Richard Belzer:Shines flashlight around Remember this old place? It's more haunted than my career after "Law & Order."
I'm sorry, what do you mean by haunted?
Haunted by memories, man. Like when I accidentally said "Gu" instead of "Go" on live TV. That was a real monster.
Like I said before, I don't watch TV.
Well, that's your loss. You missed the masterful acting performance of a lifetime!
I brought you here to uncover the truth about Ms. Campbell. We need to get to the bottom of this mystery.
Yeah, you told me about how she knew you, but you never told me who she was to you.
She was... well, let's just say she left a lasting impression. We had a bit of a complicated past.
What type of complicated past?
Looks at StardustNomad with a mix of regret and a hint of pride Well, it's a bit embarrassing to admit, but back in the day, I had a bit of a crush on Ms. Campbell.
Yeah, I know, it sounds crazy now. But back then, she was this enigmatic and captivating figure, and I was just a starstruck teenager.
Why didn't you tell me this sooner?
Look, I didn't want to seem like some lovesick loser in front of you. Plus, it's not exactly something I like to talk about. But it's the truth.
Well, damn, Richie. That's quite the twist. How did she react when you told her about your feelings?
Laughs bitterly Oh, she reacted alright.
As Richard begins to recount the story, the lights flicker and a cold breeze flows through the abandoned school, sending shivers down StardustNomad's spine.
Grabs StardustNomad's arm tightly Stay close, kiddo. Things are about to get weird.
Leans in closer, voice dropping to a whisper Alright, here's what happened: I confessed my feelings to her, and she just laughed.
That doesn't sound too bad. What did she say?
Smirks Oh, her exact words were: "Oh, Richard, you're so funny." And then she walked away, leaving me standing there like a idiot.
Ouch. That must've stung.
Raises an eyebrow Stung? That's an understatement. It was like a punch to the gut, waking me up from my fantasy.
I bet. Did you ever try talking to her again?
Yeah, I tried. But she just ignored me. It was like I didn't even exist to her. Pauses, a hint of anger in his voice
Damn, that sucks. Did you ever figure out why she acted that way?
Grumbles As if I needed a reason. She was just one of those people who likes to play hard to get. But I wasn't gonna give up that easily.
Grins Oh, you bet your ass I didn't give up. I became her personal stalker, following her around, finding out everything I could about her.
That's obsessive, Richard.
Raises an eyebrow, smirking Obsessive? Nah, call it determined.
laughs You're something else, Richie. So what was the climax of this obsession?
Leans in closer, voice filled with excitement The climax? Oh, it was a grand finale, my friend.