"Jenny, when you were away, Angela called me in to speak with her and showed me a paper from a Russian journal which she thought meant that another re...earch group was getting ahead with the problem you were working on. Did Angela say anything about it?" Yes", replies Jenny. "She did. She told me that I had given her ideas away." When Angela called me in," continues Cathy, "she just wanted someone to shout at, but I remembered some work you had asked me to review. Jenny, the thing is, I offered. "Besides, looking from here, you do need a break." Thanks," Becky said as she looked at Tracy, then over at Miss K. "Are you two twins?" Nah, just good friends. So what do you say about the champagne?" Well, considering that you just threw away $500 on some toys, I bet it would be worth my while," Becky said as she ran her hand over her pulled-back dirty blonde hair. "I'll do it. Now let's ring this stuff up."The three women and the little boy went up to the register and rang up all the toys.. We played a diamond pattern with one up front, two on the sides, but off the net, and one in the center back.A few of the girls started to do some warm-up bumps and passes. At the same time, some of us just stretched out our bodies to make sure we were ready for the game. We started a quick volley to see which team would serve first, and my team won. On my team were Tiffany, Mika, and Sue. Sue and I were recent additions to the group. Since I was in the back, I went to the end line to serve. I. . let me think about... yes!"Sure, Bridget," I said nonchalantly. "Ice cream is great. I might still have to get coffee, but..." No problem! Oh, Lauren, I'd love to! I get off at 5:30. Is that O.K.?" It's perfect, Bridget. How about I pick you up in front of the store right around 5:30, or a little after?" Awesome! I'm soooo excited!"That's the kind of enthusiasm I like to generate in my girls! Hee-hee ... I left the store pretty darned excited too, knowing that I had a date with the cutest.