What a shame, I thought to myself.“Well I get off in an hour,” I replied. Stop. Did I just say that? Oh my God! I must’ve been desperate.“I’... at the Halletsville’s Six,” he replied. “Just come on by.”The connection blinked on the computer screen: “Processed”.“Would you like a receipt?” I asked.“Only if you put your cell number on it,” he replied.Smooth. I liked this guy.I chuckled.“It will cost you,” I replied. “Two beers.”“Are you old enough to drink?” he asked.“I just turned twenty one a few. Chuck just laughed and shook his head. He had tried to figure out Bryant's relationship with Jan Elliot since the day he'd met her. Just when he thought he had it down, they changed. Still, he had seen Jan smile more in the past three days than he had in the last year. Bryant seemed happier, too."I have to run to my house to get some clothes for the weekend," Jan said, standing. "I'll leave you two to solve all the world's problems. I'll expect a full report when I get back."She gave Bryant a. She was excited. About the game of course but more about the man that brought her to it. Robin finally had a good chance to look him over. His comment leaving the dorm had left her heart fluttering all the way to the stadium, she hardly noticed what he was wearing on the drive over. She couldn’t even remember what he was driving, and just rode in it! Oh this guy was really messing with her mind and she loved it. The teams finally came onto the field. Danny jumped up to cheer Tech. Robin did. He’s strong and wise, yet he doesn’t believe it. He’s worth time, energy, and love, yet he doesn’t want it. He has his mind made up. There’s something he’s going to do. Nothing anyone can say or do can change that. I still try. I try to come up with inspirational words, reasons, excuses. I beg, I plead. Alone I cry, my heart aching for a forsaken soul. My heart breaking for the young man that doesn’t believe his life is worth living, for a gentle man with so much to offer so many, that doesn’t.