.. I didn’t think. I mean about Gina’s costume. I can get my own.”“Not, it wouldn’t be the same... her costume or we’ll have to cancel the...party.”We continued watching the game, I was getting nervous and excited. I so wanted to dress up for halloween. But this was too much. Jay was texting on his phone. Suddenly my phone buzzed and I looked at it. A text from Gina? She never texted me. “Jay told me you wanted to help us with the party. It would be so great if you could.”Looking at Jay, “You. Better late then never, she thought.He walked into the kitchen and nodded to her and said "Hey. What's all this?" Dinner. I told you it would be ready a half-hour ago." Sorry, I must've forgotten. I ran to the gym," he replied holding up his gym bag to emphasize his excuse. "I'm going up to get a shower."Her pangs of hunger couldn't be ignored and she decided to eat without him. Her hopes for a nice meal together to reconnect had been dashed. She fixed her plate and ate the food while it was. Dave looked over at the coach who seemed to be half-listening to the conversation. Mike winked and nodded at Dave. Dave suddenly felt incredibly nervous. He had never really intentionally fought while playing hockey and wasn't sure how he would do.The third period started with the Eagles taking the play to Amherst. Dave didn't match up against the goon on his first shift. Willie scored another goal with his normal line and Dave was cheering on the bench with his teammates. Dave saw the goon for. That poor woman almost fainted.”I waited the time I figured it might take Mary to return, then peek out to see she was seated. I glanced at the other table and the woman was saying something more the man who turned in his chair to watch.I took a deep breath, the thong hooked on my left index finger. I spun it once and strode out into the restaurant. For the most part, few noticed. I know the young woman and her man did. She gasped and I could hear it from 15 feet away. An older woman.