We gatheredup the ones interested in playing and went to seek out a field. It took alittle driving around before we found one that wasn't being used. ...ithtwelve people including myself and Corey, we headed out on the field to aposition desired. We had second base, pitcher and catcher open after wedispersed with me standing alone. Kris volunteered to pitch while Scottmoved over to take second with the extras in the outfield.We took batting practice to see what we had. Garrett was our slugger. Tell me what’s wrong. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you. I just—’ Connie moved a little, attempting half-heartedly to leave again, Simon kept her close. ‘It’s . . . my leg,’ she whispered. ‘I didn’t want you to have to touch it.’ ‘Oh, sweetheart.’ He rolled back so he was on his side and brought her with him. ‘I don’t care about that. I never have.’ He let his fingers move through her hair, hoping to calm her and keep her next to him. ‘I should go,’ she said after a few minutes, but made no. We immediately agreed. We soon found ourselves in with five other couples, playing regularly once more. We alternated partners and got to know a number of people, none of whom had anything to do with our business. The golf led to our being invited to social gatherings including barbeques, card parties, and other occasions which allowed us to meet more people and make new friends. We reciprocated, of course, and by the end of the year, had acquired a group of new acquaintances and friends. I. Carlton’s beck and call again. ‘Pat, do you think you could ask Mrs. Carlton if I can go to dinner with you tonight?’ ‘Sho’ honey… I didn’t think you was ever wantin’ in goin’… Pass me that slab of butter ova there on the table.’ Light Heart searched for the butter and after handing it to her, grabbed some more peas. ‘Well, I figured she wouldn’t let me go since she likes calling me to do things for her all day… and a man named Big George asked me to go.’ At that, Pat looked up and stopped.