Three weeks later, we were again at the freight crossing, looking down on the banks of a swollen Rio Grande. We’d managed to beat any heavy rains of... the rainy period, but we’d still been caught in plenty of rain and there’d been plenty north of us as evidenced by the river. As our expert, it was up to Martin to make the decision on whether to try a crossing or not and we waited in silence as he examined the river depth and speed, the state of the riverbanks, and the firmness of the ford.Finally. We made sure that no one just had one style, or one spot. Our style was to remain sound with the basics, but to change things up to keep the other team guessing. We lost a game in our third match, but still won three to one.After the game on Saturday night, Boris invited the team and me over to his house. He was wearing his jeans. His dad wasn't happy, but I saw his mom tell his dad to let it go. They lived in a nice apartment in the city. His mother served food that I found very interesting.. "I got his smile and he focussed his powers and his fingertips. The top groaned and then we heard the crackling of concrete. Brandon was using all his muscles and more of his power than ever before. Metal rods snapped out and Brandon pulled even harder. Sweat was coming from his brow and I was worried he was going to do hurt himself.The cement slab pulled free and Brandon took it into the garage proper. The dogs were eager to go down the tunnel and they had to be forced back with the. She just stands out. I think I’m ... my best bet is to stop showing up here. Go find something else.”He paused for a bit, silent. “Jerry, I really wish you wouldn’t go somewhere else.”“You didn’t hear me, sir. I ... pTerri...”“I doubt that she’s going to accost you in the broom closet, Jerry.”The thought sort of startled me. “That’s sort of my nightmare. I would NEVER.”“She won’t. I told her – make that WE told her, Tina and I – that the laws are very specific and harsh concerning such things.