Boyfriend Consistently Had Excuses for Not Inviting Me to His House, Everything Shifted When I Discovered the Reason

Just a few months ago, Jolene felt lonely and thought she might never marry. And now, she was already imagining her wedding with Steve. However, Steve still hadn’t invited her to his place, almost as if he was hiding something. Jolene feared the worst, but what she discovered still surprised her.

Jolene and Steve strolled side by side, their hands comfortably entwined as they meandered down the quiet, lamp-lit street.

The cool evening breeze gently brushed their faces, and their shared laughter seemed to echo softly into the night.

Their relationship was still fresh, only two months in, but the warmth between them made it feel as though they’d known each other much longer

Jolene glanced at Steve, a teasing smile spreading across her lips.

“You know,” she began playfully, “I still can’t get over the first time I saw your profile picture on the dating app.”

Steve grinned, his eyes twinkling with curiosity.

“Oh yeah? What about it?”

Jolene laughed, shaking her head.

“The picture of you holding up that enormous fish! I couldn’t stop laughing. I thought, ‘Who is this guy, trying to impress people with his fishing skills?’”

Steve’s face flushed slightly, but he smiled, clearly amused by her teasing.

“Hey, that was a proud moment! That fish was huge! And besides,” he added, puffing his chest in mock pride, “I thought it showed I could provide, you know? A strong, capable man bringing home the catch.”

Jolene giggled at his playful tone, and they both laughed together. The easy chemistry between them made everything feel light and joyful.

Steve leaned in, pulling her close, and their laughter faded into a soft, tender kiss.

Jolene felt a rush of warmth as Steve’s arms wrapped around her, grounding her in the moment.

But then, just as things seemed perfect, Steve pulled back slightly.

“It’s getting late,” he said gently, his eyes glancing up the street. “I should call a taxi to get you home safely.”

Jolene felt a pang of confusion at his sudden shift in tone. They were having such a nice time, and she wasn’t ready for the night to end.

“Or,” she began, trying to keep her voice light, “maybe we could share a taxi? You know, head to your place together?”

Steve’s smile remained, but his body language shifted.

He scratched the back of his neck and gave her an apologetic look. “Actually, my place is really close by,” he said. “I’ll just walk.”

Jolene’s brows furrowed slightly, but she kept her tone playful. “Then let’s walk to your place together,” she suggested, genuinely curious.

After two months of dating, Steve still hadn’t invited her over, and she was beginning to wonder why. It felt like a natural step forward, yet Steve had been hesitant.

Steve’s smile faltered just a little, and he quickly looked down at his phone, tapping away to call her a cab.

“Maybe next time,” he mumbled, not meeting her eyes.

As the taxi pulled up a few minutes later, Jolene slid into the back seat, her mind swirling with questions. She couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling that Steve was holding something back.

What was stopping him from inviting her over? Did he have something to hide, or was he just not ready for a deeper commitment?

The ride home was quiet, with only the low hum of the engine accompanying her thoughts.

As the taxi drove away, Jolene leaned her head against the window, staring out into the dark streets, wondering if she was reading too much into things—or if her instincts were telling her something she needed to pay attention to.

The next morning, Jolene couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that something was off with Steve.

After their date the night before, where he once again dodged her offer to visit his place, her mind raced with possibilities.

Was it another woman? Or was he just too shy to take the next step? Jolene felt torn between trusting him and letting her doubts grow.

Finally, she decided she couldn’t sit around wondering anymore. She needed answers.

Jolene spent the morning baking a pie—her way of having a thoughtful excuse for an unexpected visit. If things got awkward, at least she could use the pie as a peace offering.

As she carefully placed the warm apple pie into a basket, she wondered what she might discover.

Was he keeping a secret? Was her gut feeling leading her down the wrong path? Dressed in a cute but casual outfit, she took a deep breath and called a taxi, heading to the address she’d managed to find.

As the taxi pulled up in front of Steve’s house, her heart started racing. She felt her hands tremble slightly as she grabbed the basket and walked up to the door.

The house looked quiet from the outside, a simple and cozy-looking place. Jolene took one more deep breath and knocked on the door, her ears straining for any sounds inside.

She heard footsteps, and then something that made her stomach twist—a woman’s voice. And, to her surprise, a child’s voice followed. Jolene’s heart raced faster, panic bubbling up inside her.

Could it be true? Was Steve hiding a family from her this whole time? Was that why he never invited her over?

Before she could think of what to say, the door opened slightly, and Steve stood there, his face pale with shock. His eyes widened when he saw her standing there, holding a pie.

“Jolene,” he stammered, clearly unprepared for her visit.

“What are you doing here?”

Jolene’s throat tightened, her mind buzzing with a thousand thoughts. “I thought I’d bring you a pie… you know, as a surprise,” she said, trying to keep her voice steady. But then her gaze shifted past Steve, into the house, where she could hear voices.

