"Hey guys!" I smiled at each one of them, and they looked thrilled. I was gladthat I could help them be happy; it made me feel good. The next 30 minut...s went by fast, we mostly played catch with one of the soft balls from the closet.Once the kids had left, me and Davy went down to the lockers to shower. Thiswas going to be hard for me. Apparently for Davy as well, since he took the stall farthest from mine. I was nearly finished showering when I felt the presence of someone behind me. I felt. It requires me to take special salts when I go to the bathroom.”“Special salts? Can’t you take them here?”“I guess I could ... it’s just that...”“No arguments. Mi casa su casa.”“Really? Wow, I love this bar.”The new guy heads for the bar’s men’s room and after a few minutes he returns to his barstool, but before resuming the conversation he makes an announcement.“Thank you for welcoming me to this fine establishment I’ve not felt this welcome in a long time. Bartender, I would like to but a. Rachael had either herself or Larissa on the floor at all times.Larissa didn't have the strategy or ball smarts to be a point guard likeRachael, but her size intimidated the other team, and she wasunstoppable with a layup. During the few minutes that had both Rachaeland Larissa on the floor together the team dominated the competition.But Rachael still made sure that all the other players still got time onthe floor, and they all played much better than before. At the end ofthe game they were. Anything more major, call a paramedic. The trainer's office is up there." She pointed to an enclosed loft space one floor up with windows looking down onto the court. "I've got to join the team pre-game. I love you." She hugged me, pressing her chest against my shoulder. "Wish us luck." I got a slobbery kiss that was half mouth, half cheek.I prayed that the game would proceed with no injuries, that Annie would play well, and that The Dots would win.The two Bumpers players were still practicing..