Roy Spivey (Reader Response 11)

I really enjoyed this story for so many reasons and I don't have enough time to share them all.  I thoroughly enjoyed the serendipitous circumstances of the narrator's encounter with Roy Spivey and the dialogue became a whimsical representation of an exciting moment and connection that would leave someone absolutely starstruck.  The characters themselves were a little bizarre in a fun way, what with them biting each other and sharing personal information so immediate in the conversation.
I adored the narrator.  Her fixation on the number Roy had her memorize, thinking about it year after year when her life became difficult, reminded me of the little things we all hold onto in times of need.  There was also this pervading hope that she might give the nanny a ring and reconnect with this stranger, although by the time she found the number again and was ready to call, it was far too late.
I read this piece when I was supposed to be working on something else and focusing, but I couldn't resist reading every bit before I got back to my work.  It was captivating and held me trapped both times I read it.
I don't know what to make of the last paragraph, but I loved it.  Something about it feels hopeful, but still regretful, a set of feelings I felt permeated the piece.