Our Goldilocks was a Secretary in the CCSO Headquarters Building at the Courthouse Complex. She was new to the agency, having relocated from the Chicago area. That was obvious from the Bears memorabilia that adorned the office. A typical Chicago Bears fan. Or so it seemed.
When asked about the Bears decorations, she'd tell you that she was really a fan of just one Bear and point out that the souvenirs all bore his autograph.
Why so?
It seems Goldilocks was driving home from work one night and noticed a stranded motorist standing beside his car on the road. Although she knew all about carjacking and that it wasn't prudent to stop, something told her it was okay. So she did.
Pulling up next to the man, she cracked the window and asked if she could be of help. She certainly could, the man said, eagerly. His cell phone had crapped out and he was going to need a tow. Could she make a call for him? She did and the truck arrived in minutes.
Seeing the problem was solved, she said Goodbye and started to drive off. The driver thanked her, then asked a question. "When you pulled over to help me, you didn't recognize me did you?"
Goldilocks was nonplussed. "No, and I still don't know who you are."
The man laughed. "I play professional sports, on TV a lot." Then he told her his name.
Goldilocks recognized the name, and, vaguely, the face but not being a sports fan, couldn't make a connection with a local team. Cubs? Bears? White Sox? Blackhawks?
The man asked for her address, saying he'd like to send her a Thank You card. It seemed harmless enough, so she complied.
A couple of weeks later the Thank Yous started arriving. A signed photo. A jersey. A football. A helmet. And that's how the collection began. She still received something every now and again.
And who was Goldilocks' Grateful Bear? One the most famous. The Bear's big, bad, bone-crushing All-Pro linebacker: Brian Urlacher.
Can you imagine trying to get that guy out of your bed?
Can you imagine trying to get that guy out of your bed?
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