I noticed that he had written his name (Brian) and a phone number on it. I stood up from the machine and introduced myself, blurting out that I was ho...ping I'd meet him. He thanked me with a great smile, and in just a few minutes, I found out that he was working his way through school and that this was a great gig. I got brazen and asked him what time he got finished. This was the first time I had done anything like this and I wasn't sure what to expect. He apologized and said that he had an. It hit my car instead of me with a heavy thud, and there were two legs right in front of me.That too was a familiar sight from my school days, and it had often been followed by a hard kick to my ribs. But I remembered what I'd learned to do and shot out my left hand to grab the nearest ankle. As soon as I'd latched on I punched out with the heel of my right as hard as I could, aiming squarely at the knee a foot or so above.The last time I'd done that move, in about the tenth grade, I'd crippled. "That effectively killed the night as no one really felt like playing any more.The first day of school is always an adventure, and no amount of planning can really prepare you for it. This year was no exception. Some things were different: For instance, this was the first time I had ever started school with a girlfriend. Of course since it was a secret and we wanted it to stay that way ... just another day. I was kind of anxious to see what Mr. Dennis had in mind for his little. "You got a multi-day pass, then?" No!" Petra's frustration was starting to come out. "I got a one-day pass. You said I would change back last night."The old woman stared at her in concentration, frowning as if she was starting to sense something wrong. Then her eyes widened in surprise. "Come in please."Petra followed the old woman into the office, and then sat in the chair she was offered.The old woman was looking at Petra, her gaze wandering over her entire body, while she seemed to be lost.