Slow Development
Despite meeting in 1958, it took some time for the interest to develop on both sides. She was only 13, perhaps she wasn’t so interested in boys yet, and even though Dennis was instantly attracted to her, he couldn’t and didn’t act on it. It didn’t stop them catching glimpses at each other often and feeling warm when they spoke. Maybe the feelings were mutual?
Dreams Come True
By 1960, they both achieved what they had always dreamed of – Dennis became a star football player while Karen became a lovely musician. Things began to move faster when he asked her to be his date to prom and she said yes.