“Win us something for a change.” The carpet I stood on looked absolutely spotless. “Don’t loose all of Dave’s money, either, please. I’m s...re he’s tired of having his wallet emptied every time he goes out with you, Aaron.”Aaron laughed. “I’ll see what I can do about that. Any particular amount you’re looking to win?”She smiled crookedly. “Surprise me,” she said. And with that, she turned around and went back upstairs.We headed south on Route 301. After a while, I asked, “So, who you been coming. Shigeo Nomura, our young Japanese lefthander, spoke almost no English, and Amy had been hired as his translator. Nomura didn't seem to be romantically interested in Amy, although his roommate, Sam Bailey, obviously was giving her a full-time rush. The three of them actually lived together, back in Baltimore. Sam, also a pitcher, was sort of Shiggie's on-field keeper. When we were on the road, the Orioles paid Amy's expenses so that she was always readily available to help Paul Warren and the. I gave her a kiss and taking her had asked her how her weekend had been."OK," she said gruffly."Did you have a good time with Andi?" I asked."It was alright," she grunted."What did you do?" I asked trying to keep the conversation going."None of your business!" she said angrily."OK, just making conversation." She seemed to be in a bad mood. Maybe it was down to it being Monday.Her mood didn't improve as the time went on. Once again she sat us away from the others and glared at them every now and. ' etc. etc. - as I put the oil on the burner to warm up. I changed into a pair of shorts and a light top - it was not a cold day and this activity usually makes me more than a little warm. While I was waiting I put the sheet my wife had so thoughtfully provided over the top of the normal covers. Jeez! She even thought of that - Hell! She 'knows' where this is going.While I was still thinking about that fact Sam came out of our bathroom, wearing a smile--just a smile. I tried not to react as she.