“So, it’s nice to finally meet again,” Flynn said. “I can’t believe we turned out to be next-door neighbors.”“I know, but I’m glad it ...turned out to be you. After Mrs. Kersh passed, I was worried about who I would get," without taking a breath she continued rambling, "What's that? Is that cannelloni?"“Yes, it is, actually. You have a good eye and nose. I also brought a bottle of wine,” he said, then frowned. “Now I realize maybe we shouldn’t be exchanging food? Also, I’m not sure how I’m. ”Lori held up one of her one-piece bathing suits, “And don’t forget your swimsuit. The hotel has a pool and a hot tub.”Kenny watched as his mom carefully rolled up the suit and slipped it along the inside of the suitcase, “You should take your bikini.”Lori paused long enough to pretend to give him a look of mild disappointment, “I don’t think your dad would appreciate me running around the hotel half-naked. Did you forget this is a company event? Your dad has to work with these guys.”“If I were. '"I guess I can change my plans. What time should I be there?" Coach Russel agreed to the dinner date."Be there about eight." He then left the auditorium. As he left the floor, he glanced back over his shoulder and saw Sharon and Rita smile at him. They were chatting with Ginger.A few minutes before eight, Pam Russel knocked on Jason's door. He could tell she had recently gotten out of the shower. Her hair had been brushed out and was still damp. Her perfume made her smell delicious.Jason. Unfortunately, there had been several setbacks throughout the season that pushed and pulled the team one game away from claiming a spot into the playoffs. Marcus Jennings had been drafted straight out of college and had never looked back. Football had taken the Sonoma native to Ohio State, where in his senior year the Buckeyes had taken the Rose Bowl and put him in the watchful eye of the NFL. From his first few years of playing with the Houston Texans, he was cut a break and traded to the.