I rationalized that I had done my best and that was all I could do.Getting through the afternoon was torture. The third quarter was underway, but unti... the second quarter results were known, it would be impossible for me to concentrate on what my instructors were teaching. Even strength conditioning class was not as much fun as usual; my mind was elsewhere. I didn't want to let Smitty down. His patient prodding had been what pulled me through the second quarter. Jordan Foster's encouragement. ”“Murderous is an incorrect term,” Lou said, his voice as politely icy as he could make it. Behind his back, his fingers were tightening into fists. “It implies an intentionality that was lacking – Beatrice ... my wife ... she chose a name, by the way...”“Hm.” Bosch pursed his lips.“ ... she had no understanding of other species. Her fight against us wasn’t a war. It was a misguided attempt to make herself safe from what she saw as hostile, unthinking creatures. Even after she realized we were. So it was me, KM and a couple of attendants. After takeoff we both got up and stretched our legs making our way to the bar. Once we had our drinks, stuttering, I started some half-assed conversation with her. Saying how much I loved her profile and wanting to know more.She said, calmly that she was fedup of all the BS that surrounds celebrity and wanted to be normal for a few hours. She wanted to live a little where no cameras, no paparazzi and no nosey family or neighbours were looking. She. Allie was sitting next to Tami on the first row. I went up the steps from the field and stood in front of them. Tami stood and hugged me, hard to do with all my pads. "You're sure?" she whispered."Never surer!" I gave her a quick kiss, then held out my hand to Allie. "C'mon, we'll be late." I can't go out there. They won't let me cheer." You're not going to cheer. You're going to be inspirational." I took her hand and -half-pulled her out on the field toward the team bench. The crowd quieted,.