refused. He said it would be really great, but he would feel awkward and out of place, especially since we didn't know one another too well. I told him it was alright, and that nobody would mind, but he still shook his head, and that was the end of it.

That's when I had an idea. I felt out how much he liked Dukes of Hazzard. Which was a lot. He knew every episode name from every season and not only the order they were aired, but the chronological order they were in.

I was amazed. Like, I've never seen or heard anything more amazing. I don't think John Schneider or Tom Wopat themselves could tell me what he knew.

The 45 minute car ride was too short. I asked him if he'd like to go to dinner with me sometime. He said he was free tomorrow evening, so we could go out then. I smiled and nodded, and he wrote down his landline for me in case I needed anything. I wrote down my home one, and the one at the studio in case he needed something from me. Then, I gave him a hug and got out of the car, waving to him as he left the studio entrance and went down the street.

I'm going to surprise him at dinner tomorrow night. Anyone from the cast who's willing, I'll bring with me. He said he loved Enos and Daisy. I think everybody loves Daisy Duke, especially the men. Haha! Also, he loves Rosco, like I do.

Anyways, I can't wait to find out if anybody can come. If not, I guess I'll bring myself instead.

Talk to you later, Diary.

Love,

Cratey R.