Michael had a big smile after the first game. He had pitched the White Sox to an easy 10-2 win. He was smiling after the second game too. Jimmy Cox ha... pitched. Michael had played centerfield and had hit two home runs in a 9-1 win.The week after that, though, both of my men were smiling when they came home after the game. Jake, in fact, had a very odd leer on his face."How'd it go?" I asked in all innocence."Easy-peasy," Mike said. "Eight to nothing." Take a look," Jake said. He tossed a book. Me - "Good morning, lover. You're looking particularly stunning in the morning sun."Julie - "Don't I know it. What's this then; you going for a run?"Me - "Yeah. Figured it could be fun to go jogging for an hour or so, really start heaving the fresh air."Julie - "You do that. And oh look, if it isn't the thing from the swamp. You look like you barely slept at all."Zack - "I did sleep some but I'm just not used to being here yet."Julie - "Why don't you go for a jog as well then. Help blow. I'll have the house to myself, see how it's gonna be, all the responsibilities."She gives me a fast knowing glance; my eyes must sparkle."Oh, I'm sure you're up to the task, heh. Just remember to clean it up after and I’m sure it will be all right." My dad jokes, and it’s because her and my parents don't even mind us throwing parties… since we just do not throw parties, and they really do think we are so good and clean and we do things in moderation… so if we throw a party it would be more of a. I hadn’t, and I didn’t even know what the assignment was about. That was just the kick up the bum I needed. I started quizzing her about the question and what we could do to get us through this. The essay required pairing up and presenting an essay based in the real world cut throat business environment. By default she became my partner on this one. Having had very little working experience to draw on we went to the library with Jas to find books to use as reference. It was an all nighter and.