“But it sounds like you have company. Steve, just tell me the truth. Are you married? Do you have a family?” Her voice trembled, her worst fears threatening to spill over.

Steve took a deep breath, his face full of tension. Slowly, he opened the door wider, and Jolene’s heart sank as she braced herself for the worst.

“I was married,” Steve said quietly, his voice heavy with emotion.“But my wife passed away. I’m a widower.”Jolene blinked, trying to process the information. Before she could even respond, a little girl peeked out from behind Steve, looking up at Jolene with wide, curious eyes.“Hi!” the girl said brightly, completely unaware of the tension in the air. “I’m Lucy! Who are you?”Jolene’s heart softened instantly.She knelt down, smiling warmly at the little girl. “Hi, Lucy. I’m Jolene,” she said gently, trying to steady her voice.Lucy tugged on Steve’s shirt, her excitement bubbling over.

“Can she stay for dinner, Daddy? Please?” she asked, her eyes sparkling with hope.

Steve looked at Jolene, unsure of what to say. Jolene, still processing everything, gave a small nod, signaling that she was okay.

Steve seemed relieved as he stepped aside to let her in.

As Jolene entered the house, she wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but at that moment, she knew that everything was about to change.

Inside, the warmth of the house wrapped around Jolene like a comforting hug. The scent of a freshly cooked meal filled the air, making the atmosphere feel welcoming and homey.

As Jolene took it all in, another little girl, younger than Lucy, peeked shyly from behind the dining table, her curious eyes watching.

“That’s Carla,” Steve said softly, introducing his younger daughter. Carla gave a small, shy wave before quickly hiding behind the chair again.

Jolene’s heart melted at the sight of both girls. They were adorable, and seeing them made everything fall into place.

Steve had been protecting not just himself but his daughters too.

Lucy, full of energy and confidence, bounced over and grabbed Jolene’s hand, pulling her toward the table.

“Come eat with us!” she chirped happily.

Jolene laughed, following the little girl to the table where the meal was already set. She sat down with them, and the girls began to chatter and giggle, sharing funny stories about their day.

Jolene couldn’t help but smile at their innocence and warmth.

Steve remained mostly quiet, watching Jolene with a thoughtful look in his eyes as she effortlessly interacted with his daughters.

For the first time since they started dating, Jolene felt like she finally understood why Steve had kept his home life hidden for so long. It wasn’t about secrets or distrust.

He was protecting something far more precious—his family.

It hit Jolene that Steve wasn’t just hesitant; he was trying to guard his heart and his children’s hearts, making sure they were safe before letting anyone in.

As the meal came to an end, the girls were sent off to bed, leaving Jolene and Steve alone at the table.

Steve fidgeted with his hands, clearly nervous about the conversation they were about to have.

“I didn’t know how to tell you,” Steve began, his voice soft.

“I didn’t want to scare you away. It’s been so hard raising them on my own since their mom passed. I was afraid you’d think it was too much to handle.”

Jolene gently squeezed Steve’s hand, looking him in the eyes with a reassuring smile. “I’m not going anywhere, Steve,” she said softly.

“I was worried you were hiding something awful, but now that I know the truth… I’m just relieved.”

Steve’s expression softened, and his surprise was evident. “You’re really okay with this? With… them?”

Jolene nodded, her voice calm and steady. “More than okay. Lucy and Carla are incredible, and I can’t wait to get to know them better. And you too, Steve, in this new way.”

Steve exhaled deeply, a smile slowly spreading across his face. It was as though a weight had lifted from his shoulders.

“Thank you,” he whispered, his gratitude clear in his eyes.

Jolene felt a warmth blooming in her chest, knowing that this moment was significant for both of them.

As she left his house that night, she realized that their relationship had shifted into something deeper.

They were no longer just two people dating—they were building something based on trust, honesty, and a future that felt more real tan she had ever imagined.

She Was a 1980s Bombshell, But Heather Thomas Faced Demons—Her Transformation at 66 Is Unbelievable!

Heather Thomas, known for her role alongside Lee Majors in *The Fall Guy*, turned 66 on September 8. She was on track for a very successful Hollywood career.

However, after the show’s finale, her mother appeared on set, and Thomas rushed to the hospital, thinking her father had an emergency. But when she arrived at the Santa Monica hospital, her family and friends told her that her father, Leon, was fine—it was her they were worried about.

This marked the start of a new chapter in the 28-year-old’s life, which would change both her personal life and career.

Read on to find out what happened to the famous 1980s pinup girl!

Heather Thomas had talent and natural beauty that compared to stars like Farrah Fawcett and Heather Locklear. She was born to be in the spotlight.

At just 14, she hosted an NBC show called *Talking with a Giant*, where she and other teens interviewed celebrities.

