We pulled into the parking lot of The Varsity. I had heard of The Varsity. It was a great experience. Eve plied me with a hamburger, a chili dog, onio... rings, fries, and a frosted orange. We topped it all off with a peach pie. I think each of us gained four pounds and half of it was grease! However, it all tasted great and the service was something to behold. I particularly liked the sign that showed, "Have your order in mind and your money in hand and we'll get you to the game on time." The. " Ok, mom," I said and went upstairs and pretended to wash it off. Iwould tell her I tried to get it off but couldn't get it all off.***During dinner a short time later, I told my mom and dad that Janet's momhad invited me back to play tomorrow if Jimmy was still sick."I spoke to Cynthia and she says Jimmy's fever has gone down, but she'snot too optimistic that he'll be ready to play tomorrow morning. Maybein the afternoon." OK, then I'll call Jimmy at lunch time and see if he wants to play.". Apparently, so does Liya. ‘Matilda?’ Really?”“No,” I answered with loving exasperation. “Liya picks a random old-time girl’s name for my middle name when she reminds me not to be embarrassed by praise. I’m working on that.”“Yes,” Coach said, “Beth deserves praise, in addition to the assist, for that goal. The assist is obvious, the reason for praise, less so. Anyone?”Shameka replied, “In addition to keeping a body on Rhee, I was watching Beth with the ball. She never looked left. That was. "I know but I miss him so much Scott. I need him around. James needs his daddy around."Scott kissed her forehead softly. "I know but hey you got me. I love my nephew, so If you need a father figure for him for now I'll do it." He smile down at her.She looked up at him as her eyes blinked with emotion. "Thank you Scott!"All of a sudden she felt her dress soaking wet! She'd started to leak! Oh God she was so embarrassed!"Uh oh! Sorry Scott." She said as she saw she'd soaked his T-shirt.He laughed.