Wanting more, Thomas studied film and theater at UCLA, aiming to be an actor, director, and writer. Before she graduated, she appeared in a short-lived comedy series called *Co-Ed Fever* in 1979.

In 1980, Thomas, who was born in Connecticut, landed her first major role in *The Fall Guy*. She played Jody Banks, a stuntwoman and bounty hunter, alongside Lee Majors, who was famous for his role in *The Six Million Dollar Man*.

Her role made her popular, especially among male viewers, who saw her as a sex symbol. Thomas had mixed feelings about this label.

“There’s a kind of condescension that comes with it,” she told *People*. “You fit the stereotype of the blonde bimbo. But at the time, I was just having fun.”

Unfortunately, Thomas’s fun also involved drugs, a habit that began before her role as Jody Banks.

She revealed that her drug use started in sixth grade to help keep her grades up. “I was taking acid and getting straight A’s. I thought it was mind-expanding,” Thomas said.

As Heather Thomas grew older, the drugs she used also changed.

While studying at UCLA, Thomas started using cocaine. By 1981, just one year into her role on *The Fall Guy*, her drug problems got worse.

Feeling pressure to live up to her image as a sex symbol, the 5-foot-7 actress became obsessed with her weight. She began taking Lasix, a diuretic that can cause extreme tiredness.

To fight the tiredness, she used more cocaine to stay energized.

“At first, I loved the drug. I felt like I was getting a lot out of it. It kept me awake all night, and I could still work the next day,” she said, but claimed she never used it on set. “Cocaine isn’t accepted on sets. It’s no longer cool. It’s just a personal nightmare.”

However, a source close to Thomas told *People* that her drug use was hurting her career. “People knew Heather had a problem,” the source said.

Thomas’s weight dropped from 125 to 105 pounds, and she began falling asleep between scenes. She admitted, “Sometimes, I was in a mini coma.”

One day, she passed out in front of her co-star, Lee Majors. He contacted her manager, who then called her mother.

After the final episode of *The Fall Guy* was filmed, Thomas’s mother, Gladdy Ryder, showed up on set and told her that her father was in the hospital.

Thomas rushed to St. John’s Hospital, but when she arrived, she was met by her family and friends. They were there to admit her into a three-week drug rehabilitation program.

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“That day was a big relief for me,” Thomas said. When she checked into detox, she had pneumonia, scarred lungs, and inflamed kidneys. “I’d been on a roller coaster, and I wanted to get off. If my family hadn’t stepped in, I probably would have kept going until I lost my job or died.”

She also said, “The doctors told me I should have been dead three years ago.”

Determined to recover, Thomas surrounded herself with people who supported her goal of staying drug-free. That’s when she met Allan Rosenthal, co-founder of Cocaine Anonymous, and married him when she was 28. They divorced in September 1986.

That same month, Thomas was hit by a car while crossing the street, leaving her with serious injuries to both legs.

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After detox, divorce, and surgery to repair major damage in one of her legs, Heather Thomas returned to acting with smaller roles in TV series. She also appeared in movies like *Cyclone* in 1987 and the 1990 Canadian film *Red Blooded American Girl* with Christopher Plummer.

With her struggles behind her, Thomas started fresh in the 1990s. While working to revive her career, she married entertainment lawyer Skip Brittenham in 1992. She became a stepmother to his two daughters, Kristina and Shauna, and gave birth to her only biological child, daughter India Rose, in June 2000.

Talking about her decision to step away from acting, Thomas said, “I had about 45 restraining orders, and I was on everything from a toilet seat cover to an ashtray. Then I fell in love, had two little girls, and decided to give up acting to write for a while.”

In 2017, Thomas made a brief comeback in the movie *Girltrash: All Night Long*, one of her 26 acting credits.

However, Thomas has focused mostly on writing. She said it wasn’t a lack of roles that drove her away from acting but the constant threat of stalkers invading her privacy. “One guy climbed over the fence with a knife. I had two little girls who needed raising, so that was that. Now, I think I’m old enough that people won’t bother me as much.”

Today, Thomas is also involved in activism. She has served on the boards of the Rape Foundation and the Amazon Conservation Team.

Identifying as a feminist, which some find surprising for a former sex symbol, Thomas explained how she embraced both roles.

“When I was younger, I did what people told me. But as I got older, I didn’t compromise myself. I wanted power and freedom, and my career gave me that. I don’t think being a feminist means you should be ashamed of your body,” she said.

It’s unfortunate that Heather Thomas wasn’t able to fully revive her acting career, but we’re glad she got the help she needed and is now on a lifelong journey of recovery.

The 1980s had so many great shows, and we loved watching her as Jody Banks in *The Fall Guy* alongside Lee Majors, the Six Million Dollar Man!

We’d love to hear your thoughts about Heather Thomas and her journey to recovery!

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